The sensitizing potential of primary amyl acetate in the guinea pig

Ballantyne, B.; Tyler, T.R.; Auletta, C.S.

Veterinary and Human Toxicology 28(3): 213-215

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0145-6296
PMID: 3727350
Document Number: 3305
Primary amyl acetate is a liquid mixture of the isomeric forms of pentyl acetate, which is used as a volatile organic solvent. Because of the possibility for skin contact, primary amyl acetate was investigated for its potential to cause allergic contact dermatitis. Using a guinea pig maximization procedure, primary amyl acetate was found to be a possible marginal skin sensitizer.

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The sensitizing potential of primary amyl acetate in the guinea pig