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Skin sensitisation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
other: read across from similar substance
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1997/1998
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1998
Report date:
1998

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of study:
guinea pig maximisation test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
Method was not available

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
16,17-dimethoxyviolanthrene-5,10-dione
EC Number:
204-896-6
EC Name:
16,17-dimethoxyviolanthrene-5,10-dione
Cas Number:
128-58-5
Molecular formula:
C36H20O4
IUPAC Name:
16,17-dimethoxyanthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione

In vivo test system

Test animals

Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Pirbright-Hartley
Sex:
female
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River GmbH - Wiga, Kisslegg, Germany
- Females (if applicable) nulliparous and non-pregnant: [yes]
- Microbiological status of animals, when known:
- Age at study initiation: young adults
- Weight at study initiation: 322 - 436 g
- Housing: 5/cage
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): Kliba Labordiat 341 (Kaninchen-Meerschweinchen-Haltungsdiat) ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): Water ad libitum (tap water; about 2 g of ascorbic acid per 10 L water was added to the drinking water twice a week)
- Acclimation period: 14 days
- Indication of any skin lesions: no

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20-24
- Humidity (%): 30-70
- Air changes (per hr):
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12
- In-life dates: From April 25, 1995 To May 26, 1995.

Study design: in vivo (non-LLNA)

Inductionopen allclose all
Route:
intradermal
Vehicle:
olive oil
Concentration / amount:
5%: four injections a 0.1 mL
Day(s)/duration:
Day 1
Adequacy of induction:
highest concentration used causing mild-to-moderate skin irritation and well-tolerated systemically
Route:
epicutaneous, semiocclusive
Vehicle:
olive oil
Concentration / amount:
50%
Day(s)/duration:
on Day 8 - 48 hours
Adequacy of induction:
highest concentration used causing mild-to-moderate skin irritation and well-tolerated systemically
Challengeopen allclose all
No.:
#1
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
olive oil
Concentration / amount:
50%
Day(s)/duration:
on Day 15 - for 24 hours
Adequacy of challenge:
highest non-irritant concentration
No.:
#2
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
olive oil
Concentration / amount:
50%
Day(s)/duration:
on Day 22 - for 24 hours
Adequacy of challenge:
highest non-irritant concentration
No. of animals per dose:
Main test
Number of animals per control group: 10
Number of animals of the test group: 20
Details on study design:
RANGE FINDING TESTS:
Determination of the primary non-irritant concentration
Determination of the tolerance of the intradermal injections

MAIN STUDY
A. INDUCTION EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 1 intradermal + 1 epicutaneous
- Exposure period: intradermal: 24 hours; epicutaneous: 48 hours
- Test groups: 1
- Control group: 2
- Site: shoulder
- Frequency of applications: Day 1; Day 8
- Duration: 24 and 48 hours
- Concentrations: 5 and 50%

B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 2
- Day(s) of challenge: Day 22 and Day 29
- Exposure period: 24 hours
- Test groups: 1
- Control group: 1 + 1
- Site: flank
- Concentrations: 50%
- Evaluation (hr after challenge): 24 and 48 hours after removal of patches

OTHER:
Challenge controls:
yes
Positive control substance(s):
yes
Remarks:
a separate study is performed twice a year

Results and discussion

Positive control results:
The positive control with Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde techn. 85% showed that the test system was able to detect sensitizing compounds under the laboratory conditions chosen.

In vivo (non-LLNA)

Resultsopen allclose all
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50%
No. with + reactions:
8
Total no. in group:
18
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50%
No. with + reactions:
2
Total no. in group:
10
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
1
Total no. in group:
18
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
7
Total no. in group:
19
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50%
No. with + reactions:
7
Total no. in group:
18
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50%
No. with + reactions:
1
Total no. in group:
10
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
1
Total no. in group:
18
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
4
Total no. in group:
19
Key result
Reading:
rechallenge
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50%
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
18
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Reading:
rechallenge
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50%
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
19
Reading:
rechallenge
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
18
Reading:
rechallenge
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
1
Total no. in group:
19
Key result
Reading:
rechallenge
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50%
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
18
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Reading:
rechallenge
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50%
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
19
Reading:
rechallenge
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
18
Reading:
rechallenge
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
19

Any other information on results incl. tables

Body weights: The expected body weight gain has generally been observed in the course of the study.

Mortality: One animal of control group 2 and 2 animals of the test group died 6, 8 or 10 days after the beginning of the study. Macroscopic examination revealed that the animals suffered from pneumonia.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test substance does not have a sensitizing effect on the skin of the guinea pig in the Maximization
Executive summary:

The test substance was tested for its sensitizing effect on the skin of the guinea pig in the Maximization Test based on the method of Magnusson and Kligman.

Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that the test substance does not have a sensitizing effect on the skin of the guinea pig in the Maximization Test under the test conditions chosen.