Zinc dibenzoate

Skin irritation / corrosion

Administrative data

Endpoint:

skin irritation: in vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2014-02-21 to 2014-03-01

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: GLP guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2014

Report date:

2014

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)

Version / remarks:

adopted 2002-04-24

Deviations:

no

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The test item was used as supplied and not moistened due to the fact, that there was a good contact and uniform distribution of the substance on the skin.

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

Zinc dibenzoate

EC Number:

209-047-3

EC Name:

Zinc dibenzoate

Cas Number:

553-72-0

Molecular formula:

C7H6O2.1/2Zn

IUPAC Name:

zinc dibenzoate

Test material form:

solid: particulate/powder

Remarks:

migrated information: powder

Details on test material:

- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Zinc benzoate- Physical state: white powder- Storage condition of test material: in a tightly closed original container, in a dry and well-ventilated place at room temperature, not stored together with oxidizing agent.

Test animals

Species:

rabbit

Strain:

New Zealand White

Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:

TEST ANIMALS- Source: Manfred Bauer Kaninchen, Lohe 7/1, 74632 Neuenstein, Germany- Age at study initiation: approximately 4.5 - 5.5 months- Weight at study initiation: 3.9 - 4.3 kg- Housing: before and after the 4-hour exposure period, the animals were kept singly in cages measuring 380 mm x 425 mm x 600 mm (manufacturer: Dipl. Ing. W. EHRET GmbH, 16352 Schönwalde, Germany). During the exposure period, the animals were kept singly in restrainers which allowed free movement of the head but prevented a complete body turn. The cages excluded irritation of the skin by excrements and urine.- Diet (ad libitum before and after the exposure period): commercial diet, ssniff® K-H V2333 (ssniff Spezialdiäten GmbH, 59494 Soest, Germany)- Water (ad libitum before and after the exposure period): drinking water - Acclimation period: at least 20 adaptation daysENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS- Temperature: 20°C ± 3°C (maximum range) - Humidity: 30% - 70% (maximum range, the aim was 50% - 60%)- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Type of coverage:

semiocclusive

Preparation of test site:

clipped

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Controls:

no

Amount / concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): a dose of 500 mg of the test item was applied to the test site (area: approx. 6 cm²).

Duration of treatment / exposure:

4 hours

Observation period:

60 minutes, 24, 48 and 72 hours after the 4-hour exposure period

Number of animals:

3 male rabbits

Details on study design:

TEST SITE- Area of exposure: approximately 24 hours before the test, the fur was removed by closely clipping the dorsal area of the trunk of the animals. Care was taken to avoid abrading the skin. Only animals with healthy intact skin were used.The test item was applied to the test site and then covered with a gauze patch. The patch was held in contact with the skin with non-irritating tape for the duration of the exposure period. The surrounding untreated skin served as a control. INITIAL TEST AND CONFIRMATORY TEST- Initial test using one animal:Three test patches were applied sequentially to the animal. The first patch was removed after three minutes. As no serious skin reaction was observed, a second patch was applied at a different site and removed after one hour. No skin reactions were observed, neither. So a third patch was applied and removed after 4 hours.- Confirmatory test:As no skin reactions were observed after a four-hour exposure, the test was completed using two additional animals, each with one patch only, for an exposure period of 4 hours.SCORING SYSTEM: according to the Draize scale

Results and discussion

In vivo

Results

Results 1

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 2

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 3

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 4

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 5

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 6

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Irritant / corrosive response data:

None of the three rabbits exposed for 4 hours to 500 mg zinc zinc benzoate/animal showed any skin reactions.

Other effects:

There were no systemic intolerance reactions.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

not irritating

Remarks:

Migrated informationCriteria used for interpretation of results: EU

Conclusions:

Zinc benzoate is not irritating to the skin.According to the EC-Commission directive 67/548/EEC, zinc benzoate is not classified as irritating to the skin.According to the EC-Regulation 1272/2008, zinc benzoate is not classified as irritating to the skin.