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Testing Status of alpha/beta Hydroxy acids (glycolic acid, salicylic acid) M970035

CASRN: HYDROXGLYSAL

Synonyms/Common Names

  • Glycolic acid (alpha/beta Hydroxy acids)
  • Salicylic acid (alpha/beta Hydroxy acids)

Secondary:

  • 79-14-1 - Glycolic acid
  • 69-72-7 - Salicylic acid

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

  • 1 year (Topical Application)  (C97010A)  Completed 
    • TR-524 (NIH Number: 07-4472)  (Peer Review Approval 09/27/2005A )
      Photocarcinogenesis Study of Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid (CASRNs 79-14-1 and 69-72-7) in SKH-1 Mice (Simulated Solar Light and Topical Application Studies)
    • Mice: SKH-1 Hairless
    • Carcinogenesis Results
      • Male Mice No Evidence 
      • Female Mice No Evidence