(trans(trans))-4'-but-3-enyl-4-(4-methylphenyl)-bicyclohexyl

Eye irritation

Administrative data

Endpoint:

eye irritation: in vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

May 25, 2000 - Jun 01, 2000

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2000

Report date:

3000

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)

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

(trans(trans))-4'-vinyl-4-(4-methylphenyl)bicyclohexyl

EC Number:

439-730-3

EC Name:

(trans(trans))-4'-vinyl-4-(4-methylphenyl)bicyclohexyl

Cas Number:

155041-85-3

Molecular formula:

Hill formula: C21H30 CAS formula: C21H30

IUPAC Name:

(trans(trans))-4'-Vinyl-4-(4-methylphenyl)bicyclohexyl

Test animals / tissue source

Species:

rabbit

Strain:

New Zealand White

Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:

TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River Wiga GmbH
- Age at study initiation: about 33 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 4,31 kg (3,68 - 5.05)
- Housing: separately
- Diet: ad libitum
- Water: ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 7 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature: 20 - 22 °C
- Humidity: 50 to 64 %
- Air changes: not specified
- Photoperiod: 12 / 12 hrs dark / hrs light

Test system

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Controls:

not required

Amount / concentration applied:

0.1 g test material

Duration of treatment / exposure:

0.1 g test material was instilled into the conjunctival sac of the left eye of each animal by gently pulling the lower lid away from the eyeball to form a cup into which the test material was placed. The right eye remained untreated and served as control. After instillation, the eyelids were closed for about 30 seconds.

Observation period (in vivo):

1 hour after treatment, after 24, 48, and 72 hours, then daily up to day 8

Number of animals or in vitro replicates:

3 female rabbits

Details on study design:

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: not done

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: fluorescein & ophthalmoscope

SCORING SYSTEM: according to the guideline and Draize scoring system:

Evaluation of eye reactions

Cornea Scores

A) Opacity-degree of density (area most dense taken for reading)No ulceration or opacity 0
Scattered or diffuse areas of opacity (other than slight dullingof normal lustre), details of iris clearly visible 1
Easily discernible translucent area, details of iris slightly obscured 2
Nacrous area, no details of iris visible, size of pupil barely discernible 3
Opaque cornea, iris not discernible through the opacity 4

B) Area of cornea involved not evaluated (Rating according to the DRAIZE method)


Iris

Normal 0
Markedly deepened rugae, congestion, swelling, moderate circumcorneal hyperemia, or injection,
any of these or combination of any thereof, iris still reacting to light (sluggish reaction is positive) 1
No reaction to light, hemorrhage, gross destruction (any or all of these) 2

Conjunctivae

A) Redness (refers to palpebral and bulbar conjunctivae, cornea and iris)Blood vessels normal 0
Some blood vessels definitely hyperemic (injected) 1
Diffuse, crimson color, individual vessels not easily discernible 2
Diffuse beefy red 3

B) Chemosis: lids and/or nictating membranesNo swelling 0
Any swelling above normal (includes nictating membranes) 1
Obvious swelling with partial eversion of lids 2
Swelling with lids about half closed 3
Swelling with lids more than half closed 4

C) Discharge (Rating according to the DRAIZE method )
No discharge 0
Any amount different from normal (does not include small amounts observed in inner canthus of normal animals) 1
Discharge with moistening of the lids and hairs just adjacent to lids 2
Discharge with moistening of the lids and hairs, and of a considerable area around the eye 3

Mean score of all animals = Mean grading for irritations of cornea, iris, and conjunctivae per time point
Mean score per animal = Mean grading for each animal of irritations of cornea, iris, and conjunctivae (1, 24, 48, and 72 hours after application)
Maximum value = Maximum grading of a sign of irritation within a period

Results and discussion

In vivo

Results

Results 1

Irritation parameter:

cornea opacity score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 2

Irritation parameter:

cornea opacity score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 3

Irritation parameter:

cornea opacity score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 4

Irritation parameter:

iris score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

2

Results 5

Irritation parameter:

iris score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

2

Results 6

Irritation parameter:

iris score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

2

Results 7

Irritation parameter:

conjunctivae score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

3

Results 8

Irritation parameter:

conjunctivae score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

3

Results 9

Irritation parameter:

conjunctivae score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

3

Results 10

Irritation parameter:

chemosis score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 11

Irritation parameter:

chemosis score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 12

Irritation parameter:

chemosis score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Irritant / corrosive response data:

No signs of irritation were observed at the cornea and iris. The conjunctivae showed redness (score 1) on day 1 (1 hour) of the study. Later on no signs of irritation were observed. The untreated eyes were unchanged.

Other effects:

No signs of clinical toxicity were detected.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Eye alterations

Clinical findings

No signs of irritation were observed at the cornea and iris. The conjunctivae showed redness (score 1) on day 1 of the study. Later on no signs of irritation were observed. The untreated eyes were unchanged. No signs of clinical toxicity were detected.

Mortality

All animals survived the observation period.

Body weight

Body weight development of the treated rabbits was inconspicuous.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

The test material is not regarded as an irritant for the eyes.

Executive summary:

The purpose of this primary eye irritation assay was to provide information on possible health hazards in case of acute eye contact with a test material and serve as a rational basis for risk assessment to the eye irritating potential of the test item in man. The test material was tested for its toxicological properties. For the test of primary eye irritation, 0.1 g of the ground test material was applied into the conjunctival sac of rabbits. The first examination of the eyes followed 1 hour after instillation. The examinations were performed daily for further 7 days. No signs of irritation were observed at the cornea and iris. The conjunctivae showed redness (score 1) on day 1 of the study. Later on no signs of irritation were observed. The untreated eyes were unchanged. The test material is not regarded as an irritant for the eyes.