The sensitizing potential of primary amyl acetate in the guinea pig.
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.
D000818:Animals; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D008297:Male; D000439:Pentanols / Q000276:immunology / Q000633:toxicity*; D012997:Solvents / Q000633:toxicity*
D000439:Pentanols; D012997:Solvents; C005716:amyl acetate