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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:
supporting study
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:
1981

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: CFR, Title 16, Section 1500.41
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2-chlorobenzoyl chloride
EC Number:
210-194-0
EC Name:
2-chlorobenzoyl chloride
Cas Number:
609-65-4
Molecular formula:
C7H4Cl2O
IUPAC Name:
2-chlorobenzoyl chloride
Test material form:
other: Liquid

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White

Test system

Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h
Observation period:
72 h
Number of animals:
6

Results and discussion

In vivo

Results
Irritation parameter:
overall irritation score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other:
Score:
4
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not reversible
Remarks on result:
other: Because of severe corrosion 4 of 6 Animals had to be sacrified.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
Category 1B (corrosive) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
Because of severe corrosion of the skin, 4 animals had to be killed. The substance therefore must be classified as corrosive.