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. 2019 May 22;17(5):e05676. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5676

Table E.1.

In vitro genotoxicity data evaluated in FGE.210Rev1

Chemical name [FL‐no] Test system in vitro Test object Concentrations of substance and test conditions Result Reference Comments
α‐Ionone [07.007] Reverse mutation S. typhimurium TA98, TA100, TA1535, TA1537 and TA102

0.3–5,000 μg/platea , c

0.3–5,000 μg/plateb , c

Negative

Negative

Bowen (2011) Toxicity was observed at 1,000 and/or 5,000 μg/plate across all strains in the absence and presence of S9‐mix; no clear evidence of toxicity in TA100 in the presence of S9‐mix. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix

S. typhimurium

TA98

TA100

156.3–5,000 μg/plateb , d

156.3–5,000 μg/platea , c or b , d

Negative

Negative

Evidence of toxicity was observed at the highest three or four concentrations across all strains in the absence and presence of S9‐mix. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix

S. typhimurium

TA98

TA1535, TA1537 and TA102

78.1–2,500 μg/platea , c

78.1–2,500 μg/platea , c or b , d

Negative

Negative

Evidence of toxicity was observed at the highest three or four concentrations across all strains in the absence or presence of S9‐mix. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix

S. typhimurium TA1535

TA102

TA1537

39.1–2,500 μg/platea , c or b , d

19.5–1,250 μg/platea , c or b , d

19.5–1,250 μg/plateb , d

Negative Evidence of toxicity was observed at the highest three or four concentrations across all strains in the absence or presence of S9‐mix. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix
Micronucleus induction Human peripheral blood lymphocytes

160–180 μg/mLb , h

40–65 μg/mLa , i

Negative

Negative

Lloyd (2013b) The MNBN cell frequencies in all treated cultures fell within the normal range. The study does not comply with OECD Guideline 487; therefore, it has limited validity
Allyl α‐ionone [07.061] Reverse mutation S. typhimurium TA102 1.6–5,000 μg/platea , c or b , c Negative Ballantyne (2011) No evidence of toxicity was observed at any concentration. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix
51.2–5,000 μg/platea , c or b , d Negative No evidence of toxicity was observed at any concentration. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix
Reverse mutation S. typhimurium TA1535, TA100, TA1537, TA1538, TA98 Five concentrations up to cytotoxicity or max 3,600 μg/platea , c Negative Wild et al. (1983) Limited validity (no TA102 or E. coli)
Micronucleus induction Human peripheral blood lymphocytes

110–160 μg/mLb , h

25–38 μg/mLa , i

Negative

Negative

Lloyd (2013a) The MNBN cell frequencies in all treated cultures fell within the normal range. The study does not comply with OECD Guideline 487; therefore, it has limited validity

δ‐Damascone

[07.130]

Reverse mutation S. typhimurium TA98, TA100, TA1535 and TA1537 4.9–5,000 μg/plated , e Negative Shinya (2006) Evidence of toxicity was observed at the top three or four concentrations tested. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix
S. typhimurium TA98, TA100, TA1535 and TA1537

2.4–78.1 μg platea , d

9.8–313 μg/plateb , d

Negative Evidence of toxicity was observed at the top concentration in all strains in the absence of S9‐mix and at 156 μg/plate or above in the presence of S9‐mix. The study complies with current recommendations for upper concentration limit inclusion. The study included three replicate plates per concentration and was GLP compliant
E. coli WP2 uvrA 4.9–5,000 μg/platee , d Negative Evidence of toxicity was observed at the top three or four concentrations tested. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix
E. coli WP2 uvrA

2.4–78.1 μg/platea , d

9.8–313 μg/plateb , d

Negative Evidence of toxicity was observed at the highest concentration in the presence of S9‐mix. The study complies with current recommendations for upper concentration limit inclusion. The study included three replicate plates per concentration and was GLP compliant

α‐Damascone

[07.134]

Reverse mutation S. typhimurium TA98 and TA100 10–5,000 μg/platee , c Negative Haddouk (2001) In TA98, slight to marked toxicity was observed at concentrations ≥ 100 μg/plate or 500 μg/plate with and without S9‐mix, respectively. In TA100, toxicity was observed at concentrations ≥ 500 μg/plate with and without S9‐mix
S. typhimurium TA1537, TA98

7.8–125 μg/platee , c

15.6–250 μg/plateb , d

Negative

Negative

Slight toxicity was observed in all strains. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix.

S. typhimurium

TA100 and TA1535

31.2–500 μg/platee , c

31.2 – 500 μg/plateb , d

Negative

Negative

Slight toxicity was observed in all strains. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix.
S. typhimurium TA1535, TA1537, TA98 and TA100 15.6–250 μg/platea , c Negative Slight toxicity was observed in all strains. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration.
E. coli WP2uvrA 10–5,000 μg/platee , c Negative Slight toxicity was observed at 2,500 μg/plate and above without S9‐mix.
E. coli WP2 uvrA

312.5–5,000 μg/platee , c

312.5–5,000 μg/platea , c or b , d

Negative

Negative

Slight toxicity was observed only at the highest concentration tested without S9‐mix. No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix
Micronucleus induction Human peripheral blood lymphocytes

9–22 μg/mLa , h

12–22 μg/mLb , h

5–10 μg/mLa , i

Negative

Weakly positive

Negative

Lloyd (2012) Weakly positive result was obtained only in the 3 + 21 h treatment in the presence of S9‐mix. Study design complies with OECD Guideline 487

7.5–14 μg/mLb , h , j

14–20 μg/mLb , h

7.5–14 μg/mLb , h , j

Positive Whitwell (2012) Follow‐up study to explore different methods of mixing and sample preparation to overcome the challenges in inconsistent cytotoxicity that results in difficulties in choosing concentrations for scoring of micronucleated binucleate cells. Experiment conducted only for 3 + 21 h in the presence of S9‐mix

10–18 μg/mLb , h

7–14 μg/mLa , i

Positive at high toxic concentrations only Lloyd (2013c) Positive results were obtained only at high toxic concentrations in both test conditions. Study is robust and complies with GLP
β‐Ionone epoxide [07.170] Reverse mutation S. typhimurium TA98, TA100, TA1535 and TA1537 5–500 μg/platee , c Negative Jones and Wilson (1988) No statistically significant increase in revertant numbers was seen at any concentration, either in the presence or absence of S9‐mix
S. typhimurium TA97a, TA98, TA100, TA1535

501, 1,582 and 5,000 μg/platea , c

158, 501 and 1,582 μg/plateb , c

Negative

Negative

Kringstad (2005) Evidence of toxicity was observed at the highest concentration in strain TA97a in the absence of S9‐mix and in TA100 in the absence and presence of S9‐mix. The study, therefore, complies with current recommendations for upper concentration limit inclusion. The study included three replicate plates per concentration and was GLP compliant
E. coli WP2uvrA

501, 1,582 and 5,000 μg/platea , c

158, 501 and 1,582 μg/plateb , c

Negative

Negative

tk Mutation induction Mouse Lymphoma L5178Y TK +/− 3.7.2c cells

200–900 μg/mLe , f

4.1–520 μg/mLa , g

Negative

Negative

Flanders (2006) A preliminary range‐finder assay was conducted to establish maximum concentrations. Top concentrations in each arm of the study induced 77, 85 and 80% reductions in relative total growth. The study, therefore, complies with current recommendations
a

Without S9 metabolic activation.

b

With S9 metabolic activation.

c

Plate incorporation method.

d

Pre‐incubation with S9 method.

e

With and without S9 metabolic activation.

f

4‐h treatment.

g

24‐h treatment.

h

3‐h treatment with 21‐h recovery.

i

24‐h treatment with 0‐h recovery.

j

Standard treatment in larger than typical vessel.