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Toxicological information

Eye irritation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1999-02-01 to 1999-02-05
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1999
Report date:
1999

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
adopted 24 Feb., 1987
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
Directive 92/69
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 870.2400 (Acute Eye Irritation)
Version / remarks:
June 1996
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Constituent 1
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River Deutschland GmbH, D-88353 Kißlegg
- Weight at study initiation: 2.2 to 2.5 kg
- Housing: Individually housed in ABS - plastic rabbit cages
- Diet: ad libitum, Altromin 2123 maintenance diet for rabbits, rich in crude fibre, totally pathogene free-TPF
- Water: ad libitum, tap drinking water
- Acclimation period: 1 week

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature: 18 ±3 °C
- Humidity: 55 ± 10%
- Air changes: at least 10 x / hour
- Photoperiod: Artificial light, lighting regime 12 : 12 hours, light 6.30 - 18.30

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount applied: 0.1 g of solid was applied to the test site
Duration of treatment / exposure:
72 h
Observation period (in vivo):
1, 24, 48, 72 h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3 females
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: no

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: fluorescein solution

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
(redness)
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
(redness)
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
(redness)
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
(redness)
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.22
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritant / corrosive response data:
1 hour after application a slight erythema and chemosis of the conjunctivae was visible in all animals. Slight signs of irritation were visible at the 24 h reading in all of the 3 test animals. In one animal slight erythema was also visible at the 48 hour reading. No changes were visible at the 72 h reading in any of the 3 test animals. No corneal lesions were found upon fluorescein examination at the 72 h reading. The test item produced no corrosion or irreversible effects in any of the animals.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
It can be concluded that test substance (EC: 433-100-1) does not cause eye irritation in rabbits.
Executive summary:

A study was performed to assess the Irritancy potential of the test substance (EC: 433-100-1) to the eye of the New Zealand White rabbit. The method used followed the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 405 "Acute Eye Irritation/Corrosion" (adopted 24 February 1987) and Method B.5 of Commission Directive 92/69/EEC. A single application of the test material at a dose of 0.1 g to the non-irrigated eye of three female rabbits was done. One hour after application a slight erythema and chemosis of the conjunctivae was visible in all animals. Slight signs of irritation were visible at the 24 h reading in all of the 3 test animals. In one animal slight erythema was also visible at the 48 hour reading. No changes were visible at the 72 h reading in any of the 3 test animals. No corneal lesions were found upon fluorescein examination at the 72 h reading. The test item produced no corrosion or irreversible effects in any of the animals. Thus, it can be concluded that the test substance (EC: 433-100-1) does not cause eye irritation in rabbits.