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Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
migrated information: read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1986

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPP 81-5 (Acute Dermal Irritation)
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
5,5-dimethylhydantoin
EC Number:
201-051-3
EC Name:
5,5-dimethylhydantoin
Cas Number:
77-71-4
Molecular formula:
C5H8N2O2
IUPAC Name:
5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White

Test system

Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 g, moistened with saline

Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
72 hours
Number of animals:
6
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: Test substance was applied to an area approximately 6cm2

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): Water
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours

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:
0
Reversibility:
other: Not applicable since no skin reaction seen
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24/48/72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Reversibility:
other: Not applicable since no skin reaction seen
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No skin reactions seen.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
DMH is non irritating to skin (not classified)