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Description of key information

In a study performed to OECD 406 the read across material SCI did not induce sensitisation.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin sensitisation

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Reference
Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Historically available non LLNA test
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of study:
Buehler test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
Historically available non LLNA test
Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Pirbright-Hartley
Sex:
female
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Hoechst AG, Kastengrund, SPF-Zucht
- Age at study initiation: not reported
- Weight at study initiation: mean of thirty animals was 364 g (316 - 403 g)
- Housing: climated rooms; groups of five animals were kept in Makrolon cages (Type 4) with soft wooden bedding
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): Altromin 3112 diet for guinea pigs, Altromin GmbH, Lage/Lippe
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): tap water from plastic bottles
- Acclimation period: at least 1 day (due to identical conditions in the breeding facility, a period of 5 days was not required)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 ± 3
- Humidity (%): 50 ± 20
- Air changes (per hr): not reported
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 dark/12 hours light
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
water
Remarks:
deionised
Concentration / amount:
To determine the skin-irritating concentration, 100%, 50% and 25% substance mixed with deionised water was used. An amount of 0.5 g of the solid substance was mixed with 0.3 mL deionised water in the final tests.
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
water
Remarks:
deionised
Concentration / amount:
To determine the skin-irritating concentration, 100%, 50% and 25% substance mixed with deionised water was used. An amount of 0.5 g of the solid substance was mixed with 0.3 mL deionised water in the final tests.
No. of animals per dose:
Pre-test for skin-irritating concentration: 6 animals
Test group: 20 animals
Solvent control: 10 animals
Details on study design:
RANGE FINDING TESTS:
Six animals were used in the pre-test to find the skin irritating concentration. Two animals each were treated with 100%, 50% or 25% of the substance mixed with water. The mixture was spread onto patches (2 x 2 cm), which were fixed with occlusive tape on the shaved left flanks of animals. Patches were removed after six hours, treated skin was gently rinsed with water and skin irritation was evaluated 24 hours after patch removal.

MAIN STUDY
A. INDUCTION EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: animals in the test group were exposed epicutaneously three times
- Exposure period: patches were fixed on the shaved flanks of animals with occlusive tape and left in place for six hours
- Test groups: 20 animals were treated in the test group
- Control group: 10 animals in the control group were treated with deionised water in a similar manner as test animals
- Site: substance and vehicle were applied to the shaved left flanks of animals
- Frequency of applications: application occurred at intervals of 7 days
- Duration: 6 hours
- Concentrations: 0.5 g of neat substance mixed with 0.3 mL of deionised water

B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: one epicutaneous exposure
- Day(s) of challenge: 28 days after first dermal induction exposure
- Exposure period: 6 hours
- Test groups: 20 animals were treated in the test group
- Control group: 10 animals were treated similarly in the control group
- Site: untreated skin area on the back right flank, which was shaved prior to treatment
- Concentrations: 0.5 g of neat substance mixed with 0.3 mL of deionised water
- Evaluation (hr after challenge): 24 hours and 48 hours after patch removal
Positive control substance(s):
no
Positive control results:
not applicable
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
0.5 g test substance in 0.3 mL water
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
no abnormal reactions reported
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 1st reading. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: test group. Dose level: 0.5 g test substance in 0.3 mL water. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0. Clinical observations: no abnormal reactions reported.
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
0.5 g test substance in 0.3 mL water
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
no abnormal reactions reported
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 2nd reading. . Hours after challenge: 48.0. Group: test group. Dose level: 0.5 g test substance in 0.3 mL water. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0. Clinical observations: no abnormal reactions reported.
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
0.5 g test substance in 0.3 mL water
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
no abnormal reactions reported
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 1st reading. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: negative control. Dose level: 0.5 g test substance in 0.3 mL water. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 10.0. Clinical observations: no abnormal reactions reported.
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
0.5 g test substance in 0.3 mL water
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
no abnormal reactions reported
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 2nd reading. . Hours after challenge: 48.0. Group: negative control. Dose level: 0.5 g test substance in 0.3 mL water. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 10.0. Clinical observations: no abnormal reactions reported.
Group:
positive control
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested

The development of the body weight was similar in the control and the test group.

Interpretation of results:
not sensitising
Conclusions:
The substance was non-sensitising to the skin of guinea pigs in a Buehler test when applied as neat substance mixed with a small volume of deionised water.
Executive summary:

The skin sensitising potential of the test item was studied under GLP in female Pirbright-White guinea pigs in a valid Buehler test according to OECD TG 406. The non-irritating concentration of the substance was determined in a pre-test using six animals. Substance mixed with deionised water was applied under occlusion to the shaved skin of the left flanks of two animals each in concentrations of 100%, 50% and 25% for 6 hours. Skin reactions were scored 24 hours after patch removal. None of the concentrations was irritating to the skin. The study was conducted with a test group of 20 animals and a control group of 10 animals. An amount of 0.5 g of the solid test substance was mixed with 0.3 mL of deionised water and spread on cellulose patches (2 x 2 cm), which were then topically applied under occlusion to the shaved skin on the left flanks of test animals for six hours. Patches were then removed and the application area was gently rinsed with lukewarm water. Skin reactions were noted. The dermal induction procedure was repeated three times on days 1, 8 and 15. Control animals were treated in a similar way using deionised water only. The challenge exposure occurred on day 29: all animals from the test group and control group were exposed topically to an amount of 0.5 g of the solid substance mixed with 0.3 mL of deionised water. Patches were applied topically under occlusion to the shaved skin of the back right flank of all animals for 6 hours. None of the animals in the test group and the control group showed any skin reaction 24 hours or 48 hours after patch removal or adverse signs of intoxication. It was concluded that the substance was non-sensitising to the skin of guinea pigs under the conditions of the Buehler test.

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not sensitising)
Additional information:

In a study performed to OECD 406 the read across material SCI did not induce sensitisation.

4 other supporting studies provide further evidence of a lack of sensitisation of SCI

Respiratory sensitisation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Justification for classification or non-classification

In a study performed to OECD 406 the read across material SCI did not induce sensitisation. 4 other supporting studies provide further evidence of a lack of sensitisation of SCI

Therefore SLMI has not been classified as a skin sensitiser.