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Skin sensitisation

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Reference
Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Oct 24 - Jan 08, 2007
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Remarks:
The study was performed in compliance with the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations (revised in 1997, ENV/MC/CHEM(98)17). The method followed that described in the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, Updated Guideline No 406 Skin Sensitisation (adopted 17 Julyl 1992).
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Deviations:
no
Principles of method if other than guideline:
None
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of study:
guinea pig maximisation test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
The data have been generated before teh OECD 429 protocol was mandatory for REACH.
Specific details on test material used for the study:

Purity: 99,9%
Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
other: HsdPoc:DH
Sex:
female
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
Test System: Guinea pig, HsdPoc:DH, females
Breeder: Harlan Winkelman GmbH, Borchen
Age: about 6 weeks

The mean initial body weight at the start of the study was 333 g (range from 304 to 357 g).

In a large number of tests, with a variety of test materials, the guinea pig and the specific strain used has proven to be a species well suited for skin sensitization studies.

Identification and adaption
Healthy young animals were allocated to the study groups at least 7 days before dosing to allow them to acclimatize. The guinea pigs were identified by colour mark, whereas the pretest animals were marked with a different colour than the animals of group 1 and 2 (details are documented in the raw data).
Assignment
20 guinea pigs were used in this study.
Pretest: 5 females
Group 1: negative control group (5 females)
Group 2: test material group (10 females)

Housing:
The guinea pigs were housed in a 10 m2 room of the Institute of Toxicology. Lighting was
controlled by a timer to provide a 12-hour light - 12-hour dark regime.
Five guinea pigs were housed in type GM/5 (EBECO) Makroion cages with a shelter and
placed on mobile racks. The animals were kept on conventional softwood granulate as the
bedding. The cages had been machine cleaned before the start of the study. The bedding
was changed two times a week.
Temperature and atmospheric humidity were measured by a thermohygrograph. The room
temperature within the study period was 20 to 22°C and the relative atmospheric humidity
45 to 58 %.
Diet and community tap water from Makroion drinking bottles were available to the guinea
pigs ad libitum.
The diet, Provimi Kliba 3418.0, was checked according to the specifications of the
manufacturer by independent laboratories. Analysis included both qualitative and
quantitative evaluation for heavy metals, aflatoxins, pesticides and antibiotics. The tap
water was analyzed periodically according to the German regulations for human drinking
water. The softwood granulate was analytically checked by independent laboratories.
Route:
other: intradermal and topical
Vehicle:
paraffin oil
Concentration / amount:
see details on study design
Route:
other: topical
Vehicle:
paraffin oil
Concentration / amount:
see details on study design
No. of animals per dose:
Total: 20 femalesPre-test: 5 femalesControl group: 5 femalesTest group 10 females
Details on study design:
RANGE FINDING TESTS:
- no pretreatment, intradermal injection: 0, 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 g/L given to one animal in paraffin oil
- topical applications (48 h), no pretreatment: 1, 10, 50, 100, and 200 g/L in polyethylene glycol 400
- topical applications (24 h), FCA pretreatment: 1, 5, 10, and 50 g/L in polyethylene glycol 400

MAIN STUDY
A1. INDUCTION EXPOSURE (intradermal injection)
After shaving of the shoulder region, six intradermal injections were given (three on each
side of the spinal column in a total area of 2 x 4 cm). The guinea pigs received the
following injections of 0.1 ml each:

Group 1 (vehicle: Liquid paraffin)
cranial: 0.1 ml Freund's complete adjuvant + sodium chloride solution
medial: 0.1 ml Liquid paraffin
caudal: 0.1 ml Freund's complete adjuvant + sodium chloride solution

Group 2 (test material)
cranial: 0.1 ml Freund's complete adjuvant + sodium chloride solution
medial: 0.1 ml (10 g/L ad liquid paraffin)
caudal: 0 .1 ml Freund's complete adjuvant + sodium chloride solution (10 g test material/L preparation)


A2. INDUCTION EXPOSURE (topical application)
One week after the intra.dermal injections, the shoulder area of the guinea pigs was shaven
again and on injection sites covered with a filter paper patch of about 8 cm2, fully soaked with 1 ml of the test material preparation or the vehicle. The patches were attached for 48
hours under occlusive conditions by a self-adhesive fabric (Fixomull® stretch, Beiersdorf).

Group 1: Polyethylene glycol 400
Group 2: Test material (400 g/L ad polyethylene glycol 400)


B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE
Two weeks after topical induction the challenge was performed by fixing two filter papers of about 4 cm2, fully loaded with 0.5 ml of the test material preparation and soaked with 0.5 ml polyethylene glycol 400, to the shaven side ofthe animals.

Group 1:
Topical induction: Polyethylene glycol 400 (undiluted)
Challenge: Polyethylene glycol 400 (undiluted)
Primary irritation: (50 g/L ad polyethylene glycol 400)

Group 2:
Topical induction: test material (400 g/L ad polyethylene glycol 400)
Challenge: test material (50 g/L ad polyethylene glycol 400)
Challenge: Polyethylene glycol 400 (undiluted)

The patches were fixed for 24 hours under occlusive conditions by a self-adhesive fabric.

Observation schedule

Clinical investigations
During the induction phase, the guinea pigs were examined on days 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 15, and 22 of the experimental part for local skin reactions, and the results were documented.
The behavior and general condition of all animals were monitored daily.
The challenge sites were investigated for reactions 48 hours after start of the challenge.
Further inspections followed 72 hours after start of the challenge, to detect weak or slowly developing reactions.
After challenge skin changes at the application sites were evaluated according to the following MAGNUSSON and KLIGMAN scheme.
Following the grading according to the EEC Directive 2001/59/EEC, a result in an adjuvant method is considered positive if 30% or more ofthe test animals showed positive
reactions.
Positive control substance(s):
yes
Remarks:
Hexylcinnamaldehyde
Positive control results:
50% positive reactions with control substance
Key result
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
vehicle only
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
5
Key result
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
72
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
vehicle only
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
5
Key result
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
vehicle only
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Key result
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
72
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
vehicle only
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Key result
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
78
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
10 g/L Hexylcinnamaldehyde
No. with + reactions:
5
Total no. in group:
10
Key result
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
10 g/L Hexylcinnamaldehyde
No. with + reactions:
2
Total no. in group:
10
Key result
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
10 g/L (intradermal induction I), 400 g/L (topical induction II), 50 g/L (topical challenge)
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
no signs of toxicity
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Key result
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
72
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
10 g/L (intradermal induction I), 400 g/L (topical induction II), 50 g/L (topical challenge)
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
no signs of toxicity
Remarks on result:
no indication of skin sensitisation
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Under the given experimental conditions, the test material induced no reactions. According to EU Regulation No. 1272/2008 (CLP), the test material is not classified as a skin sensitizer.
Executive summary:

Purpose

The purpose of this GPMT assay was to identify the contact allergenic potential of teh test material. This study should provide a rational basis for risk assessment to the sensitising potential of the test item in man.

Conclusion

Under the given experimental conditions, the test material induced no reactions. According to EU Regulation No. 1272/2008 (CLP), the test material is not classified as a skin sensitizer.

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not sensitising)
Additional information:

Migrated from Short description of key information:
Under the given experimental conditions, the test material induced no reactions. According to EU Regulation No. 1272/2008 (CLP), the test material is not classified as a skin sensitizer.

Justification for selection of skin sensitisation endpoint:
This study was performed according to GLP and the methods applied are fully compliant with OECD TG 406.

Justification for classification or non-classification