Malachite green an extreme amount compared to the average 5 ppb discovered in fish. After a period of two years, an increase in lung adenomas in male rats was discovered but no incidences of liver tumors. Therefore, it could be concluded that malachite green caused carcinogenic symptoms, but a direct link between malachite green and liver tumor was not established. Malachite green Malachite green is an organic compound that is used as a dyestuff and controversially as an antimicrobial in aquaculture. Malachite green is traditionally used as a dye for materials such as silk, leather, and paper. Despite its name the dye
Italian submarine Malachite both miss. "Malachite" was forced to dive and undergo lengthy depth charge attack. From 10 to 18 April 1941 she was posted northeast of the Gulf of Sollum. At 23:37 on April 14 "Malachite" sighted a large convoy but was prevented from attacking it due to preemptive action by the escorts. On May 20, 1941 "Malachite" together with numerous other submarines was deployed to an area between Crete, Alexandria and Sollum, to support the German invasion of Crete (Operation Merkur). "Malachite"'s area operation was south of the island of Gaidaro. On the night of June 19, 1941 while patrolling off