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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:
25 August 2015 - 01 September 2015
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2015
Report date:
2015

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Reference
Name:
Unnamed
Type:
Constituent
Test material form:
solid
Details on test material:
- Appearance/physical state: Brown waxy solid
- Storage conditions: Room temperature in the dark

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
- Three New Zealand White (Hsdlf:NZW) strain rabbits were supplied by Envigo RMS Ltd, Leicestershire UK.
- At the start of the study the animals weighed 2.56 to 2.76 kg and were 12 to 20 weeks old.
- After an acclimatisation period of at least 5 days, each animal was given a unique number within the study by writing with black indelible marker-pen on the inner surface of the ear and on the cage label.
- Animals were individually housed in suspended cages.
- Free access to mains drinking water and food (2930C Teklad Global Rabbit diet supplied by Envigo RMS Ltd, Oxon, UK) was allowed throughout the study.
- The diet and drinking water were considered not contain any contaminant of a level that might have affected the purpose or integrity of the study.
- Temperature and elative humidity were set to achieve limits of 17 °C to 23 °C and 30 % to 70 % respectively.
- The rate of air exchange was at least 15 changes per hour.
- Lighting was controlled by a time switch to give twelve hours continuous light and twelve hours darkness.
- The animals were provided with environmental enrichment items, which were considered not to contain any contaminant of a level that might have affected the purpose or integrity of the study.

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5g of test item
Duration of treatment / exposure:
Four hours
Observation period:
Seven days
Number of animals:
Two
Details on study design:
TEST ITEM FORMULATION
- The test item was used as supplied
- The absorption of the test item was not determined.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
mean score
Time point:
other: 24, 48 & 72h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Remarks on result:
other: #75196
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
mean score
Time point:
other: 24, 48 & 72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Remarks on result:
other: #75200
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
mean score
Time point:
other: 24, 48 & 72h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
other: #75196
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
mean score
Time point:
other: 24, 48 & 72h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Remarks on result:
other: #75200
Irritant / corrosive response data:
- Individual scores and mean scores for erythema/eschar and edema are given in Table 1 (attached).
- Very slight erythema and very slight edema were noted at both treated skin sites immediately after patch removal.
- Very slight erythema with or without very slight edema were noted at both treated skin sites at the 1 hour after patch removal and at 24, 48 and 72-hour observations.
- Treated skin sites appeared normal at the 7-day observation.
Other effects:
- Individual body weights and body weight changes are given in Table 2 (attached).
- Both animals showed expected gain in body weight during the study.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test item produced individual mean scores of 1.0 for erythema (both animals) and 0.0 and 1.0 respectively for edema. However,the test material is not classified under the terms of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 because the mean scores for both animals calculated using data from 24, 48 and 72 hour observations were below the stated limits for erythema and edema and fully reversed within seven days. No corrosive effects were noted.
Executive summary:

INTRODUCTION

The study was performed to assess the irritancy potential of the test material to the skin of the New Zealand White rabbit. The method was designed to meet the requirements of the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals No 404 "Acute Dermal Irritation/Corrosion" (adopted 24 April 2002) and Commission Directive 92/69/EEC Method B.4 Acute Toxicity (Skin Irritation).

RESULTS

A single 4 -hour, semi-occluded application of the test item to the intact skin of two rabbits produced very slight erythema and very slight edema. Both treated skin sites appeared normal at the 7 -day observation.

CONCLUSION

The test item produced individual mean scores of 1.0 for erythema (both animals) and 0.0 and 1.0 respectively for edema. However, the test material is not classified under the terms of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 because the mean scores for both animals calculated using data from 24, 48 and 72 hour observations were below the stated limits for erythema and edema and fully reversed within seven days. No corrosive effects were noted.