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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:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Justification for type of information:
see chapter 13 read across justification

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1987
Report date:
1987

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
L-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
EC Number:
210-276-6
EC Name:
L-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
Cas Number:
611-71-2
Molecular formula:
C8H8O3
IUPAC Name:
hydroxy(phenyl)acetic acid
Constituent 2
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Mandelic acid
EC Number:
202-007-6
EC Name:
Mandelic acid
Cas Number:
90-64-2
Molecular formula:
C8H8O3
IUPAC Name:
hydroxy(phenyl)acetic acid
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): D-(-)-Mandelsaure, technisch rein
no further data

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
Vienna White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Gaukler, Germany
- Weight at study initiation: 2.65-279 kg
- Housing: individually
- Diet: ca. 130 g/animal/day
- Water: ca. 250 ml/animal/day
- Acclimation period: at least 8 days


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20-24 °C
- Humidity (%): 30-70 %
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
other: untreated skin of the same animals
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 g
- Concentration (if solution): 80 % aqueous formulation (w/w)


VEHICLE
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 g of the suspension
- Concentration (if solution): 80 % aqueous formulation (w/w)
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
24h/48h/72 h
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: upper third of the back or flanks
- % coverage: 2.5 xm x 2.5 cm
- Type of wrap if used: test patches were secured in position with a porous dressing (four layers of absorbent gauze and porous bandage)

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): with lutrol and lutrol/water (1:1)
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Conclusions:
As no signs of irritation were observed, there is no need for classification of the test substance according to EU- and GHS-criteria. The test substance is not irritating to the skin.