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Toxicological information

Genetic toxicity: in vitro

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
in vitro gene mutation study in mammalian cells
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
other information
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
CCRIS: PHYTIC ACID. CASRN: 83-86-3
Author:
CCRIS Record Number: 4513
Year:
2010
Bibliographic source:
CCRIS: PHYTIC ACID. CASRN: 83-86-3

Materials and methods

GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of assay:
in vitro mammalian cell gene mutation tests using the thymidine kinase gene

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Fytic acid
EC Number:
201-506-6
EC Name:
Fytic acid
Cas Number:
83-86-3
Molecular formula:
C6H18O24P6
IUPAC Name:
cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexayl hexakis[dihydrogen (phosphate)]
Test material form:
not specified

Method

Species / strain
Species / strain / cell type:
mouse lymphoma L5178Y cells
Details on mammalian cell type (if applicable):
L5178Y (TK+/TK-)
Additional strain / cell type characteristics:
not specified
Metabolic activation:
with and without
Metabolic activation system:
RAT, LIVER, S-9, AROCLOR 1254
Test concentrations with justification for top dose:
1000-5000 µg/plate
Vehicle / solvent:
Sterile distilled water
Details on test system and experimental conditions:
Suspension/plate method.

Results and discussion

Test results
Key result
Species / strain:
mouse lymphoma L5178Y cells
Metabolic activation:
with and without
Genotoxicity:
negative
Cytotoxicity / choice of top concentrations:
not specified
Vehicle controls validity:
not specified
Untreated negative controls validity:
not specified
Positive controls validity:
not specified

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Based on the study results, the substance is not a mutagen.