Toxicologic properties of fluorescent whitening agents.
From the collection of toxicologic data, it is seen that the fluorescent whitening agents are a well-investigated class of compounds. Only in one of the groups of compounds investigated did it appear advisable to discontinue the use of a particular product on the basis of the toxicologic findings. In the large number of the other cases, the findings indicate that there is a considerable degree of toxicologic safety in the use of the FWAs in soap and detergent products.
D000818:Animals; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000187:drug effects; D002273:Carcinogens; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000378:metabolism / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000187:drug effects; D009153:Mutagens; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D013723:Teratogens; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects
D002273:Carcinogens; D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D009153:Mutagens; D013723:Teratogens