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Toxicological information

Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
04.10.1993 to 12.10.1993
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1993
Report date:
1993

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyldisilazane
EC Number:
213-668-5
EC Name:
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyldisilazane
Cas Number:
999-97-3
Molecular formula:
C6H19NSi2
IUPAC Name:
bis(trimethylsilyl)amine

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Hazleton, Michigan, USA.
- Age at study initiation: No data
- Weight at study initiation: 2.98 - 3.09 kg
- Housing: Individually in conventional design stainless steel cages
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): Ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): Ad libitum
- Acclimation period: Seven days


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): Controlled, but no data
- Humidity (%): Controlled, but no data
- Air changes (per hr): No data
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): Controlled, but no data


IN-LIFE DATES: From: 04.10.1993 to 12.10.1993

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 ml
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
Seven days (1, 24, 48, 72 hours and 7 days)
Number of animals:
Three
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: Dorsal trunk
- % coverage: No data
- Type of wrap if used: The application site was covered with porous gauze dressing and then wrapped in a semi-occlusive fashion with a cotton bandage taped to the hair.


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

SCORING SYSTEM: The 4 point scale cited in the OECD guideline (404) was used. 

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
primary dermal irritation index (PDII)
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.22
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: Seven days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Remarks on result:
probability of mild irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.67
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Remarks on result:
probability of weak irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No irritation was observed at the one-hour reading following the four hour exposure. Erythema was seen in two of the three animals following the four-hour exposure. Erythema was observed at 24, 48 and 72 hours in two rabbits.  All signs of irritation had subsided by the seventh day observation period. The third animal showed no signs of irritation during the study. 

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
In a skin irritation study, conducted according to OECD Test Guideline 404 and in compliance with GLP, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyldisilazane (CAS 999-97-3, EC 213-668-5) did not cause significant irritation and was not corrosive to the rabbit skin.