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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
7 July - 1 December 1999
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Guideline study according to GLP.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1999
Report date:
1999

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Bernsteinsaure = Succinic acid
IUPAC Name:
Bernsteinsaure = Succinic acid
Constituent 2
Reference substance name:
1,4-butane-di-carbonic-acid
IUPAC Name:
1,4-butane-di-carbonic-acid
Constituent 3
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Succinic acid
EC Number:
203-740-4
EC Name:
Succinic acid
Cas Number:
110-15-6
Molecular formula:
C4H6O4
IUPAC Name:
succinic acid
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report):Bernsteinsaure = succinic acid
- Physical state: white crystalline powder
- Analytical purity: 99.5%
- Impurities (identity and concentrations): water
- Purity test date: no details
- Lot/batch No.: SLMB 112
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: December 1999

- Stability under test conditions: stable for duration of study
- Storage condition of test material: in refrigerator in dark
- Other: Density at 20°C = 1.56 g/cm3. pH 2.7 (1% w/v dispersion in water)

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River Wiga
- Age at study initiation: Not stated
- Weight at study initiation: 2.6, 2.8 and 2.9 kg
- Housing: Individual metal wire caging
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): Altromin 2023 ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): tap water via automatic watering system - ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): Mean 20°C
- Humidity (%): average of 71 %
- Air changes (per hr): 12/h
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 g applied to a 25 x 25 mm area moistened with 1.0 mL of deionised water
- Concentration (if solution): Not applicable

Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
Rabbits observed at 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after dressing removal. termination on Day 4
Number of animals:
3 females
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 25 x 25 mm
- % coverage: not applicable
- Type of wrap if used: cellulose patch, covered by non-irritating tape (Blenderm) and covered by self adhesive nonwoven fabric hypoallergenic dressing

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): residual material wiped off with wet tissue

SCORING SYSTEM: Standard Draize skin assessment

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24-72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: No reactions observed
Remarks on result:
other: No erythematous response apparent at any time point for any rabbit
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24-72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: No reactions observed
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Erythema mean score for 24-72 hours = 0
Oedema mean score for 24-72 hours = 0
Other effects:
None

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
No reactions were observed. The mean scores for erythema and oedema were zero. No classification is required for succinic acid in respect of skin irritation in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC as amended or the Classification Regulation 1272/2008
Executive summary:

A skin irritation assessment was completed in accordance with standard OECD and EU test methods (Method 404 or B.4). Three female rabbits were exposed to succinic acid for 4 hours.

No reactions were observed. The mean scores for erythema and oedema were zero. No classification is required for succinic acid in respect of skin irritation in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC as amended or the Classification Regulation 1272/2008.