--The extent of formation of N-nitrosodimethylaminc {NDMA) in the stomachs of rats and mice after sirnultancous oral administration of [ C]dimethylamine and potassiu.m nitrite ~as determined by measuring the methylation of liver DNA. With doses of around I mg d1m~thylamm~ hydrochloride/kg body weight and 50 mg potassium nitrite/kg body w~ight. OJ{'\, of the arnme was n:.tr~satcd . on average. T...

In an amine-based CO2 capture from a coal-fired power plant, nitrosamines can be generated as a result of the reaction between impurities such as NOx (an example of a nitrosating agent) in the flue gas with amine solutions in the absorption column. There is the potential that the nitrosamines can be emitted to the atmosphere if adequate control measures are not put in place. As is well known, a...