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  • Title: Induction of formaldehyde contact sensitivity: dose response relationship in the guinea pig maximization test.
    Author: Andersen KE, Boman A, Vølund A, Wahlberg JE.
    Journal: Acta Derm Venereol; 1985; 65(6):472-8. PubMed ID: 2420109.
    Abstract:
    The sensitizing potential of aqueous formaldehyde was evaluated with the guinea pig maximization test (GPMT) in two laboratories (Copenhagen and Stockholm) using different guinea pig strains. Six intradermal (0.01%-3%), and 6 topical (0.5%-20%) concentrations were used for induction, and formaldehyde 1% and 0.1% was used for challenge. The incidence of contact sensitivity depended on the intradermal, but not on the topical induction dose. Statistical analyses showed a non-monotonous (non-linear) dose response relationship. The estimated maximal sensitization rate in Copenhagen was 80% after intradermal induction with 0.65% formaldehyde; in Stockholm it was 84% after induction with 0.34%. The data from the two laboratories could be described by parallel displaced dose response curves suggesting that the guinea pig strain used in Stockholm was significantly more susceptible to formaldehyde than the strain used in Copenhagen. The EC50 (formaldehyde concentration at which 50% of the guinea pigs were sensitized) at the 72 h scoring and a 1% challenge concentration, was 0.061% in Copenhagen and 0.024% in Stockholm.
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