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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:
February 22,1982 - March 2,1982
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Comparable to OECD guideline with acceptable restrictions (24 h exposure, occlusive dressing)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1982
Report date:
1982

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
Occlusive dressing, 24 h exposure
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPP 81-5 (Acute Dermal Irritation)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The procedure used is described in the Proposed Guidelines of the United States Environmental Agency (EPA) § 163.81-5 "Primary dermal irritation study". Federal Register, Vol. 43, No. 163, August 22, 1978.
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate
EC Number:
218-216-0
EC Name:
Octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate
Cas Number:
2082-79-3
Molecular formula:
C35H62O3
IUPAC Name:
octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate
Details on test material:
- Physical state: solid

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Kleintierfarm Madoerin
- Weight at study initiation: 2-3 Kg
- Housing: single
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): standard rabbit food - NAFAG, No. 814, Gossau SG
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): tap water
- Acclimation period: 4 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 22±2
- Humidity (%): 55±10
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
other: abraded and intact
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not specified
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 g
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h
Observation period:
7 days
Number of animals:
6 (3 males and 3 females)
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Before treatment the flanks of the rabbits were shaved with an electric clipper and immediately before treatment the shaven skin on one side was slightly scarified.
- Area of exposure: Gauze patches of 2.5 x2.5 cm with 0.5 g of the test material were applied to the prepared abraded and intact skin.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Remarks:
intact skin
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0.56
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Remarks:
intact skin
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0.11
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Remarks:
abraded skin
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0.94
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Remarks:
abraded skin
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0.22
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days

Any other information on results incl. tables

Irritation score (intact skin)

Time period

Erythema

Edema

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

24 h

0

2

1

0

2

1

0

1

0

0

1

0

 

48 h

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

72 h

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

4 d

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

7 d

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

24-72 h

0.0

1.33

0.33

0.0

1.33

0.33

0.0

0.33

0.0

0.0

0.33

0.0

 

Total Mean

0.56

0.11

 

 

Irritation score (abraded skin)

Time period

Erythema

Edema

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

24 h

0

2

2

0

2

2

0

0

0

0

1

0

 

48 h

0

2

1

0

2

1

0

1

0

0

1

0

 

72 h

0

0

1

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

 

4 d

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

 

7 d

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

24-72 h

0.0

1.33

1.33

0.0

2.0

1.0

0.0

0.33

0.0

0.0

1.0

0.0

 

Total Mean

0.94

0.22

 

 

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
Under the conditions of the present experiment the test article was found to cause no irritation when applied to intact and abraded rabbit skin.