Application of the Ames test to some coloring agents
Viola, M.; Nosotti, A.
Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico 117(7): 402-415
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0006-6648 PMID: 369571 Document Number: 3800
Some color additives used in foods, drugs and cosmetics, have been analyzed by the Ames test to determine the possible mutagenic activity. None has shown mutagenic or cytotoxic activity.
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