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Toxicological information

Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
31 Aug 2004 - 27 Sep 2004
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation

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 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
adopted in 2002
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
lack of details (test substance, animals, housing, methods)
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
adopted in 2015
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no rationale for in vivo testing, no initial testing with one animal
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
December 29th, 1992
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
Groupe Interministeriel des produits chimiques, Paris, Republique Francaise

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Fatty acids, coco, esters with 1,3-butanediol
EC Number:
277-288-1
EC Name:
Fatty acids, coco, esters with 1,3-butanediol
Cas Number:
73138-39-3
Molecular formula:
not applicable, the substance is UVCB
IUPAC Name:
Fatty acids, coco, esters with 1,3-butanediol, UVCB
Test material form:
liquid

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Elevage de Gérome (Quartier Labaste – F40260 Linxe)
- Age at study initiation: not stated
- Weight at study initiation: 2.32 kg - 2.56 kg
- Housing: Each animal was kept in an individual box installed in conventional air conditioned animal husbanding
- Diet: not stated
- Water: not stated
- Acclimation period: 7-8 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18-22
- Humidity (%): 60-70
- Air changes (per hr): not stated
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): not stated

IN-LIFE DATES: 31 Aug 2004 - 04 Sep 2004

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
other: not specified;
Remarks:
undamaged skin area of the right flank
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
yes, concurrent no treatment
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL
- Concentration (if solution): as supplied by sponsor

Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
72 hours
Number of animals:
3 females
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: Right flank. Size of skin area not specified.
- % coverage: not stated
- Type of wrap if used: The patch was secured in position with a strip of surgical adhesive tape.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): not stated

OBSERVATION TIME POINTS
Skin reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after removal of the patch

SCORING SYSTEM:
Erythema and Eschar formation: grading scales 0 to 4 (no, slight, definite, moderate, severe)
Oedema: grading scales 0 to 4 (no, slight, slight with contour, moderate, severe)

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal: #1, #2, #3
Remarks:
individual mean over
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal: #1, #2, #3
Remarks:
individual mean over
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: Not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No cutaneous reactions (erythema and oedema) were observed at any examination time in any of the three animals.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.