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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:
2009-11-16 - 2010-02-10
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2010
Report date:
2010

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Recombinant spider silk protein eADF4(C16) derived from E. Coli by fermentation
Molecular formula:
not applicable, UVCB
IUPAC Name:
Recombinant spider silk protein eADF4(C16) derived from E. Coli by fermentation
Test material form:
other: protein film on a cellulose matrix

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White

Test system

Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
physiological saline
Controls:
other: The untreated skin of each animal served as control.
Amount / concentration applied:
The maximum concentration possible was used in the film, because administration of a dose of 0.5 g or 0.5 ml per animal are listed in the guideline. One film of C16 (containing approx. 42.5 mg C16) was applied to the skin of the experimental animals.
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
72 hours
Number of animals:
3 males
Details on study design:
Patch testing was used to detect primary irritating effects of the test item.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
5

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test item was found to be not irritating to the skin.
Executive summary:

The test item was found to be not irritating to the skin.