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Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
From 03 March 1997 to 12 May 1997
Reliability:
3 (not reliable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
Compliant to GLP; adequate coherence between data, comments and conclusions. There is a doubt on quality of induction and therefore if exposure was sufficient: indeed, there was no indication if irritation was noted during induction phase (the chosen concentration of 25% was well-tolerated according to a screening test, but no higher concentration was tested in the preliminary test (according to the study report, 25% is the recommended concentration for topical application in OCDE 406, that is not true). Moreover, the choice of the concentration of 25% for topical application of the challenge phase was not explained in the study report (was it the maximal practicable non irritant concentration ?).

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1997
Report date:
1997

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
There was no indication on how the challenge concentration was chosen: this concentration should be the maximal practicable non irritant concentration; skin reactions after induction phase were not reported (no indication if irritation was reached).
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of study:
guinea pig maximisation test

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
-
EC Number:
426-290-2
EC Name:
-
Cas Number:
74149-72-7
Molecular formula:
C20H20N2O7
IUPAC Name:
methyl 4-[4-(4-methoxybenzamido)-3-nitrophenyl]-3-methyl-4-oxobutanoate
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): UD-CG 115 Nitrobenzamide (Gamma-NAP)
- Substance type: monoconstituent
- Analytical purity: 99.8%
- Purity test date: 10 February 1997
- Lot/batch No.: 1/94
- Stability under test conditions: guaranteed until February 1999.
- Stability 25% Gamma NAP solution in ethanol: guaranteed at least during 48 hours

In vivo test system

Test animals

Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Dunkin-Hartley
Sex:
female
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Breeder: Interfauna Company
- Age at study initiation: approximately 10 weeks old
- Weight at study initiation: 563 - 757 g
- Housing: housed individually in Noryl cages, type IV
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): dry food in pellet form (Nafag)
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): minicipal drinking water
- Acclimation period: 2 weeks

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 +/- 3°C
- Humidity (%): 45 - 75%
- Air changes (per hr): maximum 16 x/h
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 9/15 hours

IN-LIFE DATES: From: 17 March 1997 To: 10 April 1997.

Study design: in vivo (non-LLNA)

Inductionopen allclose all
Route:
intradermal and epicutaneous
Vehicle:
other: absolute ethanol
Concentration / amount:
Induction:
- intradermal injections: 1% in ethanol
- epicutaneous applications: 25% in ethanol
Challenge: 25% in ethanol
Challengeopen allclose all
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: absolute ethanol
Concentration / amount:
Induction:
- intradermal injections: 1% in ethanol
- epicutaneous applications: 25% in ethanol
Challenge: 25% in ethanol
No. of animals per dose:
20 treated animals, 10 control animals
Details on study design:
RANGE FINDING TESTS:
In a preliminary test was found that a 2.5% solution in absolute ethanol showed skin irritations (reddening and necrosis 48 hours p.a.) after intradermal injections. A 1% solution showed good local tolerance. No signs of systemic toxicity were observed.
The 25% solution in absolute ethanol showed very good local tolerance on 48 hour occlusive application to intact skin in a preliminary study, and no signs of systemic toxicity were observed.
Therefore the concentrations of 1% for the intradermal injections and 25% for the occlusive application were chosen.

MAIN STUDY
A. INDUCTION EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 2 (intradermal and epicutaneous)
- Exposure period: topical induction lasted 48 hours
- Test groups: 3 pairs of intradermal injections (0.1 mL of 1% Gamma NAP solution in absolute ethanol, 0.1 mL of mixture 1:1 FCA + 0.0% NaCl solution, 0.1 mL of mixture 1:1 FCA + 2% Gamma NAP solution in absolute ethanol)
- Control group: 3 pairs of intradermal injections (0.1 mL of absolute ethanol, 0.1 mL of mixture 1:1 FCA + 0.9% NaCl solution, 0.1 mL of mixture 1:1 FCA + absolute ethanol)
- Site: back (dorsal skin)
- Duration: from Day 1 (intradermal injection) to Day 10 (epicutaneous application on Day 8
- Concentrations: 1% Gamma NAP solution

B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 1
- Day(s) of challenge: Day 22
- Exposure period: 24 h
- Site: left flank (test item) and right flank (absolute ethanol)
- Concentrations: 25% solution of Gamma NAP in absolute ethanol
- Evaluation (hr after challenge): 24 and 48 hours after patch removal
Positive control substance(s):
no

Results and discussion

In vivo (non-LLNA)

Resultsopen allclose all
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
25%
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
none
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 1st reading. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: test group. Dose level: 25%. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0. Clinical observations: none.
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
25%
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
none
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 2nd reading. . Hours after challenge: 48.0. Group: test group. Dose level: 25%. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0. Clinical observations: none.
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
25%
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
none
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 1st reading. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: negative control. Dose level: 25%. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 10.0. Clinical observations: none.
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
25%
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
none
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: 2nd reading. . Hours after challenge: 48.0. Group: negative control. Dose level: 25%. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 10.0. Clinical observations: none.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not sensitising
Remarks:
Migrated information
Conclusions:
The substance is not a skin sensitizer under the conditions of the study.