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Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1 July - 10 August 1988
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Older guideline followed but results valid, sufficient documentation.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1988

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: EPA 40 CFR Part 158
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of study:
Buehler test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
Bühler test with Guinea pigs was performed before the LLNA was set as preferred test method.

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2-dimethylaminoethanol
EC Number:
203-542-8
EC Name:
2-dimethylaminoethanol
Cas Number:
108-01-0
Molecular formula:
C4H11NO
IUPAC Name:
2-(dimethylamino)ethanol
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): 00272 Dimethylaminoethanol
- Molecular formula (if other than submission substance): na
- Molecular weight (if other than submission substance): na
- Smiles notation (if other than submission substance): na
- Substance type: clear liquid
- Physical state: liquid
- Impurities (identity and concentrations): no data
- Composition of test material, percentage of components: no data
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: no data

In vivo test system

Test animals

Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
not specified
Sex:
male
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Davidson's Mill Farm, South Brunswick, NJ
- Age at study initiation: no data
- Weight at study initiation: 332 - 451g
- Housing: 5 per cage (stainless steel)
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad lib
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad lib
- Acclimation period: 24d

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 66 - 72F
- Humidity (%): no data
- Air changes (per hr): no data
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): no data

IN-LIFE DATES: From: 1 July To: 10 August 1988

Study design: in vivo (non-LLNA)

Inductionopen allclose all
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
water
Concentration / amount:
6%
Challengeopen allclose all
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
water
Concentration / amount:
6%
No. of animals per dose:
15
Details on study design:
RANGE FINDING TESTS:
2 guinea pigs tested with 50, 25, 12.5 and 6.25 % each. 6% was established as highest non-irritating dose

MAIN STUDY
A. INDUCTION EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 10
- Exposure period: 6h
- Test groups: 10 induced + 5 naive GPs
- Control group: Positive control 10 induced + 5 naive GPs
- Site: thoracolumbar region
- Frequency of applications: 48h
- Duration: 6h
- Concentrations: 6%

B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 1
- Day(s) of challenge:after 14d
- Exposure period: 6h
- Test groups: 10 induced + 5 naive GPs
- Control group: Positive control 10 induced + 5 naive GPs
- Site: thoracolumbar region, left side
- Concentrations: 6%
- Evaluation (hr after challenge): 24 and 48h
Positive control substance(s):
yes
Remarks:
0.08% DNCB in 95% ethanol

Results and discussion

In vivo (non-LLNA)

Resultsopen allclose all
Reading:
other: Dimethylaminoethanol does not cause contact sensitization after 10 applications at its HNID (6% w/w in distilled water) over a 3 1/2 week induction period; No details specified on negative control results.
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
no details given on negative control
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: other:
Remarks:
No details given on negative control. Dimethylaminoethanol does not cause contact sensitization after 10 applications at its HNID (6% w/w in distilled water) over a 3 1/2 week induction period; No details specified on negative control results.
Reading:
other: Dimethylaminoethanol does not cause contact sensitization after 10 applications at its HNID (6% w/w in distilled water) over a 3 1/2 week induction period.
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
no details given
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: other:
Remarks:
Dimethylaminoethanol does not cause contact sensitization after 10 applications at its HNID (6% w/w in distilled water) over a 3 1/2 week induction period..
Reading:
other: Dimethylaminoethanol does not cause contact sensitization after 10 applications at its HNID (6% w/w in distilled water) over a 3 1/2 week induction period; No details specified on positive control results.
Group:
positive control
Dose level:
no details given on positive control
Remarks on result:
other: Reading: other:
Remarks:
No details given on positive control. Dimethylaminoethanol does not cause contact sensitization after 10 applications at its HNID (6% w/w in distilled water) over a 3 1/2 week induction period; No details specified on positive control results.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Dimethylaminoethanol does not cause contact sensitization after 10 applications at its HNID (6% w/w in destilled water) over a 3 1/2 week induction period.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Dimethylaminoethanol does not cause contact sensitization after 10 applications at its HNID (6% w/w in destilled water) over a 3 1/2 week induction period.
Executive summary:

DMAE was tested on skin sensitization potential in guinea pigs. The test substance did not cause sensitization after challenge exposure.