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Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1989-04-11 - 1989-05-05
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: No positive control (not required by 1981 version of Test Guideline)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1989

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Version / remarks:
1981
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of study:
guinea pig maximisation test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
A skin sensitization test according to OECD 406 has already excisted since 1989 and is sufficient for evaluation of the skin sensitisation potential of the test substance.

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Dodecane-12-lactam
EC Number:
213-424-8
EC Name:
Dodecane-12-lactam
Cas Number:
947-04-6
Molecular formula:
C12H23NO
IUPAC Name:
1-azacyclotridecan-2-one
Test material form:
solid
Details on test material:
Dodecane-12-lactam of Hüls AG, purity approx. 99.9 %; main impurity cyclododecanone approx. 100 ppm

In vivo test system

Test animals

Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Dunkin-Hartley
Sex:
male
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
- Strain: Dunkin-Hartley (Bor: DHPW)
- Source: F. Winkelmann, Borchen
- Weight at study initiation: test group mean 325 g; control group mean 324 g
- Environmental conditions:
feed: G4 diet for guinea pigs (Ssniff; Soest, Germany);
water: tap water ad libitum;
room temperature: 20°C (+/- 1°C);
humidity: 60% (+/- 5%);
air change: 15 times/hour;
light-dark rhythm: 12 hours light/dark

Study design: in vivo (non-LLNA)

Inductionopen allclose all
Route:
intradermal and epicutaneous
Vehicle:
corn oil
Concentration / amount:
1st application: Induction 1 % intracutaneous
2nd application: Induction 25 % occlusive epicutaneous
3rd application: Challenge 25 % occlusive epicutaneous
Challengeopen allclose all
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
corn oil
Concentration / amount:
1st application: Induction 1 % intracutaneous
2nd application: Induction 25 % occlusive epicutaneous
3rd application: Challenge 25 % occlusive epicutaneous
No. of animals per dose:
20 (test) / 9 (control)
Details on study design:
ADMINISTRATION/EXPOSURE
- Preparation of test substance for induction: The test substance was ground to a fine powder and dissolved in the vehicle (corn oil) at elevated temperature. After cooling down, the resulting suspension was thoroughly mixed.
- Induction schedule: single intracutaneous treatment, 1 week later dermal induction; slight to medium inflammation caused (10 % SDS in vaseline) before application of patch; patch removed after 48 h
- Challenge schedule: after 2 further weeks, occlusive epicutaneous, removal of patch after 24 h, readings after further 24 and 48 hours.
EXAMINATIONS
- Grading system:
0 % of animals positive: no sensitisation
1 - 8 % of animals positive: very slight sensitisation
9 - 28 % of animals positive: slight sensitisation
29 - 64 % of animals positive: distinct sensitisation
65 - 80 % of animals positive: severe sensitisation
81 -100 % of animals positive: extreme sensitisation
Challenge controls:
Treatment: vehicle
Positive control substance(s):
not required
Remarks:
not required by 1981 version of Test Guideline

Results and discussion

Positive control results:
not applicable

In vivo (non-LLNA)

Resultsopen allclose all
Key result
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
25% preparation of test item in corn oil
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
see overall remarks (below)
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 1st reading. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: test group. Dose level: 25% preparation of test item in corn oil. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0. Clinical observations: see overall remarks (below).
Key result
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
25% preparation of test item in corn oil
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
see overall remarks (below)
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 2nd reading. . Hours after challenge: 48.0. Group: test group. Dose level: 25% preparation of test item in corn oil. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0. Clinical observations: see overall remarks (below).

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Under the conditions of this guinea pig maximization test, the test item lauryl lactame showed no dermal sensitization in male guinea pigs.
Executive summary:

In a guinea pig maximization test performed with the test item lauryl lactame, after intracutane and epidermal inductions and 24 hours as well as 48 hours after epidermal challenge none of the 20 animals examined in this study, showed positive response regarding dermal sensitization.

Under the conditions of this guinea pig maximization test, the test item lauryl lactame showed no dermal sensitization in male guinea pigs.