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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
From 28 November to 5 December 2006
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Guideline study, GLP compliant; no restrictions, fully adequate for assessment

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2007
Report date:
2007

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: accredited supplier
- Age at study initiation: twelve to twenty weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2 to 3.5 kg
- Housing: individually in suspended cages
- Diet: ad libitum
- Water: ad libitum
- Acclimation period: at least five days


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 17 to 23
- Humidity (%): 30 to 70
- Air changes (per hr): at least 15
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 / 12

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
other: clipped
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount applied: 0.5 g


VEHICLE
- Amount applied: 0.5 ml
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours.
Observation period:
Three days.
Number of animals:
Three males
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm.
- % coverage: Unknown.
- Type of wrap if used: Cotton gauze patch with a strip of surgical adhesive tape. The trunk of each rabbit was wrapped in an elasticated corset.


REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: Residual test material was removed by gently swabbing with cotton wool soaked in distilled water.
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours.


SCORING SYSTEM:
Draize

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 1, 24, 48, 72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
other: 1, 24, 48, 72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
other: 24, 48, 72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 24 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
other: 24 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
other: 24 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours

Any other information on results incl. tables

The test material produced a primary irritation index of 1.5 and was classified as a mild irritant to rabbit skin according to the Draize classification scheme. No corrosive effects were noted, therefore the substance is not classified for skin irritation/corrosion.

Applicant's summary and conclusion