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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1989-10-27 to 1989-12-28
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1989
Report date:
1989

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
adopted February 24, 1987
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
March, 1984
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
1,1'-(4-methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione
EC Number:
229-175-3
EC Name:
1,1'-(4-methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione
Cas Number:
6422-83-9
Molecular formula:
C15H10N2O4
IUPAC Name:
1,1'-(4-methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Age at study initiation: males: 14 weeks, females: 15 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: males: 2.9 kg, females: 2.4-2.6 kg
- Housing: Individually in stainless steel cages equipped with an automatic cleaning and drinking system (Dipl. Ing. W. Ehret GmbH, Versuchstiertechnik, D-7830 Emmendingen).
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum, Pelleted standard Kliba 341, Batch 48/89 rabbit maintenance diet ("Kliba", Klingentalmuehle AG, CH-4303 Kaiseraugst)
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Acclimation period: Four days under test conditions after veterinary examination.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 ± 3
- Humidity (%): 40-70
- Air changes (per hr): 10-15
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
water
Remarks:
bi-distilled
Amount / concentration applied:
Amount(s) applied: 0.5 g / animal
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
72 h, reading intervals: 1, 24, 48 and 72 h
Number of animals:
1 male and 2 females
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 6 cm² intact shaved skin
- % coverage: 3.0 x 3.0 cm
- Type of wrap if used: A patch of surgical gauze was covered with a semi-occlusive dressing. The dressing was wrapped around the abdomen and anchored with an elastic bandage.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): After exposure the skin was flushed with lukewarm tap water.
- Time after start of exposure: 4 h

OBSERVATION TIME POINTS
1, 24, 48, 72 h

SCORING SYSTEM: according to OECD guideline
- Method of calculation: To classify the irritating property of the test article, the mean values of erythema/eschar as well as of edema formation were calculated for each individual, using the scores between 24 and 72 hours (EEC Council Directive 83/467/EEC, July 1983, Brussels/Belgium).

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal: #1, #2, #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal: #1, #2, #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Under the conditions of the present study conducted according to OECD guideline 404, the test item caused no skin irritating/corrosive reactions. The individual mean values for both erythema and edema from gradings at 24, 48 and 72 h were 0 in all three animals. Therefore, the test item does not fulfil the criteria for classification according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and the Globally Harmonized system of Classification and Lablelling of Chemical (GHS), and is thus considered to be not skin irritating.