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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:
Nov. 9, 1998 - Nov. 15, 1998
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Well documented study in humans, but not done according to OECD Guideline.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1999
Report date:
1999

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
33 people were exposed to 100%, 50%, and 0% test substance on patches on the back or upper arm for 24 hrs in order to determine the skin irritantcy of the test substance. Readings were taken immediately, 24 hrs, and 48 hrs after removal of the patches.
GLP compliance:
yes
Remarks:
Study was performed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice for Trials on Medicinal Products in the European Community.

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate
IUPAC Name:
Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate

Test animals

Species:
human
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Age at study initiation: 20 to 59 years (average 37 years)

Test system

Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
other: corn oil
Controls:
yes, concurrent vehicle
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: approx. 30 mg
- Concentration: All test subjects were exposed to 100% , 50%, and 0% test substance.

VEHICLE
- Concentration: 100%, 50%, and 0%
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 hrs
Observation period:
At 0, 24, and 48 hrs after patch removal
Number of animals:
33 (7 males, 26 females)
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: upper back or arm
- Type of wrap if used: HAL test strip

SCORING SYSTEM: 0-4

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
overall irritation score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
ca. 0
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Remarks:
24/48/71 h reading time point corresponds to 0/24/48h in the study report
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Remarks:
24/48/71 h reading time point corresponds to 0/24/48h in the study report
Irritant / corrosive response data:
3 people were exposed to 100%, 50%, and 0% test substance on patches on the back or upper arm for 24 hrs in order to determine the skin irritantcy of the test substance. Readings were taken immediately, 24 hrs, and 48 hrs after removal of the patches. No test subjects showed a reaction at any concentration.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Individual Results

 Subject  100%  50%  Corn Oil
 97297  0  0  0
 98522  0  0  0
 94265  0  0  0
 98609  0  0  0
 97336  0  0  0
 98526  0  0  0
 97116  0  0  0
 96174  0  0  0
 92179  0  0  0
 95179  0  0  0
 91598  0  0  0
 98602  0  0  0
 91799  0  0  0
 99207  0  0  0
 98002  0  0  0
 97333  0  0  0
 96084  0  0  0
 96120  0  0  0
 98529  0  0  0
 96175  0  0  0
 99171  0  0  0
 98106  0  0  0
 98006  0  0  0
 94202  0  0  0
 95270  0  0  0
 98020  0  0  0
 97338  0  0  0
 91329  0  0  0
 95014  0  0  0
 97003  0  0  0
 95012  0  0  0
 97115  0  0  0
 97161  0  0  0

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation(EC) No. 1272/2008.
Conclusions:
No signs of irritation were seen in any test subjects after exposure to the test substance. The test substance is not irritating to skin.
Executive summary:

33 people were exposed to 100%, 50%, and 0% test substance on patches on the back or upper arm for 24 hrs in order to determine the skin irritantcy of the test substance. Readings were taken immediately, 24 hrs, and 48 hrs after removal of the patches. No test subjects showed a reaction at any concentration. The test substance in not irritating to skin.