Essential oil of Cedarwood obtained from the wood of Cupressus funebris (Cupressaceae) by steam distillation and washing - Terpenes

Acute Toxicity: oral

Administrative data

Endpoint:

acute toxicity: oral

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2017

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2017

Report date:

2017

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 423 (Acute Oral toxicity - Acute Toxic Class Method)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test type:

acute toxic class method

Limit test:

yes

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

rel-(3R,3aS,7S,8aS)-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-2,3,4,7,8,8a-hexahydro-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene

Cas Number:

22567-43-7

Molecular formula:

C15H24

IUPAC Name:

rel-(3R,3aS,7S,8aS)-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-2,3,4,7,8,8a-hexahydro-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene

Constituent 2

Reference substance name:

rel-(3R,3aR,7R,8aS)-3,8,8-trimethyl-6-methyleneoctahydro-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene

Cas Number:

1404220-60-5

Molecular formula:

C15H24

IUPAC Name:

rel-(3R,3aR,7R,8aS)-3,8,8-trimethyl-6-methyleneoctahydro-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene

Constituent 3

Reference substance name:

rel-(3R,3aS,7S,8aS)-3,8,8-trimethyl-6-methyleneoctahydro-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene

Cas Number:

65450-98-8

Molecular formula:

C15H24

IUPAC Name:

rel-(3R,3aS,7S,8aS)-3,8,8-trimethyl-6-methyleneoctahydro-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene

Constituent 4

Reference substance name:

rel-(1R,9S,E)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene

Cas Number:

17627-40-6

Molecular formula:

C15H24

IUPAC Name:

rel-(1R,9S,E)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene

Constituent 5

Reference substance name:

rel-(1aR,4aR,8aR)-2,4a,8,8-tetramethyl-1,1a,4,4a,5,6,7,8-octahydrocyclopropa[d]naphthalene

Cas Number:

32435-95-3

Molecular formula:

C15H24

IUPAC Name:

rel-(1aR,4aR,8aR)-2,4a,8,8-tetramethyl-1,1a,4,4a,5,6,7,8-octahydrocyclopropa[d]naphthalene

Constituent 6

Reference substance name:

1,8-dimethyl-4-(propan-2-ylidene)spiro[4.5]dec-7-ene

Molecular formula:

C15H24

IUPAC Name:

1,8-dimethyl-4-(propan-2-ylidene)spiro[4.5]dec-7-ene

Constituent 7

Reference substance name:

1-methyl-4-(1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentyl)benzene

Cas Number:

51773-81-0

Molecular formula:

C15H22

IUPAC Name:

1-methyl-4-(1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentyl)benzene

Test material form:

liquid

Details on test material:

UVCB

Specific details on test material used for the study:

Identification: Cedrene Washed
Appearance: Very slightly yellow liquid
Batch: SH00085512
Purity/Composition: See Certificate of Analysis
Test item storage: At room temperature protected from light
Stable under storage conditions until: 09 July 2018 (expiry date)
Additional information
Test Facility test item number: 208346/A
Test item handling: Use amber glassware or wrap container in aluminum foil
Chemical name (IUPAC, synonym or trade name: Cedrene Washed
CAS number:11028-42-5
Specific gravity / density: 0.9342 (20/20oC), 0.9322 (20/4 oC), 0.9312 (25/25oC)

Test animals

Species:

rat

Strain:

Wistar

Sex:

female

Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:

The animals were allowed to acclimate to the Test Facility toxicology accommodation for at least 5 days before the commencement of dosing.

Species: Rat
Strain: Crl: WI(Han)
Condition: Outbred, SPF-Quality
Source: Charles River Deutschland, Sulzfeld, Germany
Number of Animals: 6 Females (nulliparous and non-pregnant). Each dose group consisted of 3 animals.
Age at the Initiation of Dosing: Young adult animals (approximately 8 weeks old) were selected.
Weight at the Initiation of Dosing: 164 to 178 g.

On arrival and following assignment to the study, animals were group housed (up to 5 animals of the same sex and same dosing group together) in polycarbonate cages (Makrolon MIV type; height 18 cm.) containing sterilized sawdust as bedding material (Lignocel S 8-15, JRS - J.Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH + CO. KG, Rosenberg, Germany) equipped with water bottles. These housing conditions were maintained unless deemed inappropriate by the Study Director and/or Clinical Veterinarian. The room(s) in which the animals were kept were documented in the study records.
Animals were separated during designated procedures/activities. Each cage was clearly labeled.

Target temperatures of 18 to 24°C with a relative target humidity of 40 to 70% were maintained. The actual daily mean temperature during the study period was 21 to 22°C with an actual daily mean relative humidity of 47 to 71% (see deviations in Appendix 3). A 12 hour light/12 hour dark cycle was maintained. Ten or greater air changes per hour with 100% fresh air (no air recirculation) were maintained in the animal rooms.

Administration / exposure

Route of administration:

oral: gavage

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Details on oral exposure:

Animals were assigned to the study at the discretion of the coordinating biotechnician according to body weights, with all animals within ± 20% of the sex mean. Animals in poor health or at extremes of body weight range were not assigned to the study.

Before the initiation of dosing, a health inspection was performed and any assigned animal considered unsuitable for use in the study were replaced by alternate animals obtained from the same shipment and maintained under the same environmental conditions.

A single dose of test item was administered to the appropriate animals by oral gavage on Day 1, using a syringe with a plastic gavage cannula attached.
The dose volume for each animal was based on the body weight measurement prior to dosing. Dose volume (mL/kg body weight) was calculated as follows:
Dose level (g/kg) / spec.gravity or density (g/mL).

The test item was stirred continuously during dose administration.
Animals were deprived of food overnight (for a maximum of 20 hours) prior to dosing and until 3-4 hours after administration of the test item. Water was available.

Doses:

The dose levels were based on the OECD test guidelines and were selected from the series 5 (lowest dose level), 50, 300 and 2000 (highest dose level) mg/kg body weight. The starting dose level should be the one that is likely to produce mortality in at least some of the animals and was selected based on available toxicity data of the test item.

No. of animals per sex per dose:

3

Control animals:

no

Details on study design:

The toxicity of the test item was assessed by stepwise treatment of groups of 3 females. The absence or presence of mortality of animals dosed at one step determined the next step, based on the test procedure defined in the guidelines. The onset, duration and severity of the signs of toxicity were taken into account for determination of the time interval between the dose groups. The first group was treated at a dose level of 2000 mg/kg. Based on the results, one additional group was dosed at 2000 mg/kg.

Statistics:

All results presented in the tables of the report are calculated using values as per the raw data rounding procedure and may not be exactly reproduced from the individual data presented.
The oral LD50 value of the test item was ranked within the following ranges: 0-5, 5-50, 50-300 or 300-2000 mg/kg b.w. or as exceeding 2000 mg/kg b.w. The LD50 cut-off value was established based on OECD guideline 423. No statistical analysis was performed (The method used is not intended to allow the calculation of a precise LD50 value).

Results and discussion

Preliminary study:

Not required due to lack of expected oral toxicity.

Effect levels

Key result

Sex:

female

Dose descriptor:

LD50

Effect level:

2 000 mg/kg bw

Based on:

test mat.

Remarks on result:

not determinable due to absence of adverse toxic effects

Mortality:

None

Clinical signs:

other: Hunched posture and piloerection were noted for all animals between Days 1 and 2.

Gross pathology:

No test item related abnormalities were found at macroscopic post mortem examination of the animals.
Ectopic splenic tissue was noted in one animal at macroscopic post mortem examination, however since this is occasionally seen among rats of this age and strain and it was found in one animal only, this was considered not toxicologically significant.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

The oral LD50 value of Cedrene Washed in Wistar rats was established to exceed 2000 mg/kg body weight.
According to the OECD 423 test guideline, the LD50 cut-off value was considered to exceed 5000 mg/kg body weight.

Executive summary:

The oral LD50 value of Cedrene Washed in Wistar rats was established to exceed 5000 mg/kg body weight.