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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Summaries & Evaluations

SUDAN RED 7B

VOL.: 8 (1975) (p.253)

CAS No.: 6368-72-5
Chem. Abstr. Name: N-Ethyl-1-{[4-(phenylazo)phenyl]azo]-2-naphthalenamine

5. Summary of Data Reported and Evaluation

5.1 Animal carcinogenicity data

Sudan red 7B was tested only by the oral route in rats. Although the available studies did not demonstrate a significant increase in tumour incidence, they were considered inadequate for evaluation.

5.2 Human carcinogenicity data

No case reports or epidemiological studies were available to the Working Group.

Subsequent evaluation: Suppl. 7 (1987) (p. 72: Group 3)

For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.

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