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Genetic toxicity: in vivo

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Endpoint:
in vivo mammalian somatic cell study: cytogenicity / erythrocyte micronucleus
Remarks:
Type of genotoxicity: chromosome aberration
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
Evaluation of a three-exposure mouse bone marrow micronucleus protocol: Results with 49 chemicals.
Author:
Shelby, M.D., Erexson, G.L., Hook, G.J. and Tice, R.R.
Year:
1993
Bibliographic source:
Environmental and molecular mutagenesis 21: 160-179

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 474 (Mammalian Erythrocyte Micronucleus Test)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of assay:
micronucleus assay

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
EC Number:
203-090-1
EC Name:
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Cas Number:
103-23-1
Molecular formula:
C22H42O4
IUPAC Name:
bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Details on test material:
Supplier: NTP chemical repository (Radian Corporation, Austin, TX).

Test animals

Species:
mouse
Strain:
B6C3F1
Sex:
male

Administration / exposure

Route of administration:
intraperitoneal
Vehicle:
Corn oil.
Duration of treatment / exposure:
Three consecutive days.
Frequency of treatment:
Three daily treatments.
Post exposure period:
A single sample was taken 24 hours after the final treatment (injection).
Doses / concentrations
Remarks:
Doses / Concentrations:
375, 750, 1500, 2000 mg/kg
Basis:
analytical conc.
No. of animals per sex per dose:
5 male mice per dose.
Control animals:
yes, concurrent vehicle
Positive control(s):
7,12-dimethylbenzanthracene (DMBA).

Examinations

Tissues and cell types examined:
Tissue: bone marrow.
Cells: erythrocytes.

Results and discussion

Test results
Sex:
male
Genotoxicity:
negative
Toxicity:
no effects
Vehicle controls validity:
valid
Negative controls validity:
valid
Positive controls validity:
valid

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Interpretation of results (migrated information): negative