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Administrative data

Endpoint:
acute toxicity: dermal
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
09 June 2004 to 30 June 2004
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2004
Report date:
2004

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 402 (Acute Dermal Toxicity)
Version / remarks:
1987
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.3 (Acute Toxicity (Dermal))
Version / remarks:
1992
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Test type:
standard acute method
Limit test:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
-
EC Number:
451-620-7
EC Name:
-
Cas Number:
352230-22-9
Molecular formula:
Constituent 1: C18H28O2Si3 Constituent 2: C30H38O3Si4
IUPAC Name:
2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4,4-diphenyl-3,5-dioxa-2,4,6-trisilaheptane; 2,2,8,8-tetramethyl-4,4,6,6-tetraphenyl-3,5,7-trioxa-2,4,6,8-tetrasilanonane
Test material form:
liquid
Specific details on test material used for the study:
STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OF TEST MATERIAL
- Storage condition of test material: at room temperature, protected from light
- Stability under test conditions: stable under test conditions
- Solubility and stability of the test substance in the solvent/vehicle: not applicable
- Reactivity of the test substance with the solvent/vehicle of the cell culture medium: not applicable

TREATMENT OF TEST MATERIAL PRIOR TO TESTING
- Treatment of test material prior to testing: The test material was applied undiluted.
- Preliminary purification step (if any): none
- Final dilution of a dissolved solid, stock liquid or gel: not applicable
- Final preparation of a solid: not applicable

Test animals

Species:
rat
Strain:
Wistar
Remarks:
HanBrl: WISR (SPF)
Sex:
male/female
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: RCC Ltd, Laboratory Animal Services, Switzerland
- Females (if applicable) nulliparous and non-pregnant: yes
- Age at study initiation: males 8 weeks; females 12 weeks old
- Weight at study initiation: not specified
- Fasting period before study: none
- Housing: During acclimatisation in groups of five per sex in Makrolon type-4 cages with standard softwood bedding. Individually in Makrolon type-3 cages with standard softwood bedding during treatment and observation.
- Diet: Pelleted standard Provimi Kliba 3433 rat/mouse maintenance diet, ad libitum
- Water: Community tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: Under laboratory conditions, after health examination. Only animals without any visible signs of illness were used for the study.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 22+/-3°C
- Humidity (%): 30-70%
- Air changes (per hour): 10-15 air changes per hour
- Photoperiod (hours dark / hours light): 12/12

Administration / exposure

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Details on dermal exposure:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: backs of the animals
- % coverage: 10% of body surface
- Type of wrap if used: The dressing was wrapped around the abdomen and fixed with an elastic adhesive bandage.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): Approximately 24 hours after the application the dressing was removed and the skin was flushed with lukewarm tap water and dried with disposable paper towels.
- Time after start of exposure: 24 hours

TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 2.02 mL
- Concentration (if solution): not applicable
- Constant volume or concentration used: yes
- For solids, paste formed: not applicable

VEHICLE
The test item was applied undiluted.
Duration of exposure:
24 hours
Doses:
2000 mg/kg bw
No. of animals per sex per dose:
5
Control animals:
no
Details on study design:
- Duration of observation period following administration: 15 days
- Frequency of observations and weighing: The animals were observed for mortality and viability at approximately 1, 2, 3 and 5 hours after administration on test day 1 and twice daily during days 2-15. Body weights were recorded on test days 1, 8 and 15.
- Necropsy of survivors performed: yes
- Other examinations performed: clinical signs and body weight
Statistics:
Not used

Results and discussion

Effect levels
Key result
Sex:
male/female
Dose descriptor:
LD50
Effect level:
> 2 000 mg/kg bw
Based on:
test mat.
Mortality:
No deaths occurred during the study.
Clinical signs:
other: No signs of systemic toxicity were observed during the study period. Slight crusts were noted in one female animal on test days 14 and 15.
Gross pathology:
No macroscopic findings were observed at necropsy.
Other findings:
- Organ weights: not examined
- Histopathology: not examined
- Potential target organs: not examined
- Other observations:

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The acute dermal toxicity study for the submission substance, conducted according to an appropriate OECD test guideline and in compliance with GLP, reported an LD50 value of greater than 2000 mg/kg bw.