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EC number: 216-087-5 | CAS number: 1493-13-6
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- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
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- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
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- Endpoint summary
- Stability
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- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Endpoint summary
Administrative data
Description of key information
Skin irritation study: based on the pH-acid/alkali reserve method and
the results of the in vivo study (Longobardi, 2003), triflic acid is
considered as corrosive.
Eye irritation: based on the corrosivity of trifluoromethanesulphonic
acid, a waiving was proposed.
Respiratory irritation: no specific study is available, however it can
be presumed from the corrosive effects on skin that
trifluoromethanesulphonic acid may cause respiratory irritation.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Skin irritation / corrosion
Link to relevant study records
- Endpoint:
- skin irritation: in vivo
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- supporting study
- Study period:
- from 2000-02-28 to 2003-08-19
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
- Remarks:
- Non-GLP study performed similarly to OECD guideline No. 404 (screening test) with some restrictions: no detail on the animal and environmental conditions.
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- reference to same study
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- reference to same study
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- reference to same study
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- reference to same study
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
- Deviations:
- yes
- Remarks:
- screening test: no detail on the animal and environmental conditions
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Species:
- rabbit
- Strain:
- New Zealand White
- Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
- TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River Italia S.p.A.
- Age at study initiation: no data
- Weight at study initiation: 2.7 kg
- Fasting period before study: no
- Housing: no data
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): no data
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): no data
- Acclimation period: no data
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): no data
- Humidity (%): no data
- Air changes (per hr): no data
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): no data
IN-LIFE DATES: no data - Type of coverage:
- semiocclusive
- Preparation of test site:
- shaved
- Vehicle:
- unchanged (no vehicle)
- Controls:
- not required
- Amount / concentration applied:
- TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL
- Concentration (if solution): not applicable, the test item is applied undiluted
VEHICLE
not applicable, the test item is applied undiluted - Duration of treatment / exposure:
- 3 min, 1 hour or 4 hours. Three sites in the same animal were treated with the test item.
- Observation period:
- 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours and 7 days after the end of exposure.
- Number of animals:
- one animal
- Details on study design:
- TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: dorsal surface of the trunk
- % coverage: 6.25 cm² (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
- Type of wrap if used: the test item was spread over a gauze square but no data on the dressing.
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): no data but probably yes.
- Time after start of exposure: no data but probably 3 min, 1 hour and 4 hours after the application of the test item.
SCORING SYSTEM: no data - Irritation parameter:
- erythema score
- Basis:
- animal #1
- Remarks:
- Mean individual score after 3 min exposure
- Time point:
- other: Overall 24, 48 and 72 h
- Score:
- 0
- Irritation parameter:
- edema score
- Basis:
- animal #1
- Remarks:
- Mean individual score after 3 min exposure
- Time point:
- other: Overall 24, 48 and 72 h
- Score:
- 1
- Reversibility:
- not reversible
- Remarks:
- within 7 days
- Remarks on result:
- other: necrosis on day 7
- Irritation parameter:
- erythema score
- Basis:
- animal #1
- Remarks:
- Mean individual score after 1 hour exposure
- Time point:
- other: Overall 24, 48 and 72 h
- Score:
- 1
- Reversibility:
- fully reversible within: 7 days
- Irritation parameter:
- edema score
- Basis:
- animal #1
- Remarks:
- Mean individual score after 1 hour exposure
- Time point:
- other: Overall 24, 48 and 72 h
- Score:
- 1
- Reversibility:
- not fully reversible within: 7 days
- Remarks on result:
- other: start of necrosis at 72 hrs
- Irritation parameter:
- erythema score
- Basis:
- animal #1
- Remarks:
- Mean individual score after 4 hours exposure
- Time point:
- other: Overall 24, 48 and 72 h
- Score:
- 1.3
- Reversibility:
- fully reversible within: 7 days
- Irritation parameter:
- edema score
- Basis:
- animal #1
- Remarks:
- Mean individual score after 4 hours exposure
- Time point:
- other: Overall 24, 48 and 72 h
- Score:
- 1.3
- Reversibility:
- not fully reversible within: 7 days
- Remarks on result:
- other: start of necrosis at 72 hrs
- Irritant / corrosive response data:
- Brown coloration, hardening were observed within 1 hour (after 1 or 4 hours exposure) or 24 hours (after 3 min exposure) after the end of the exposure period. Erythema around the site of application was observed 24 hours after the end of exposure in the cases of 1 and 4 hours exposure.
Necrosis was observed 7 days after the exposure period and for all exposure time (3 min, 1 hr or 4 hrs). See details in Table 7.3.1/1. - Interpretation of results:
- Category 1B (corrosive) based on GHS criteria
- Conclusions:
- Under the test conditions, the test item trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid) is classified as Skin Corr./Irr. 1B (H314; causes severe skin burns and eye damage) when applied topically to rabbits according to the criteria of the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as skin corrosive (C, R34; Causes burns) according to the criteria of the annex VI of the Directive 67/548/EEC.
- Executive summary:
In a non-GLP dermal irritation study (Longobardi, 2003) performed similarly to the OECD No. 404 (screening test), one New Zeland White rabbit was dermally exposed to 0.5 mL of undiluted trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid) to the dorsal surface of the trunk (skin was shaved before application). Three test sites were covered with a semi-occlusive dressing and tested in the same animal corresponding to 3 different time of exposure: 3 min, 1hr or 4hrs. After the removal of the gauze patch, animals were then observed for 7 days. Skin irritation was assessed and scored at 1, 24, 48, 72 hrs and 7 days after the end of the exposure.
The mean individual scores calculated within 3 scoring times (24, 48 and 72 hrs) were 0.0 for erythema and 1.0 for edema after a 3 min exposure period, 1.0 for erythema and 1.0 for edema after a 1 hr exposure period and 1.3 for erythema and 1.3 for edema after a 4 hr exposure period. Indeed brown coloration, hardening were observed within 1 hour (after 1 or 4 hours exposure) or 24 hours (after 3 min exposure) after the end of the exposure period. Erythema around the site of application was observed 24 hours after the end of exposure in the cases of 1 and 4 hours exposure. Necrosis was observed 7 days after the exposure period and for all exposure time (3 min, 1 hr or 4 hrs) and started to occur within 72 hrs observation after a 1 or 4 hr exposure period.
In conclusion, under the test conditions, the test item trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid) is classified as Skin Corr./Irr. 1B (H314; causes severe skin burns and eye damage) when applied topically to rabbits according to the criteria of the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as skin corrosive (C, R34; Causes burns) according to the criteria of the annex VI of the Directive 67/548/EEC.
- Endpoint:
- skin corrosion: in vitro / ex vivo
- Data waiving:
- study scientifically not necessary / other information available
- Justification for data waiving:
- the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is a strong acid (pH ≤ 2.0) or base (pH ≥ 11.5) and the available information indicates that it should be classified as skin corrosion (Category 1, 1A, 1B or 1C)
Referenceopen allclose all
Table 7.3.1/1: Irritant/corrosive response data at each observation time up to removal of animal from the test (3 min, 1 or 4 hrs exposure)
|
3 min exposure |
1 hour exposure |
4 hours exposure |
|||
Score at time point / Reversibility |
Erythema |
Edema |
Erythema |
Edema |
Erythema |
Edema |
Max. score: no data |
Max. score: no data |
Max. score: no data |
Max. score: no data |
Max. score: no data |
Max. score: no data |
|
60 min |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
- |
2 |
24 h |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
48 h |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
72 h |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Average 24h, 48h, 72h |
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.3 |
1.3 |
Reversibility*) |
- |
n |
? |
n |
? |
n |
*) Reversibility: c. = completely reversible;n.c.= not completely reversible; n. = not reversible; ?: no data
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (corrosive)
Eye irritation
Link to relevant study records
- Endpoint:
- eye irritation: in vitro / ex vivo
- Data waiving:
- study scientifically not necessary / other information available
- Justification for data waiving:
- the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is classified as skin corrosion, leading to classification as serious eye damage (Category 1)
Reference
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irreversible damage)
Respiratory irritation
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irritating)
Additional information
Skin irritation:
- The pH of a trifluoromethanesulphonic acid aqueous solution at 10% (w/w) is 0.11 and the measure of the acid reserve is 27,0 (as g NaOH/100g substance), (see section 4.20). Based on these data, trifluoromethanesulphonic acid is classified as corrosive into category 1B (H314; causes severe skin burns and eye damage) according to the criteria of the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as skin corrosive (C;R34, Causes burns) according to the criteria of the annex VI of the Directive 67/548/EEC.
- One non-GLP dermal irritation study (Longobardi, 2003) performed similarly to the OECD No. 404 (screening test) was available and considered as Weight of Evidence. In this study, one New Zealand White rabbit was dermally exposed to 0.5 mL of undiluted trifluoromethanesulphonic acid to the dorsal surface of the trunk.Three test sites were covered with a semi-occlusive dressing and tested in the same animal corresponding to 3 different time of exposure: 3 min, 1hr or 4hrs. After the removal of the gauze patch, animals were then observed for 7days. Skin irritation was assessed and scored at 1, 24, 48, 72 hrs and 7 days after the end of the exposure.
The mean individual scores calculated within 3 scoring times (24, 48 and 72 hrs) were 0.0 for erythema and 1.0 for edema after a 3 min exposure period, 1.0 for erythema and 1.0 for edema after a 1 hr exposure period and 1.3 for erythema and 1.3 for edema after a 4 hr exposure period. Indeed brown coloration, hardening were observed within 1 hour (after 1 or 4 hours exposure) or 24 hours (after 3 min exposure) after the end of the exposure period. Erythema around the site of application was observed 24 hours after the end of exposure in the cases of 1 and 4 hours exposure. Necrosis was observed 7 days after the exposure period and for all exposure time (3 min, 1 hr or 4 hrs) and started to occur within 72 hrs observation after a 1 or 4 hr exposure period. under the test conditions, the test item trifluoromethanesulphonic acid is classified as corrosive to skin into category 1B (H314; causes severe skin burns and eye damage) when applied topically to rabbits according to the criteria of the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as skin corrosive (C; R34 Causes burns) according to the criteria of the annex VI of the Directive 67/548/EEC.
Eye irritation:
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid is considered as corrosive (Cat 1B, H314). Therefore, according to the column 2 of the Annex VIII of the Regulation (EC) NO. 1907/2006 (REACh) (section 8.2.1), an in vivo eye irritation study does not need to be conducted if the substance is classified as corrosive to the skin.
Respiratory irritation:
No specific study is available, however it can be presumed from the corrosive effects on skin, pH and acid reserve measurement and the volatility (vapour pressure: 2.4 hPa at 20°C and 3.2 hPa at 25° C) that trifluoromethanesulphonic acid should cause respiratory irritation.
Justification for classification or non-classification
Skin irritation:
Based on the above data, trifluoromethanesulphonic acid is classified as skin corrosive into category 1B (H314; causes severe skin burns and eye damage)according to the criteria of the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as skin corrosive (C; R34 Causes burns) according to the criteria of the annex VI of the Directive 67/548/EEC.
Eye irritation:
No data is available. However, as the substance is classified as corrosive, no further test has to be conducted. As mentioned in the Guidance on the application of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, a skin corrosive substance is considered to also cause serious eye damage. Therefore, trifluoromethanesulphonic acid is classified as Eye Damage category 1 (H318: Causes serious eye damage).
Respiratory irritation:
No specific study is available, however it can be presumed from the corrosive effects on skin, pH and acid reserve measurement and the volatility (vapour pressure: 2.4 hPa at 20°C and 3.2 hPa at 25° C) that trifluoromethanesulphonic acid should cause respiratory irritation and is classified as STOT SE Cat.3, H335 according to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 criteria and as Xi; R37 according to the Directive 67/548/EEC criteria.
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