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Administrative data

Endpoint:
sensitisation data (humans)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: sufficient documented for evaluation

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
Patch-test reactions to plastic and glue allergens
Author:
Kanerva L, Jolanki R, Alanko K, Estlander T
Year:
1999
Bibliographic source:
Acta Derm Venerol 79, 296-300

Materials and methods

Type of sensitisation studied:
skin
Study type:
survey
Principles of method if other than guideline:
patch-test
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Phenyl isocyanate
EC Number:
203-137-6
EC Name:
Phenyl isocyanate
Cas Number:
103-71-9
Molecular formula:
C7H5NO
IUPAC Name:
isocyanatobenzene

Method

Type of population:
occupational
Route of administration:
dermal

Results and discussion

Results of examinations:
not sensitising

Any other information on results incl. tables

0 out of 310 worker tested in a patch test showed an allergic reaction - but in 3 of 310 worker an irritant reaction was evident

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Executive summary:

310 worker occupied in the production of polyurethanes were patch tested with phenyl isocyanate (0.1% solution in petrolatum).

0 out of 310 worker tested showed an allergic reaction - but in 3 of 310 worker an irritant reaction was evident