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Allergen
Allergen: a substance or material capable of inducing specific hypersensitivity in such a way that upon subsequent exposure to a substance or material with similar characteristics, an allergic effect occurs
(Source: "GOST R ISO 10993-10-2009. National Standard of the Russian Federation. Medical Devices. Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices. Part 10. Studies on Irritating and Sensitizing Effects")
(approved and introduced into force by Order No. 535-st of Rosstandart dated December 2, 2009)