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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:
1990
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP conform study following protocol identical to OECD 406 guideline. Well reported and documented. The study is considered to be reliable as no relevant deficiencies have been detected.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of study:
Buehler test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
The Buehler test is an accepted method for hazard identification of skin sensitising substances as recommended in "ECHA guidance R.7a: Endpoint specific guidance".
Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Hartley
Sex:
male/female
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Murphy Breeding Laboratories Inc.
- Weight at study initiation: 390-621 g
- Housing: individually in wire mesh suspension cages
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): purina guinea pig chow ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 4 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 hrs light/12 hrs dark
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: 80% Ethanole/20% dest water for induction and acetone for challenge
Concentration / amount:
50 % w/v
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: 80% Ethanole/20% dest water for induction and acetone for challenge
Concentration / amount:
50 % w/v
No. of animals per dose:
20
Details on study design:
MAIN STUDY
A. INDUCTION EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 3
- Frequency of applications: once a week during three consecutive weeks
- Duration: 6h
- Concentrations: 50 % (w/v)

B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 1
- Day(s) of challenge: 2 weeks after last induction experiment
- Exposure period: 6 h
- Control group: 10 animals
- Concentrations: 50 % (w/v)
- Evaluation (hr after challenge): 24
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
positive control
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
positive control
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50 %
No. with + reactions:
4
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
no observations
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 1st reading. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: test group. Dose level: 50 %. No with. + reactions: 4.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0. Clinical observations: no observations.
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50 %
No. with + reactions:
2
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
no observations
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 2nd reading. . Hours after challenge: 48.0. Group: test group. Dose level: 50 %. No with. + reactions: 2.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0. Clinical observations: no observations.
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
no observations
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 1st reading. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: negative control. Dose level: 0. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 10.0. Clinical observations: no observations.
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
0
No. with + reactions:
3
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
no observations
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 2nd reading. . Hours after challenge: 48.0. Group: negative control. Dose level: 0. No with. + reactions: 3.0. Total no. in groups: 10.0. Clinical observations: no observations.
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Following primary challenge there were no grades of 1 produced in the test or control animals. the incidence of grade +- responses in the test group (5 of 20) was compared to that of the native control (3 of 10). The incidence and severity of responses in the test group were essentially comparable to those produced by the native control group indicating that sensitization has not been induced.
Executive summary:

Hexagonal boron nitride is not classified as a skin sensitizer.

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

Respiratory sensitisation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Justification for classification or non-classification