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Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2011-10-11 to 2011-11-11
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2012
Report date:
2012

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
(2002)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
(2008)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
Harlan Laboratories Ltd, Shard low Business Park, Shardlow, Derbyshire, DE72 2GD, UK

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2,2'-[(3,3'-dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide]
EC Number:
229-388-1
EC Name:
2,2'-[(3,3'-dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide]
Cas Number:
6505-28-8
Molecular formula:
C34H32N6O6
IUPAC Name:
2,2'-[(3,3'-dimethoxybiphenyl-4,4'-diyl)didiazene-2,1-diyl]bis(3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide)
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): C.I. Pigment Orange 16
- Physical state: orange coloured powder
- Storage condition of test material: approximately 4 °C in the dark
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): C.I. Pigment Orange 16
- Physical state: orange coloured powder
- Analytical purity: 94.9 %
- Expiration date of the lot: 01 July 2016
- Storage condition of test material: approximately 4 °C in the dark

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Harlan Laboratories UK Ltd., Leicestershire, UK
- Age at study initiation: 12 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.15 to 2.48 kg
- Housing: individually in suspended cages
- Diet: ad libitum (2930 Teklad Global Rabbit diet supplied by Harlan Laboratories UK Ltd., Oxon, UK)
- Water: ad libitum (tap water)
- Acclimation period: at least five days

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

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
other: Untreated skin served as control.
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount applied: 0.5 g

VEHICLE
- Amount applied: 0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
72 hours
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: Three suitable sites were selected on the back of the rabbit.
- Type of wrap if used: surgical adhesive tape

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: yes, with cotton wool soaked with distilled water
- Time after start of exposure:

SCORING SYSTEM: The test item was classified according to the scheme devised by Draize J H (1959) "Dermal Toxicity" In: Appraisal of the Safety of Chemicals in Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics. Association of Food and Drug Officials of the United States, Austin, Texas, p.46-59:

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24, 48, 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24, 48, 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No evidence of skin irritation was noted during the study.
Other effects:
Orange coloured staining, not precluding evaluation of skin responses, was noted at all treated skin sites throughout the study.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met