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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
03 - 06 Apr 1985
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1985
Report date:
1985

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:
2-[[4-[(2-cyanoethyl)(2-phenylethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-5-nitrobenzonitrile
EC Number:
246-352-0
EC Name:
2-[[4-[(2-cyanoethyl)(2-phenylethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-5-nitrobenzonitrile
Cas Number:
24610-00-2
Molecular formula:
C24H20N6O2
IUPAC Name:
2-[[4-[(2-cyanoethyl)(2-phenylethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-5-nitrobenzonitrile
Test material form:
solid

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Nottingham University, UK
- Age at study initiation: 12 - 16 wks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.51 - 2.71 kg
- Housing: metal cages, single
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad lib.
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad lib.
- Acclimation period: 5 d min.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 19 - 22
- Humidity (%): 50 - 57 rh
- Air changes (per hr): 10
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Remarks:
24 h in advance
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Remarks:
moistened with sterile distilled H2O
Controls:
yes, concurrent no treatment
Amount / concentration applied:
500 mg
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
72 h
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 2.5 cm²
- Type of wrap if used: gauze, adhesive strapping, Tubigrip corset

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): water
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours

OBSERVATION TIME POINTS
1, 24, 48, 72 h after substance removal

SCORING SYSTEM:
- Method of calculation: Daize scoring

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
None
Other effects:
None

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The substance did not induce any signs of skin irritation on rabbit skin in an in vivo study. The substance is not classifiable according to CLP criteria.