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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:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP Guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2003

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Bis(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)methane
EC Number:
205-598-9
EC Name:
Bis(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)methane
Cas Number:
143-29-3
Molecular formula:
C17H36O6
IUPAC Name:
5,8,11,13,16,19-hexaoxatricosane
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): TP-90B Rubber Chemical
- Analytical purity: no data

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Francucci Enzo, Rieti, Italy
- Age at study initiation: 9-11 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.8-3.3 kg

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: Untreated areas of test animal
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 ml
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
3 days
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
- Preparation of test substance: The test substance was spread evenly over a gauze square

- Area of exposure: 2.5 x 2.5 cm

- Occlusion: A strip of aluminum foil was placed over the treated site and the whole assembly held in place by encircling the trunk of the animal with a length of elastic adhesive bandage, this forming a semi-occlusive barrier.

EXAMINATIONS:
- Scoring system: Draize
- Examination time points: 1, 24, 48, and 72 hours

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Other effects:
none

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: OECD GHS