aluminium-magnesium-carbonate-hydroxide-perchlorate-hydrate

Skin irritation / corrosion

Administrative data

Endpoint:

skin irritation: in vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

04 April, 1995 - 07 April, 1995

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

1995

Report date:

1995

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)

Version / remarks:

(1992)

Deviations:

no

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)

Version / remarks:

(1992)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

-

EC Number:

422-150-1

EC Name:

-

Cas Number:

212455-49-7

Molecular formula:

Mg4 Al2 (OH)12 (CO3)0-0.75 (ClO4)0.5-2.0

IUPAC Name:

Aluminium Magnesium Hydroxide, Carbonate Perchlorate

Test material form:

solid: particulate/powder

Details on test material:

- Appearance: white powder
- Storage condition of test material: at room temperature in the dark

Test animals

Species:

rabbit

Strain:

New Zealand White

Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:

TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Broekman Institute, Someren, The Netherlands
- Age at study initiation: approx. 8 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 1349 - 1757 g
- Housing: Animals were housed individually in labelled cages with perforated floors.
- Diet: Free access to standard laboratory rabbit diet (LKK-20, pellet diameter 4mm, Hope Farms, Woerden, The Netherlands).
- Water: Free access to tap water diluted with decalcified water.
- Acclimation period: At least 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 21
- Humidity (%): 50
- Air changes (per hr): approx. 15
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Type of coverage:

semiocclusive

Preparation of test site:

shaved

Vehicle:

other: The test substance was moistened with distilled water.

Controls:

other: Adjacent areas of the untreated skin of each animal served as controls.

Amount / concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL
- Amount applied: 0.5 grams

Duration of treatment / exposure:

Single application.

Observation period:

14 days.

Number of animals:

3 males.

Details on study design:

TEST SUBSTANCE PREPARATION
The powdery test substance was moistened with distilled water, immediately before application.

TEST SITE
Approximately 24 hours before treatment, the dorsal fur was shaved with electric clippers, exposing an area of approximately 150 square centimeters (10x15 cm). Whenever considered necessary the skin areas concerned were re-clipped at least 3 hours before the observations, to facilitate scoring

The test substance was applied to the skin of one flank, using a patch of 2x3 cm. A similar patch (but without test substance and water) was applied to the contralateral flank, to act as a procedural control. Both patches were mounted on Micropore tape, which was wrapped around the abdomen and secured with Coban elastic bandage.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
Four hours after the application, the dressing was removed and the remaining test substance removed using a tissue moistened with tap-water and subsequently a dry tissue.

OBSERVATIONS (kort allemaal!)
- Mortality/Viability: Twice daily.
- Toxicity: At least once daily.
- Body Weight: Day of treatment (prior to application)
- Necropsy: Not performed.
- Irritation: The skin reactions were assessed at approximately 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after the removal of the dressings and test substance. The irritation scores and a description of all other (local) effects were recorded.

SCORING SYSTEM:
The irritation was assessed according to the numerical scoring system according to OECD 404.

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:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 3

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 4

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 5

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #2

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:

No skin irritation was observed and there was no evidence of a corrosive effect on the skin.

Other effects:

No staining of the treated skin was observed.
No symptoms of systemic toxicity were observed in the animals during the test period and no mortality occurred.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

other: Not irritating

Remarks:

according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and its amendments.

Conclusions:

In an skin irritation study with male rabbits, performed according to OECD 404 test guideline and GLP principles, no irritation was observed.

Executive summary:

Alcamizer 5 was tested in a skin irritation/corrosion study with male rabbits, performed according to OECD 404 test guideline and GLP principles.

No skin irritation was observed and there was no evidence of a corrosive effect on the skin. No staining of the treated skin was observed. No symptoms of systemic toxicity were observed in the animals during the test period and no mortality occurred.

Alcamizer 5 does not have to be classified and has no obligatory labelling requirement for skin irritation according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (including all amendments).