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Testing Status of C.I. Direct Red 2 10668-V

 

CASRN: 992-59-6

Formula: C34-H28-N6-O6-S2.2Na

Synonyms/Common Names

  • 3,3'-((3,3'-dimethyl(1,1'-biphenyl)-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo))bis(4-amino-, disodium salt

Special Studies

  • Metabolism (Gavage; Dosed-Feed)  (S0021)  Completed 
    • Citation: Lynn RK, Donielson DW, Ilias AM, Kennish JM, Wong K, Matthews HB. Metabolism of bisazobiphenyl dyes derived from benzidine, 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine or 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine to carcinogenic aromatic amines in the dog and rat. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 1980 Nov;56(2):248-58.Pubmed Abstract
    • Male Rats: Sprague Dawley; Dogs

Genetic Toxicology

  • Salmonella Reduction  (950076)  Completed 
    • Citation: Reid, T., Morton K., and King, C. Mutagenicity of azo dyes following metabolism by different reductive/oxidative systems. Environ. Mutagen. Vol. 6 (1984) 705-717
    •  Positive 
  • Salmonella  (536355)  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