Reaction products of pentaerythritol, propoxylated and 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane with hydrogen sulfide

Endpoint summary

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin sensitisation

Link to relevant study records

Reference

Endpoint:

skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

04 February 2015 - 02 March 2015

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)

Version / remarks:

(2010)

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method B.42 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)

Version / remarks:

(2008)

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 870.2600 (Skin Sensitisation)

Version / remarks:

(2003)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Type of study:

mouse local lymph node assay (LLNA)

Species:

mouse

Strain:

other: CBA/J

Sex:

female

Details on test animals and environmental conditions:

- Source: Janvier, Le Genest-Saint-Isle, France
- Age at study initiation: Young adult animals (approx. 10 weeks old)
- Weight at study initiation: 20-24 g
- Housing: Animals were group housed in labeled Makrolon cages
- Diet: Free access to pelleted rodent diet (SM R/M-Z from SSNIFF® Spezialdiäten GmbH, Soest, Germany)
- Water: Free access to tap water
- Acclimation period: At least 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18 – 24
- Humidity (%): 40 - 70
- Air changes (per hr): at least 10
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

IN-LIFE DATES: 04 February 2015 - 02 March 2015

Vehicle:

dimethylformamide

Concentration:

0, 25, 50, 100%

No. of animals per dose:

5

Details on study design:

RANGE FINDING TESTS
In a pre-screen test, two test substance concentrations were tested, a 50% and 100% concentration. Two young adult animals per concentration were selected. Each animal was treated with one concentration on three consecutive days. Ear thickness measurements were conducted prior to dosing on Days 1 and 3, and on Day 6. Animals were sacrificed after the final observation.

MAIN STUDY
INTERPRETATION
- Criteria used to consider a positive response: DPM values are presented for each animal and for each dose group. A Stimulation Index (SI) is calculated for each group. The SI is the ratio of the DPM/group compared to DPM/vehicle control group. If the results indicate a SI ≥ 3, the test substance may be regarded as a skin sensitizer. The EC3 value (the estimated test substance concentration that will give a SI of 3) was determined, using linear interpolation.

ANIMAL ASSIGNMENT
Three groups of five animals were treated with one test substance concentration per group. One group of five animals was treated with vehicle.

TREATMENT PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION
- Test substance preparation: The test substance formulations (w/w) were prepared within 4 hours prior to each dosing. No adjustment was made for specific gravity of the vehicle. Homogeneity was obtained to visually acceptable levels.
- Rationale for vehicle: The vehicle was selected based on trial formulations performed at WIL Research.

Performed according to test guidelines:
- Days 1, 2 and 3: Induction (topical treatment of 25 µL/ear)
- Day 6: Injection of 20 µCi 3H-methyl thymidine. Five hours after the injection, all animals were killed (i.p. Euthasol 20%) and the ear lymph nodes were excised. A cell suspension of lymph nodes was prepared.
- Day 7: Radioactivity measurements

Observations:
Mortality/Viability: Twice daily.
Body weights: On Day 1 (pre-dose) and Day 6 (prior to necropsy).
Clinical signs: Once daily on Days 1-6 (on Days 1-3 between 3 and 4 hours after dosing).
Irritation: Once daily on Days 1-6 (on Days 1 - 3 within 1 hour after dosing)

Positive control substance(s):

hexyl cinnamic aldehyde (CAS No 101-86-0)

Positive control results:

The six-month reliability check with hexyl cinnamic aldehyde indicates that the Local Lymph Node Assay as performed at WIL Research Europe is an appropriate model for testing for contact hypersensitivity.The SI values calculated for the concentrations 5, 10 and 25% were 1.1, 3.1 and 3.7, respectively. An EC3 value of 9.8% was calculated using linear interpolation.

Key result

Parameter:

SI

Remarks on result:

other: The SI values calculated for the substance concentrations 25, 50 and 100% were 2.6, 5.1 and 3.6, respectively. An EC3 value of 29.0% was calculated.

Parameter:

other: disintegrations per minute (DPM)

Remarks on result:

other: Mean DPM/animal values for the experimental groups treated with test substance concentrations 25, 50 and 100% were 1112, 2154 and 1545 DPM, respectively. The mean DPM/animal value for the vehicle control group was 426 DPM.

Results Pre-screen test:

No irritation or signs of systemic toxicity were observed, except slight erythema in 3 animals on Day 4. Variations in ear thickness during the observation period were less than 25% from Day 1 pre-dose values. Based on these results, the highest test substance concentration selected for the main study was a 100% concentration.

Other results - main study:

No irritation of the ears was observed in any of the animals examined.

All auricular lymph nodes of the animals of the experimental and control groups were considered normal in size. No macroscopic abnormalities of the surrounding area were noted for any of the animals.

No mortality occurred and no clinical signs of systemic toxicity were observed. Body weights and body weight gain of experimental animals remained in the same range as controls over the study period.

Interpretation of results:

other: sensitising according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Remarks:

Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU

Conclusions:

In an LLNA skin sensitisation study, performed according to OECD/EC test guidelines, GABEPRO® GPM-800 was considered to be a skin sensitiser (sub-category 1B), as it was shown that this substance could elicit a SI ≥3. An EC3 value of 29% was calculated.

Executive summary:

An LLNA skin sensitisation study was performed according to OECD/EC test guidelines with GABEPRO® GPM-800. A reliable positive and negative control was included. Based on the results of a pre-screen test, three experimental groups of five female CBA/J mice were treated with test substance concentrations of 25, 50 or 100% w/w on three consecutive days, by open application on the ears. Five vehicle control animals were similarly treated, but with vehicle alone (N,N-Dimethyl formamide). No irritation of the ears was observed in any of the animals examined. All auricular lymph nodes of the animals of the experimental and control groups were considered normal in size. No macroscopic abnormalities of the surrounding area were noted for any of the animals. Mean DPM/animal values for the experimental groups treated with test substance concentrations 25, 50 and 100% were 1112, 2154 and 1545 DPM, respectively. The mean DPM/animal value for the vehicle control group was 426 DPM. The SI values calculated for the substance concentrations 25, 50 and 100% were 2.6, 5.1 and 3.6, respectively. Based on these data, the substance is considered to be a skin sensitiser in accordance with the CLP Regulation (sub-category 1B), as it was shown that GABEPRO® GPM-800 could elicit a SI ≥3. An EC3 value of 29% was calculated.

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

adverse effect observed (sensitising)

Additional information:

An LLNA skin sensitisation study was performed according to OECD/EC test guidelines with GABEPRO® GPM-800. A reliable positive and negative control was included. Based on the results of a pre-screen test, three experimental groups of five female CBA/J mice were treated with test substance concentrations of 25, 50 or 100% w/w on three consecutive days, by open application on the ears. Five vehicle control animals were similarly treated, but with vehicle alone (N,N-Dimethyl formamide). No irritation of the ears was observed in any of the animals examined. All auricular lymph nodes of the animals of the experimental and control groups were considered normal in size. No macroscopic abnormalities of the surrounding area were noted for any of the animals. Mean DPM/animal values for the experimental groups treated with test substance concentrations 25, 50 and 100% were 1112, 2154 and 1545 DPM, respectively. The mean DPM/animal value for the vehicle control group was 426 DPM. The SI values calculated for the substance concentrations 25, 50 and 100% were 2.6, 5.1 and 3.6, respectively. Based on these data, the substance is considered to be a skin sensitiser in accordance with the CLP Regulation (sub-category 1B), as it was shown that GABEPRO® GPM-800 could elicit a SI ≥3. An EC3 value of 29% was calculated.

Migrated from Short description of key information:
An LLNA skin sensitisation study was performed according to OECD/EC test guidelines with GABEPRO® GPM-800. The substance is considered to be a skin sensitiser, as an SI ≥3 was observed, with a calculated EC3 of 29%.

Justification for selection of skin sensitisation endpoint:
Reliable LLNA study according to OECD 429 and in accordance with GLP principles.

Respiratory sensitisation

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no study available

Justification for classification or non-classification

In a LLNA study it was shown that GABEPRO® GPM-800 could elicit a SI ≥3. Based on this result, GABEPRO® GPM-800 needs to be classified as a skin sensitiser, according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures.