Oxoaluminium, C16-C18-alkyl esters

Eye irritation

Administrative data

Endpoint:

eye irritation: in vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

12 November 2012 to 22 November 2012

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2013

Report date:

2013

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)

Deviations:

no

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

(octadecanoato-O)oxoaluminium

EC Number:

236-521-7

EC Name:

(octadecanoato-O)oxoaluminium

Cas Number:

13419-15-3

Molecular formula:

C18H35AlO3

IUPAC Name:

(octadecanoato-kappaO)(oxo)aluminum

Test material form:

liquid: viscous

Details on test material:

- Physical state: Pale yellow viscous liquid
- Substance tested: 50% w.w. concentration in pharmaceutical white oil (CAS No. 8042-47-5).
- Batch number: 11074091
- Carbon Content: 74.73 %
- Analysis code: Report No. 22349
- Date recieved: 15 June 2012
- Expiration date: 01 July 2013
- Storage of test material: Room temperature in the dark

Specific details on test material used for the study:

The study was carried on a 50% w.w. concentration of the test item in pharmaceutical white oil.

Test animals / tissue source

Species:

rabbit

Strain:

New Zealand White

Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:

Two New Zealand White rabbits were supplied by Harlan Laboratories UK Limited, Hillcrest, Belton, Loughborough, UK. At the start of the study the animals weighed 2.59 or 2.93 kg and were twelve to twenty weeks old. After an acclimatisation period of at least five days each animal was given a number unique within the study which was written with a black indelible marker-pen on the inner surface of the ear and on the cage label.
The animals were individually housed in suspended cages. Free access to mains drinking water and food (2030C Teklad Global Rabbit diet supplied by Harlan Teklad, Blackthorn, Bicester, Oxon, UK) was allowed throughout the study. The diet and drinking water were considered not to contain any contaminant of a level that might have affected the purpose or integrity of the study.
The temperature and relative humidity were set to achieve limits of 17 to 23°C and 30 to 70% respectively. Any occasional deviations from these targets were considered not to have affected the purpose or integrity of the study. The rate of air exchange was at least fifteen changes per hour and the lighting was controlled by a time switch to give twelve hours continuous light (06:00 to 18:00) and twelve hours darkness.
The animals were provided with environmental enrichment items which were considered not to contain any contaminant of a level that might have affected the purpose or integrity of the study.

Test system

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Controls:

no

Amount / concentration applied:

A volume of 0.1 mL of the test material was placed into the conjunctival sac of the right eye.

Duration of treatment / exposure:

Up to 72 hours

Observation period (in vivo):

72 hours

Number of animals or in vitro replicates:

2

Details on study design:

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: Not applicable
- Procedure: Immediately before the start of the test, both eyes of the provisionally selected test rabbits were examined for evidence of ocular irritation or defect with the aid of a light source from a standard ophthalmoscope. Only animals free of ocular damage were used. Initially, a single rabbit was treated. A volume of 0.1 mL of the test item was placed into the conjunctival sac of the right eye, formed by gently pulling the lower lid away from the eyeball. The upper and lower eyelids were held together for about one second immediately after treatment, to prevent loss of the test material, and then released. The left eye remained untreated and was used for control purposes. Immediately after administration of the test material, an assessment of the initial pain reaction was made according to the six point scale shown in Appendix 1. After consideration of the ocular responses produced in the first treated animal, a second animal was treated. Assessment of ocular damage/irritation was made approximately 1 hour and 24, 48 and 72 hours following treatment, according to the numerical evaluation given in Appendix 2, (from Draize J H (1977) "Dermal and Eye Toxicity Tests" In: Principles and Procedures for Evaluating the Toxicity of Household Substances, National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC p.48 to 49).
- Assessment of effects: Any other ocular effects were also noted. Examination of the eye was facilitated by the use of the light source from a standard ophthalmoscope. Any clinical signs of toxicity, if present, were also recorded. Individual bodyweights were recorded on Day 0 (the day of dosing) and at the end of the observation period.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Results

Results 1

Irritation parameter:

conjunctivae score

Remarks:

Redness

Basis:

animal: 72664 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

1

Max. score:

1

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 48 hours

Remarks on result:

other: Highest score observed at 1 and 24 hour timepoints

Results 2

Irritation parameter:

conjunctivae score

Remarks:

Redness

Basis:

animal: 72702 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

1

Max. score:

1

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 48 hours

Remarks on result:

other: Highest score observed at 1 hour and 24 hour timepoints

Results 3

Irritation parameter:

chemosis score

Basis:

animal: 72664 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

1

Max. score:

2

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 48 hours

Remarks on result:

other: Highest score observed at 1 hour timepoint

Results 4

Irritation parameter:

chemosis score

Basis:

animal: 72702 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

2

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 24 hours

Remarks on result:

other: Highest score observed at 1 hour timepoint

Results 5

Irritation parameter:

cornea opacity score

Basis:

animal: 72664 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

0

Reversibility:

other: No effect noted

Results 6

Irritation parameter:

cornea opacity score

Basis:

animal: 72702 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

0

Reversibility:

other: No effect noted

Results 7

Irritation parameter:

iris score

Basis:

animal: 72664 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

0

Reversibility:

other: No effect noted

Remarks on result:

other: Mean

Results 8

Irritation parameter:

iris score

Basis:

animal: 72702 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

0

Reversibility:

other: No effect noted

Results 9

Irritation parameter:

other: Conjunctivae Discharge

Basis:

animal: 72664 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

0

Reversibility:

other: No effects noted

Results 10

Irritation parameter:

other: Conjunctivae Discharge

Basis:

animal: 72702 Male

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

1

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 24 hours

Remarks on result:

other: Highest score observed at 1 hour timepoint

Irritant / corrosive response data:

Individual and group mean scores for ocular irritation are given in Table 1 and Table 2 in any other information on results section. Individual mean scores for cornea, iris and conjunctivae are given in Table 3.
No corneal or iridial effects were noted during the study.
Moderate conjunctival irritation was noted in one treated eye with minimal conjunctival irritation noted in the other treated eye one hour after treatment. Minimal conjunctival irritation was noted in both treated eyes at the 24 Hour observation.
Both treated eyes appeared normal at the 48 Hour observation.

Other effects:

Both animals showed expected gain in bodyweight during the study (Table 4).

Any other information on results incl. tables

Table 1              Individual Scores and Individual Total Scores for Ocular Irritation

Rabbit Number and Sex	72664 Male				72702 Male
	IPR = 0				IPR = 0
Time After Treatment	1 Hour	24 Hours	48 Hours	72 Hours	1 Hour	24 Hours	48 Hours	72 Hours
CORNEA
E = Degree of Opacity	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
F = Area of Cornea Involved	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Score (E x F) x 5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
IRIS
D	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Score (D x 5)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CONJUNCTIVAE
A = Redness	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0
B = Chemosis	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	0
C = Discharge	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
Score (A + B + C) x 2	6	4	0	0	8	2	0	0
Total Score	6	4	0	0	8	2	0	0

IPR=  Initial pain reaction

Interpretation According to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemical

Irreversible eye effects categories

An eye irritant Category 1 (irreversible effects on the eye) is a test material that produces:
-	at least in one animal effects on the cornea, iris or conjunctiva that are not expected to reverse or have not fully reversed within an observation period of normally 21 days; and/or
-	at least in 2 of 3 tested animals a positive response of: corneal opacity³ 3 and/or iritis³ 1.5r calculated as the mean scores following grading at 24, 48 and 72 hours after instillation of the test material

Reversible eye effects categories

An eye irritant Category 2A (irritating to eyes) is a test material that produces:
-	at least in 2 of 3 tested animals a positive response of: corneal opacity³ 1 and/or iritis³ 1 and/or conjunctival redness³ 2 and/or conjunctival oedema (chemosis)³ 2
-	Calculated as the mean scores following grading at 24, 48 and 72-Hour observations after instillation of the test material, and at
-	which fully reverses within an observation period of normally 21 days
Within this category an eye irritant is considered mildly irritating to eyes (Category 2B) when the effects listed above are fully reversible within 7 days of observation.

Interpretation According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Relating to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Dangerous Substances

        

Category for irreversible eye effects

Category	Criteria
Irreversible effects on the eye (Category 1)	If, when applied to the eye of an animal, a substance produces:
	-  at least in one animal effects on the cornea, iris or conjunctiva that   are not expected to reverse or have not fully reversed within an observation period of normally 21 days; and/or -     at least in 2 of 3 animals, a positive response of: -     cornea opacity³3 and/or -     iritis>1.5 calculated as the mean scores following grading at 24, 48 and 72 hours after installation of the test material.

Category for reversible eye effects

Category	Criteria
Irritating to eyes (Category 2)	If, when applied to the eye of an animal, a substance produces:
	-     at least in 2 of 3 tested animals, a positive response of: -   cornea opacity³1 and/or -   iritis>1, and/or -   conjunctival redness³2 and/or -   conjunctival oedema (chemosis)³2 -   calculated as the mean scores following grading at 24, 48 and         72 hours after installation of the test material, and which fully reverses within an observation period of 21 days.
For those substances where there is pronounced variability among animal responses, this information shall be taken into account in determining the classification.

Table 2              Individual Total Scores and Group Mean Scores for Ocular Irritation

Rabbit Number and Sex	Individual Total Scores At:
	1 Hour	24 Hours	48 Hours	72 Hours
72664 Male	6	4	0	0
72702 Male	8	2	0	0
Group Total	14	6	0	0
Group Mean Score	7.0	3.0	0.0	0.0

Table 3            Individual and Mean Scores for Cornea, Iris and Conjunctivae

Rabbit Number and Sex	Time After Treatment	Corneal Opacity	Iridial Inflammation	Conjunctival Redness	Conjunctival Chemosis
72664 Male	24 Hours	0	0	1	1
	48 Hours	0	0	0	0
	72 Hours	0	0	0	0
Total		0	0	1	1
Mean		0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0
72702 Male	24 Hours	0	0	1	1
	48 Hours	0	0	0	0
	72 Hours	0	0	0	0
Total		0	0	1	1
Mean		0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0

 

Table 4              Individual Bodyweights and Bodyweight Changes

Rabbit Number and Sex	Individual Bodyweight (kg)		Bodyweight Change (kg)
	Day 0	Day 3
72664 Male	2.59	2.67	0.08
72702 Male	2.93	2.98	0.06

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

other: Criteria for classification as an eye irritant not met

Remarks:

Criteria used for interpretation of results: Kay and Calandra classification

Conclusions:

The test material produced a maximum group mean score of 7.0 and was classified as a minimal irritant (Class 3 on a 1 to 8 scale) to the rabbit eye according to a modified Kay and Calandra classification system. The substance does not meet the criteria for classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals or according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, relating to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Dangerous Substances.

Executive summary:

Introduction.

The study was performed to assess the irritancy potential of the test material to the eye of the New Zealand White rabbit. The assessment was carried out in a GLP-compliant study following OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals No. 405 “Acute Eye Irritation/Corrosion” (adopted 24 April 2002) and Method B5 Acute Toxicity (Eye Irritation) of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008 in a proprietary, experimental study (Harlan 2013). The study is considered reliable and relevant for use for this endpoint.

Result.

A single application of the test material to the non-irrigated eye of two rabbits produced moderate conjunctival irritation in one treated eye and minimal conjunctival irritation in the other treated eye one hour after treatment with minimal conjunctival irritation noted in both treated eyes at the 24-hour observation. Both treated eyes appeared normal at the 48-hour observation.

Conclusion.

The test material produced a maximum group mean score of 7.0 and was classified as a minimal irritant (Class 3 on a 1 to 8 scale) to the rabbit eye according to a modified Kay and Calandra classification system. The substance does not meet the criteria for classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals or according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, relating to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Dangerous Substances.