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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
August 28 - September 18, 2007
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study has been performed according to OECD guidelines and according to GLP principles

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2008
Report date:
2008

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
Principles of method if other than guideline:
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Health Effects Test Guidelines, OPPTS 870.2500, Acute Dermal Irritation. Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (7101), EPA 712-C-98-196, August 1998. Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (JMAFF), 12 Nousan, Notification No 8147, November 2000, including the most recent partial revisions.
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Reference
Name:
Unnamed
Type:
Constituent
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Radiagreen RA
- Physical state: Yellow to amber liquid
- Analytical purity: Unknown
- Lot/batch No.: OE70125
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: 25 January 2011
- Stability under test conditions: Stable
- Storage condition of test material: In refrigerator (2-8ºC) in the dark

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
other: The test substance was applied undiluted as delivered by the sponsor.
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 ml (550 mg)
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
7 days
Number of animals:
3

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: Mean value of score at 24, 48 and 72 h after installation
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
other: Mean value of score at 24, 48 and 72 h after installation
Score:
1.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
other: Mean value of score at 24, 48 and 72 h after installation
Score:
0.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: Mean value of score at 24, 48 and 72 h after installation
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
other: Mean value of score at 24, 48 and 72 h after installation
Score:
0.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
other: Mean value of score at 24, 48 and 72 h after installation
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Well defined erythema and moderate oedema was observed. Scaliness was observed in one animal after 72 hours. Skin irritation had resolved within 72 hours in one animal and within 7 days in the other two animals.
Other effects:
No staining of the treated skin and no substance remnants were seen. No symptoms of systemic toxicity were observed.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Comments:
The skin irritation had resolved within 72 hours after
exposure in one animal and within 7 days after exposure in
the other two animals.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information not classified Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
Radiagreen RA does not have to be classified and has no obligatory labelling requirement for skin irritation.