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Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
12/04 1989 to 18/04 1989
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: conform the guideline, non-GLP

Data source

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

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
p-menthane hydroperoxide
IUPAC Name:
p-menthane hydroperoxide
Constituent 2
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Menthane, monohydroperoxy derivative
EC Number:
247-987-6
EC Name:
Menthane, monohydroperoxy derivative
Cas Number:
26762-92-5
Molecular formula:
C10H20O2
IUPAC Name:
menthane, monohydroperoxy derivative
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): p-menthane hydroperoxide
- Physical state: liquid

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: white russian
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Dr. Karl Tomae GmbH Biberach
- Age at study initiation:
- Weight at study initiation: 2.3 kg
- Housing: individual
- Diet : K4 Alleindiät für Kaninchen, Ssniff Spezialfütter GmbH Soest, ad libitum
- Water: ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 14 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 ± 1
- Humidity (%): 60 ± 5
- Air changes (per hr): 15
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

IN-LIFE DATES: From: 12 April 1989 To: 18 April 1989

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 cm3
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
scored at 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours and after 6 days
Number of animals:
1

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 1, 24, 48, 72 h and 6 d
Score:
4
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not reversible
Remarks on result:
other: severe necrosis at all timepoints, crusts from 48 h onwards
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 1, 24, 48, 72 h and 6 d
Score:
4
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not reversible
Irritant / corrosive response data:
after exposure for 3 min severe necrosis was observed after 1 hour

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
Category 1A (corrosive) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The test substance is considered corrosive to the skin
Executive summary:

Dermal application of the test substance to rabbits resulted in severe necrosis after 3 minutes or 4 hours exposure. The test substance is considered corrosive to the skin.