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Additional information

Endpoint Conclusion: No adverse effect observed (negative)

Justification for classification or non-classification

Decades of experience handling saturated perfluorocarbons have indicated no toxic effects for any of these substances, though no genetic toxicity testing has been performed that we are aware of. Their use in medical applications in the blood, lungs and eyes supports the data.