1,3,5-tris[[4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-xylyl]methyl]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione

Eye irritation

Administrative data

Endpoint:

eye irritation: in vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

April - June 2012

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2012

Report date:

2012

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)

Deviations:

no

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion)

Deviations:

no

Test guideline 3

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 870.2400 (Acute Eye Irritation)

Deviations:

no

Test guideline 4

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (JMAFF), 12 Nohsan, Notification No. 8147, April 2011; including the most recent partial revisions

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Test material

Reference

Name:

Unnamed

Type:

Constituent

Type:

Constituent

Test material form:

solid: particulate/powder

Specific details on test material used for the study:

CYANOX® 1790 Antioxidant
IUPAC nomenclature - Tris(4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzyl) isocyanurate
Synonym - [tris(4-t-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-benzyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H) trione]
Lot WP1031901
Appearance - White powder, odorless
CAS No. 40601-76-1
Molecular Formula - C42H57N3O6
Molecular Weight - 699.92 g/mole
Purity > 99%

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, Kisslegg, Germany
- Age at study initiation: at least 6 weeks old
- Weight at study initiation: at least 1 kg
- Housing: cages with perforated floors and shelters
- Diet: ca. 100 g per day of pelleted diet for rabbits (Global Diet 2030 from Harlan Teklad®, Mucedola, Milanese, Italy). Hay and wooden sticks were available during the study period
- Water: free access to tap water
- Acclimation period: at least 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18-24
- Humidity (%): 40-70
- Air changes (per hr): ca. 15
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Controls:

other: one eye remained untreated and served as reference control

Amount / concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL
Amount applied: 74 mg (= approx. 0.1 ml)

Duration of treatment / exposure:

single instillation

Observation period (in vivo):

7 days

Number of animals or in vitro replicates:

3 males

Details on study design:

STUDY DESIGN
The study was performed in a stepwise manner and was started by treatment of a single rabbit (sentinel). The two other animals were treated in a similar manner three weeks later, after considering the degree of eye irritation observed in the first animal.

TREATMENT
Animals were treated by instillation of, on average, 74.0 mg (range 73.9 - 74.2 mg) of the test substance (a volume of approximately 0.1 mL) in the conjunctival sac of one of the eyes after gently pulling the lower lid away from the eyeball. The lids were then gently held together for about one second to prevent loss of the test substance.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
-Washing (if done): No

OBSERVATIONS
- Mortality/Viability: Twice daily.
- Toxicity: At least once daily.
- Body Weight: Day of treatment (prior to instillation) and after the final observation.
- Necropsy: No necropsy was performed according to protocol.
- Irritation: The eyes of each animal were examined approximately 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours and 7 days after instillation of the test substance. The irritation scores and a description of all other (local) effects were recorded.The irritation was assessed according to OECD 405.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Results

Results 1

Irritation parameter:

cornea opacity score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Results 2

Irritation parameter:

cornea opacity score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Results 3

Irritation parameter:

cornea opacity score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Results 4

Irritation parameter:

iris score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0.3

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 48h

Results 5

Irritation parameter:

iris score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Results 6

Irritation parameter:

iris score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Results 7

Irritation parameter:

conjunctivae score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0.3

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 48h

Results 8

Irritation parameter:

conjunctivae score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

1.3

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 7d

Results 9

Irritation parameter:

conjunctivae score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

1.3

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 7d

Results 10

Irritation parameter:

chemosis score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Results 11

Irritation parameter:

chemosis score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0.3

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 48h

Results 12

Irritation parameter:

chemosis score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Irritant / corrosive response data:

Effects on cornea, iris and conjunctivae were observed:
The corneal injury consisted of slight dulling of the normal lustre on Day 1 and no epithelial damage was noted. Iridial irritation grade 1 was observed and resolved within 24 hours in two animals and within 48 hours in one animal. The irritation of the conjunctivae consisted of redness, chemosis and discharge and completely resolved within 48 hours in one animal and within 7 days in the other two animals.

Other effects:

No staining of ocular tissues by the test substance was oberved. Remnants of the test substance were present in the eye and on the outside of the eyelids in all three animals at 1 hour after exposure.
No symptoms of systemic toxicity were observed in the animals during the test period and no mortality occurred.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

Based on the above results, the test substance does not have to be classified and has no obligatory labelling requirement for eye irritation.

Executive summary:

An eye irritation study was performed according to OECD TG 405 and under GLP conditions. An instillation of 74 mg of the test item in one eye of 3 rabbits. One eye remained untreated and served as a control. No irreversible effects were noted.

Based on the results above, the test material is not classified for eye irritation.