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Toxicological information

Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation / corrosion, other
Remarks:
In vivo study
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
21/7/1987 to 24/7/1987
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study was conducted to the OECD/EU guidelines in place at the time. It was also subject to QA however not under GLP. In addition there is no data for the 24 hour time point.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1987
Report date:
1987

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
4-(4-methylphenylthio)benzophenone
EC Number:
281-064-9
EC Name:
4-(4-methylphenylthio)benzophenone
Cas Number:
83846-85-9
Molecular formula:
C20H16OS
IUPAC Name:
{4-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}(phenyl)methanone
Test material form:
solid: crystalline

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 g
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
4 days
Number of animals:
Three (2 males and 1 female)
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 2.5 cm2
- Type of wrap if used: Semi-occlusive

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): Yes
- Time after start of exposure: 4hrs

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 30 minutes
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 48 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 96 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 30 minutes
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 48 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 96 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Scores of zero were recorded for all animals at all timepoints for both erythema and oedema.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The substance was not irritating to rabbit skin