National Toxicology Program

CASRN: EMTDP-74

Related: SELENIUM SULFIDE CAS 7446-34-6

Formula: S2-SE-H2-0

Synonyms/Common Names:

• 2.4% W/V SELENIUM SULFIDE IN AQUEOUS SUSPENSION

Known Uses:

ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO

Short-Term Toxicity

• 13-WEEK (Topical Application)  (C54546) Completed 
  • NTIS No. PB82-164542  (Peer Review 05/01/1979)
    Citation: Bioassay of Selsun® for Possible Carcinogenicity
  • Mice: Swiss
  • Dose: 0,10,50 %/10 PER GROUP

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

• 2-YEAR (Topical Application)  (C54546) Report Complete 
  • TR-199 (NTIS No. PB82-164542)  (Peer Review 05/01/1979)
    Bioassay of Selsun® for Possible Carcinogenicity
  • Mice: Swiss
  • Carcinogenesis Results
  • Male Mice Negative 
  • Female Mice Negative 
  • Dose: 0,25,50 %/50 PER GROUP

Genetic Toxicology

• Salmonella  (238649) Completed 
  • Citation: Zeiger, E., Anderson, B., Haworth, S., Lawlor, T., and Mortelman, K. Salmonella Mutagenicity Tests V. Results from the Testing of 311 Chemicals Environ. Molec. Mutagen. Vol. 19 (Suppl 21) (1992) 2-141
  •  Negative