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Endpoint:
in vivo mammalian somatic cell study: cytogenicity / erythrocyte micronucleus
Remarks:
Type of genotoxicity: genome mutation
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP and Guideline study. Well documented.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1994

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 474 (Mammalian Erythrocyte Micronucleus Test)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.12 (Mutagenicity - In Vivo Mammalian Erythrocyte Micronucleus Test)
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of assay:
micronucleus assay

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
4-(6-methylbenzothiazol-2-yl)aniline
EC Number:
202-150-4
EC Name:
4-(6-methylbenzothiazol-2-yl)aniline
Cas Number:
92-36-4
Molecular formula:
C14H12N2S
IUPAC Name:
4-(6-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)aniline

Test animals

Species:
mouse
Strain:
CD-1
Sex:
male/female
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River UK Ltd. Manston , Kent
- Age at study initiation: 5-8 wks
- Weight at study initiation: 23-30 (male), 20-26 (female)
- Assigned to test groups randomly: yes
- Fasting period before study:
- Housing: groups of five by sex in solid floor polypropylene cage with saw dust bedding.
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): Rat and mouse expanded diet no. 1, special diet services ltd. Witham, Essex, U.K.
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): drinking water
- Acclimation period: min. 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20-22
- Humidity (%): 44-46
- Air changes (per hr): 15
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Administration / exposure

Route of administration:
oral: gavage
Vehicle:
- Vehicle(s)/solvent(s) used: arachis oil supplied by Philip Harris Scientific
- Concentration of test material in vehicle: 100 / 200 mg/ml (Range finding), 50-200 mg/l (Main study)
- Lot/batch no. (if required): Co/730
Doses / concentrationsopen allclose all
Remarks:
Doses / Concentrations:
2000 mg/kg
Basis:
nominal conc.
Oral an IP, Range finding study and Main Study
Remarks:
Doses / Concentrations:
1000 mg/kg
Basis:
nominal conc.
Oral an IP, Range finding study and Main Study
Remarks:
Doses / Concentrations:
500 mg/kg
Basis:
nominal conc.
Main Study
No. of animals per sex per dose:
5
Control animals:
other: vehicle and positive controls
Positive control(s):
cyclophosphamide

Results and discussion

Test results
Sex:
male/female
Genotoxicity:
negative
Toxicity:
no effects
Vehicle controls validity:
valid
Negative controls validity:
not specified
Positive controls validity:
valid

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Interpretation of results (migrated information): negative