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Toxicological information

Skin sensitisation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
Safety assessment of Brown Algae-derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Author:
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Year:
2019
Bibliographic source:
http://online.personalcarecouncil.org
Report date:
2019

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of study:
guinea pig maximisation test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
An in vivo test is available in literature.

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Ascophyllum nodosum, ext.
EC Number:
283-907-6
EC Name:
Ascophyllum nodosum, ext.
Cas Number:
84775-78-0
Molecular formula:
Not applicable; a generic molecular formula cannot be provided for this UVCB substance.
IUPAC Name:
Ascophyllum nodosum, extract
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Algea Fert Solid K+
- Substance type: fertilizer ( algal extract)
- Physical state: solid, black micro-flakes
- Lot/batch No.: 00680
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: March 2012
- Stability under test conditions: Stable under suitable storage conditions.
- Storage condition of test material: original tightly-closed containers in well- ventilated place.

In vivo test system

Test animals

Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
not specified
Sex:
not specified

Study design: in vivo (non-LLNA)

No. of animals per dose:
20 test and 10 control guinea pigs
Details on study design:
Concentration 0.1 to 400 μL of 25% to 75% water solution.

Results and discussion

In vivo (non-LLNA)

Results
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Test test item was non-sensitising.