Fatty acids, C14-22, 2-ethylhexyl esters, epoxidized

Skin sensitisation

Administrative data

Endpoint:

skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA)

Type of information:

read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

13 July 1981 to 4 September 1981

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: see 'Remark'

Remarks:

There is no indication of the number of animals in the control group. There is no indication in the report that the concentration of the test substance used was the highest to cause mild-to-moderate skin irritation. Or that the concentration used for the challenge exposure was the highest non-irritant dose. Read across to a study result from an investigation using a similar material is justified for members of the Epoxidised Oils and Derivatives group. Four epoxidised oils and esters (linseed, soybean,9-octadecanoate propylene glycol ester and 2-ethylhexyl tallate ester ETP). The C14-C22, 2-ethylhexylesters are listed as similar products on the market to ETP based on fatty acids from other naturally occurring fatty acids This group of epoxies are identified as sharing common structural and functional similarities, recognised in an OECD SIDS review as a single category, and therefore justifying read-across between data for different members of the group. Consequently data sharing between ESBO epoxidised soybean oil, ELO epoxidised Linseed oil and ETP epoxidised 2ethylhexyl tallate and fatty acids, C14-C22, 2-ethylhexylesters, epoxidised is commonly utilised in the preparation of this dossier. Read-across bridges are used for members of the EOD group where appropriate, is justified based on similar toxicity profiles and structural and functional similarities.

Justification for type of information:

Read across to a study result from an investigation using a similar material is justified for members of the Epoxidised Oils and Derivatives group. Four epoxidised oils and esters (linseed, soybean,9-octadecanoate propylene glycol ester and 2-ethylhexyl tallate ester ETP). The C14-C22, 2-ethylhexylesters are listed as similar products on the market to ETP based on fatty acids from other naturally occurring fatty acids. This group of epoxies are identified as sharing common structural and functional similarities, recognised in an OECD SIDS review as a single category, and therefore justifying read-across between data for different members of the group. Consequently data sharing between ESBO epoxidised soybean oil, ELO epoxidised Linseed oil and ETP epoxidised 2ethylhexyl tallate and fatty acids, C14-C22, 2-ethylhexylesters, epoxidised is commonly utilised in the preparation of this dossier. Read-across bridges are used for members of the EOD group where appropriate, is justified based on similar toxicity profiles and structural and functional similarities.

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

1981

Report date:

1981

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

equivalent or similar to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The optimisation test was used, an intracutaneous sensitisatopn procedure exceeding the sensitivity of the method recommended in the "Appraisal of the Safety of Chemicals in Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics" (1959), the US Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

GLP compliance:

no

Type of study:

guinea pig maximisation test

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

TK 11'278

IUPAC Name:

TK 11'278

Constituent 2

Reference substance name:

ESBO

IUPAC Name:

ESBO

Constituent 3

Reference substance name:

Epoxidised Soybean Oil

IUPAC Name:

Epoxidised Soybean Oil

Constituent 4

Reference substance name:

8013-07-8

Cas Number:

8013-07-8

IUPAC Name:

8013-07-8

Constituent 5

Reference substance name:

Soybean oil, epoxidized

EC Number:

232-391-0

EC Name:

Soybean oil, epoxidized

IUPAC Name:

232-391-0

Details on test material:

- Name of test material (as cited in study report): TK 11'278
- Physical state: Liquid
- Lot/batch No.: prod. Oct. 80
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: January 1982

In vivo test system

Test animals

Species:

guinea pig

Strain:

other: Pirbright White

Sex:

male/female

Details on test animals and environmental conditions:

The test was performed on groups of 10 male and 10 female guinea pigs of the Pirbright White Strain, bred on the premise,s and weighing between 400 to 540 grams.
The animals were housed individually in type 3 Macrolon cages, kept at a constant room temperature of 22 ± 2 °C, at a relative humidity of 55 ± 10 % and in a 12 hour light cycle per day.
The animals were fed standard guinea pig pellets - NAFAG, No. 830, Gossau SG, SWitzerland - ad libitum and had ad libitum access to water.
Bodyweights were recorded immediately before initiation of dosing in the inductin phase and at termination of the study.

Study design: in vivo (non-LLNA)

Induction

Induction 1

Route:

epicutaneous, open

Vehicle:

other: propylenglycol 50 % / saline 50 %

Induction 2

Concentration / amount:

0.1 mL of 0.1 % solution of TK 11'278

Challenge

Challenge 1

Route:

epicutaneous, open

Vehicle:

other: propylenglycol 50 % / saline 50 %

Challenge 2

Concentration / amount:

0.1 mL of 0.1 % solution of TK 11'278

No. of animals per dose:

10 male and 10 female

Details on study design:

The optimisation test was used, an intracutaneous sensitisation procedure exceeding the sensitivity of the method recommended in the "Appraisal of the Safety of Chemical in Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics" (1959), the US Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

During the induction period the animals received injections every second day (except weekends) to a total of 10 intracutaneous injections of a freshly prepared 0.1 % solution of TK 11'278 in propylenglycol 50 % / saline 50 %. One control group was treated with the vehicle alone ("negative control").

On the first day of week 1, two injections of 0.1 mL were administered into the shaven skin of the right flank and on the following days a single intracutaneous injection was given into the flank.

During the second and third week of the induction period the test material was incroporated in a mixture of saline with complete Bacto Adjuvant. (saline : adjuvant = 1:1)

During week 6 a challenge injection of 0.1 mL of a freshly prepared 0.1 % solution of TK 11'278 in propylenglycol 50 % /saline 50 % was administered into the skin of the left flank.

Twenty-four hours after each injection during the first week of the induction period and 24 hours after the challenge injection the reactions were recorded.

The two largest perpendicular diameters (in mm) and the increase in the skin-fold thickness (in mm) were measured and by multiplication of these values the "reaction volume" was obtained (in µL) for each reading from each animal. The mean volume plus one standard deviation of the induction reactions observed in the individual animal in the first week was taken as representing the skin irritation "threshold" for each animal. Any challenge reaction greater than this threshold value in the induction period was graded as an allergenic reaction and the animal termed "positive". The number of "positive" animals in the test group was compared with the number of animals in the control group (treated with the vehicle alone) that showed a non-specific reaction of at least the same magnitude ("negative control").

During week 8 a subirritant dose (30 % TK 11'278 in vaseline) of the test compound was applied epicutaneously under occlusive dressings which were left in place for 24 hours. The skin irritation was recorded according to Draize (described in the "Appraisal of the Safety of Chemicals in Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics" 1959 of the US Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFD0) 24 hours after removal of the dressings. For irritation score see table below:

Score for Skin Irritation

Erythema and eschar formation
No erythema........................................................ 0
Very slight erythema (barely perceptible) ...... 1
Well defined erythema ....................................... 2
Moderate to severe erythema .......................... 3
Severe erythema (beed redness) to slight
eschar formation (injuries in depth) ...............4
Total Possible Erythema Score .........................4

Challenge controls:

No data

Positive control substance(s):

no

Results and discussion

In vivo (non-LLNA)

Results

Results 1

Reading:

other: after intradermal challenge injection

Hours after challenge:

24

Group:

test chemical

No. with + reactions:

2

Total no. in group:

20

Remarks on result:

other: Reading: other: after intradermal challenge injection. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: test group. No with. + reactions: 2.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0.

Results 2

Reading:

other: after occlusive epicutanous application

Hours after challenge:

24

Group:

test chemical

No. with + reactions:

0

Total no. in group:

20

Remarks on result:

other: Reading: other: after occlusive epicutanous application. . Hours after challenge: 24.0. Group: test group. No with. + reactions: 0.0. Total no. in groups: 20.0.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Challenge reactions after occlusive epicutaneous administration of the test material:

Erythema scoer (Draize Score) 24 hours after removal of the dressing: 0

Neither the male or female guinea pigs displayed erythema.

Table 1        Incidence of positive animals per group after intradermal challenge injection

	No. of positive animals
	No. of treated animals	P
Vehicle alone	2/20	-
TK 11'278	2/20

Table 2        Incidence of positive animals per group after occlusive epicutaneous application

	No. of positve animals
	No. of treated animals	P
Vehicle alone	0/20	-
TK 11'278	0/20

Table 3        Meand Bodywieghts and Standard Deviation (g)

	Vehicle control		TK 11’278
	Male	Female	Male	Female
Pre-test	502/28	450/23	493/21	472/25
End of test	682/46	576/39	685/39	626/33
Mean body weight gain	180	136	187	154

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

Under the experimental conditions employed, no differences between the test group and the vehicle-treated controls were seen. after either intradermal or epidermal challenge application of TK 11'278. According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, no classification is warranted.

Executive summary:

Under the experimental conditions employed, no differences between the test group and the vehicle-treated controls were seen. after either intradermal or epidermal challenge application of TK 11'278.

TK 11'278 was found to be deviod of skin-sensitising (contact allergenic) potential in albino guinea pigs. According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, no classification is warranted.