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Toxicological information

Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Reliability as cited in OECD SIDS Dinitrotoluene (isomers mixture) CAS No.: 25321-14-6, 2004. Meets generally accepted scientific standards, documentation limited, acceptable for assessment.
Cross-reference
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1979
Report date:
1979

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
Rabbits were treated under occlusive conditions with dinitrotoluene.
Deviations to OECD 404 Guideline Study: No. of animals (2 instead of 3), 24h exposure, occlusive coverage
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Dinitrotoluene
EC Number:
246-836-1
EC Name:
Dinitrotoluene
Cas Number:
25321-14-6
Molecular formula:
C7H6N2O4
IUPAC Name:
Reaction mass of 1-methyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene and 2-methyl-1,3-dinitrobenzene
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): dinitrotoluene
- Analytical purity: ca. 80% 2,4-DNT and 20& 2,6-DNT

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White

Test system

Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
other: interior side of right ear
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 500 mg as an aqueous paste
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h
Observation period:
7 d (examination time points 0, 48 hours and 72 hours)
Number of animals:
2
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: interior side of right ear
- Type of wrap if used: plaster


REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): water and soap/oil
- Time after start of exposure: 24 h


SCORING SYSTEM:
Scoring of erythema and oedema.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: all examination time points
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: all examination time points
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable

Any other information on results incl. tables

Score of 0 for all observation time points (no details on scoring system).

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
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