Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 201-842-3 | CAS number: 88-60-8
Endpoint summary
Administrative data
Description of key information
Valid studies for skin irritation/corrosion and eye irriation are available. According to these studies 6-tert-butyl-m-cresol is irritating to the skin and higly irritating to the eye.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Skin irritation / corrosion
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (corrosive)
Eye irritation
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irritating)
Additional information
6 -tert-butyl-m-cresol is classified as corrosive to the skin and strong irritating/corrosive to the eye
Effects on skin irritation/corrosion: corrosive
Effects on eye irritation: highly irritating
Justification for classification or non-classification
6 -tert-butyl-m-cresol is cassifed as corrosive (cause burns) based on 2 valid studies
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