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Eye irritation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
August 1996
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1996
Report date:
1996

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
24 February 1987
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
4 animals (2M, 2F)
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Gona-2,5(10)-dien-17-one, 13-ethyl-3-methoxy
IUPAC Name:
Gona-2,5(10)-dien-17-one, 13-ethyl-3-methoxy
Constituent 2
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
13-β-ethyl-3-methoxygona-2,5(10)-dien-17-one
EC Number:
219-034-4
EC Name:
13-β-ethyl-3-methoxygona-2,5(10)-dien-17-one
Cas Number:
2322-77-2
Molecular formula:
C20 H28 O2
IUPAC Name:
3-Methoxy-18-methyl-2,5(10)-estradien-17-on

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Schriever
- Weight at study initiation: 3.1 kg (males), 2.9-3.1 kg (females)
- Housing: 1 animal/cage
- Diet: ad libitum
- Water: ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 25 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 22-23°C
- Humidity (%): 56-60%
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: the left eye, which remained untreated, served as control.
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
test substance remained in the eye (eye was not rinsed)
Observation period (in vivo):
before application, 0.5; 1 and 2 hours thereafter and then every 24 hours until day 8 of the test
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
2 females, 2 males
Details on study design:
0.1 mL corresponded to 63-64 mg substance.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Time after start of exposure: No washing

SCORING SYSTEM: Evaluation of the local tolerance on the conjunctiva of the rabbit after a single application was performed according to the score system recommended for the EU.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Remarks:
Chemosis refers to reddening of the eye lids and nictating membranes, only reddening of the conjunctivae was measured.
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Remarks:
Chemosis refers to reddening of the eye lids and nictating membranes, only reddening of the conjunctivae was measured.
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Remarks:
Chemosis refers to reddening of the eye lids and nictating membranes, only reddening of the conjunctivae was measured.
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
not measured/tested
Remarks:
Chemosis refers to reddening of the eye lids and nictating membranes, only reddening of the conjunctivae was measured.
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
reddening
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 8 days
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
reddening
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.33
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 8 days
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
reddening
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
reddening
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
swelling
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
swelling
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
swelling
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
swelling
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable

Any other information on results incl. tables

Table 1: Results of the study


 

















































































































































    

 Irritant effects (score)         



Animal no. (sex)



 Irritation parameter


24 h48 h 72 h Mean scores

 1 (M)



 Cornea


00.0
 

 Iris


0000.0
 

 Conjunctiva (reddening)


0000.0
 

 Conjunctiva (swelling)


0000.0

 2 (M)



 Cornea


0000.0
  Iris0000.0
  Conjunctiva (reddening)0000.0
  Conjunctiva (swelling)0000.0

 3 (F)


 Cornea0000.0
  Iris0000.0
  Conjunctiva (reddening)2111.33
  Conjunctiva (swelling)0000.0
 4 (F) Cornea 0 0 0 0.0
  Iris 0 0 0 0.0
   Conjunctiva (reddening) 1 1 1 1
   Conjunctiva (swelling) 0 0 0 0

 


The control eyes were without findings.


 


A single application of 0.1 ml of the test item into the conjunctival sac of the rabbit eye led to slight to moderate secretion, reddening and swelling of the outer eyelids and eyelid closure mainly on days 1-2. Additionally, reddening and swelling of the conjunctivae were observed which were slight to moderate up to day 2, while slight conjunctival reddening and/or vascular injection were observed up to day 7. One animal was without findings on day 2, while the other animals were without findings on days 7 or 8.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
In a local tolerance test on the rabbit eye similar to OECD TG 405 a single application of the test substance into the conjunctival sac provoked on the whole slight irritation which lasted up to day 7. The mean values of findings relevant for classification at the time-points 24, 48 and 72 hours after application were 0 for the parameters cornea, iris and conjunctival swelling. With regard to conjunctival reddening 2/4 animals showed a mean score of 1 and 1.33 .
Executive summary:

In a primary eye irritation study similar to OECD TG 405, 0.1 mL corresponding to 63-64 mg of   D-ET-Dienon was instilled into the conjunctival sac of the right eye of young adult female and male New Zealand White rabbits (2/sex) and the animals were observed for 8 daysThe eyes were not washed. Irritation was scored by the method described in the guideline.


 


A single application of the test substance into the conjunctival sac provoked on the whole slight irritation which lasted up to day 7. The mean values of findings relevant for classification at the time-points 24, 48 and 72 hours after application were 0 for the parameters cornea, iris and conjunctival swelling. With regard to conjunctival reddening 2/4 animals showed a mean score of 1 and 1.33. In this study, the test item is not an eye irritant.