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Description of key information

Skin

Key study:

In a study performed to the standardised guideline OECD 429, under GLP conditions, the test item, with approximately 0.5% (w/w) dibutyl fumarate impurities, was considered to be a weak skin sensitizer with an EC3of 50.1%, under the conditions of the test. In addition, the test item is classified as a contact sensitizer (Category 1B) according GHS (Envigo, 2018).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin sensitisation

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
19 December 2017 to 5 September 2018
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.42 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 870.2600 (Skin Sensitisation)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (JMAFF), Testing Guidelines for Toxicology Studies, 12 NouSan No. 8147, 24 November 2000
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of study:
mouse local lymph node assay (LLNA)
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Purity: 84%
- Physical State/Appearance: Clear colourless liquid
Species:
mouse
Strain:
other: CBA/Ca (CBA/CaOlaHsd)
Sex:
female
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Envigo RMS B.V., Inc., Horst, The Netherlands
- Females (if applicable) nulliparous and non-pregnant: Yes
- Age at study initiation: 8 to 12 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: Ranged from 15 to 23 g
- Housing: Suspended solid floor polypropylene cages with stainless steel mesh lids
- Diet: 2014C (Teklad Global Certified Rodent diet), ad libitum
- Water: Tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: At least 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 19 to 25
- Humidity (%): 30 to 70
- Air changes (per hr): at least fifteen
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 hours light / 12 hours dark
Vehicle:
acetone/olive oil (4:1 v/v)
Concentration:
25, 50, 100 (%v/v) in acetone/olive oil 4:1
No. of animals per dose:
Five
Positive control substance(s):
hexyl cinnamic aldehyde (CAS No 101-86-0)
Positive control results:
α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde, tech., 85% was considered to be a sensitizer under the conditions of the test.
Key result
Parameter:
SI
Value:
2.1
Test group / Remarks:
25 (%v/v) in acetone/olive oil 4:1
Key result
Parameter:
SI
Value:
2.99
Test group / Remarks:
50 (%v/v) in acetone/olive oil 4:1
Key result
Parameter:
SI
Value:
7.38
Test group / Remarks:
100 (%v/v) in acetone/olive oil 4:1

Table 1: Stimulation Index of the Test Item

Concentration (%v/v) in
acetone/olive oil 4:1

Stimulation Index

Result

25

2.10

Negative

50

2.99

Negative

100

7.38

Positive

Interpretation of results:
Category 1B (indication of skin sensitising potential) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The test item with approximately 0.5% (w/w) dibutyl fumarate impurities is classified as a contact sensitizer (Category 1B), according to GHS.
Executive summary:

The study was performed to the standardised guidelines OECD 429, under GLP conditions. Three groups, each of five CBA/Ca mice were treated with 50 µL (25 µL per ear) of the undiluted test item or the test item as a solution in acetone/olive oil 4:1at concentrations of 50% or 25% v/v. A further group of five animals was treated with the vehicle alone in the same manner.

 

The concentration of the test item expected to cause a 3 fold increase in 3HTdR incorporation (EC3 value) was calculated to be 50.1%. The test item, which contains approximately 0.5% (w/w) dibutyl fumarate, a known sensitizer, was considered to be a weak skin sensitizer with an EC3 of 50.1% under the conditions of the test, however, the test item is classified as a contact sensitizer (Category 1B) according to GHS.

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
adverse effect observed (sensitising)

Respiratory sensitisation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Justification for classification or non-classification