Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, 1-methyl-, (1.alpha.)-

Skin irritation / corrosion

Administrative data

Endpoint:

skin irritation: in vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

other information

Study period:

May 1998

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: see 'Remark'

Remarks:

Comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions: A combined study on acute dermal toxicity and on local tolerance was used to assess skin irritation/corrosion. The study design and reporting deviates from the current OECD TG 404, however, the study is considered sufficient for assessment of this endpoint.

Cross-reference

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

1998

Report date:

1998

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

equivalent or similar to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

- exposure time 24 hrs instead of 4 hrs, 6 animals instead of 3, few details in test description and reporting

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

1 alpha-Methyl-4-androstene-3,17-dione

EC Number:

609-915-5

Cas Number:

4136-62-3

Molecular formula:

C20 H28 O2

IUPAC Name:

1 alpha-Methyl-4-androstene-3,17-dione

Test material form:

semi-solid (amorphous): gel

Remarks:

migrated information: paste

Test animals

Species:

rat

Strain:

Wistar

Test system

Type of coverage:

occlusive

Preparation of test site:

not specified

Vehicle:

physiological saline

Controls:

other: the untreated skin served as control

Amount / concentration applied:

558-584 mg/male animal or 408-442 mg/female animal

Duration of treatment / exposure:

24 hours

Observation period:

14 days

Number of animals:

3 males and 3 females

Results and discussion

Any other information on results incl. tables

The mean values of findings relevant for classification (reddening, scab formation and swelling of the skin) at the time-points 24, 48 and 72 hours after the end of administration were 0.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Executive summary:

A single dermal administration of the test substance for 24 hours to male and female rats at a dose of 2000 mg/kg (558-584 mg/male and 408-442 mg/female applied as a paste) was tolerated without any local irritations. The mean values of findings relevant for classification (reddening, scab formation and swelling of the skin) at the time-points 24, 48 and 72 hours after the end of administration were 0.