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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
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
secondary source
Title:
Primary Dermal Irritation with Prenyl Acetate in Rabbits
Author:
Rhodia Inc.
Year:
1978
Bibliographic source:
cited in TSCATS; OTS0571762

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPP 81-5 (Acute Dermal Irritation)
Version / remarks:
(April, 1978)
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
3-methyl-2-butenyl acetate
EC Number:
214-730-4
EC Name:
3-methyl-2-butenyl acetate
Cas Number:
1191-16-8
Molecular formula:
C7H12O2
IUPAC Name:
3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl acetate
Test material form:
other: liquid
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Prenyl Acetate
- Analytical purity: > 99%
- Identifying numbers: SD4 C/6 - 12 ref. FRT 291-175
- Physical state: liquid (clear)

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Davidson's Mill Farm, New Jersey
- Weight at study initiation: 2 - 3 kg
- Housing: 3/cage in large wire bottom cages, 71 x 86 x 71 cm (acclimation period); individually wire bottom cages (study period)
- Diet: Wayne Rabbit Ration manufactured by A. Mills (2% crude fat, 17% crude portein, 15% crude fiber and 0.025% of sulfaquinoxaline); ad libitum
- Water: tap water; ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 1 - 2 weeks

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 21 ± 1
- Humidity (%): ca. 50
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 10 / 14

Test system

Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
other: clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: untreated site
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h
Observation period:
72 h (readings at 24 and 72 h after application)
Number of animals:
6 (males)
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 4 2.5 x 2.5 cm application sites (2 left intact, 2 abraded)
- Type of wrap if used: gauze pad, with adhesive tape and impervious rubber cloth


REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): no, only wiping
- Time after start of exposure: 24 h

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize Scoring System

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
(out of 6 animals)
Time point:
other: mean over 24 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
(out of 6 animals)
Time point:
other: mean over 24 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable

Any other information on results incl. tables

Erythema/Edema scores were 0 for intact and abraded skin.

Applicant's summary and conclusion