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Contact sensitivity to aluminium is very rare. Several review articles report a low incidence of hypersensitization of aluminium compounds even after subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. The risk of hypersensitization after dermal application of a poorly soluble compound like aluminium nitride is considered to be lower compared to subcutaneous injection. Therefore, conducting a vertebrate test with aluminium nitride is considered to be scientifically unjustified and would not respect animal welfare considerations.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin sensitisation

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vitro
Data waiving:
study scientifically not necessary / other information available
Justification for data waiving:
other:
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Respiratory sensitisation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Justification for classification or non-classification

Contact sensitivity to aluminium is very rare. Several review articles report a low incidence of hypersensitization of aluminium compounds even after subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. The risk of hypersensitization after dermal application of a poorly soluble compound like aluminium nitride is considered to be lower compared to subcutaneous injection. Therefore, conducting a vertebrate test with aluminium nitride is considered to be scientifically unjustified and would not respect animal welfare considerations.