A comparison of predictive irritation tests with surfactants on human and animal skin

  • Brown, Y.K.H. (Tunstall Laboratory, Shell Research Ltd.)
  • Published : 1972.04.01

Abstract

Nine DETERGENT base materials have been examined in a series of in vivo and in vitro TESTS involving the use of HUMAn SKIN and various ANIMAL SKINS. Lack of agreement between the results from different tests was apparent and cautious approach to predictive SKIN-IRRITANCY testing with detergents is advocated.

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