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Toxicological information

Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
The stability was not given. - According to the guideline the animals should be examined for signs of erythema and oedema and the responses scored at 30 -60 minutes, and then at 24, 48, and 72 hours after patch removal. In this study the examinations took place at other times (4, 24, and 48 hours) From our point of view, this does not have an effect on the classification of the test substance.
Justification for type of information:
see attachment “Read-across concept – Human Health/Environment - Category approach for Inorganic sulfites/thiosulfates/dithionite" in section 13.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1973
Report date:
1973

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1981-05-12
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
skin examinations took only place at 4, 24, and 48 hours
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Disodium disulphite
EC Number:
231-673-0
EC Name:
Disodium disulphite
Cas Number:
7681-57-4
Molecular formula:
Na2S2O5
IUPAC Name:
disodium disulphite
Test material form:
other: aqueous solution
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): sodium metabisulfite solutions
- Physical state: clear liquid

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
no data

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL of the compounds
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
4, 24 and 48 hours
Number of animals:
6 or more animals
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure/Type of wrap if used: application of the compound was made under one-inch square gauze patches to clipped intact skin sites on the backs of albino rabbits each. Thea animals were immobilized in restrainers and their trunks were wrapped in a nonabsorbant binder for the exposure period.

SCORING SYSTEM: according to Draize scale

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #5
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #5
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #6
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #6
Time point:
72 h
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Sodium metabisulfite solution elicited no response in albino rabbits.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Sodium metabisulfite solution elicited no response in albino rabbits.