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Toxicological information

Eye irritation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Scientifically acceptable Guideline and GLP study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
FOA rapport E 40026
Author:
Koch B. et al.,
Year:
1985
Bibliographic source:
FOA rapport E 40026, Försvarets Forskningsanstalt

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Hexylamine
EC Number:
203-851-8
EC Name:
Hexylamine
Cas Number:
111-26-2
Molecular formula:
C6H15N
IUPAC Name:
hexan-1-amine

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
not specified

Test system

Vehicle:
not specified
Controls:
not specified
Amount / concentration applied:
Amount applied: 0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 hour(s)
Observation period (in vivo):
no data
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
9

Results and discussion

In vivo

Results
Irritation parameter:
overall irritation score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24 hours
Score:
4
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not reversible
Remarks on result:
other: a severe necrotic effect was observed
Irritant / corrosive response data:
After an exposition time of respectively 4 and 30 seconds: only one animal showed irritation of the cornea, conjunctivae redness and conjunctivae swelling. After an exposition time of 24 hrs: all tested animals showed irritation of the cornea and of the iris, conjunctivae redness and conjunctivae swelling and a severe necrotic effect was observed.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
corrosive
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU