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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Guideline study (OECD 404); GLP compliant

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1996
Report date:
1996

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
5-amino-4-({5-amino-3-cyano-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-pyrazol-4-yl}disulfanyl)-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile
EC Number:
603-434-4
Cas Number:
130755-46-3
Molecular formula:
C22 H8 Cl4 F6 N8 S2
IUPAC Name:
5-amino-4-({5-amino-3-cyano-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-pyrazol-4-yl}disulfanyl)-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Disulfide / MB 46307 / RPA 98028 Intermediate of Fipronil (MB 46030).
- Physical state: yellow powder.
- Analytical purity: 97.2 %.
- Purity test date: 23-May-1995.
- Lot/batch No.: 95-4023.
- Storage condition of test material: The test substance was stored in an air-tight, light-resistant container at room temperature.

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Iffa-Credo, St Germain sur L'Arbresle, 69210, France.
- Weight at study initiation: weight range from 2.8 to 3.1 kg.
- Housing: individually in plastic cages.
- Diet: Certified Pellet diet 112C (Usine d´Alimentation Rationnelle, Villemoisson-sur-Orge, 91360 Epinay-sur-Orge, France) ad libitum.
- Water: filtered and softened water from the municipal water supply, ad libitum.
- Acclimation period: 5 days .


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 15°C - 21°C.
- Humidity (%): 40% - 60%.
- Air changes (per hr): 10 to 15 air changes per hour (average, not monitored).
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12-hour light, 12-hour dark cycles.

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
other: clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: untreated skin of the same animal
Amount / concentration applied:
500 mg/animal
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
72 h
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 6 cm2
- Type of wrap if used: hydrophilic gauze patch which was secured by a semi-occlusive hypoallergenic dressing.


REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): residual test substance was gently removed with sterile water.
- Time after start of exposure: 4 h.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: no effects
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: no effects
Irritation parameter:
primary dermal irritation index (PDII)
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24-48-72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
other: no effects

Any other information on results incl. tables

No mortalities occurred during the course of the study. There were no treatment-related clinical signs or behavioral abnormalities. The body weight evolution of the animals was unaffected by treatment.

No erythema and no edema were observed (score 0 according to the OECD/Draize scheme).

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
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