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Skin Irritation:

DOTI study: Under the conditions of the study the 24 and 72 hour PII for intact skin was 1.0 and 2.3, respectively. The combined (24 hour and 72 hour) average (PII) irritation score for intact skin was 1.6.

Study on read-across substance (DOTE) (CAS No 15571 -58 -1): Under the conditions of this study the test material is not irritating to the skin.

Eye Irritation:

DOTI study: Under the conditions of the study the test material was concluded not to be an eye irritant.

Study on read-across substance (DOTE) (CAS No 15571 -58 -1): Under the conditions of the study the test material was concluded not to be an eye irritant.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
Not specified
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: Draize
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: Standard Methods of the Food and Drug Administration
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
This study pre-dates the inception of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Weight at study initiation: 2 to 3 kg
Type of coverage:
not specified
Preparation of test site:
other: abraded and non-abraded
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: 0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 hours
Observation period:
72 hours
Number of animals:
6 animals
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- The backs of six rabbits were shaved 24 hours prior to the start of the experiment. A small cross-hatched abrasion was made on the right side of the animal. 0.5 mL of the test material was applied to the abraded area and an equal amount was placed on a non-abraded area.
- Type of wrap if used: the treatment area was covered with a gauze bandage and the animal restrained for 24 hours.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): After 24 hours the patches were removed and the treated areas were washed with water.

OBSERVATION TIME POINTS
- Readings were made according to the Draize method scale at 24 and 72 hours.
Irritation parameter:
primary dermal irritation index (PDII)
Remarks:
(intact skin)
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24/72 h
Score:
1.6
Reversibility:
not specified
Irritant / corrosive response data:
- At 24 hours the test material caused erythema and oedema of varying degrees on both abraded and intact skin, although the reaction of abraded skin was slightly more intense. The average score at 24 hours for abraded skin was 1.5; for intact skin, 1.
- At 72 hours erythema and oedema had increased in both abraded and intact skin. Again, abraded skin had the more intense reaction. The average readings at 72 hours for abraded skin was 3.5; for intact skin, 2.3. The average score for 24 and 72 hours for abraded skin was 2.5; the average score for 24 and 72 hours for intact skin was 1.6; the combined average was 2.05, supporting data are given in Table 1.

Table 1: Results of Skin Irritation Study on the test material.

Time of reading

Animal number

Abraded skin

Intact skin

Oedema

Erythema

Oedema

Erythema

24 hours

B36

0

1

0

0

B37

0

1

0

1

B38

0

1

0

1

B39

1

1

0

1

B40

1

1

0

1

B41

1

1

1

1

72 hours

B36

0

1

0

0

B37

2

2

1

2

B38

1

3

1

2

B39

1

3

1

3

B40

2

2

1

1

B41

2

2

1

1

Average scores

2.5

1.6

Combined average: 2.05

Interpretation of results:
study cannot be used for classification
Conclusions:
Under the conditions of the study the 24 and 72 hour PII for intact skin was 1.0 and 2.3, respectively. The combined (24 hour and 72 hour) average (PII) irritation score for intact skin was 1.6.
Executive summary:

The skin irritation potential of the test material was investigated in a study broadly similar to OECD 404 using New Zealand White rabbits.

Animals were treated with 0.5 mL of test material on an abraded and non-abraded section of skin on their backs. The application was kept on the animals for 24 hours before removal and washing with water. The readings of erythema and oedema were made according to the Draize scale at 24 and 72 hours.

At 24 hours the test material caused erythema and oedema of varying degrees on both abraded and intact skin, although the reaction of abraded skin was slightly more intense. The average score at 24 hours for abraded skin was 1.5; for intact skin, 1. At 72 hours erythema and oedema had increased in both abraded and intact skin. Again, abraded skin had the more intense reaction. The average readings at 72 hours for abraded skin was 3.5; for intact skin, 2.3. The average score for 24 and 72 hours for abraded skin was 2.5; the average score for 24 and 72 hours for intact skin was 1.6.

Under the conditions of the study the 24 and 72 hour PII for intact skin was 1.0 and 2.3, respectively. The combined (24 hour and 72 hour) average (PII) irritation score for intact skin was 1.6.

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
12 June 1996 to 23 June 1996
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
other: read-across target
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source:no data
- Age at study initiation:no data
- Weight at study initiation: 2615-3446 g
- Housing:individually
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): not precised, ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): not precised, ad libitum
- Acclimation period:for a minimum of six days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C):20 +/- 3
- Humidity (%):30-70%
- Air changes (per hr):no data
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light):12-h light/dark period.
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
undiluted, 0.5 mL on a 6.5 cm² area (1 x 1 inch).
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
12 days
Number of animals:
Four males and two females
Details on study design:
On the day to dosing, the hair was removed from the backs and flanks of the rabbits using an Oster small animal clipper. Each 0.5 mL dose was applied to an area of skin approximately 6.5 cm² under a secured two-ply gauze patch that was overwrapped with a gauze binder and secured with Dermiform tape. Plaxtic restraint collars were applied and remained on the animals for the duration of the exposure period. Each animal received a single, four-hour, semi-occluded exposure. At the end of four ours, the collars and bandages were removed and the sites wiped with disposable paper towels moistened with deionized water. The application sites were observed for erythema, edema and other dermal findings approximately 30-60 minutes and 24, 48 and 72 hours after patch removal and once daily through day 11 if irritation persisted. Skin reactions were evaluated according to the OECD scoring system and the irritant/corrosive potency of the test material was classified according to EC Directive 83/467/EEC.
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 11 days
Remarks on result:
other: Mean individual scores : 3-2-2-2-1.67-2
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Remarks on result:
other: Mean individual scores : 1-0-0.33-0-0.33-0.33
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Six and four rabbits had slight to moderate erythema and very slight edema, respectively. Desquamation was noted for three animals. Edema completely subsided by day 6 or earlier. There were no other dermal findings. All irritation was reversible and completely subsided by day 11 or earlier. Desquamation was noted for three animals. Edema completely subsided by day 6 or earlier. All irritation was reversible and completely subsided by day 11 or earlier. The test material received a descriptive rating classification of moderately irritating.

Primary dermal irritation study in albino rabbits

Individual dermal scores

0,5 ml/site

 

 

 

Erythema

 

Edema

Animal

Sex

Site

0.5-1h

24h

48h

72h

Site

0.5-1h

24h

48h

72h

20850

M

A

2

3

3

3

A

0

1

1

1

20856

M

A

1

2

2

2

A

0

0

0

0

20873

M

A

0

2

2

2

A

0

0

0

1

20877

M

A

1

2

2

2

A

0

0

0

0

20899

F

A

1

1

2

2

A

0

0

0

1

20914

F

A

2

2

2

2

A

0

0

0

1

 

 

Total

7

12

13

13

Total

0

1

1

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

h = hours; M = Male; F = Female

Interpretation of results:
other: Not classified in accordance with EU criteria
Conclusions:
Under the conditions of this study the test material is not irritating to the skin.
Executive summary:

A GLP OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) test was carried out with the test material.

The test material was applied undiluted on a patch on shaved rabbit skin. The test material induced slight to moderate erythema on all rabbits and very slight edema on four animals. Three rabbits had desquamation. There were no other dermal findings. All irritation was reversible and completely subsided by day 11 or earlier.

The test material was moderately irritant but it was not classified under the experimental conditions. Under the conditions of this study the test material is not irritating to the skin.

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Study conducted on read-across material
Justification for type of information:
Read-across to structurally similar substance Dioctyltin bis (2-ethylhexylmercaptoacetate) (DOTE) (CAS No. 15571-58-1), see attached justification.
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
read-across source
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 11 days
Remarks on result:
other: Mean individual scores : 3-2-2-2-1.67-2
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Remarks on result:
other: Mean individual scores : 1-0-0.33-0-0.33-0.33
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Eye irritation

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Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Not specified
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
This study pre-dates the inception of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Weight at study initiation: 2 to 3 kg
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: 0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
The eye was held closed for 10 seconds
Observation period (in vivo):
72 hours
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
6 animals
Details on study design:
SCORING SYSTEM: Readings were made according to the Draize method at 24, 48 and 72 hours.
Irritation parameter:
overall irritation score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.8
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Remarks on result:
other: At 24 hours the test material caused slight redness in four out of six animals, and a slight discharge in one. At 48 hours ne animal had a slight redness.
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.8
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Remarks on result:
other: At 24 hours the test material caused slight redness in four out of six animals, and a slight discharge in one. At 48 hours ne animal had a slight redness.
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
- At 24 hours the test material caused slight redness in four out of six animals, and a slight discharge in one. The average irritation score at 24 hours was 2.
- At 48 hours one animal had a slight redness; no discharge or chemosis was noted at this time, The 48 hour average score was 0.3.
- At 72 hours there was no indication of irritation remaining. There was no trace of corneal damage, irial damage, or conjunctival irritation. The 72 hour score was 0.0 Supporting data are given in Table 1.

Table 1: Results of eye irritation study on the test material

Time of reading

Animal number

Cornea

Iris

Conjunctivae

Opacity

Area

Redness

Discharge

Chemosis

24 hours

B62

0

0

0

2

1

0

B63

0

0

0

1

0

0

B64

0

0

0

0

0

0

B65

0

0

0

1

0

0

B66

0

0

0

0

0

0

B67

0

0

0

1

0

0

24 h average score

2

48 hours

B62

0

0

0

1

0

0

B63

0

0

0

0

0

0

B64

0

0

0

0

0

0

B65

0

0

0

0

0

0

B66

0

0

0

0

0

0

B67

0

0

0

0

0

0

48 h average score

0.33

72 hours

B62

0

0

0

0

0

0

B63

0

0

0

0

0

0

B64

0

0

0

0

0

0

B65

0

0

0

0

0

0

B66

0

0

0

0

0

0

B67

0

0

0

0

0

0

72 h average score

0

Interpretation of results:
other: Not classified in accordance with EU criteria
Conclusions:
Under the conditions of the study the test material was concluded not to be an eye irritant.
Executive summary:

The eye irritation potential of the test material was investigated in a study broadly similar to OECD 405 using New Zealand White rabbits.

Animals were treated with 0.1 mL of test material placed into their right eye, the eye was held closed for ten seconds and then the animal was returned to its cage. The readings were made according to the Draize scale at 24, 48 and 72 hours.

At 24 hours the test material caused slight redness in four out of six animals, and a slight discharge in one. The average irritation score at 24 hours was 2. At 48 hours one animal had a slight redness; no discharge or chemosis was noted at this time, The 48 hour average score was 0.3. At 72 hours there was no indication of irritation remaining. There was no trace of corneal damage, irial damage, or conjunctival irritation. The 72 hour score was 0.0.

Under the conditions of the study the test material was concluded not to be an eye irritant.

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
30 May 1996 to 09 October 1996
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
other: read-across target
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: TSCA Health Effects Test Guidelines, 40 CFR 798.4500
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
Sex: males and females
Body weights: 2828 and 4148 g at initiation of dosing.
Housing: individual suspended mesh-bottom cages.
Acclimitisation: minimum of six days.
Diet: Purina certified rabbit chow #5322 and municipal water ad libitum.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Room temperature: 66.5 and 68.2 °F
Relative humidity: 49.0-69.9 %.
Photoperiod: 12 hours light/12 hours dark
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
yes, concurrent no treatment
Amount / concentration applied:
undiluted amount applied: 0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
96 hour(s)
Observation period (in vivo):
4 days.
Animals observed twice daily for mortality.

Both eyes of the rabbits were examined for occular abnormalities prior to initiation of dosing, including the use of sodium fluorescein and UV light for detection of corneal abnormalities. Both eyes were examined macroscopically for ocular irritation using a hand-held penlight in accordance with the method of Draize.
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3/sex
Details on study design:
Eyes were not rinsed; the test material was placed directly into the cupped lower conjunctival sac of the right eye.
Body weight recorded on day 0 and at termination.
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Remarks:
Opacity
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
other: All mean individual scores were 0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Remarks:
area
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
other: All mean individual scores were 0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Remarks on result:
other: All mean individual scores were 0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
redness
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.5
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 days
Remarks on result:
other: Mean individual scores : 0.67-0.67-0.33-1.33-0-0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
chemosis
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.22
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 days
Remarks on result:
other: Mean individual scores : 0-0.33-0-1-0-0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
discharge
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
6 rabbits
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Remarks on result:
other: All mean individual scores were 0
Irritant / corrosive response data:
None of the rabbits vocalised upon installation of the test material.
The left (control) eyes were free of evidence of ocular irritation and other findings for the duration of the study.
There were no test material related deaths, clinical findings, or body weight changes during the study period. The maximum average score for diocytltin bis (2 -ethylhexylmercaproacetate was 8.0 at one hour post instillation. Positive conjunctival irritation was noted for 4/6 rabbits. All animals had minor conjunctival irritation. There were no iridal or corneal findings. All irritation was reversible and completely subsided by day 4.
Other effects:
One female (no. 21091) lost 390g (14%) of initial (day 0) bodyweight. this weight loss was not considered to be related to test material administration. There were no other remarkable changes or differences observed in body weights during the study period.

Table 1. Individual ocular irritation scores for conjuctiva.

 Animal/sex 1h  (R-C-D) 24h (R-C-D)  48h (R-C-D)  72h (R-C-D)  4d  (R-C-D)
1 m 2 -1 -1 1 -0 -0 1 -0 -0 0 -0 -0  
2 m 2 -1 -1  1 -1 -0  1 -0 -0  0 -0 -0   
3 m 1 -1 -1  1 -0 -0  0 -0 -0  0 -0 -0   
4 f  2 -1 -2  2 -1 -0  1 -1 -0  1 -1 -0  0 -0 -0 
5 f  1 -1 -2  0 -0 -0  0 -0 -0  0 -0 -0   
6 f  2 -1 -1  0 -0 -0  0 -0 -0  0 -0 -0   
          

R-redness

C-chemosis

D-discharge

m-male

f-female

Table 2. Individual body weights (g).

Animal number Sex Initation (day 0) Termination (interval)
21044 m 2841 2898 (day 3)
21049 m 3159 3286 (day 3)
21055 m 2876 3027 (day 3)
20638 f 4148 4120 (day 4)
21072 f 3088 3125 (day 3)
21091 f 2828 2438 (day 3)
Interpretation of results:
other: Not classified in accordance with EU Criteria
Conclusions:
Under the conditions of this study, the test material was not irritating to the eye.
Executive summary:

The preliminary ocular irritation potential of the test material was evaluated in accordance with OECD 405, under GLP conditions using New Zealand White Rabbits.

Single 0.1 mL doses of the test material were instilled inot the lower conjuctival sac of the right eye of 6 albino rabbits. The eyelids were held closed for approximately 1 second and released. Left eyes were manipulated in a similar manner as the right eyes and served as contralateral controls. The eyes of all animals remained unwashed.

The eyes were examined for ocular reactions in accordance with the method of Draize at approximately 1, 24, 48, and 72 hours after dosing and on day 4 if irritation persisted. Sodium fluorescein was used to aid in revealing possible corneal damage at 24, 48, and 72 hours and on day 4. Postive conjunctival reactions were noted in the treated eye of 4 animals while minor conjuctival irritation was noted for all rabbits. There were no corneal or iridal findings. All irritation was reversible and completely subsided by day 4 or earlier.

Under the conditions of this study, the test material was not irritating to the eye.

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Study conducted on read-across material
Justification for type of information:
Read-across to structurally similar substance Dioctyltin bis (2-ethylhexylmercaptoacetate) (DOTE) (CAS No. 15571-58-1), see attached justification.
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
read-across source
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Remarks:
opacity
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
other: All mean individual scores were 0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Remarks:
area
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
other: All mean individual scores were 0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Remarks on result:
other: All mean individual scores were 0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
redness
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.5
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 days
Remarks on result:
other: Mean individual scores : 0.67-0.67-0.33-1.33-0-0
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.22
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 days
Remarks on result:
other: Mean individual scores : 0-0.33-0-1-0-0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
discharge
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Remarks on result:
other: All mean individual scores were 0
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Additional information

Skin Irritation - DOTI study

The skin irritation potential of the test material was investigated in a study broadly similar to OECD 404 using New Zealand White rabbits.

Animals were treated with 0.5 mL of test material on an abraded and non-abraded section of skin on their backs. The application was kept on the animals for 24 hours before removal and washing with water. The readings of erythema and oedema were made according to the Draize scale at 24 and 72 hours.

At 24 hours the test material caused erythema and oedema of varying degrees on both abraded and intact skin, although the reaction of abraded skin was slightly more intense. The average score at 24 hours for abraded skin was 1.5; for intact skin, 1. At 72 hours erythema and oedema had increased in both abraded and intact skin. Again, abraded skin had the more intense reaction. The average readings at 72 hours for abraded skin was 3.5; for intact skin, 2.3. The average score for 24 and 72 hours for abraded skin was 2.5; the average score for 24 and 72 hours for intact skin was 1.6.

Under the conditions of the study the 24 and 72 hour PII for intact skin was 1.0 and 2.3, respectively. The combined (24 hour and 72 hour) average (PII) irritation score for intact skin was 1.6.

Skin Irritation: Read-across to structurally similar substance (DOTE) (CAS No 15571 -58 -1).

A GLP OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) test was carried out with the test material.

The test material was applied undiluted on a patch on shaved rabbit skin. The test material induced slight to moderate erythema on all rabbits and very slight edema on four animals. Three rabbits had desquamation. There were no other dermal findings. All irritation was reversible and completely subsided by day 11 or earlier.

The test material was moderately irritant but it was not classified under the experimental conditions. Under the conditions of this study the test material is not irritating to the skin.

Eye Irritation - DOTI study

The eye irritation potential of the test material was investigated in a study broadly similar to OECD 405 using New Zealand White rabbits. The study was awarded a reliability score of 2 in accordance with the criteria set forth by Klimisch et al. (1997).

Animals were treated with 0.1 mL of test material placed into their right eye, the eye was held closed for ten seconds and then the animal was returned to its cage. The readings were made according to the Draize scale at 24, 48 and 72 hours.

At 24 hours the test material caused slight redness in four out of six animals, and a slight discharge in one. The average irritation score at 24 hours was 2. At 48 hours one animal had a slight redness; no discharge or chemosis was noted at this time, The 48 hour average score was 0.3. At 72 hours there was no indication of irritation remaining. There was no trace of corneal damage, irial damage, or conjunctival irritation. The 72 hour score was 0.0.

Under the conditions of the study the test material was concluded not to be an eye irritant.

Eye Irritation: Read-across to structurally similar substance (DOTE) (CAS No 15571 -58 -1).

The preliminary ocular irritation potential of the test material was evaluated in accordance with OECD 405, under GLP conditions using New Zealand White Rabbits.

Single 0.1 mL doses of the test material were instilled inot the lower conjuctival sac of the right eye of 6 albino rabbits. The eyelids were held closed for approximately 1 second and released. Left eyes were manipulated in a similar manner as the right eyes and served as contralateral controls. The eyes of all animals remained unwashed.

The eyes were examined for ocular reactions in accordance with the method of Draize at approximately 1, 24, 48, and 72 hours after dosing and on day 4 if irritation persisted. Sodium fluorescein was used to aid in revealing possible corneal damage at 24, 48, and 72 hours and on day 4. Postive conjunctival reactions were noted in the treated eye of 4 animals while minor conjuctival irritation was noted for all rabbits. There were no corneal or iridal findings. All irritation was reversible and completely subsided by day 4 or earlier.

Under the conditions of this study, the test material was not irritating to the eye.

Justification for classification or non-classification

In accordance with the criteria for classification as defined in Annex I, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the test material does not require classification in regards to skin or eye irritation.