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Toxicological information

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:
06 Sep 2004 - 27 Sep 2004
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2004
Report date:
2004

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
adopted in 2002
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
lack of details (test substance, animals, housing, methods)
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
adopted in 2017
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no rationale for in vivo testing, no initial testing with one animal, no topical anesthetics
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
adopted in 1992
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Fatty acids, coco, esters with 1,3-butanediol
EC Number:
277-288-1
EC Name:
Fatty acids, coco, esters with 1,3-butanediol
Cas Number:
73138-39-3
Molecular formula:
not applicable, the substance is UVCB
IUPAC Name:
Fatty acids, coco, esters with 1,3-butanediol, UVCB
Test material form:
liquid

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Elevage de Gérome (Quartier Labaste – F40260 Linxe)
- Age at study initiation: not stated
- Weight at study initiation: 2.23 kg - 2.43 kg
- Housing: Each animal was kept in an individual box installed in conventional air conditioned animal husbanding.
- Diet: not stated
- Water: not stated
- Acclimation period: 6-8 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 19-23
- Humidity (%): 65-70
- Air changes (per hr): not stated
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): not stated

IN-LIFE DATES: 06 Sep 2004 - 11 Sep 2004

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
yes, concurrent negative control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: 0.1 mL
- Concentration: as supplied by sponsor
Duration of treatment / exposure:
Single instillation into one eye
Observation period (in vivo):
72 hours
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Details on study design:
Ocular examinations were performed on both eyes 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after instillation.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): not stated
- Time after start of exposure: not stated

SCORING SYSTEM:
Chemosis: 0-4
Conjunctiva Redness: 0-3
Iris: 0-2
Cornea opacity: 0-4

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal: #1, #2, #3
Remarks:
individual mean over
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal: #1, #2, #3
Remarks:
individual mean over
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal: #1, #2, #3
Remarks:
individual mean over
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
mean over
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
mean over
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #3
Remarks:
mean over
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.