Testing Information

Testing Status of Agents at NTP

Agar

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CASRN: 9002-18-0

Formula: N/F

Known Uses:

JELLING AGENT IN FOODS AND PHARMACEUTICALS, DENTISTRY, CULTURE MEDIA (BACTERIAL), SIZING FOR TEXTILES.

Short-Term Toxicity

  • 14-Day (Dosed-Feed)  (C50475) Completed 
    • NTIS No. PB82-227588  (Peer Review 02/18/1981)
      Citation: Carcinogenesis Bioassay of Agar (CAS No. 9002-18-0) in F344 Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Feed Study)
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
  • 13-Week (Dosed-Feed)  (C50475) Completed 
    • NTIS No. PB82-227588  (Peer Review 02/18/1981)
      Citation: Carcinogenesis Bioassay of Agar (CAS No. 9002-18-0) in F344 Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Feed Study)
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
    • Dose: 0,3100,50000 PPM/10 PER GROUP

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

  • 2-Year (Dosed-Feed)  (C50475) Report Complete 
    • TR-230 (NTIS No. PB82-227588)  (Peer Review 02/18/1981)
      Carcinogenesis Bioassay of Agar (CAS No. 9002-18-0) in F344 Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Feed Study)
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
    • Carcinogenesis Results
      • Male Rats Negative 
      • Female Rats Negative 
      • Male Mice Negative 
      • Female Mice Negative 
    • Dose: 0,25000,50000 PPM/50 PER GROUP

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