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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP study in compliance with international guidelines

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2007
Report date:
2007

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl acrylate
EC Number:
241-527-8
EC Name:
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl acrylate
Cas Number:
17527-29-6
Molecular formula:
C11H7F13O2
IUPAC Name:
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl prop-2-enoate
Test material form:
other: liquid
Details on test material:
Identification: 13F-SFA-Monomer
description: clear clourless liquid
Batch number: 061115
storage conditions: room temperature in the dark

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
Three New Zealand White rabbits were supplied by an accredited supplier. At the start of the study the animals were in the weight range of 2.0 to 3.5 kg and were twelve to twenty weeks old. After an aclimatisation period of at least five days each animal was given a number unique within the study which was written with a black indelible marker-pen on the inner surface of the ear and on the cage label.
The animals were individually housed in suspended cages. Free access to drinking water and food (Certified Rabbit Diet) was allowed throughout the study. The diet and drinking water were considered not to contain any contaminant of a level that might have affected the purpose or integrity of the study.
The temperature and relative humidity were set to achieve limits of 17 to 23 °C and 30 to 70%, respectively. Any occasional deviations from these targets were considered not to have affected the purpose or integrity of the study. The rate of air exchange was at least fifteen changes per hour and the lighting was controlled by a time switch to give twelve hours continuous light (06:00 to 18:00) and twelve horns darkness.

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: not applicable
Amount / concentration applied:
At each test site a quantity of 0.5 ml of the test material was introduced under a 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm cotton gauze patch and placed in position on the shorn skin.
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
One patch was removed at each of three time points: 3 minutes, 1 hour and 4 hours after application. Approximately one hour following the removal of the patches, and 24, 48 and 72 hours later, the test sites were examined for evidence of primary irritation and scored.
Number of animals:
3 rabbits
Details on study design:
On the day before the test each rabbit was clipped free of fur from the dorsal/flank area using veterinary clippers. Only animals with a healthy intact epidermis by gross observation were selected for the study.
One rabbit was initially treated. Three suitable sites were selected on the back of the rabbit. At each test site a quantity of 0.5 ml of the test material was introduced under a 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm cotton gauze patch and placed in position on the shorn skin. Each patch was secured in position with a strip of surgical adhesive tape. To prevent the animal interfering with the patches, the trunk of the rabbit was wrapped in an elasticated corset for the duration of the 1 and 4 hour exposure periods.
One patch was removed at each of three time points: 3 minutes, 1 hour and 4 hours after application. Any residual test material was removed by gentle swabbing with cotton wool soaked in 74% Industrial Methylated Spirits.
After consideration of the skin reactions produced in the first animal, two additional animals were treated with 0.5 ml of test material. One patch was applied to the back of each rabbit, and was allowed to remain in contact with the skin for a period of four hours.
Approximately one hour following the removal of the patches, and 24, 48 and 72 hours later, the test sites were examined for evidence of primary irritation and scored.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
other: erythema/eschar formation
Basis:
other: sum of 24 and 72 h readings for 3 rabbits
Time point:
other: 1 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 h
Irritation parameter:
other: erythema/eschar formation
Basis:
other: sum of 24 and 72 h readings for 3 rabbits
Time point:
other: 24 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 h
Irritation parameter:
other: erythema/eschar formation
Basis:
other: sum of 24 and 72 h readings for 3 rabbits
Time point:
other: 48 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 h
Irritation parameter:
other: erythema/eschar formation
Basis:
other: sum of 24 and 72 h readings for 3 rabbits
Time point:
other: 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
other: sum of 24 and 72 h readings for 3 rabbits
Time point:
other: 1, 24, 48, 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritant / corrosive response data:
The scores for erythema and oedema at the 24 and 72-hour readings were totalled for the three test rabbits (12 values) and this total was divided by six to give the primary irritation index of the test material. The test material was classified according to the following scheme devised by Draize J H (1959) “Dermal Toxicity” In: Appraisal of the Safety of Chemicals in Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics. Association of Food and Drug Officials of the United States, Austin, Texas, p.47:
Primary Irritation Index Classification of Irritancy
0 Non-irritant
> 0 to 2 Mild irritant
> 2 to 5 Moderate irritant
> 5 to 8 Severe irritant

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information mild irritant Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
The test material produced a primary irritation index of 0.3 and was classified as a mild irritant to rabbit skin according to the Draize classification scheme. However, the substance does not meet the criteria for classification and labelling for this endpoint, as set out in Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.