Withdrawn Rationale:
This test method determines whether a test substance will elicit delayed-contact hypersensitivity in guinea pigs. The test method is applicable to individual chemical compounds, simple and complex mixtures, and also finished products.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E47 on Biological Effects and Environmental Fate, this test method was withdrawn in February 2010, because other guidelines currently exists.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method determines whether a test substance will elicit delayed-contact hypersensitivity in guinea pigs. The test method is applicable to individual chemical compounds, simple and complex mixtures, and also finished products.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
delayed contact hypersensitivity; erythema; guinea pigs; hypersensitivity; induction; patches; primary challenge; sensitization; skin;
DOI: 10.1520/E0993-05
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