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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
06 February to 09 February 1986
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study has been QA audited and has been conducted in the spirit of GLP.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1986
Report date:
1986

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Bisphenol-M
IUPAC Name:
Bisphenol-M
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Bisphenol-M
- Substance type: Monomer
- Physical state: Fine white crystals
- Analytical purity: 99.5%
- Lot/batch No.: 5426
- Storage condition of test material: Ambient temperature
- Other:

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Laboratory supplier
- Age at study initiation: 3 months
- Weight at study initiation: 3.10 to 3.28 kg
- Housing: galvanised and stainless steel cages.
- Diet: Ad libitum
- Water: Ad libitum
- Acclimation period: At least 6 days.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18
- Humidity (%): 55
- Air changes (per hr): 12
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 14 hours light and 10 hours dark

IN-LIFE DATES: From: To:

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: Control sites were on treated animals.
Amount / concentration applied:
500 mg
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
72 h
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure:
- % coverage: 6 x 6 cm
- Type of wrap if used: Pads of cotton wool and elasticated bandage were used to protect the patches and ensure good contact between the skin and the test compound

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): Washed with warm water and dried with a paper towel.
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours

SCORING SYSTEM:

Criteria for assessment of skin irritation responses

Erythema and eschar formation Value
No erythema 0
Very slight erythema (barely perceptible) 1
Well-defined erythema 2
Moderate to severe erythema 3
Severe erythema (beet redness) to slight eschar formation (injury in depth) 4

Oedema formation
Value
No oedema 0
Very slight oedema (barely perceptible) 1
Slight oedema (edges of area well-defined by definite raising) 2
Moderate oedema (raised approximately 1 mm) 3
Severe oedema (raised more than 1 mm and extending beyond the area of exposure) 4

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
(mean score 1)
Time point:
other: overall at 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
(mean score 2)
Time point:
other: overall at 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Remarks:
(mean score 3)
Time point:
other: overall at 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Remarks on result:
other: Max. duration: 0 d; Max. value at end of observation period: 0 (related to all animals)
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
(mean score 1)
Time point:
other: overall at 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
(mean score 2)
Time point:
other: overall at 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Remarks:
(mean score 3)
Time point:
other: overall at 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Remarks on result:
other: Max. duration: 0 d; Max. value at end of observation period: 0 (related to all animals)

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not classified
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
Under the conditions of this test Bisphenol-M was classified as 'non-irritant' to skin.