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Diss Factsheets

Administrative data

Endpoint:
health surveillance data
Type of information:
other: letter from medical director
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence

Data source

Materials and methods

GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Pyrithione zinc
EC Number:
236-671-3
EC Name:
Pyrithione zinc
Cas Number:
13463-41-7
Molecular formula:
C10H8N2O2S2Zn
IUPAC Name:
Bis [1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato-O,S](T-4)-zinc

Method

Type of population:
occupational
Details on study design:
Population: ZPT manufacterurers
Dose: 0.35 mg/m3
Frequency: daily
Duration: 8 hours
Dose route: dermal and inhalation
Medical evaluations: every 1-2 years

Results and discussion

Results:
During 30 years of manufacturing experience with pyrithiones, no neurological abnormalities have been identified. Minor transient mucous membrane irritation has been noted.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Occupational contact with ZPT did not result in unacceptable adverse health effects. The information contained within this robust summary document comes from studies which are in the ownership of Arch Chemicals Inc. and which are protected in several regions globally. This information may not be used for any purpose other than in support of the Chemical safety Report submitted by Arch Chemicals Inc. under Regulation EC 1907/2006.