NCIt definition : A clear, yellow, oily, liquid nitrosamine that decomposes when exposed to light and
emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. N-Nitrosopyrrolidine
is used in laboratory research to induce tumors in experimental animals. This substance
may be formed during cooking of foods that contain sodium nitrite as a preservative,
including meat, fish and cheese. Exposure to N- Nitrosopyrrolidine irritates the skin
and eyes and can damage the liver and kidneys. This substance is reasonably anticipated
to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05);