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The hazard assessment is based on the data currently available. New studies with the registered substance and/or other member substances of the polyol esters category will be conducted in the future. The finalised studies will be included in the technical dossier as soon as they become available and the hazard assessment will be re-evaluated accordingly.


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Skin, rabbit (OECD 404): not irritating


Read-across from structural analogue source substances Fatty acids, C16-18 (even numbered), esters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 85116-93-4), Fatty acids, C5-9 tetraesters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 67762-53-2), 2,2-bis[[(1-oxoisooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl bis(isooctadecanoate) (CAS No. 62125-22-8), and Fatty acids, C8-10 mixed esters with dipenaterythritol, isooctanoic acid, pentaerythritol and tripentaerythritol (CAS No. 189200-42-8)


 


Eye, rabbit (OECD 405): not irritating


Read-across from structural analogue source substances Fatty acids, C16-18 (even numbered), esters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 85116-93-4), Fatty acids, C5-9 tetraesters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 67762-53-2), 2,2-bis[[(1-oxoisooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl bis(isooctadecanoate) (CAS No. 62125-22-8), and Fatty acids, C8-10 mixed esters with dipenaterythritol, isooctanoic acid, pentaerythritol and tripentaerythritol (CAS No. 189200-42-8)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

Link to relevant study records

Referenceopen allclose all

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:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
lack of data on test substance
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
lack of data on test substance
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: HRP Inc., Denver, PA, USA
- Age at study initiation: 15 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.2 - 2.6 kg
- Housing: animals were housed separately in suspended stainless steel and wire mesh cages with absorbent paper below the cages.
- Diet: certified Rabbit Diet 5322 (PMI Feeds Inc., Richmond, IN, USA), the amount of feed was limited on a not further specified daily basis
- Water: tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 8 d

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18 - 21
- Humidity (%): 40 - 60
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

IN-LIFE DATES:
From: 22 Aug 1995
To: 25 Aug 1995
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: not required, untreated sites of the same animal served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL
- Concentration (if solution): undiluted
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
72 h
Reading time points: 1, 24, 48 and 72 h
Number of animals:
6 males
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: ca. 6.5 cm² on the dorsal area from the shoulder to the lumbar region
- Type of wrap if used: the treated skin was covered with a non-irritating tape, held in place with a semi-occlusive dressing.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): the test site was wiped with paper towels and water.
- Time after start of exposure: 4h

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritant / corrosive response data:
The dermal application of the test substance did not result in erythema or edema in any of the animals tested at any observation time point.
Other effects:
Clinical signs were not observed in any animal during the study period. At the 72 h reading, two animals were observed with desquamation.
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Study period:
18 Sep - 21 Sep 1984
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
no data on test substance purity
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
Adopted 12 May 1981
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
(no data on test substance purity)
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Van Zutphen Breeding Centre, Keldonk, The Netherlands
- Weight at study initiation: 2.6 - 3.4 kg
- Housing: individually in metal cages with perforated floors
- Diet: 120 g / day, LK-01, Hope Farms, Woerden, The Netherlands
- Water: tap-water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: at least 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 17.5 - 21.5
- Humidity (%): 55 - 75
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 / 12
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
other: clipping
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: untreated sites of the same animal served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount applied: 0.5 mL
- Concentration: 100 %
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
72 h
Reading time points: 1, 24, 48, 72 h
Number of animals:
3 females
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 6 cm²
- Type of wrap: surgical gauze attached with a drop of petrolatum to aluminium foil and mounted on tape, held in place with flexible bandage.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: remaining test substance was removed, using a dry tissue
- Time after start of exposure: 4 h

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Very slight erythema (animal #3) and very slight edema (animal #2) was observed 1 h after treatment. Both effects were not obvious 24 h after treatment.
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Study period:
02 Feb - 05 Feb 1999
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
no analytical purity reported
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
adopted in 1992
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no analytical purity reported
GLP compliance:
no
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Albino Rabbits; New Zealand White, HM: (NZW)fBR
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Hare-Marland, Inc., Hewitt, NJ, USA
- Age at study initiation: at least 8 weeks old
- Weight at study initiation: 2.5 – 2.8 kg
- Housing: individually housed in suspended, stainless steel cages with wire mesh bottoms
- Diet: certified Lab Rabbit Diet, HF, No. 5325; PMI Feeds, Inc. St. Louis, MO (approx 125 g/day while on test)
- Water: automatic watering system, municipal water supply, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 60 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 16 - 22
- Humidity (%): 30 – 70
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12


Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
other: clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: untreated sites of the same animal served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
3 days
reading time points: 24, 48, and 72 hours
Number of animals:
3 females
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: intact skin of the dorsal trunk surface
- Type of wrap if used: 6 cm² gauze square placed directly on the intact test site per animal and directly held in place with tape. Gauze was then wrapped around the animal and secured with tape to keep the test material in contact with the skin.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): The site was wiped free of test material with 0.9% saline and gauze
- Time after start of exposure: At the end of the exposure period

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritant / corrosive response data:
All three animals showed a very slight or slight erythema 1 h after the test item application. Within 48 h after removal of the patches the dermal effect were completely reversible.
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Kleinrussen, Chbb:HM
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Thomae, Germany
- Age at study initiation: 19-20 months
- Weight at study initiation: approx. 2.7 kg
- Housing: single holding in cage
- Diet: ad libitum (Altromin Haltungsdiät 2023)
- Water: ad libitum


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20-25
- Humidity (%): 45-70
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 / 12
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: 0.5 g
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
72 h
Reading time points: 1, 24, 48 and 72 h
Number of animals:
3 males
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 6 cm²

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): cleansing with clean warm water
- Time after start of exposure: 4 h (upon removal of the dressing)

SCORING SYSTEM: The application sites were assessed for signs of erythema and oedema and scored according to the Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable

Erythema score

Animal Number

1 day

2 days

3 days

Mean Score

1226

0

0

0

0

1230

0

0

0

0

1231

0

0

0

0

 

Edema Score

Animal Number

1 day

2 days

3 days

Mean Score

1226

0

0

0

0

1230

0

0

0

0

1231

0

0

0

0
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Eye irritation

Link to relevant study records

Referenceopen allclose all

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
lack of data on test substance
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
lack of data on test substance
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: HRP Inc., Denver, PA, USA
- Age at study initiation: 12 - 13 weeks (female), 16 - 17 weeks (males)
- Weight at study initiation: 2.1 - 2.7 kg
- Housing: animals were housed separately in suspended stainless steel and wire mesh cages with absorbent paper below the cages.
- Diet: Purina Certified Diet 5322 (PMI Feeds Inc., Richmond, IN, USA), the amount of feed was limited on a not further specified daily basis
- Water: tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 15 d

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18 - 21
- Humidity (%): 40 - 60
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

IN-LIFE DATES:
From: 29 Aug 1995
To: 05 Sep 1995
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: not required, the untreated eye served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.1 mL
- Concentration (if solution): undiluted
Duration of treatment / exposure:
single application without washing
Observation period (in vivo):
7 d
reading timepoints: 1, 24, 48 and 72 h and 7 d
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
5 males and 1 female
Details on study design:
SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: 2% sodium fluorescein
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.44
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritant / corrosive response data:
One hour after instillation of the test substance, slight conjunctivae redness and chemosis were observed in all animals. After 24 h and 48 h, slight conjunctivae redness was observed in 3 animals. At the 72 h reading timepoint, slight conjunctivae redness was observed in 2 animals. The effect was reversible in all animals within 7 days. The test substance did not affect the other irritation parameters in any animal at any timepoint.
Flurescein staining of the cornea was observed in three animals at the 48 h reading timepoint. At the 72 h reading, no staining of the cornea was observed indicating that the corneal response was superficial and transient.
Other effects:
There were no clinical signs observed in any animal during the study period.
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
limited information on test substance, observation period only 72 hours
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
Adopted 24 April 2002
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
limited information on test substance, observation period only 72 h
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: U.S. Federal Register, 1973, Vol. 38, No. 187, Section 1500:42
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Housing: in grid bottomed galvanised metal cages
- Diet: 90 - 95 g / day, Product Ref. 16934, Spillers Agriculture Limited
- Water: ad libitum

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Air changes: air conditioned room
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 14 / 10
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: the untreated eye served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount applied: 0.1 mL
- Concentration: 100 %
Duration of treatment / exposure:
72 h
Observation period (in vivo):
72 h
Reading time points: 24, 48 and 72 h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
6 females
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE: no

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.78
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not specified
Remarks:
observation only for 72 h, reversibility was not studied
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.22
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h
Irritant / corrosive response data:
24 h after exposure, chemosis was observed in 4 of 6 animals, which disappeared the next day. All 6 animals showed redness of the conjunctivae, which dissapeared in 3 animals the next day. At 72 h observation, redness was still observed in 2 animals. Since the observation was stopped after 72 h, there is no information on the reversibility of these effects in the remaining 2 animals.
Adverse effects on the cornea and the iris were not observed in any of the animals.

Table 1: Evaluation of the eye reaction

Rabbit No. / sex

Scoring [h]

Cornea

Iris

Conjunctiva

Redness

Chemosis

1 / f

24

0

0

2

0

48

0

0

0

0

72

0

0

0

0

Mean (24, 48, 72 h)

0

0

0.67

0

2 / f

24

0

0

2

1

48

0

0

0

0

72

0

0

0

0

Mean (24, 48, 72 h)

0

0

0.33

0.33

3 / f

24

0

0

2

0

48

0

0

1

0

72

0

0

1

0

Mean (24, 48, 72 h)

0

0

1.33

0

4 / f

24

0

0

1

1

48

0

0

1

0

72

0

0

0

0

Mean (24, 48, 72 h)

0

0

0.67

0.33

5 / f

24

0

0

1

1

48

0

0

1

0

72

0

0

1

0

Mean (24, 48, 72 h)

0

0

1.0

0.33

6 / f

24

0

0

1

1

48

0

0

0

0

72

0

0

0

0

Mean (24, 48, 72 h)

0

0

0.33

0.33

Group mean (24, 48, 72h)

0

0

0.78

0.22

 

 

Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Study period:
5 Feb 1999 - 12 Feb 1999
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
no details on analytical purity given
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no data on test substance purity given
GLP compliance:
no
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: albino rabbits; New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Hare-Marland, Inc., Hewitt, NJ, USA
- Age at study initiation: at least 8 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.8 – 2.9 kg
- Housing: individually housed in suspended, stainless steel cages with wire mesh bottoms
- Diet: certified Lab Rabbit Diet HF, No. 5325; PMI Feeds, Inc. St. Louis, MO (approximately 125 g/day while on test)
- Water: automatic watering system (municipal water supply), ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 53 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 ± 1
- Humidity (%): 34-54
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: the untreated eye served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h, single application without washing
Observation period (in vivo):
3 days
reading time points: 24, 48, and 72 h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3 (1 male and 2 females)
Details on study design:
SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: fluorescein
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.67
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritant / corrosive response data:
One animal exhibited moderate conjunctival redness whereas the other 2 animals showed mild conjuctival redness; all three animals exhibited severe discharge. No iridial or corneal changes were evident throughout the study. At 24 h post-treatment, one animal was free of conjuctival redness. All 3 animals were free of ocular irritation within 72 h after treatment.
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Study period:
21 May - 24 May 1991
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Kleinrussen, Chbb:HM
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Thomae, Germany
- Age at study initiation: 4 months
- Weight at study initiation: approx.2.1 kg
- Housing: single holding in cage
- Diet: ad libitum (Ssniff rabbit diet K4)
- Water: ad libitum

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20-25
- Humidity (%): 45-70
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 / 12
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: left, untreated eye served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: 0.1 mL (bump-volume)


Duration of treatment / exposure:
single application, 24 h
Observation period (in vivo):
72 h
Reading time points: 1, 24, 48 and 72 h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3 males
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): The eye was thoroughly rinsed with warm water.
- Time after start of exposure: 24 h

SCORING SYSTEM: According to Council Directive 84/449/EEC

Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No effects were observed except a very mild and reversible exsudation reaction in one out of three animals 24 h after application.
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Additional information

The hazard assessment is based on the data currently available. New studies with the registered substance and/or other member substances of the polyol esters category will be conducted in the future. The finalised studies will be included in the technical dossier as soon as they become available and the hazard assessment will be re-evaluated accordingly.


For further details, please refer to the category concept document attached to the category object (linked under IUCLID section 0.2) showing an overview of the strategy for all substances within the polyol esters category.


 


Skin irritation / corrosion


Several studies assessing the skin irritation potential of structural analogue source substances are available which are considered in a Weight-of-Evidence approach to assess the ability of the target substance to induce skin irritation / corrosion.


 


A primary dermal irritation study was performed with Fatty acids, C16-18 (even numbered), esters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 85116-93-4) according to OECD Guideline 404 and GLP (BASF, 1991a). The shaved backs of three male Kleinrussen Chbb:HM rabbits were exposed to 0.5 g unchanged test material for 4 hours under semiocclusive conditions. The rabbits were observed for 3 days following exposure. Skin reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after removal of the test substance. No erythema and no oedema occurred in any of the tested animals at any reading time point. Thus, the test material is not considered irritating to the skin in this study.


 


A primary dermal irritation study was performed comparable to OECD Guideline 404 with Fatty acids, C5-9 tetraesters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 67762-53-2) (Exxon, 1999b). The clipped skin of three female New Zealand White rabbits was exposed to 0.5 mL unchanged test material for 4 hours under semiocclusive conditions. Skin reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after removal of the test substance. All three animals showed a very slight or slight erythema 1 hour after the test item application. Within 48 hours after removal of the patches the dermal effect was completely reversible. All treated skin sites appeared normal at the 72 hour observation. The mean erythema scores over 24, 48 and 72 hours were 0 for animal #1 and #2 and 0.33 for animal #3. No edema occurred in any of the tested animals at any reading time point. The test material is not considered irritating to the skin in this study.


 


A primary dermal irritation study was performed with 2,2-bis[[(1-oxoisooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl bis(isooctadecanoate) (CAS No. 62125-22-8) according to OECD Guideline 404 and GLP (WoE, RA-A, 62125-22-8, 1984c). The clipped skin of three female New Zealand White rabbits was exposed to 0.5 mL unchanged test material for 4 hours under semiocclusive conditions. The rabbits were observed for three days following exposure. Skin reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after removal of the test substance. Very slight erythema and very slight edema was observed 1 h after treatment, each in one animal. Effects were fully reversed within 24 h after treatment. The third animal was free of any skin irritation effect. The test material is not considered irritating to the skin in this study.


 


A primary dermal irritation study was performed with Fatty acids, C8-10 mixed esters with dipenaterythritol, isooctanoic acid, pentaerythritol and tripentaerythritol (CAS No. 189200-42-8) comparable to OECD Guideline 404 and GLP (Exxon, 1995). The shaved skin of six male New Zealand White rabbits was exposed to 0.5 mL unchanged test material for 4 hours under semiocclusive conditions. Skin reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after removal of the test substance. No erythema and no edema occurred in any of the tested animals at any reading time point. At the 72 hour time point two animals showed desquamation. The test material is not considered irritating to the skin in this study.


 


Eye irritation


Again, several adequate and reliable studies investigating the eye irritation potential using structural analogue source substances are available.


 


Fatty acids, C16-18 (even numbered), esters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 85116-93-4) was tested for its acute eye irritation potential in a study performed according to OECD Guideline 405 under GLP conditions (BASF, 1991b). The undiluted test material (0.1 mL) was applied into the conjunctival sac of three male Kleinrussen, Chbb:HM rabbits each. The animals were observed for 72 hours and reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48, and 72 hours after instillation according to the Draize scoring system. No effects were observed except a very mild and reversible exsudation reaction in one of three animals 24 h after application. Thus, the test material is not considered irritating to the eyes.


 


Fatty acids, C5-9, tetraesters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 67762-53-2) was tested for its acute eye irritation potential in a study performed comparable to OECD Guideline 405 (Exxon, 1999c). The undiluted test material (0.1 mL) was applied into the conjunctival sac of 3 (1 male, 2 female) New Zealand White rabbits each. The animals were observed for 3 days and reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 h after instillation according to the Draize scoring system. One animal exhibited moderate conjunctival redness and two animals showed mild conjuctival redness. All three animals exhibited severe discharge. No iridial or corneal changes were evident throughout the study. At 24 h post treatment, one animal was free of conjuctival redness. All three animals were free of ocular irritation within 72 h of treatment. The mean conjunctivae score out of all three animals over 24, 48 and 72 h was 0.67. Thus, the test material is not considered irritating to the eyes in this study.


 


In a study performed comparable to OECD Guideline 405 (WoE, RA-A, 62125-22-8, 1982) 0.1 mL of undiluted 2,2-bis[[(1-oxoisooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl bis(isooctadecanoate) (CAS No. 62125-22-8) was applied into the conjunctival sac of six female New Zealand White rabbits each. The animals were observed for 72 hours and reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48, and 72 hours after instillation according to the Draize scoring system. 24 h after exposure, chemosis was observed in 4 of 6 animals, which disappeared the next day. All 6 animals showed redness of the conjunctivae, which disappeared in three animals the next day. At 72 h observation, redness was still observed in two animals. Since the observation was stopped after 72 h, there is no information on the reversibility of these effects in the remaining two animals. The mean conjuctivae and chemosis score out of all six animals over 24, 48 and 72 hours were 0.78 and 0.22 respectively. Adverse effects on the cornea and the iris were not observed in any of the animals. Thus, the test material is not considered irritating to the eyes in this study.


 


Fatty acids, C8-10 mixed esters with dipenaterythritol, isooctanoic acid, pentaerythritol and tripentaerythritol (CAS No. 189200-42-8) was tested for its acute eye irritation potential in a study performed comparable to OECD Guideline 405 under GLP conditions (Exxon, 1995b). The undiluted test material (0.1 mL) was applied into the conjunctival sac of 6 (5 male and 1 female) New Zealand White rabbits each. The animals were observed for 7 days and reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48, 72 hours and 7 days after instillation according to the Draize scoring system. One hour after instillation of the test substance, slight conjunctival redness and chemosis were observed in all animals. Chemosis was reversible within 24 hours whereas conjunctival redness was reversible in all animals within 7 days. The mean conjuctivae score out all six animals over 24, 48 and 72 hours was 0.44. Fluorescein staining of the cornea was observed in three animals at the 48 h reading time point. At the 72 h reading, no staining of the cornea was observed indicating that the corneal response was superficial and transient. Thus, the test material is not considered irritating to the eyes under the conditions of this study.


 


Conclusion on skin and eye irritation


Based on the results of the available studies, none of the structural analogue source substances is considered to cause either skin or eye irritation or damage. Therefore, on the basis of these findings, no skin and eye irritation potential for the target substance Octadecanoic acid, 1,1'-[2-[[3-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-2,2-bis[[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]propoxy]methyl]-2-[[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl] ester (CAS No. 70967-57-2) is identified as well.

Justification for classification or non-classification

According to Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 information on intrinsic properties of substances may be generated by means other than tests, e.g. using information from structurally related substances (grouping or read-across), provided that conditions set out in Annex XI are met. Annex XI states that “substances whose physicochemical, toxicological and ecotoxicological properties are likely to be similar or follow a regular pattern as a result of structural similarity may be considered as a group, or ‘category’ of substances. This avoids the need to test every substance for every endpoint". Since the read-across concept is applied to the target substance Octadecanoic acid, 1,1'-[2-[[3-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-2,2-bis[[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]propoxy]methyl]-2-[[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl] ester (CAS No. 70967-57-2), data gaps can be filled by interpolation from representative structural analogue source substances to avoid unnecessary animal testing.

The read-across concept is also used to derive the classification of the target substance taking the properties of the source substances into account. Based on the read-across concept, all available data on skin and eye irritation / corrosion do not meet the classification criteria according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and are therefore conclusive but not sufficient for classification.