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Xylene (1330-20-7)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22427/NTP-DATA-DTXSID2021446

Study Results

Chronic Bioassay Level of Evidence

An overview of chronic evidence from Rats studies.
Rats
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  • No Evidence, Male, Rats
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  • No Evidence, Female, Rats
An overview of chronic evidence from Mice studies.
Mice
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  • No Evidence, Male, Mice
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  • No Evidence, Female, Mice

Genetic Toxicology

An overview of Genetic Toxicology Mammalian Cell Mutagenicity study conclusions related to Xylene (1330-20-7).
Mammalian Cell Mutagenicity
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  • Positive
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Mammalian Cell Cytogenetics study conclusions related to Xylene (1330-20-7).
Mammalian Cell Cytogenetics
CA SCE
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Bacterial Mutagenicity study conclusions related to Xylene (1330-20-7).
Bacterial Mutagenicity
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  • Negative

Citation Information

NTP. Xylene (1330-20-7). Chemical Effects in Biological Systems (CEBS). Research Triangle Park, NC (USA): National Toxicology Program (NTP).

Related Links

Publications

TR-327 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)
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.
Myhr B.C., McGregor, D., Bowers, L., Riach, C., Brown, A., Edwards, I., McBride, D., Martin, R., and Caspary, W.J. L5178Y mouse lymphoma cell mutation assay results with 41 compounds. Environ. Molec. Mutagen. Vol. 16 (Suppl 18) (1990) 138-167
Anderson, B.E., Zeiger, E., Shelby, M.D., Resnick, M.A., Gulati, D.K., Ivett, J.L., and Loveday, K.S. Chromosome aberration and sister chromatid exchange test results with 42 chemicals. Environ. Molec. Mutagen. Vol. 16 (Suppl 18) (1990) 55-137

Study Data

Protocol

Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Studies

Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Xylenes (Mixed) (1330-20-7) in Male F344 Rats Exposed via Gavage
Individual Animal Data
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Xylenes (Mixed) (1330-20-7) in Female F344 Rats Exposed via Gavage
Individual Animal Data
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Xylenes (Mixed) (1330-20-7) in Male B6C3F1 Mice Exposed via Gavage
Individual Animal Data
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Xylenes (Mixed) (1330-20-7) in Female B6C3F1 Mice Exposed via Gavage
Individual Animal Data
Protocol

Genetic Toxicology Studies

Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Xylenes (Mixed) in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study 719358
Summary Data

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