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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation, other
Remarks:
in vivo existing study
Type of information:
experimental study
Remarks:
based on read-across on supporting substance (analogue or surrogate)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
From March 1, 1988 to March 15, 1988
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Well described study conducted to recognized international test guidelines. Non GLP studie

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1988
Report date:
1988

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters
EC Number:
267-015-4
EC Name:
Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters
Cas Number:
67762-38-3
Molecular formula:
UVCB substance, not univocal molecular formula available
IUPAC Name:
UVCB substance, no IUPAC name avalilable Chemical name: C16-C18 and C18 unsaturated alkyl carboxylic acids methyl esters
Test material form:
liquid: viscous
Details on test material:
- Name of test material: Fatty acids C16-C18 and C18 unsaturated methyl esters
- Physical state: light yellow liquid
- Analytical purity: 79.01% (sum of methylesters of C18 fatty acids)
- Certificate of analysis reference EST_P77220_0806159_080814_13
- Water solubility: < 0.13 mg/L (20°C) according to SDS
- Relative density at 20°C: 890 kg/m^3 according to SDS
Specific details on test material used for the study:
fatty acid methyl esters, (biodiesel)

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
Male adult rabbits of the tribe Little Russian, Chbb: HM, breeder Fa. Thomae, Biberach / D.

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: other eye
Amount / concentration applied:
single application of 0.1 g undiluted
Duration of treatment / exposure:
Single application
Observation period (in vivo):
1,6,24,48,72 hours after application
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
4
Details on study design:
Approximately 24 hours before the application, the eyes of the rabbits were examined for their state of health. In addition to the visual assessment of the untreated eyes, the rabbits were examined with the aid of a 0.5% aqueous fluorescein sodium solution to determine whether the cornea was intact.
0.1 ml of a 0.5% fluorescein sodium solution was placed in the conjunctival sac of the eyes. 20 seconds later, the so treated eyes were rinsed thoroughly with lukewarm tap water. After that, the examination of the cornea was carried out to determine whether stains had adhered to the cornea. If there is no staining of the cornea, the epithelium is intact.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 1h
Score:
ca. 1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 24h
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 6h
Score:
ca. 0.75
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 18h
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24h
Score:
ca. 0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 48h
Score:
ca. 0
Max. score:
4

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Conclusions:
The substance is not irritating for eyes
Executive summary:

The substance was tested for primary eye irritation on rabbits by a single application of 0.1 g of the undiluited test product and permanent contact. Reaction on the cornea and iris were not observed. The conjunctival reactions were slight (redness) and disappeared within 24 after the appllication.