Schinus terebinthifolius, ext.

Endpoint summary

Description of key information

Skin corrosion / irritation: not corrosive (OECD431, GLP, K, rel.1), not irritant (read-across, OECD 439, GLP, K, rel.1)

Eye damage/irritation: not irritant (read-across, similar to OECD 437, GLP, K, rel.2)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

Link to relevant study records

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

skin irritation: in vitro / ex vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

11-29 May 2017

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 439 (In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method)

Version / remarks:

adopted 28 July 2015

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method B.46 (In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Model Test)

Version / remarks:

23 July 2009

Deviations:

no

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Not applicable

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

UK GLP Compliance Program (inspected on July 05, 2016 / Signed on October 28, 2016)

Test system:

human skin model

Source species:

human

Cell type:

non-transformed keratinocytes

Justification for test system used:

Following the REACH top-down strategy, the EPISKIN™ Reconstructed Human Epidermis Model method was used to assess skin irritation as recommended in the OECD test guideline No. 439.

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Details on test system:

RECONSTRUCTED HUMAN EPIDERMIS (RHE) TISSUE
- Model used: EPISKIN™ Reconstructed Human Epidermis Model Kit, SkinEthic Laboratories, Lyon, France
- Tissue batch number(s): 17-EKIN-019
- Production date: not reported
- Shipping date: not reported
- Delivery date: 10 May 2017
- Expiry date: 15 May 2017
- Date of initiation of testing: 11 May 2017

TEMPERATURE USED FOR TEST SYSTEM
- Temperature used during treatment / exposure: room temperature
- Temperature of post-treatment incubation (if applicable): 37°C

REMOVAL OF TEST MATERIAL AND CONTROLS
- Volume and number of washing steps: At the end of the exposure period, each tissue was removed from the well using forceps and rinsed using a wash bottle containing DPBS with Ca++ and Mg++. Rinsing was achieved by filling and emptying each tissue insert for approximately 40 seconds using a constant soft stream of DPBS to gently remove any residual test item. The rinsed tissues were transferred to the second column of 3 wells containing 2 mL of maintenance medium in each wellsidual test or control items and then incubated in 2mL maintenance medium for 42 h at 37 °C, 5 % CO2 in air. Number of washing steps not reported.
- Observable damage in the tissue due to washing: none reported
- Modifications to validated SOP:
Deviation 1
Due to unusual variation noted in the untreated killed control group, it was considered necessary to repeat the killed tissue groups.
Deviation 2
An assessment found the test item was able to directly reduce MTT. Therefore, an additional procedure using water killed tissues was performed. However, the results obtained showed that no interference due to direct reduction of MTT occurred. It was therefore considered unnecessary to use the results of the water killed tissues for quantitative correction of results or for reporting purposes.

MTT DYE USED TO MEASURE TISSUE VIABILITY AFTER TREATMENT / EXPOSURE
- MTT concentration: 0.3 mg/mL
- Incubation time: 3 hours
- Spectrophotometer: Labtech LT 4500 microplate reader
- Wavelength: 570 nm
- Filter: without reference filter
- Linear OD range of spectrophotometer: not reported

FUNCTIONAL MODEL CONDITIONS WITH REFERENCE TO HISTORICAL DATA
- Barrier function: IC50 = 1.8 mg/ml ( ≥ 1.5 mg/ml)
- Morphology: Well-differenciated epidermis consisting of a basal layer, several spinous and granular layers and a thinck stratum corneum
- Contamination: absence of bacteria, fungus and mycoplasma
- Reproducibility: All of the values for the negative and positive control groups fell within the historical ranges of the testing laboratory obtained in the previous six months. This was taken to show the correct functioning of the test system.

CONTROL TISSUES USED IN CASE OF MTT DIRECT INTERFERENCE:
- Fresh tissues / killed tissues: skin irritation potential performed in parallel on viable and water killed tissues for quantitative correction of the results
- Procedure used to prepare the killed tissues (if applicable): Water-killed tissues were prepared prior to the study by placing untreated EPISKINTM tissues in a 12 well plate containing 2.0 mL of sterile distilled water in each well. The tissues were incubated at 37°C, 5% CO2 in air for 48 +/- 1 hours. At the end of the incubation the water was discarded. Once killed the tissues were stored in a freezer (-14 to +30 °C) for up to 6 months. Before use each tissue was thawed by placing in 2.0 mL of maintenance medium for approximately 1 hour at room temperature.
- N. of replicates : 3 (test item + untreated)
- Method of calculation used: the results obtained showed that no interference due to direct reduction of MTT occurred. It was therefore considered unnecessary to use the results of the water killed tissues for quantitative correction of results or for reporting purposes.

NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT TEST SEQUENCES / EXPERIMENTS TO DERIVE FINAL PREDICTION: 1

PREDICTION MODEL / DECISION CRITERIA
- The test substance is considered to be irritating to skin if relative mean tissue viability is ≤ 50% after 15 minutes of exposure.
- The test substance is considered to be non-irritating to skin if relative mean tissue viability is > 50% after 15 minutes of exposure.

Control samples:

yes, concurrent negative control

yes, concurrent positive control

Amount/concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL
- The test item was used as supplied (undiluted).
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 10 ± 2 mg of the test substance (powder) was dispensed over each tissue. The tissues were wetted with 5 μL of purified water prior to application of the test substance.

NEGATIVE CONTROL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight): 10 μL
- Concentration (if solution): DPBS

POSITIVE CONTROL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight): 10 μL
- Concentration (if solution): Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate (SDS) at a 5% (w/v) aqueous solution

Duration of treatment / exposure:

15 minutes

Duration of post-treatment incubation (if applicable):

42 hours

Number of replicates:

Triplicate tissues for test substance, negative and positive controls

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

% tissue viability

Run / experiment:

15 minute exposure period and 42 h post-exposure incubation period

Value:

95.9

Vehicle controls validity:

not applicable

Negative controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

100%

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

12.2%

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Other effects / acceptance of results:

- OTHER EFFECTS:
- Visible damage on test system: none reported
- Direct-MTT reduction: yes, an assessment found the test item was able to directly reduce MTT. Therefore, an additional procedure using water killed tissues was performed. However, the results obtained showed that no interference due to direct reduction of MTT occurred. It was therefore considered unnecessary to use the results of the water killed tissues for quantitative correction of results or for reporting purposes.
- Colour interference with MTT: no

DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: yes

ACCEPTANCE OF RESULTS:
- Acceptance criteria met for negative control: The mean OD570 for the negative control treated tissues was 0.656 and the standard deviation value of the viability was 7.3%.
- Acceptance criteria met for positive control: The relative mean tissue viability for the positive control treated tissues was 12.2% relative to the negative control treated tissues and the standard deviation value of the viability was 0.7%.
- Acceptance criteria met for variability between replicate measurements: The standard deviation calculated from individual tissue viabilities of the three identically test item treated tissues was 11.5%.
- Reference to historical values: All of the values for the negative and positive control groups fell within the historical ranges of the testing laboratory obtained in the previous six months. This was taken to show the correct functioning of the test system.

Table 7.3.1/1: EpiSkin™ results

Item	OD570of tissues	Mean OD570of triplicate tissues	±SDof OD570	Relative individual tissue viability (%)	Relative mean viability (%)	± SD of Relative mean viability (%)
Negative Control Item	0.661	0.656	0.048	100.8	100*	7.3
	0.701			106.9
	0.606			92.4
Positive Control Item	0.084	0.080	0.005	12.8	12.2	0.7
	0.081			12.3
	0.075			11.4
Test Item	0.549	0.629	0.076	83.7	95.9	11.5
	0.640			97.6
	0.699			106.6

OD=Optical Densit

SD=       Standard deviatio

*=        The mean viability of the negative control tissues is set at 100%

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

Under the experimental conditions of this study, the test substance is not classified for skin irritation according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and to the GHS.

Executive summary:

An in vitro skin irritation study was performed according to the OECD Guideline 439 and in compliance with GLP, using the EPISKIN^TM reconstructed human epidermis model.

Triplicate tissues were treated with the test item for an exposure period of 15 minutes. At the end of the exposure period each tissue was rinsed before incubating for 42 hours. The test item was found to directly reduce MTT and therefore additional non-viable tissues were incorporated into the testing for correction purposes. At the end of the post‑exposure incubation period each tissue was taken for MTT-loading. The maintenance medium from beneath each tissue was transferred to pre‑labeled micro tubes and stored in a freezer for possible inflammatory mediator determination. After MTT-loading a total biopsy of each epidermis was made and placed into micro tubes containing acidified isopropanol for extraction of formazan crystals out of the MTT‑loaded tissues. At the end of the formazan extraction period each tube was mixed thoroughly and duplicate 200 µL samples were transferred to the appropriate wells of a pre‑labeled 96‑well plate. The optical density was measured at 570 nm.

 

The relative mean viability of the test item treated tissues was 95.9% after the 15‑Minute exposure period and 42‑Hours post‑exposure incubation period.

The relative mean tissue viability for the positive control treated tissues was 12.2% relative to the negative control treated tissues and the standard deviation value of the viability was 0.7%. The positive control acceptance criteria were therefore satisfied.

The mean OD570 for the negative control treated tissues was 0.656 and the standard deviation value of the viability was 7.3%. The negative control acceptance criteria were therefore satisfied.

The standard deviation calculated from individual tissue viabilities of the three identically test item treated tissues was 11.5%. The test item acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied.

All of the values for the negative and positive control groups fell within the historical ranges of the testing laboratory obtained in the previous six months. This was taken to show the correct functioning of the test system.

 

Under the experimental conditions of this study, the test substance is not classified for skin irritation according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and to the GHS.

This study is considered as acceptable and satisfies the requirement for skin irritation endpoint.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

skin irritation: in vitro / ex vivo

Remarks:

TBC RA justif

Type of information:

read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Justification for type of information:

REPORTING FORMAT FOR THE ANALOGUE APPROACH
[Further information is included as attachment to Iuclid section 13]

1. HYPOTHESIS FOR THE ANALOGUE APPROACH
This read-across is based on the hypothesis that source and target substances have similar toxicological properties because of their structural and composition similarity.

2. SOURCE AND TARGET CHEMICAL(S) (INCLUDING INFORMATION ON PURITY AND IMPURITIES)
The target and source substances are both UVCB substances.

3. ANALOGUE APPROACH JUSTIFICATION
The source substance is expected to have similar toxicological profile than the target substance considering the composition similarity between the two substances. Indeed, as can be seen in Table 5 the constituents classified as Skin Irritant Category 2 are present in both the source and the target substance. The absence of skin corrosion was confirmed by in vitro studies performed on both the source and the target substances, therefore an in vitro irritation study was performed on the source substance only.
The design of the study performed on the source substance (OECD 439, GLP) is adequate and reliable for the purpose of the prediction based on read-across. The test material used represents the source substance as described in the hypothesis in terms of composition. The results of the studies are adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling.
Therefore, based on the considerations above, it can be concluded that the result of the in vitro skin irritation study conducted with the source substance (non-irritant to skin) is likely to predict the properties of the target substance and is considered as adequate to fulfil the information requirement of Annex VII, 8.1.2.

4. DATA MATRIX
Cf. Iuclid section 13

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across source

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across: supporting information

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

% tissue viability

Run / experiment:

15 minute exposure period and 42 h post-exposure incubation period

Value:

95.9

Vehicle controls validity:

not applicable

Negative controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

100%

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

12.2%

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Other effects / acceptance of results:

- OTHER EFFECTS:
- Visible damage on test system: none reported
- Direct-MTT reduction: yes, an assessment found the test item was able to directly reduce MTT. Therefore, an additional procedure using water killed tissues was performed. However, the results obtained showed that no interference due to direct reduction of MTT occurred. It was therefore considered unnecessary to use the results of the water killed tissues for quantitative correction of results or for reporting purposes.
- Colour interference with MTT: no

DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: yes

ACCEPTANCE OF RESULTS:
- Acceptance criteria met for negative control: The mean OD570 for the negative control treated tissues was 0.656 and the standard deviation value of the viability was 7.3%.
- Acceptance criteria met for positive control: The relative mean tissue viability for the positive control treated tissues was 12.2% relative to the negative control treated tissues and the standard deviation value of the viability was 0.7%.
- Acceptance criteria met for variability between replicate measurements: The standard deviation calculated from individual tissue viabilities of the three identically test item treated tissues was 11.5%.
- Reference to historical values: All of the values for the negative and positive control groups fell within the historical ranges of the testing laboratory obtained in the previous six months. This was taken to show the correct functioning of the test system.

Table 7.3.1/1: EpiSkin™ results

Item	OD570of tissues	Mean OD570of triplicate tissues	±SDof OD570	Relative individual tissue viability (%)	Relative mean viability (%)	± SD of Relative mean viability (%)
Negative Control Item	0.661	0.656	0.048	100.8	100*	7.3
	0.701			106.9
	0.606			92.4
Positive Control Item	0.084	0.080	0.005	12.8	12.2	0.7
	0.081			12.3
	0.075			11.4
Test Item	0.549	0.629	0.076	83.7	95.9	11.5
	0.640			97.6
	0.699			106.6

OD=Optical Densit

SD=       Standard deviatio

*=        The mean viability of the negative control tissues is set at 100%

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

Based on the test results on the source substance, the target substance is not classified for skin irritation according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and to the GHS.

Executive summary:

An in vitro skin irritation study was performed according to the OECD Guideline 439 and in compliance with GLP, using the EPISKIN^TM reconstructed human epidermis model.

Triplicate tissues were treated with the source substance for an exposure period of 15 minutes. At the end of the exposure period each tissue was rinsed before incubating for 42 hours. The source substance was found to directly reduce MTT and therefore additional non-viable tissues were incorporated into the testing for correction purposes. At the end of the post‑exposure incubation period each tissue was taken for MTT-loading. The maintenance medium from beneath each tissue was transferred to pre‑labeled micro tubes and stored in a freezer for possible inflammatory mediator determination. After MTT-loading a total biopsy of each epidermis was made and placed into micro tubes containing acidified isopropanol for extraction of formazan crystals out of the MTT‑loaded tissues. At the end of the formazan extraction period each tube was mixed thoroughly and duplicate 200 µL samples were transferred to the appropriate wells of a pre‑labeled 96‑well plate. The optical density was measured at 570 nm.

 

The relative mean viability of the source substance treated tissues was 95.9% after the 15‑Minute exposure period and 42‑Hours post‑exposure incubation period.

The relative mean tissue viability for the positive control treated tissues was 12.2% relative to the negative control treated tissues and the standard deviation value of the viability was 0.7%. The positive control acceptance criteria were therefore satisfied.

The mean OD570 for the negative control treated tissues was 0.656 and the standard deviation value of the viability was 7.3%. The negative control acceptance criteria were therefore satisfied.

The standard deviation calculated from individual tissue viabilities of the three identically source substance treated tissues was 11.5%. The test item acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied.

All of the values for the negative and positive control groups fell within the historical ranges of the testing laboratory obtained in the previous six months. This was taken to show the correct functioning of the test system.

 

Based on the test results on the source substance, the target substance is not classified for skin irritation according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and to the GHS.

This study is considered as acceptable and satisfies the requirement for skin irritation endpoint.

Reference 3

Endpoint:

skin corrosion: in vitro / ex vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

17-19 May 2017

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Remarks:

GLP study conducted according to OECD test Guideline No. 431 without any deviation.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 431 (In Vitro Skin Corrosion: Reconstructed Human Epidermis (RHE) Test Method)

Version / remarks:

29 July 2016

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method B.40 (In Vitro Skin Corrosion: Transcutaneous Electrical Resistance Test (TER))

Version / remarks:

18 December 2006

Deviations:

no

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Not applicable

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

UK GLP Compliance Programme (inspected on 05 July 2016 / signed on 28 October 2016)

Specific details on test material used for the study:

Storage conditions: Room temperature in the dark until 19 January 2017 when stored at approximately 4°C in the dark

Test system:

human skin model

Source species:

human

Cell type:

non-transformed keratinocytes

Justification for test system used:

Following the REACH top-down strategy, the EpiDerm™ Human Skin Model method was used to assess skin corrosion as recommended in the OECD test guideline No. 431.

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Details on test system:

RECONSTRUCTED HUMAN EPIDERMIS (RHE) TISSUE
- Model used: EpiDerm™ Reconstructed Human Epidermis Model Kit, MatTek, Bratislava, Slovakia.
- Tissue batch number(s): 25812
- Production Date: 15 May 2017
- Shipping date: 15 May 2017
- Delivery date: 16 May 2017
- Date received: 16 May 2017
- Date of initiation of testing: 17 May 2017

TEMPERATURE USED FOR TEST SYSTEM
- Temperature used during treatment / exposure: 3 and 60 minutes at 37 °C in a humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2
- Temperature of post-treatment incubation: 3 h at 37 °C in a humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2

REMOVAL OF TEST MATERIAL AND CONTROLS
- Volume and number of washing steps: Rinsing was performed using a wash bottle and was achieved by filling and emptying each tissue under a constant soft stream of DPBS for approximately 40 seconds to gently remove any residual test item. Excess DPBS was removed by blotting the bottom of the tissue insert with tissue paper.
- Observable damage in the tissue due to washing: no noted damage to the test item tissue culture surfaces following the rinsing step.
- Modifications to validated SOP: An assessment found the test item was able to directly reduce MTT. Therefore, an additional procedure using freeze killed tissues was performed. However, the results obtained showed that no interference due to direct reduction of MTT occurred. It was therefore considered unnecessary to use the results of the freeze killed tissues for quantitative correction of results or for reporting purposes.
This deviation was considered to have not affected the integrity or validity of the study.

MTT DYE USED TO MEASURE TISSUE VIABILITY AFTER TREATMENT / EXPOSURE
- MTT concentration: 1.0 mg/mL MTT solution
- Incubation time: 3 hours at 37 °C, 5% CO2 in air
- Spectrophotometer: Labtech LT 4500 microplate reader
- Wavelength: 570 nm
- Filter: none
- Filter bandwidth: filter band pass ± 10
- Linear OD range of spectrophotometer: not reported

FUNCTIONAL MODEL CONDITIONS WITH REFERENCE TO HISTORICAL DATA
In order to confirm the integrity of the test system a comparison was made with historical data for negative and positive controls obtained by the laboratory in the previous six months. All values for negative and positive controls were within the historical range and this was taken to indicate the adequate functioning of the test system.
- Viability: OD (540-570 nm) = 1.882 ± 0.124 (acceptance criteria: between 1.0-3.0)
- Barrier function: ET-50 = 6.26 hours (acceptance criteria: between 4.77-8.72 hours)
- Morphology: Tissue viability and the barrier function test are within acceptable ranges and indicate appropriate formation of the epidermal barrier, the presence of a functional stratum corneum, a viable basal cell layer, and intermediate spinous and granular layers.
- Contamination: sterile (Bacteria, yeast and other fungi not detected)
- Reproducibility: All values obtained were within the historical range of the testing laboratory.

NUMBER OF REPLICATE TISSUES: Duplicate tissues for test item, negative and positive controls

CONTROL TISSUES USED IN CASE OF MTT DIRECT INTERFERENCE
- Killed tissues
- Procedure used to prepare the killed tissues : Freeze-killed tissues were prepared prior to the study by placing untreated EPIDERMTM tissues in an empty 12 well plate and storing in a freezer (-14 to -30 °C) for a minimum of 24 hours. Before use each tissue was thawed by placing in 0.9 mL of assay medium for approximately 1 hour at room temperature.
- N. of replicates : 2
- Method of calculation used: True viability = mean OD (treated viable tissues) - [OD (treated killed tissues)-OD (untreated killed tissues)]

NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT TEST SEQUENCES / EXPERIMENTS TO DERIVE FINAL PREDICTION: 1

PREDICTION MODEL / DECISION CRITERIA
- The test substance is considered to be corrosive to skin if the viability after 3 minutes exposure is less than 50%, or if the viability after 3 minutes exposure is greater than or equal to 50 % and the viability after 1 hour exposure is less than 15%.
- The test substance is considered to be non-corrosive to skin if the viability after 3 minutes exposure is greater than or equal to 50% and the viability after 1 hour exposure is greater than or equal to 15%.

Control samples:

yes, concurrent negative control

yes, concurrent positive control

Amount/concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 50 µL of undiluted test item

NEGATIVE CONTROL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight): 50 μL of sterile distilled water was used as supplied

POSITIVE CONTROL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight): 50 μL of 8.0 N Potassium Hydroxide was used as supplied

Duration of treatment / exposure:

3 and 60 minutes.

Duration of post-treatment incubation (if applicable):

not applicable

Number of replicates:

Duplicate tissues for test item, negative and positive controls

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

% tissue viability

Run / experiment:

3 minutes exposure

Value:

90.5

Vehicle controls validity:

not applicable

Negative controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

100%

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

3.6%

Remarks on result:

other: No indication of corrosion

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

% tissue viability

Run / experiment:

60 minutes exposure

Value:

124

Vehicle controls validity:

not applicable

Negative controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

100%

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

4.3%

Remarks on result:

other: No indication of corrosion

Other effects / acceptance of results:

TISSUE VIABILITY:
The relative mean viability of the test item treated tissues was 90.5 and 124% after 3 and 60 minutes exposure, respectively.
The relative mean viability of the negative control treated tissues was 100 % after 3 and 60 minutes exposure.
The relative mean viability of the positive control treated tissues was 3.6 and 4.3% after 3 and 60 minutes exposure.

- OTHER EFFECTS:
- Visible damage on test system: none reported
- Direct-MTT reduction: An assessment found the test item was able to directly reduce MTT. Therefore, an additional procedure using freeze killed tissues was performed. However, the results obtained showed that no interference due to direct reduction of MTT occurred. It was therefore considered unnecessary to use the results of the freeze killed tissues for quantitative correction of results or for reporting purposes.
- Colour interference with MTT: No

DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: yes

ACCEPTANCE OF RESULTS:
- Acceptance criteria met for negative control: The mean OD570 for the negative control treated tissues was 1.785 for the 3 Minute exposure period and 1.736 for the 60 Minute exposure period. The negative control acceptance criteria were therefore satisfied.
- Acceptance criteria met for positive control: The relative mean tissue viability for the positive control treated tissues were 3.6 and 4.3% relative to the negative control following the 3 and 60 Minute exposure period, respectively. The positive control acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied.
- Acceptance criteria met for variability between replicate measurements: In the range 20 to 100% viability the Coefficient of Variation between the two tissue replicates of each treatment group did not exceed 30%. The acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied.
- Historical data: In order to confirm the integrity of the test system a comparison was made with historical data for negative and positive controls obtained by the laboratory in the previous six months. All values for negative and positive controls were within the historical range and this was taken to indicate the adequate functioning of the test system.

Table 7.3.1/1: Mean OD562 Values and Viabilities for the Negative Control Item, Positive Control Item and Test Item

Tissue	Exposure Period	MeanOD570of individual tissues	Mean OD570of duplicate tissues	Standard Deviation	Coefficient of Variation (%)	Relative Mean Viability (%)
Negative Control	3 Minutes	1.834	1.785	0.069	3.9	100*
		1.736
	60 Minutes	1.413	1.593	0.254	15.9
		1.772
Positive Control	3 Minutes	0.069	0.065	0.006	na	3.6
		0.060
	60 Minutes	0.069	0.069	0.000	na	4.3
		0.069
Test Item	3 Minutes	1.691	1.615	0.107	6.7	90.5
		1.539
	60 Minutes	1.953	1.976	0.033	1.6	124.0
		1.999

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

Under the experimental conditions of this study, the test substance is non-corrosive to the skin, according to EU CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and to the GHS.

Executive summary:

An in vitro skin irritation study was performed according to the OECD Guideline 431 and in compliance with GLP, using the EpiDerm™ Human Skin Model.

 

Duplicate tissues were treated with 50 µL of undiluted test item for exposure periods of 3 and 60 minutes. Negative and positive control groups were treated for each exposure period. The test item was found to directly reduce MTT and therefore additional non-viable tissues were incorporated into the testing for correction purposes. At the end of the exposure period the test item was rinsed from each tissue before each tissue was taken for MTT‑loading. After MTT loading each tissue was placed in 2 mL Isopropanol for MTT extraction.

At the end of the formazan extraction period each well was mixed thoroughly and triplicate 200 mL samples were transferred to the appropriate wells of a pre-labeled 96‑well plate. The optical density (OD) was measured at 570 nm (OD₅₇₀).

The relative mean viability of the test item treated tissues was 90.5 and 124% after 3 and 60 minutes exposure, respectively. The relative mean viability of the positive control treated tissues was 3.6 and 4.3% after 3 and 60 minutes exposure. The quality criteria required for acceptance of results in the test were satisfied.

Under the experimental conditions of this study, the test substance is non-corrosive to the skin according to EU CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and to the GHS.

This study is considered as acceptable and satisfies the requirement for skin corrosion endpoint.

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Eye irritation

Link to relevant study records

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

eye irritation: in vitro / ex vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

24 April 2008

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Remarks:

GLP study conducted prior to the adoption of the OECD test Guideline No. 437 but followed the SOP used to validate the model. The absence of references to historical control data reduce the reliability of this assay, but this deviation is considered not to have affected the conclusions (unequivocal results)

Qualifier:

equivalent or similar to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 437 (Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability Test Method for Identifying Ocular Corrosives and Severe Irritants)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

historical control data are not reported, some information on eye collection and preparation are missing

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: INVITTOX (UK) protocol no.98 "The Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability Assay"

Version / remarks:

February 1994

Deviations:

no

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Not applicable

GLP compliance:

yes

Species:

cattle

Strain:

not specified

Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:

SOURCE OF COLLECTED EYES
- Source: Odenwaldschlachthof Brensbach, D-64395 Brensbach
- Number of animals: not reported
- Characteristics of donor animals (e.g. age, sex, weight): not reported
- Storage, temperature and transport conditions of ocular tissue (e.g. transport time, transport media and temperature, and other conditions): Freshly isolated bovine eyes were collected from the abattoir. Excess tissue was removed from the excised eyes and they were contained and transported in Hank’s BSS supplemented with streptomycin / penicillin at room temperature.
- Time interval prior to initiating testing: The bovine eyes were fetched from the slaughterhouse and stored in the refrigerator at about 2 - 8 °C until preparation of the corneas on the same day,
- indication of any existing defects or lesions in ocular tissue samples: none reported. All eyes were carefully examined macroscopically for defects. Those presenting defects such as vascularization, pigmentation, opacity and scratches were discarded.
- Indication of any antibiotics used: Hank’s BSS supplemented with streptomycin / penicillin

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Controls:

yes, concurrent vehicle

yes, concurrent positive control

Amount / concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit):1 mL of test item was applied on each cornea.

Duration of treatment / exposure:

10 minutes ± 30 seconds at 32 ± 2 °C in a horizontal position

Duration of post- treatment incubation (in vitro):

2 hours

Number of animals or in vitro replicates:

Total: 9 corneas - 3 corneas/group for test item, negative and positive controls

Details on study design:

SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF CORNEAS
All eyes were carefully examined macroscopically for defects. Those presenting defects such as vascularization, pigmentation, opacity and scratches were discarded. The cornea was carefully removed from the eye using scalpel and rounded scissors. A rim of about 2 mm of tissue (sclera) was left for stability and handling of the isolated cornea. All corneas used in the experiment were collected in Hank’s BSS supplemented with streptomycin / penicillin and checked finally with a view box for defects listed above.
Each cornea was mounted in a cornea holder with the endothelial side against the sealing ring (O-ring) of the posterior part of the holder. The cornea was gently flattened over the Oring but stretching was avoided. After the anterior part of the holder was positioned on top of the cornea and fixed in place with screws, both compartments of the holder were filled with complete minimum essential medium (cMEM). The posterior compartment was filled first to return the cornea to its natural convex position. Care was taken to assure no air bubbles were present within the compartments.
For equilibration, the corneas in the holder were incubated in a vertical position for about one hour at 32 ± 2 °C in a water-bath.
At the end of the incubation period, the medium was removed from both compartments and replaced with fresh cMEM, and the basal opacity was determined (t0). For measurement, the posterior compartment was plugged and the anterior compartment was unplugged.
The bovine eyes were fetched from the slaughterhouse and stored in the refrigerator at about 2 - 8 °C until preparation of the corneas on the same day,
The cornea of the freshly delivered eye was removed as described earlier and inserted in pre-cooled preservation medium. The corneas were stored individually in a minimum volume of 5 mL. The preservation medium was composed of Medium 199 supplemented with Lglutamine, Na-bicarbonate and Taurine. Shortly before use, Dextran was added.

QUALITY CHECK OF THE ISOLATED CORNEAS : macroscopic examination

NUMBER OF REPLICATES : 3 corneas/group

NEGATIVE CONTROL USED : 0.9% (v/v) saline

POSITIVE CONTROL USED : Ethoxyethanol

APPLICATION DOSE AND EXPOSURE TIME : Fresh cMEM was placed in the posterior compartment, while the anterior compartment received the test item or negative or positive control at a volume of 1.0 mL on the surface of the corneas and was incubated at 32 ± 2 °C in the water-bath, while the corneas were in a horizontal position.

TREATMENT METHOD: closed chamber

POST-INCUBATION PERIOD: No

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE:
- Number of washing steps after exposure period: After the test item was rinsed off from the application side by changing cMEM several times, in minimum three times, fresh cMEM was added and opacity was measured (t10).

- POST-EXPOSURE INCUBATION: The corneas were then incubated at 32 ± 2 °C for further two hours in a vertical position, followed by a third opacity reading (t120).

METHODS FOR MEASURED ENDPOINTS:
- Corneal opacity: The opacitometer determines changes in the light transmission passing through the corneas, and displays a numerical opacity value. This value was recorded in a table. The opacitometer was calibrated as described in the manual and the opacity of each of the corneas was determined by reading each holder placed in the photoreceptor compartment for treated cornea.
After recording the basal opacity of all corneas, the mean value of all corneas were taken and any cornea deviating from this by more than 3 units, also –3 units is possible, was discarded. Sets of three corneas were used for treatment with the test item and the negative and positive controls.
- Corneal permeability: Following to the opacity readings, the permeability endpoint was measured as an indication of the integrity of the epithelial cell sheets. After the final opacity measurement was performed, the medium was removed from the anterior compartment and replaced by 1 mL of a 0.5% (v/v) fluorescein solution. Corneas were incubated again in a horizontal position for about 90 minutes in a water-bath at 32 ± 2 °C. Medium from the posterior compartment was removed with a 5 mL-syringe, well mixed and the optical density at 490 nm (OD490) was determined with a spectrophotometer.

SCORING SYSTEM: In Vitro Irritancy Score (IVIS)

DECISION CRITERIA:
0-3 Non eye irritant
3.1-25 Mild eye irritant
25.1-55 Moderate eye irritant
55.1-80 Severe eye irritant
> 80.1 Very severe eye irritant

Irritation parameter:

in vitro irritation score

Run / experiment:

mean/3 corneas

Value:

0.13

Vehicle controls validity:

not applicable

Negative controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

IVIS = 0.92

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

IVIS = 45.06

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Other effects / acceptance of results:

OTHER EFFECTS:
- Visible damage on test system: the test item did not cause any opacity or permeability of the corneas compared with the results of the negative control

DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: not included in the report

ACCEPTANCE OF RESULTS:
- Acceptance criteria met for negative control: cannot be assessed
- Acceptance criteria met for positive control: yes
- Range of historical values if different from the ones specified in the test guideline: not reported

Table 7.3.2/1: Individual and Mean Corneal Opacity and Permeability Measurements

Test Group	Opacity value = Difference (t120-t0) of Opacity		Permeability at 490 nm (OD490)*		In vitro Score	Mean in vitroScore	Proposed in vitro Irritation Scale
		Mean		Mean
Negative Control	0	0	0.049	0.061	0.74	0.92	Non eye irritant
Negative Control	0		0.046		0.69
Negative Control	0		0.088		1.32
Positive control	32		0.566		40.49		Moderate eye irritant
Positive control	30		1.180		47.70
Positive control	28		1.265		46.98
Test item	0		0.000		-1.05		Non eye irritant
Test item	0		0.104		1.56
Test item	0		0.059		-0.12

 

Assay validity

The positive control elicited an In Vitro Irritancy Score of 45,06. Even if below the cut-off value of 53, it is close to the treshold and the since the negative control and test item results were not equivocal, the study was considered to be acceptable.

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

With an IVIS < 3, the test item does not require classification for eye irritation or serious eye damage according to the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 and to the GHS.

Executive summary:

An in vitro eye irritation study was performed prior to the adoption of the OECD Guideline 437 (but follows the SOP used to validate the model), and in compliance with GLP to assess the corneal damage potential of test substance by means of the BCOP assay using fresh bovine corneae. 

After a first opacity measurement of the fresh bovine corneas (t0), the neat test item , the positive, and the negative controls were applied to corneas and incubated for 10 minutes at 32 ± 2 °C in cMEM (complete Minimum Essential Medium), supplemented with 10% FCS (Fetal Calf Serum). After the incubation phase the test item, the positive, and the negative controls were each rinsed from the corneas and opacity was measured again (t10). Further, the corneas were incubated for another 120 minutes at 32 ± 2 °C in medium, and opacity was measured a third time (t120).

The opacity measurement permeability of the corneas was determined by application of 1 mL of a fluorescein solution for about 90 minutes at 32 ± 2 °C. The liquid in the posterior chamber was measured spectrophotometrically.

The negative control (0.9% NaCl solution) showed neither an increase of opacity nor permeability of the corneas. The in vitro score was calculated as 0.92.

The positive control (2-Ethoxyethanol) showed clear opacity and distinctive permeability of the corneas and therefore, is classified as moderate eye irritant. The in vitro score was calculated as 45.06. The positive controlelicited an In Vitro Irritancy Score of 45.06. Even if below the cut-off value of 53, it is close to the treshold and the since the negative control and test item results were not equivocal, the study was considered to be acceptable.

The test item did not cause any opacity or permeability of the corneas compared with the results of the negative control. The calculated in vitro score was 0.13 and therefore, the test item was classified as non eye irritant.

 

With an IVIS < 3, the test item does not require classification for eye irritation or serious eye damage according to the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 and to the GHS.

The study is acceptable and satisfies the requirement for an in vitro eye irritation assay.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

eye irritation: in vitro / ex vivo

Type of information:

read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Justification for type of information:

REPORTING FORMAT FOR THE ANALOGUE APPROACH
[Further information is included as attachment to Iuclid section 13]

1. HYPOTHESIS FOR THE ANALOGUE APPROACH
This read-across is based on the hypothesis that source and target substances have similar toxicological properties because of their structural and composition similarity.

2. SOURCE AND TARGET CHEMICAL(S) (INCLUDING INFORMATION ON PURITY AND IMPURITIES)
The target and source substances are both UVCB substances.

3. ANALOGUE APPROACH JUSTIFICATION
The source substance is expected to have similar toxicological profile than the target substance considering the composition similarity between the two substances. Indeed, as can be seen in Table 5 the constituents classified as Eye Irritant Category 2 are present in both the source and the target substance.
The design of the study performed on the source substance (similar to OECD 437, GLP) is adequate and reliable for the purpose of the prediction based on read-across. The test material used represents the source substance as described in the hypothesis in terms of composition. The results of the studies are adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling.
Therefore, based on the considerations above, it can be concluded that the results of the in vitro eye irritation study conducted with the source substance (non-irritant to eyes) is likely to predict the properties of the target substance and is considered as adequate to fulfil the information requirement of Annex VII, 8.2.1.

4. DATA MATRIX
Cf. Iuclid section 13

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across source

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across: supporting information

Irritation parameter:

in vitro irritation score

Run / experiment:

mean/3 corneas

Value:

0.13

Vehicle controls validity:

not applicable

Negative controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

IVIS = 0.92

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks:

IVIS = 45.06

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Other effects / acceptance of results:

OTHER EFFECTS:
- Visible damage on test system: the test item did not cause any opacity or permeability of the corneas compared with the results of the negative control

DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: not included in the report

ACCEPTANCE OF RESULTS:
- Acceptance criteria met for negative control: cannot be assessed
- Acceptance criteria met for positive control: yes
- Range of historical values if different from the ones specified in the test guideline: not reported

Table 7.3.2/1: Individual and Mean Corneal Opacity and Permeability Measurements

Test Group	Opacity value = Difference (t120-t0) of Opacity		Permeability at 490 nm (OD490)*		In vitro Score	Mean in vitroScore	Proposed in vitro Irritation Scale
		Mean		Mean
Negative Control	0	0	0.049	0.061	0.74	0.92	Non eye irritant
Negative Control	0		0.046		0.69
Negative Control	0		0.088		1.32
Positive control	32		0.566		40.49		Moderate eye irritant
Positive control	30		1.180		47.70
Positive control	28		1.265		46.98
Test item	0		0.000		-1.05		Non eye irritant
Test item	0		0.104		1.56
Test item	0		0.059		-0.12

 

Assay validity

The positive control elicited an In Vitro Irritancy Score of 45,06. Even if below the cut-off value of 53, it is close to the treshold and the since the negative control and test item results were not equivocal, the study was considered to be acceptable.

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

Based on the results on the source substance (IVIS < 3), the target substance does not require classification for eye irritation or serious eye damage according to the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 and to the GHS.

Executive summary:

An in vitro eye irritation study was performed prior to the adoption of the OECD Guideline 437 (but follows the SOP used to validate the model), and in compliance with GLP to assess the corneal damage potential of the source subtance by means of the BCOP assay using fresh bovine corneae. 

After a first opacity measurement of the fresh bovine corneas (t0), the neat source substance , the positive, and the negative controls were applied to corneas and incubated for 10 minutes at 32 ± 2 °C in cMEM (complete Minimum Essential Medium), supplemented with 10% FCS (Fetal Calf Serum). After the incubation phase the source substance, the positive, and the negative controls were each rinsed from the corneas and opacity was measured again (t10). Further, the corneas were incubated for another 120 minutes at 32 ± 2 °C in medium, and opacity was measured a third time (t120).

The opacity measurement permeability of the corneas was determined by application of 1 mL of a fluorescein solution for about 90 minutes at 32 ± 2 °C. The liquid in the posterior chamber was measured spectrophotometrically.

The negative control (0.9% NaCl solution) showed neither an increase of opacity nor permeability of the corneas. The in vitro score was calculated as 0.92.

The positive control (2-Ethoxyethanol) showed clear opacity and distinctive permeability of the corneas and therefore, is classified as moderate eye irritant. The in vitro score was calculated as 45.06. The positive control elicited an In Vitro Irritancy Score of 45.06. Even if below the cut-off value of 53, it is close to the treshold and the since the negative control and test item results were not equivocal, the study was considered to be acceptable.

The source substance did not cause any opacity or permeability of the corneas compared with the results of the negative control. The calculated in vitro score was 0.13 and therefore, the source substance was classified as non eye irritant.

 

Based on the results on the source substance (IVIS < 3), the target substance does not require classification for eye irritation or serious eye damage according to the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 and to the GHS.

The study is acceptable and satisfies the requirement for an in vitro eye irritation assay.

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no study available

Additional information

Skin irritation/corrosion:

Since no key study was identified on the target substance, the testing and assessment strategy, as described in ECHA R.7a Endpoint specific guidance (December 2016), was used to evaluate the skin corrosion/irritation potential of the target substance:

	Element	Information	Conclusion	Comments
Existing data on physico - chemical properties	1a	Is the substance spontaneously flammable in contact with air (pyrophoric) or water at room temperature?	NO
	1b	Is the substance an organic hydroperoxide or an organic peroxide?	NO
	1c	Is the pH of the substance ≤ 2.0 or ≥ 11.5?	NO
	1d	Are there other physical or chemical properties that indicate that the substance is corrosive/irritant?	NO
Existing human data	2	Are there adequate existing human data which provide evidence that the substance is a corrosive or irritant?	NO
Existing animal data from corrosion/irritation studies	3	Are there data from existing studies on corrosion and irritation in laboratory animals, which provide sound conclusive evidence that the substance is a corrosive, irritant or non-irritant?	NO
Existing data from general toxicity studies via the dermal route and from sensitisation studies	4a	Is the substance classified as fatal in contact with skin (LD50 ≤ 50 mg/kg bw, CLP hazard statement H310)	NO
	4b	Has the substance proven to be a corrosive, irritant or non-irritant in a suitable acute dermal toxicity test?	NO
	4c	Has the substance proven to be a corrosive or an irritant in sensitisation studies or after repeated exposure?	NO	No local effects were reported in acute oral study at 2000 mg/kg bw
Existing/new (Q)SAR data and read -across	5a	Are there structurally related substances (suitable “read-across” or grouping), which are classified as corrosive to the skin (Skin Corrosive Cat. 1), or do suitable (Q)SAR methods indicate corrosion potential of the substance?	NO
	5b	Are there structurally related substances (suitable “read-across” or grouping), which are classified as irritant to the skin (Skin Irritant Cat. 2), or indicating that the substance is non-irritant, or do suitable (Q)SAR methods indicate irritant or non-irritant potential of the substance?	YES	Essential oil of Schinus Terebinthifolius (Anacardiaceae) obtained from red berries by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction was considered to be a potential analogue based on composition similarity. This UVCB is not a skin corrosive.
Existing in vitro data	6a	Has the substance demonstrated corrosive properties in an EU/OECD adopted in vitro test? Data from in vitro test methods that have been validated and are considered scientifically valid but are not yet adopted by EU and/or OECD may also be used if the provisions defined in Annex XI are met	NO	(at the initiation of the dossier, no test was available)
	6b	Has the substance demonstrated irritant or non-irritant properties in an EU/OECD adopted in vitro test? Data from in vitro test methods that have been validated and are considered scientifically valid but are not yet adopted by EU and/or OECD may also be used if the provisions defined in Annex XI are met.	NO
	6c	Are there data from a non-validated suitable in vitro test(s), which provide sound conclusive evidence that the substance is corrosive/ irritant?	NO
Weight-of- Evidence analysis	7	The “elements” described above may be arranged as appropriate. Taking all available existing and relevant data mentioned above (Elements 1-6) into account, is there sufficient information to make a decision on whether classification/labelling is necessary, and –if so –how to classify and label?	NO
New in vitro test for irritation	8	Does the substance demonstrate irritating or non-irritating properties in (an) EU/OECD adopted in vitro test(s) for skin irritation?	NO
New in vitro test for corrosivity	9	Does the substance demonstrate corrosive properties in (an) EU/OECD adopted in vitro test(s) for skin corrosion?	NO	=> an Epiderm test for corrosion was initiated (Top-down strategy) to assess the read-across strategy. The substance is not-corrosive to the skin.
New in vivo test for corrosion/irritation	10	To be used only as a last resort	NO	In vivo testing should not be conducted in this case since the substance falls under the scope of the specific in vitro tests performed, and there are no substance-specific limitations on use of those tests. An adaptation according to Annex XI to the REACH Regulation is included in this dossier.

Available data on a structurally related substance, Essential oil of Schinus Terebinthifolius (Anacardiaceae) obtained from red berries by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, indicated that the analogue was not corrosive to skin.

To asses the read-across approach, and following the REACH top-down strategy, an in vitro skin corrosion study (Envigo, 2017, Rel.1) was performed according to the OECD Guideline 431 and in compliance with GLP, using the EpiDerm™ Human Skin Model.  The relative mean viability of the test item treated tissues was 90.5 and 124% after 3 and 60 minutes exposure, respectively. The quality criteria required for acceptance of results in the test were satisfied. Under the experimental conditions, the source substance is non-corrosive to the skin.

Based on similar results obtained in the in vitro skin corrosion assays and based on composition similarity between the source and the target substances (see Iuclid section 13 for read-across justification), it was considered appropriate to perform only an in vitro skin irritation study on the source substance and to use a read-across for the target substance.

The in vitro skin irritation study (Envigo, 2017, Rel.1) was performed on the source substance according to the OECD Guideline 439 and in compliance with GLP, using the EPISKIN reconstructed human epidermis model. The relative mean viability of the test item treated tissues was 95.9% after the 15‑Minute exposure period and 42‑Hours post‑exposure incubation period. The quality criteria required for acceptance of results in the test were satisfied. With a tissue viability > 50%, the test material was considered to be not irritant to skin.

Based on the available data, the target substance is considered to be not irritant to skin.

Eye irritation:

No study was identified on the target substance. A read-across approach using the structurally related substance, Essential oil of Schinus Terebinthifolius (Anacardiaceae) obtained from red berries by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction was followed to conclude on eye irritation potential (see Iuclid section 13 for read-across justification).

A key study was identified on the source substance (RCC, 2008, rel.2). This in vitro eye irritation study was performed prior to the adoption of the OECD Guideline 437 (but follows the SOP used to validate the model), and in compliance with GLP to assess the corneal damage potential of test substance by means of the BCOP assay using fresh bovine corneae.  

The negative control (0.9% NaCl solution) showed neither an increase of opacity nor permeability of the corneas. The in vitro score was calculated as 0.92.

The positive control (2-Ethoxyethanol) showed clear opacity and distinctive permeability of the corneas and therefore, is classified as moderate eye irritant. The in vitro score was calculated as 45.06. The positive controlelicited an In Vitro Irritancy Score of 45.06. Even if below the cut-off value of 53, it is close to the treshold and the since the negative control and test item results were not equivocal, the study was considered to be acceptable.

The test item did not cause any opacity or permeability of the corneas compared with the results of the negative control. The calculated in vitro score was 0.13 and therefore, the test item was classified as non eye irritant. 

With an IVIS < 3, the test item does not require classification for eye irritation or serious eye damage.

Based on the available data, the target substance is considered to be not irritant to eyes.

Justification for classification or non-classification

Harmonized classification:

The substance has no harmonized classification according to the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

Self-classification:

Based on the available data on both the source and the target substances, no additional self-classification is proposed for the target substance regarding skin and eye irritation according to the Annex VI of the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and to the GHS.

No data was available regarding respiratory irritation, however the target substance not being classified for skin and eye irritation, no classification is expected for respiratory irritation.