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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Remarks:
in vitro
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
07-09-2007 to 09-11-2007
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Branching enzyme and cyclomaltodextrin glucanotransferase belong to the same enzyme sub-subclass and based on the similarity of the two enzymes, read-across is considered fully applicable.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2007
Report date:
2007

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
Adopted on 24 April 2002.
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Active enzyme protein of branching enzyme (CAS no.9001-97-2 , EC name 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme , Enzyme class no. 2.4.1.18)
Molecular formula:
n.a.
IUPAC Name:
Active enzyme protein of branching enzyme (CAS no.9001-97-2 , EC name 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme , Enzyme class no. 2.4.1.18)
Constituent 2
Reference substance name:
Protein as a constituent of enzyme deriving from the fermentation or extraction process
Molecular formula:
Not available
IUPAC Name:
Protein as a constituent of enzyme deriving from the fermentation or extraction process
Constituent 3
Reference substance name:
Inorganic salts as a constituent of enzyme deriving from the fermentation or extraction process
Molecular formula:
Not available. See remarks.
IUPAC Name:
Inorganic salts as a constituent of enzyme deriving from the fermentation or extraction process
Constituent 4
Reference substance name:
Carbohydrates constituent of enzyme deriving from the fermentation or extraction process
Molecular formula:
Not available. See remarks.
IUPAC Name:
Carbohydrates constituent of enzyme deriving from the fermentation or extraction process
Constituent 5
Reference substance name:
Lipids as a constituent of enzyme deriving from the fermentation or extraction process
Molecular formula:
Not available. See remarks.
IUPAC Name:
Lipids as a constituent of enzyme deriving from the fermentation or extraction process
Test material form:
liquid
Details on test material:
- Lot/batch No.: PPY27209
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: June 2017

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: SPF bred New Zealand White albino rabbits

Test system

Type of coverage:
open
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL
- Concentration (if solution): used as is
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
1, 24, 48, and 72 hours
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 2.5 x 2.5 cm
- % coverage: 100%
- Type of wrap if used: Cotton gauze fixed with adhesive tape.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): The test site was cleaned with a tissue moistened with water.
- Time after start of exposure: 4-hour exposure period.

SCORING SYSTEM:
- Method of calculation: Skin reactions were evaluated by the method of Draize et al. (J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 82 (1944) 377-390)

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.7
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.7
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.7
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Irritant / corrosive response data:
At 1 h after removal, very slight erythema and very slight oedema were observed in the three rabbits. At 24 h and 48 h after removal, very slight erythema was observed in the three rabbits. At 72 h after removal, no signs of skin irritation were observed in any of the three rabbits.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
According to the EC-standards (as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, L 110 A, Volume 36, 4 May 1993) and according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS; UN/ECE 2003) Branching enzyme, batch PPY 27209 is not irritating to skin.
Executive summary:

Branching enzyme, batch PPY 27209 was tested for acute dermal irritating properties in an experiment with three albino rabbits, according to EC Directive 92/69/EC, method B.4 and OECD Guideline no. 404. Branching enzyme, batch PPY 27209 caused very slight erythema and very slight oedema in the three rabbits. At 72 h after treatment, all dermal effects had cleared completely.

According to the EC-standards (as published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, L 110 A, Volume 36, 4 May 1993) and according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS; UN/ECE 2003) Branching enzyme, batch PPY 27209 is not irritating to (human) skin.