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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
other information
Study period:
July to Aug 1994
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
Comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions: A combined study on acute dermal toxicity and on local tolerance was used to assess skin irritation/corrosion. The study design and reporting deviates from the current OECD TG 404, however, the study is considered sufficient for assessment of this endpoint.
Cross-reference
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1994
Report date:
1994

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
- exposure time 24 hrs instead of 4 hrs, 6 animals instead of 3, few details in test description and reporting

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
rac-3-Methoxy-18-methyl-2,5(10)-estradien-17-one
IUPAC Name:
rac-3-Methoxy-18-methyl-2,5(10)-estradien-17-one
Test material form:
semi-solid (amorphous): gel
Remarks:
migrated information: paste

Test animals

Species:
rat
Strain:
Wistar

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
not specified
Vehicle:
physiological saline
Controls:
other: the untreated skin served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
216-248 mg/male animal or 200-228 mg/female animal
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 hours
Observation period:
14 days
Number of animals:
3 males and 3 females

Results and discussion

Any other information on results incl. tables

The mean values of findings relevant for classification (reddening, scab formation and swelling of the skin) at the time-points 24, 48 and 72 hours after the end of administration were 0.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Executive summary:

A single dermal administration of the test substance for 24 hours to male and female rats at a dose of 2000 mg/kg (216-248 mg/male and 200-228 mg/female applied as a paste) was tolerated without any local irritations. The mean values of findings relevant for classification (reddening, scab formation and swelling of the skin) at the time-points 24, 48 and 72 hours after the end of administration were 0.