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OECD <strong>SIDS</strong><br />

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOLE<br />

GLP: No data<br />

Results: No effects in 3 of 4 dogs; 1 at 12 cc/kg – emesis and recovery; minimal liver<br />

damage; moderate degeneration of kidneys in 2 of 4 dogs.<br />

Reference: Hanzlik, P.J. Newman, H.W., Van Winkle, W., Jr., Lehman, A.J., and Kennedy,<br />

N.K.. (1939): Toxicity, fats and excretion of propylene <strong>glycol</strong> and other <strong>glycol</strong>s.<br />

J. Pharmacol. Exp. Therap. 67: 101-113.<br />

Species: rat; strain and sex not specified<br />

Method: not reported<br />

Exposure Period: 15 weeks<br />

Feed Concentrations: 0, 12%<br />

GLP:<br />

No data<br />

Results:<br />

Reference: Browning, E. (1965): <strong>Dipropylene</strong> Glycol. Toxicity and metabolism of industrial<br />

solvents, Elsevier Verlag, Amsterdam, 653-655.<br />

Opdyke, D.J. (1978): <strong>Dipropylene</strong> <strong>glycol</strong>. Food and Cosmetics Toxicology 16,<br />

Suppl. In: Monographs on fragrance of raw materials, 729-730.<br />

Species: chicks; strain and sex not specified<br />

Method: not reported<br />

Exposure Period: 27 days<br />

Feed Concentrations: 5% (approximately 6.25 g/kg bw/day)<br />

GLP:<br />

No data<br />

Results: No adverse effects<br />

Reference: BIBRA Toxicology International (1991): <strong>Dipropylene</strong> <strong>glycol</strong> – Toxicity profile.<br />

BIBRA Toxicology International – British Industrial Biological Research<br />

Association, 1-4.<br />

Patty, F. (1982): <strong>Dipropylene</strong> <strong>glycol</strong>. In: Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and<br />

Toxicology / G.D. Clayton, F.E. Clayton (Hrsg.) 3. Bearb. AFL., Vol. 2C<br />

Toxicology. Wiley -Interscience Verlag, New York, 3863-3865.<br />

Yoshida, M., Woshii, H., and Morimoto, H. (1969): Nippon Kakim<br />

Gakkaishi 6: 73.<br />

Intravenous Studies:<br />

Species: rabbit; strain and sex not specified<br />

Method: not given<br />

Duration: 1-21 days<br />

Doses: 2-4 cc/kg<br />

GLP:<br />

No data<br />

Results: Dosing at 4 cc/kg/day resulted in 50% incidence of renal changes (not specifically<br />

described) and 40% mortality. No effect was seen at 2 cc/kg.<br />

Reference: Kesten, H.D. et al (1939): Pathologic effects of certain <strong>glycol</strong>s and related<br />

compounds. Arch. Pathol. 27: 447-465.<br />

5.5 GENETIC TOXICITY IN VITRO<br />

A. BACTERIAL IN VITRO TEST<br />

Type:<br />

Ames test<br />

System of Testing: Salmonella typhimurium TA 98, TA 100, TA 1535, TA 1537<br />

Concentration: 100 – 10,000 µg/plate<br />

GLP:<br />

No data<br />

Result:<br />

Negative<br />

Reference: CCRIS (1992): Data Bank Recherche vom 17.11.1992.<br />

42<br />

Type:<br />

System of Testing:<br />

Ames test<br />

TA98, TA100, TA1535, TA1537, TA1538 with and without<br />

metabolic activation<br />

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