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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:
1992-04-07 to 1992-04-17
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Well documented and reliable guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1992
Report date:
1992

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
N-methyl-N-vinylacetamide
EC Number:
221-698-5
EC Name:
N-methyl-N-vinylacetamide
Cas Number:
3195-78-6
Molecular formula:
C5H9NO
IUPAC Name:
N-ethenyl-N-methylacetamide
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Lot/batch No.: HOE CG 0405 0A ZD00 0001
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: until November 1992

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Chbb:NZW (SPF)
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Dr. Karl Thomae GmbH, 7950 Biberach, Germany
- Age at study initiation: 3-5 month
- Weight at study initiation: 3.0 - 3.3 kg
- Housing: individual housing
- Diet: Altromin 2123, ad libitum and hay (15 g/day)
- Water: deionisiesed, chlorinated water, ad libitum


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18 +/- 3°C
- Humidity (%): 55 +/- 20%
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 hours light/12 hours dark

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 mL (treated area: 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
30-60 min and 24,48 and 72 h and 7 days after removal of the test item.
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 2.5 x 2.5 cm
- Type of wrap if used: cellulose wrap

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): tepid water
- Time after start of exposure: after 4 hours

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 3-7 days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 3-7 days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 3-7 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 3-7 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 3-7 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 3-7 days

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met