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Description of key information

Three studies have been included as weight of evidence for the sensitisation endpoint.

Two of the studies are in guinea pig (Dow Corning Corporation, 1996; 1998) and use the registered substance, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane, as negative control substance, therefore supporting the conclusion that 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane is not a skin sensitiser.

In addition, a human patch test study conducted in compliance with GLP for the structural analogue hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDS; CAS 107-46-0) has been included as weight of evidence. Hexamethyldisiloxane was concluded to be not sensitising to the skin of human volunteers (TKL Research, 1992).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin sensitisation

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Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Study period:
June 1998 - November 1998
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study was conducted according to guideline, however, it did not test the sensitisation potential of the registered substance. The negative control substance used in the study is the registered substance.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
The negative control substance used in the study is the registered substance.
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The registration substance, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane (CAS 2627-95-4) is the negative (vehicle) control used in the study.
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of study:
guinea pig maximisation test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
An LLNA study was not performed because there is an existing reliable study for skin sensitisation using the Guinea Pig Maximisation test method. Furthermore, the LLNA test method is not considered to be suitable for substances that contain silicon. Please refer to the attached document for further details.
Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Hartley
Sex:
male
Route:
intradermal
Vehicle:
other: Vehicle control: 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane Positive control vehicle: propylene glycol
Concentration / amount:
test group animals: 5% test substance in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; test substance/FCA/saline
vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) control group: 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; vehicle/FCA/saline
positive control group animals: DNCB/PG (propylene glycol); saline/FCA; DNCB/FCA/saline
crosslinker (CL) control group: CL/Vehicle; saline/FCA; CL/FCA/saline
Day(s)/duration:
single intradermal injection
Adequacy of induction:
highest concentration used causing mild-to-moderate skin irritation and well-tolerated systemically
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: Vehicle control: 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane Positive control vehicle: propylene glycol
Concentration / amount:
test group animals: 100% test substance
vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) control group: 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
positive control group animals: 0.1% DNCB in propylene glycol (PG)
crosslinker (CL) control group: 100% test substance
Day(s)/duration:
48 hours
Adequacy of induction:
highest concentration used causing mild-to-moderate skin irritation and well-tolerated systemically
No.:
#1
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: Vehicle control: 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane Positive control vehicle: propylene glycol
Concentration / amount:
- Test group: 100% test substance and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
- Vehicle control group: 100% test substance and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
- Positive control group: 0.1% DNCB/PG and 100% PG
- Crosslinker controls: 100% CL substance and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
Day(s)/duration:
24 hours
No.:
#2
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: Vehicle control: 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane Positive control vehicle: propylene glycol
Concentration / amount:
- Test group: 50% test substance and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
- Vehicle control group: 50% test substance and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
- Crosslinker controls: 50% CL substance and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
Day(s)/duration:
24 hours
No. of animals per dose:
20 test substance, 10 vehicle control, 10 positive control, 10 crosslinker control
Details on study design:
RANGE FINDING TESTS:
Based on the preliminary topical applications, a 5% test substance in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was found to be the optimal concentration for the first (intradermal) induction, undiluted (100%) TS for the second induction and the first challenge and a 50% test substance in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) for the second challenge.

MAIN STUDY
A. INDUCTION EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 2 (intradermal induction on day 1 followed by a topical induction on day 8)
- Exposure period: Intradermal induction on day 1 followed by a topical induction on day 8

INTRADERMAL INDUCTION: The first induction was performed on day 1, when the fur over the scapula of each animal in an area of approximately 4x6 cm was shaved and six intradermal injections (three pairs) of 0.1 ml of the dosing formulations were made flanking the dorsal midline.

The following intradermal injections were made on the test group animals:
- left dorsal flank: 5% test substance in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; test substance/FCA/saline
- right flank: 5% test substance in vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; test substance/FCA/saline

The following intradermal injections were made on the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) control group:
- left dorsal flank: 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; vehicle/FCA/saline
- right flank: 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; vehicle/FCA/saline

The following intradermal injections were made on the positive control group animals:
- left dorsal flank: DNCB/PG (propylene glycol); saline/FCA; DNCB/FCA/saline
- right flank: DNCB/PG; saline/FCA; DNCB/FCA/saline

The following intradermal injections were made on the crosslinker (CL) control group animals:
- left dorsal flank: CL (different substannce)/Vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; CL/FCA/saline
- right flank: CL (different substannce)/Vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; CL/FCA/saline

TOPICAL INDUCTION: Since no signs of dermal irritation were observed using several different concentrations of the test substance during the preliminary study, the area of that had received the i.d. injections was shaved and 0.5 ml of a 10% aqueous SLS formulation was applied on day 7 to induce dermal irritation. On day 8 topical induction was performed on the test, vehicle control and positive control animals. The test item or control substances were applied onto the dorsal flanks for 48 hours.
- The neat test substance was applied topically over the six injection sites of each test-substance-treated animals or crosslinker animals.
- Undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied on the flanks of vehicle control animals
- 0.1% DNCB in propylene glycol (PG) was applied onto the flanks of the positive control animals.


B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE

FIRST CHALLENGE: On day 22, two weeks following the application of the last induction dose. Applied for 24 hours. Sensitisation reactions were evaluated at 24 and 48 hours
- Test group: 0.3 ml of 100% test substance formulation was applied to the shaved upper left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved upper right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
- Vehicle control group: 0.3 ml of 100% test substance formulation was applied to the shaved upper left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved upper right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
- Positive control group: 0.3 ml of 0.1% DNCB/PG were applied on the upper left flank and 100% PG was applied on the upper right flank.
- Crosslinker controls: 0.3 ml of 100% CL substance formulation was applied to the shaved upper left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved upper right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.

SECOND CHALLENGE: On day 29, one week following the first challenge dosing. Applied for 24 hours. Sensitisation reactions were evaluated at 24 and 48 hours. Second challenge was performed for the test, vehicle control and crosslinker control groups.
- Test group: 0.3 ml of 50% test substance formulation was applied to the shaved lower left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved lower right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
- Vehicle control group: 0.3 ml of 50% test substance formulation was applied to the shaved lower left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved lower right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
- Crosslinker controls: 0.3 ml of 50% CL substance formulation was applied to the shaved lower left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved lower right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
Challenge controls:
FIRST CHALLENGE:
- Vehicle control group: 0.3 ml of 100% test substance formulation was applied to the shaved upper left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved upper right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
- Positive control group: 0.3 ml of 0.1% DNCB/PG were applied on the upper left flank and 100% PG was applied on the upper right flank.
- Crosslinker controls: 0.3 ml of 100% CL substance formulation was applied to the shaved upper left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved upper right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
SECOND CHALLENGE:
- Vehicle control group: 0.3 ml of 50% test substance formulation was applied to the shaved lower left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved lower right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
- Crosslinker controls: 0.3 ml of 50% CL substance formulation was applied to the shaved lower left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved lower right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
Positive control substance(s):
yes
Remarks:
DNCB
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% test substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
7
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% test substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
11
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50% test substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
10
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50% test substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
9
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% test substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% test substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50% test substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50% test substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
0.1% DNCB/PG on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
10
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
0.1% DNCB/PG were applied on the upper left flank
No. with + reactions:
10
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
100% propylene glycol on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
100% propylene glycol on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
other: crosslinker control
Dose level:
100% CL substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
1
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
other: crosslinker control
Dose level:
100% CL substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
1
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
other: crosslinker control
Dose level:
50% CL substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
other: crosslinker control
Dose level:
50% CL substance on the left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
other: crosslinker control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
other: crosslinker control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
other: crosslinker control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
other: crosslinker controls
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Remarks:
The registration substance, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane (CAS 2627-95-4) was used as the negative (vehicle) control in the study and was concluded to be not a sensitising to skin.
Conclusions:
In the in vivo skin sensitisation study, conducted according to OECD Test Guideline 406 and in compliance with GLP, the negative/vehicle control substance used is the registration substance, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane (CAS 2627-95-4). The substance was concluded to be not sensitising to skin when applied undiluted during the first and second challenge.
Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Study period:
18 April 1996 - 30 April 1996
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study was conducted according to guideline, however, it did not test the sensitisation potential of the registered substance. The negative control substance used in the study is the registered substance.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
The negative control substance used in the study is the registered substance.
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The registration substance, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane (CAS 2627-95-4) is the negative (vehicle) control used in the study.
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of study:
guinea pig maximisation test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
An LLNA study was not performed because there is an existing reliable study for skin sensitisation using the Guinea Pig Maximisation test method. Furthermore, the LLNA test method is not considered to be suitable for substances that contain silicon. Please refer to the attached document for further details.
Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Hartley
Sex:
male
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Sasco, Inc., Madison WI
- Age at study initiation: 3 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 210-276g
- Housing: Individual stainless steel cages (23.9x17.8x39.8cm)
- Diet: ad libitum
- Water: ad libitum
- Acclimation period: min. 2 weeks

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 22-24
- Humidity (%): 25-72
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light):12/12
Route:
intradermal
Vehicle:
other: Vehicle control: 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane Positive control vehicle: propylene glycol
Concentration / amount:
Test group: 5% test substance in vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; test substance/FCA/saline
Vehicle control group: vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; vehicle/FCA/saline
Positive control group: DNCB/PG (propylene glycol); saline/FCA; DNCB/FCA/saline
Day(s)/duration:
single intraderaml injection
Adequacy of induction:
highest concentration used causing mild-to-moderate skin irritation and well-tolerated systemically
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: Vehicle control: 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane Positive control vehicle: propylene glycol
Concentration / amount:
Test group: 100% test substance
Vehicle control group: Undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
Positive control group: 0.1% DNCB in PG
Day(s)/duration:
48 hours
Adequacy of induction:
highest concentration used causing mild-to-moderate skin irritation and well-tolerated systemically
No.:
#1
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: Vehicle control: 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane Positive control vehicle: propylene glycol
Concentration / amount:
- Test group: 50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
- Vehicle control group:50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
- Positive control group: 0.1% DNCB in PG and 100% PG
Day(s)/duration:
24-hour application
No.:
#2
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: Vehicle control: 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane Positive control vehicle: propylene glycol
Concentration / amount:
- Test group: 50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
- Vehicle control group:50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) and 100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
- Positive control group: 0.1% DNCB in PG and 100% PG
Day(s)/duration:
24-hour application
No. of animals per dose:
test: 20 males
vehicle control group: 10 males
positive control group: 10 males
Details on study design:
RANGE FINDING TESTS:
Based on the preliminary topical applications, a 5% suspension was found to be the optimal concentration for the first (intradermal) induction, undiluted (100%) TS for the second induction, and a 50% suspension for the first and second challenges.

MAIN STUDY
A. INDUCTION EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 2 (intradermal induction on day 1 followed by a topical induction on day 8)
- Exposure period: Intradermal induction on day 1 followed by a topical induction on day 8

INTRADERMAL INDUCTION: The first induction was performed on day 1, when the fur over the scapula of each animal in an area of approximately 4x6 cm was shaved and six intradermal injections (three pairs) of 0.1 ml of the dosing formulations were made flanking the dorsal midline.

The following intradermal injections were made on the test group animals:
- left dorsal flank: test substance in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; test substance/FCA/saline
- right flank: test substance in vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; test substance/FCA/saline

The following intradermal injections were made on the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) control group:
- left dorsal flank: vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; vehicle/FCA/saline
- right flank: vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane); saline/FCA; vehicle/FCA/saline

The following intradermal injections were made on the positive control group animals:
- left dorsal flank: DNCB/PG (propylene glycol); saline/FCA; DNCB/FCA/saline
- right flank: DNCB/PG; saline/FCA; DNCB/FCA/saline

TOPICAL INDUCTION: Since no signs of dermal irritation were observed using several different concentrations of the test substance during the preliminary study, the area of that had received the i.d. injections was shaved and 0.5 ml of a 10% aqueous SLS formulation was applied on day 7 to induce dermal irritation. On day 8 topical induction was performed on the test, vehicle control and positive control animals. The test item or control substances were applied onto the dorsal flanks for 48 hours.
- The neat test substance was applied topically over the six injection sites of each test-substance-treated animals.
- Undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied on the flanks of vehicle control animals
- 0.1% DNCB in PG was applied onto the flanks of the positive control animals.

B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE

FIRST CHALLENGE: On day 22, two weeks following the application of the last induction dose. Applied for 24 hours. Sensitisation reactions were evaluated at 24 and 48 hours
- Test group: 0.3 ml of the test substance formulation at a concentration of 50% in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved upper left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved upper right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
- Vehicle control group: The vehicle control animals received 0.3 ml of the test substance formulation at a concentration of 50% in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the upper left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the upper right flank.
- Positive control group: 0.3 ml of 0.1% DNCB/PG were applied on the upper left flank and 100% PG was applied on the upper right flank.

SECOND CHALLENGE: On day 29, one week following the first challenge dosing. Applied for 24 hours. Sensitisation reactions were evaluated at 24 and 48 hours
- Test group: 0.3 ml of the test substance formulation at a concentration of 50% in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved lower left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) was applied to the shaved lower right flank of each of the 20 test group animals.
- Vehicle control group: The vehicle control animals received 0.3 ml of the test substance formulation at a concentration of 50% in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the lower left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the lower right flank.
Challenge controls:
FIRST CHALLENGE: The vehicle control animals received 0.3 ml of the test substance formulation at a concentration of 50% in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the upper left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the upper right flank.

SECOND CHALLENGE: The vehicle control animals received 0.3 ml of the test substance formulation at a concentration of 50% in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the lower left flank and 0.3 ml of the undiluted vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on the lower right flank.

None of the vehicle control animals exhibited positive reactions at the test substance-challenge site (left flank) and no positive reactions were observed at the vehicle challenge site (right flank) in animal for all groups during the study.
Positive control substance(s):
yes
Remarks:
DNCB
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on left flank
No. with + reactions:
2
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on left flank
No. with + reactions:
6
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on left flank
No. with + reactions:
9
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane)
No. with + reactions:
11
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenhe
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50% test material in the vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on left flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
100% vehicle (1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane) on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
Second challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
0.1% DNCB in PG on left flank
No. with + reactions:
10
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
0.1% DNCB in PG on left flank
No. with + reactions:
10
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
100% PG on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
100% PG on right flank
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Remarks:
First challenge
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Remarks:
The registration substance, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane (CAS 2627-95-4) was used as the negative (vehicle) control in the study and was concluded to be not a sensitising to skin.
Conclusions:
In the in vivo skin sensitisation study, conducted according to OECD Test Guideline 406 and in compliance with GLP, the negative/vehicle control substance used is the registration substance, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane (CAS 2627-95-4). The substance was concluded to be not sensitising to skin when applied undiluted during the first and second challenge.
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not sensitising)
Additional information:

No standard study was available for skin sensitisation. However two reliable, OECD compliant studies were available in which the registered substance, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane, was used as the negative control (Dow Corning Corporation, 1996, 1998). The studies have been included as weight of evidence to support the conclusion that the registered substance is not a skin sensitiser. Additionally, the key study from the structurally analogous substance hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDS; CAS 107-46-0) is included as weight of evidence. In the study hexamethyldisiloxane was tested on the skin of human volunteers and it was concluded to be not sensitising to human skin (TKL Research, 1992).


Respiratory sensitisation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on the available information, no classification for skin sensitisation is proposed for 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.