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Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Remarks:
in vivo study
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
July 22, 1999 - September 7, 1999
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

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

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
July 1992
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
trans,trans-2,3',4',5'-Tetrafluor-4-(4'-propylbicyclohexyl-4 -yl)-biphenyl
EC Number:
606-136-2
Cas Number:
188289-44-3
Molecular formula:
C27H32F4
IUPAC Name:
trans,trans-2,3',4',5'-Tetrafluor-4-(4'-propylbicyclohexyl-4 -yl)-biphenyl
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Chemical name: 2,3’,4’,5’-Tetrafluoro-4-[trans-4-(trans-4-propylcyclohexyl)-cyclohexyl] - biphenyl
Batch No.: E98224548
Appearance: white, fine crystaline powder
Analytical report: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, PP AL OF2, Dr. Götzmann
End of release: October 31, 2000

Released for toxicity studies.

Storage: tightly closed, dark, at room temperature



TREATMENT OF TEST MATERIAL PRIOR TO TESTING
Before the application, the test material was mixed with some drops of liquid paraffin and ground in a mortar using a pestle.

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River Wiga GmbH, Kißlegg
- Age at study initiation: about 35 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 3.67 - 4.47 kg
- Housing: separately in special rabbit cages (manufacturer: Becker, type K99/30 KU)
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Acclimation period: more than 7 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 - 21°C
- Humidity (%): 50 - 80%
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12hrs dark / 12hrs light

IN-LIFE DATES: From: day 1 To: day 8

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 g per animal

VEHICLE
Name: Liquid paraffin
Manufacturer:Merck KGaA, Darmstadt
Batch No.: K25890174 907
Expiry: November 30, 2003


Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
8 days
Number of animals:
3 females
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: left side of the animal back
- Type of wrap if used: self-adhesive fabric (Fixomull stretch, Beiersdorf)

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Method: wiped off
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours

OBSERVATION TIME POINTS
1 hour after removal, after 24, 48, 72 hours, and then daily up to experimental day 8

SCORING SYSTEM:
- Method of calculation: according OECD 404

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
48 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No skin irritating potential could be detected.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Study design

The test item was mixed with some drops of liquid paraffinto ensure good contact to the skin. Afterwards the test material was divided in 3 parts and spread onto patches containing 0.5 g test material. To test for primary skin irritation it was applied to the intact skin of three previously shaven rabbits for a 4 hour period under semiocclusive conditions.The first examination of the treated skin sites followed 1 hour after removal of the patches. Then, examinations were performed daily for further 7 days.

Results

Under the conditions of the present study, no signs of irritation were seen.

Body weight development of the treated rabbits was inconspicuous.

Conclusions

No skin irritating potential could be detected.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
No skin irritating potential could be detected.
Executive summary:

This study was performed according to GLP and methods applied are fully compliant with OECD TG 404. For the test item no irritating potential could be detected.