NCIt definition : A pale yellow, oily liquid nitrosamine with a characteristic odor that is light sensitive
and emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine
is primarily used in laboratory research to induce tumors in experimental animals,
but is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of di-n-butylhydrazine. This
substance is detected in various foods, including smoked meats, cheese and soybean
oil, as a result of nitrosation of amines that are present in these products and is
detected as a contaminant in rubber products. Exposure to N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine
irritates the skin and eyes and may damage the liver and kidneys. This substance is
mutagenic in animals and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05);