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Skin sensitisation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vitro
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2017
Report date:
2017

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 442D (In Vitro Skin Sensitisation: ARE-Nrf2 Luciferase Test Method)
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of study:
activation of keratinocytes

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Hop, Humulus lupulus, ext.
EC Number:
232-504-3
EC Name:
Hop, Humulus lupulus, ext.
Cas Number:
8060-28-4
Molecular formula:
No simple molecular formula for UVCB
IUPAC Name:
Hop, Humulus lupulus, ext.
Test material form:
liquid: viscous
Remarks:
Depending on the extraction conditions and on the hop variety, the colour of the extract can vary from yellow to dark green. It is a semi-fluid paste at room temperature. The product becomes more fluid when heated.
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Oil-rich hop extract, batch no. BI/YYF/1701

Results and discussion

In vitro / in chemico

Results
Key result
Parameter:
other: Prediction of sensitisation potential
Negative controls validity:
valid
Positive controls validity:
valid
Remarks on result:
positive indication of skin sensitisation

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
Category 1 (skin sensitising) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
Together with endpoints 002 and 003, hop extract is classified as a sensitiser to human skin.