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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:
22 February 1999 - 19 July 1999
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1999
Report date:
1999

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1992
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no deviations that were considered to have affected the integrity or validity of the study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1992
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no deviations that were considered to have affected the integrity or validity of the study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 870.2500 (Acute Dermal Irritation)
Version / remarks:
1998
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no deviations that were considered to have affected the integrity or validity of the study
GLP compliance:
yes
Remarks:
expiry date of the test item is not indicated

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
4,4'-azobis[4-cyanovaleric] acid
EC Number:
220-135-0
EC Name:
4,4'-azobis[4-cyanovaleric] acid
Cas Number:
2638-94-0
Molecular formula:
C12H16N4O4
IUPAC Name:
4,4'-azobis[4-cyanovaleric] acid
Specific details on test material used for the study:
STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OF TEST MATERIAL
- Storage condition of test material: Stored at room temperature in the dark and at 4 °C in the dark

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River UK Ltd, Margate, Kent, England
- Age at study initiation: at least 13 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.6 - 3.0 kg
- Housing: individually in stainless steel cages
- Diet: standard laboratory rabbit diet, ad libitum
- Water: drinking water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 6 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18 - 19
- Humidity (%): 28 - 43
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 / 12

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount applied: 0.5 g
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
Examination of the treated skin was made on Day 1 (ie approximately 60 minutes after removal of the dressings) and on Days 2, 3 and 4 (equivalent to 24, 48 and 72 hours after exposure).
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 25 mm x 25 mm
- Type of wrap: "Elastoplast" elastic adhesive dressing

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: washed with warm water (37°C)
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours

OBSERVATION TIME POINTS
- 60 minutes, 24, 48 and 72 hours

SCORING SYSTEM:
- Method of calculation: Draize scoring

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met