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Toxicological information

Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Justification for type of information:
data is from peer reviewed journals

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
Comedogenicity and irritancy of commonly used ingredients in skin care products
Author:
JAMES E. FULTON, JR
Year:
1989
Bibliographic source:
J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem., 40, 321-333 (November/December),1989

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: as mentioned below
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The test uses a single rabbit ear to indicate the Comedogenicity and irritancy of Rhodamine B
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthylium chloride
EC Number:
201-383-9
EC Name:
9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthylium chloride
Cas Number:
81-88-9
Molecular formula:
C28H31N2O3.Cl
IUPAC Name:
9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthenium chloride
Test material form:
solid
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Rhodamine B
- Molecular formula : C28H31N2O3.Cl
- Molecular weight : 479.017 g/mol
- Substance type: Organic
- Physical state: Solid
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): 9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthenium chloride
- Common Name: Rhodamine B
- Molecular formula : C28H31N2O3.Cl
- Molecular weight : 479.017 g/mol
- Substance type: Organic
- Physical state: Solid

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
Source: No data
Age at study initiation: No data
Weight at study initiation: 2-3 kg
Fasting period before study: No data
Housing: singly housed, in suspended cages
Diet (e.g. ad libitum): Purina Rabbit Chow, ad libitum
Water (e.g. ad libitum): water, ad libitum
Acclimation period: No data
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Temperature (°C): No data
Humidity (%):No data
Air changes (per hr): No data
Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 hour light and 12 hr dark cycle

IN-LIFE DATES: From: No data To: No data

Test system

Type of coverage:
other: Entire inner surface of one ear
Preparation of test site:
other: A colony of rabbits that had genetically good ears and which were free from mites were used for the assay
Vehicle:
other: propylene glycol
Controls:
yes
Amount / concentration applied:
Dose of 1ml of the test material was applied once daily for five days per week for 2 weeks.
Duration of treatment / exposure:
2 weeks
Observation period:
2 weeks
Number of animals:
3 rabbits
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
Area of exposure: Ear
% coverage: A dose of 1ml of the test chemical is applied and spread once daily to the entire inner surface of one ear five days per week for 2 weeks.
Type of wrap if used: No data

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
Washing (if done): No data
Time after start of exposure: No data

SCORING SYSTEM: The irritancy produced by repeated application of a chemical or skin care product on the surface epidermis in the rabbit ear is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5. The grades are summarized as follows:
0 = No irritation
1 = few scales, no Erythema
2 = diffuse scaling, no Erythema
3 = Generalized scaling with Erythema
4 = Scaling, Erythema and Edema
5 = Epidermal necrosis and slough

Results and discussion

In vitro

Other effects / acceptance of results:
no data available

In vivo

Results
Irritation parameter:
overall irritation score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
14 d
Score:
0
Max. score:
5
Reversibility:
not specified
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No erythema observed

Any other information on results incl. tables

 Table 1: Ingredients and their Comedogenicity and Irritancy

Test chemical

Comedogenicity*

[Grade 0-5]

Irritancy**

[Grade 0-5]

Rhodamine B

2

0

 

*Comedogenicity or the ability of test substance to produce follicular hyperkeratosis

** Irritancy or ability of test substance to produce surface epithelial irritation

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
other: not irritating
Conclusions:
The test uses a single rabbit ear to indicate the Comedogenicity and irritancy of Rhodamine B. The irritancy produced by Rhodamine B was graded from 0 – 5. It falls under Grade 0 (no irritation observed).
Hence it can be concluded that Rhodamine B was not irritating to rabbit ears.
Executive summary:

The test uses a single rabbit ear to indicate the Comedogenicity and irritancy of Rhodamine B. Rhodamine B was mixed in propylene glycol at a 9 to 1 dilution for testing unless otherwise indicated (10% concentration). A colony of New Zealand albino rabbits that have genetically good ears and free from mites were used. Three rabbits, weighing two to three kilograms, were used for each assay. Animals were housed singly in suspended cages and fed Purina Rabbit Chow and water ad libitum. Animals were maintained on a 12-hour light and 12-hour dark cycle. A dose of 1 ml of the test material was applied and spread once daily to the entire inner surface of once for five days per week for two weeks. The opposite untreated ear of each animal served as an untreated control.

 

The irritancy produced by repeated application of the chemical on the surface epidermis in the rabbit ear is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5. The grades are summarized as follows:

 0 = No irritation; 1 = few scales, no Erythema; 2 = diffuse scaling, no Erythema; 3 = Generalized scaling with Erythema; 4 = Scaling, Erythema and Edema; 5 = Epidermal necrosis and slough.

Rhodamine B falls under Grade 0 (no irritation observed).Hence it can be concluded that Rhodamine B was not irritating to rabbit ears.