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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
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1988
Report date:
1988

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
In a dermal irritation test in Guinea Pigs the test substance was applied, undiluted, at a dose level of 0.5 mL to the depilated abdomens under occlusive conditions for 24 hours.
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2,4-dimethylpentan-3-one
EC Number:
209-294-7
EC Name:
2,4-dimethylpentan-3-one
Cas Number:
565-80-0
Molecular formula:
C7H14O
IUPAC Name:
2,4-dimethylpentan-3-one
Test material form:
liquid
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in report): 2,4-Dimethylpentanon-3 / Diisopropyl keton
- Physical state: liquid
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test substance (as cited in report): 2,4-Dimethyl-3-pentanone

Test animals

Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Hartley
Remarks:
Crl:(HA)BP
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
- Weight at study initiation: 347- 396 g

Test system

Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
other: depilated
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 hours
Observation period:
14 days
Number of animals:
5
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: abdomens
- Type of wrap if used: occlusive wrap

OBSERVATION TIME POINTS
- 24 hours, 48 hours, 14 days

SCORING SYSTEM:
- Method of calculation: Slight, Moderate, Strong, Severe

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 24 hours after the end of the exposure to the test material
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48 h
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
The test substance caused slight erythema in 5/5 animals when applied to the depilated abdomens of the Guinea pigs at a dose of 0.5 mL for 24 hours under occlusive conditions. All treated animals appeared normal by 24 hours after the end of the exposure to the test material.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met