[Mutagenicity and harmful effects of anthraquinone dyes on DNA].

By means of the Eims test it was shown that 4 of 8 anthraquinone dyes had low mutagenicity and that of 3 dyes was doubtful. Damaging effect on DNA (alkaline elution test) was not detected. The test of sister chromatids' metabolism in mice bone marrow revealed no mutagenicity in any substance.