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Skin sensitisation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1996-04-10 to 1996-05-30
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1996
Report date:
1996

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Version / remarks:
adopted 17 July 1992
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of study:
Buehler test
Justification for non-LLNA method:
The study was conducted in 1992 when the LLNA was not an established testing method yet.

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Cyclohexylidenebis[tert-butyl] peroxide
EC Number:
221-111-2
EC Name:
Cyclohexylidenebis[tert-butyl] peroxide
Cas Number:
3006-86-8
Molecular formula:
C14H28O4
IUPAC Name:
1,1-bis(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane

In vivo test system

Test animals

Species:
guinea pig
Strain:
Hartley
Sex:
male/female
Details on test animals and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Harlan Sprague Dawley, Inc., P.O. Box 29176; Indianapolis, Indiana 46229
- Age at study initiation: young adult
- Weight at study initiation: 373 to 681 g
- Housing: individually housed in wire mesh suspension cages
- Diet: teklad guinea pig diet; ad libitum
- Water: tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: at least five days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle

Study design: in vivo (non-LLNA)

Induction
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: Squibb mineral oil
Concentration / amount:
- Induction: 50 % of the test item; undiluted: vehicle control
Challenge
Route:
epicutaneous, occlusive
Vehicle:
other: Squibb mineral oil
Concentration / amount:
- Challenge: 50 % of the test item; 50 % of the vehicle
No. of animals per dose:
10 guinea pig per sex
Details on study design:
RANGE FINDING TESTS: The irritation potential of the test item at levels of 50 %, 25 %, 10 % and 5 %, was evaluted in a single group of four animals, such that each animal in a given pilot group was exposed to the same levels. In additional pilot, repeating the concentrations evaluated in pilot 1 plus four additional concentrations of 2.5 %, 1 %, and 0.5 % and undiluted Squibb mineral oil. All formulations were prepared w/v in Squibb mineral oil. The 50%, 25 %, 10 %, and 10 %, and 5 % formulation produced grades of +/-. The 2.5 %, 1 %, and 0.5 % formulations and the undiluted Squibb mineral oil produced grades of 1 and +/-.

MAIN STUDY
A. INDUCTION EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 3
- Exposure period: six-hour exposures (+/- 15 minutes)
- Test groups: 50 % of the test item
- Control group: undiluted vehicle
- Site: left shoulder
- Frequency of applications: thrice (once every seven days for fourteen days)
- Duration: six hour
- Concentrations: 50 %

B. CHALLENGE EXPOSURE
- No. of exposures: 3
- Day of challenge: 28
- Exposure period: once
- Test groups: 50 % of the test item
- Control group: 50 % of the test item
- Site: left flank
- Concentrations: 50 %
- Evaluation (hr after challenge): 24, 48 hour

Challenge controls:
no
Positive control substance(s):
yes
Remarks:
historical data

Results and discussion

Positive control results:
The animals were induced by 1 exposure with 0.3 % (ethanol) 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene. The animals were induced by 3 exposures at weekly intervals with 2.5 % (ethanol) alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde.

In vivo (non-LLNA)

Resultsopen allclose all
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50 %
No. with + reactions:
9
Total no. in group:
20
Clinical observations:
slight but confluent, or moderate patchy erythema
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
test chemical
Dose level:
50 %
No. with + reactions:
0
Total no. in group:
20
Reading:
1st reading
Hours after challenge:
24
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50 %
No. with + reactions:
4
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
slight but confluent, or moderate patchy erythema
Reading:
2nd reading
Hours after challenge:
48
Group:
negative control
Dose level:
50 %
No. with + reactions:
1
Total no. in group:
10
Clinical observations:
slight but confluent, or moderate patchy erythema
Group:
positive control
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Following primary challenge using cyclohexylidenebis[tert-butyl]peroxide, as a 50 % w/v formulation in Squibb mineral oil, the incidence of grade 1 responses in the test group (9 of 20) was compared to that of the vehicle control group (4 of 10). The incidence and severity of these responses in the test group were essentially comparable to those produced by the vehicle control group indicating that sensitization had not been induced.
Executive summary:

Cyclohexylidenebis[tert-butyl]peroxide was tested in the Buehler test with guinea pigs according to OECD guideline no. 406. A 50 % w/v concentration of the test item, in Squibb mineral oil was chosen for occlusive epidermal induction of the test group. This level was chosen as the highest concentration causing no greater than mild to moderate primary irritation. Undiluted Squibb mineral oil was utilized at induction for the vehicle control group. The procedure was repeated at the same site once every seven days for fourteen days for a total of three approximate six-hour exposures. A 50 % w/v concentration of cyclohexylidenebis[tert-butyl]peroxide, in Squibb mineral oil was chosen for epidermal application at primary challenge for the test group and the vehicle control group. This level was chosen as the highest concentration causing no more than slight primary irritation. Following primary challenge using cyclohexylidenebis[tert-butyl]peroxide, as a 50 % w/v formulation in Squibb mineral oil, the incidence of grade 1 responses in the test group (9 of 20) was compared to that of the vehicle control group (4 of 10). The incidence and severity of these responses in the test group were essentially comparable to those produced by the vehicle control group indicating that sensitization had not been induced.