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Testing Status of Hexachlorophene 10387-R

CASRN: 70-30-4

Formula: C13-H6-Cl6-O2

Synonyms/Common Names

  • 2,2'-methylenebis-3,4,6-trichlorophenol (9CI)

Short-Term Toxicity

  • 13 weeks (Dosed-Feed)  (C02653)  Completed 
    • Rats: F344/N
    • Dose: 0, 50, 600 PPM/30 PER GROUP.

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

  • 2 years (Dosed-Feed)  (C02653)  Completed 
    • TR-040 (NIH Number: 78-840)  (Peer Review Approval 11/28/1978A )
      Bioassay of Hexachlorophene for Possible Carcinogenicity (CASRN 70-30-4)
    • Rats: F344/N
    • Dose: 0, 17, 50, 150 PPM/48 PER GROUP.
    • Carcinogenesis Results
      • Male Rats Negative 
      • Female Rats Negative 

Genetic Toxicology

  • Salmonella  (187996)  Completed 
    • Citation: Haworth S, Lawlor T, Mortelmans K, Speck W, Zeiger E. Salmonella mutagenicity test results for 250 chemicals. Environ Mutagen. 1983;5 Suppl 1:1-142
    •  Negative