Hexyl methacrylate

Endpoint summary

Description of key information

For n-hexyl methacrylate one acute toxicty study (oral) is availible (International Bio-Research, 1978).

In this valid acute oral toxicity study (According to the "Appraisal of the safety of chemicals in foods, drugs and cosmetics", by the Staff of the Division of Pharmacology, FDA, 1959)

groups of ten male and ten female SPF-Wistar rats (weight: 150 to 230 g) were given a single oral dose of 20 ml/kg n-hexylmethacrylate. Animals were then observed for 14 days.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Acute toxicity: via oral route

Link to relevant study records

Reference

Endpoint:

acute toxicity: oral

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Remarks:

Referring to "Appraisal of the safety of chemicals in foods, drugs and cosmetics" by the Staff of the Division of Pharmacology, FDA, 1959

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other:

Version / remarks:

"Appraisal of the safety of chemicals in food, drugs and cosmetics", by the staff of the Division of Pharmacology; FDA, 1959

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The test item was applied undiluted via gavage once at test start.
Prior to administration of the test item, the animals were not fed for 16 hours.
The administration was followed by a observation period of 14 days.
Afterwards an necropsy was performed.
The test item is a clear liquid with a pH value of 6.0.

GLP compliance:

no

Test type:

acute toxic class method

Limit test:

yes

Species:

rat

Strain:

Wistar

Remarks:

SPF

Sex:

male/female

Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:

TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Winkelmann Paderborn
- Females (if applicable) nulliparous and non-pregnant: [yes/no] not specified
- Age at study initiation: not specified
- Weight at study initiation: 150 - 230 g
- Fasting period before study: 16 h
- Housing: individual housing
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum; Ssniff/ Intermast
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Acclimation period: not specified

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 22°C
- Humidity (%): 45 -55 %
- Air changes (per hr): not applicable
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 / 12

Route of administration:

oral: gavage

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Details on oral exposure:

VEHICLE: no vehicle

MAXIMUM DOSE VOLUME APPLIED: 20 mL/kg

Doses:

20 mL/kg = 17,720 mg/kg (density: 0.885 g/cm³)

No. of animals per sex per dose:

10 male
10 female

Control animals:

no

Details on study design:

- Duration of observation period following administration: 14 days
- Frequency of observations and weighing: Mortality: listed after 1, 2, 5, 7, 14 days; observations : 20 min, 1h, 3h, 24h, 7d, 14d; weighing at test start and termination (14 days)
- Necropsy of survivors performed: yes
- Other examinations performed: clinical signs; observations : 20 min, 1h, 3h, 24h, 7d, 14d

Key result

Sex:

male/female

Dose descriptor:

LD50

Effect level:

ca. 17 720 mg/kg bw

Based on:

test mat.

Remarks on result:

other: original value: LD50: approx. 20 mL/kg bw (8 of 20 animals were dead after 14 days of observation

Mortality:

24h: 0/20
14d: 8/20 (8 days after administration)

Clinical signs:

other: Reduced activity, disturbed coordination, hyperthermia, diarrhea, piloerection

Gross pathology:

Deceased animals had a gastrointestinal flush.
Sacrificed animals showed no macroscopic anomalies.

The LD50 > 20 ml/kg bw equals to 17720 mg/kg bw(density 0.886 g/cm³)

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

According to the test result: LD50 (14days / >17720 mg/kg bw): > 5000 mg/kg bw the test substance n-Hexyl methacrylate has to be classified as practically nontoxic in rats in respect of its acute oral toxicity.

Executive summary:

In an acute oral toxicity study ( According to the "Appraisal of the safety of chemicals in foods, drugs and cosmetics", by the Staff of the Division of Pharmacology, FDA, 1959)

groups of ten male and ten female SPF-Wistar rats (weight: 150 to 230 g) were given a single oral dose of 20 ml/kg n-Hexylmethacrylate. Animals were then observed for 14 days.

Oral LD₅₀ Combined: > 20 mL/kg (equals to  >17720 mg/kg (density 0.886 g/cm³))

8 of 20 animals died within the first 8 days after administration of the test item. These animals showed a gastrointestinal flush. The sacrificed animals instead showed no macroscopic anomalies. The average bodyweight rose from 197.50 g to 228.18 g per animal.

n-Hexyl methacrylate led to a reduced activity, disturbed coordination, hyperthermia, diarrhea and piloerection 20 minutes after the administration. These symptoms were vanished after 24 hours and the surviving animals showed a normal behavior.

n-Hexyl methacrylate is of very low oral toxicity based on this LD₅₀test in males and females.

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Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no adverse effect observed

Dose descriptor:

LD50

Value:

17 720 mg/kg bw

Acute toxicity: via inhalation route

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no study available

Acute toxicity: via dermal route

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no study available

Additional information

Oral route

In an acute oral toxicity study (According to the "Appraisal of the safety of chemicals in foods, drugs and cosmetics", by the Staff of the Division of Pharmacology, FDA, 1959) similar to OECD 401 groups of ten male and ten female SPF-Wistar rats (weight: 150 to 230 g) were given a single oral dose of 20 ml/kg n-hexylmethacrylate. Animals were then observed for 14 days.

The oral was found to be LD₅₀Combined: > 20 mL/kg (equals to  >17720 mg/kg (density 0.886 g/cm³)).

8 of 20 animals died within the first 8 days after administration of the test item. These animals showed a gastrointestinal flush. The sacrificed animals instead showed no macroscopic anomalies. The average bodyweight rose from 197.50 g to 228.18 g per animal.

n-hexyl methacrylate led to a reduced activity, disturbed coordination, hyperthermia, diarrhea and piloerection 20 minutes after the administration. These symptoms were vanished after 24 hours and the surviving animals showed a normal behavior.

n-hexyl methacrylate is of very low oral toxicity based on this LD₅₀test in males and females.

Justification for classification or non-classification

According to the test result: LD50 (14days / >17720 mg/kg bw): > 5000 mg/kg bw the test substance n-hexyl methacrylate has to be classified as practically nontoxic in rats in respect of its acute oral toxicity.

According to the available data and CLP as well as US-GHS(2009) criteria, no classification is warranted for acute toxicity.