V. Mersch‐Sundermann, S. Kevekordes, C. Jenter
May 1, 1998
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Quality indicators
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Toxicology letters
Abstract
Synthetic fragrances are widespread in the environment. Residues were found in animals, human tissues and breast milk. Therefore, six artificial polycyclic musk fragrances--Galaxolide, Tonalide, Celestolide, Phantolide, Cashmeran and Traseolide--were tested for SOS induction using the Escherichia coli PQ37 genotoxicity assay (SOS chromotest) in the presence (+S9) and absence (-S9) of an exogenous metabolizing system. All compounds tested exhibited no SOS inducing potency with the SOS chromotest. These results could be rated as one indicator of the biological inactivity of this group of compounds with respect to genotoxicity.