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Testing Status of Xylenes (mixed) 10004-A

CASRN: 1330-20-7

Formula: C8-H10

Synonyms/Common Names

  • Dimethylbenzene (9CI)

Short-Term Toxicity

  • 14-Day (Gavage)  (C55232)  Completed 
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
  • 13-Week (Gavage)  (C55232)  Completed 
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
    • Dose: R: 0, 6.25, 1000, M: 0, 125, 2000 MG/KG/10 PER GROUP.

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

  • 2 years (Gavage)  (C55232)  Completed 
    • TR-327 (NIH Number: 87-2583)  (Peer Review Approval 03/26/1986A )
      Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Xylenes (Mixed) (60%m-Xylene, 14%p-Xylene, 9%o-Xylene, and 17% Ethylbenzene) (CASRN 1330-20-7) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Gavage Studies)
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
    • Dose: R: 0, 250, 500, M: 0, 500, 1000 MG/KG/50 PER GROUP.
    • Carcinogenesis Results
      • Male Rats No Evidence 
      • Female Rats No Evidence 
      • Male Mice No Evidence 
      • Female Mice No Evidence 

Genetic Toxicology

  • In Vitro Cytogenetics (CA/SCE)  (744839)  Completed 
    • Citation: Anderson BE, Zeiger E, Shelby MD, Resnick MA, Gulati DK, Ivett JL, Loveday KS. Chromosome aberration and sister chromatid exchange test results with 42 chemicals. Environ Mol Mutagen. 1990;16 Suppl 18:55-137. doi: 10.1002/em.2850160505
    • Sister Chromatid Exchange Negative 
    • Chromosome Aberrations Negative 
  • Mouse Lymphoma  (196823)  Completed 
    • Citation: Myhr B, McGregor D, Bowers L, Riach C, Brown AG, Edwards I, McBride D, Martin R, Caspary WJ. L5178Y mouse lymphoma cell mutation assay results with 41 compounds. Environ Mol Mutagen. 1990;16 Suppl 18:138-67. doi: 10.1002/em.2850160506
    • Mice
    •  Positive 
  • Salmonella  (719358)  Completed 
    • Citation: Zeiger E, Anderson B, Haworth S, Lawlor T, Mortelmans K, Speck W. Salmonella mutagenicity tests: III. Results from the testing of 255 chemicals. Environ Mutagen. 1987;9 Suppl 9:1-109.
    •  Negative 

Organ Systems Toxicity

  • 6 to 15 GD Conventional Teratology  (T0118)  Completed 
    • Female Mice: Swiss
    • Dose: 0, 0.6, 1.2, 2.4, 3.0, 3.6, 4.8 ML/KG/DAY.