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Administrative data

Workers - Hazard via inhalation route

Systemic effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
Value:
0.82 mg/m³
Most sensitive endpoint:
repeated dose toxicity
Route of original study:
Oral
DNEL related information
DNEL derivation method:
ECHA REACH Guidance
Overall assessment factor (AF):
37.5
Modified dose descriptor starting point:
NOAEC
Value:
30.85 mg/m³
Explanation for the modification of the dose descriptor starting point:

Oral subacute repeated dose toxicity study available ( NOAEL 25 mg/kg; 28 day subacute gavage study).

Corrected human NOAEC = 30.85 mg/m³ (25 x 1/0,38 x7/5 x50/100 x 6.7/10)

A correction has to be made for workers because of their exposure only being 5 days a week instead of 7 days a week, which is a factor 7/5.  

Bioavailability: animal experiment (oral) = 50% (default oral)

Bioavailability human route  = 100% (default inhalation)

AF for dose response relationship:
1
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for differences in duration of exposure:
3
Justification:
*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.
AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
1
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for other interspecies differences:
2.5
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for intraspecies differences:
5
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for the quality of the whole database:
1
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for remaining uncertainties:
1
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
Value:
1.64 mg/m³
Route of original study:
Oral
DNEL related information
DNEL derivation method:
ECHA REACH Guidance
DNEL extrapolated from long term DNEL

Local effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified
Most sensitive endpoint:
skin irritation/corrosion
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified
Most sensitive endpoint:
skin irritation/corrosion
DNEL related information

Workers - Hazard via dermal route

Systemic effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
Value:
0.23 mg/kg bw/day
Most sensitive endpoint:
repeated dose toxicity
Route of original study:
Oral
DNEL related information
DNEL derivation method:
ECHA REACH Guidance
Overall assessment factor (AF):
150
Modified dose descriptor starting point:
NOAEL
Value:
35 mg/kg bw/day
Explanation for the modification of the dose descriptor starting point:

A correction has to be made for workers because of their exposure only being 5 days a week instead of 7 days a week, which is a factor 7/5.  

Bioavailability: animal experiment (oral) = 50% (default oral)

Bioavailability human route  = 50% (default dermal)

25 x 7/5 = 35 [mg/kg bw]

AF for dose response relationship:
1
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for differences in duration of exposure:
3
Justification:
*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.
AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
4
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for other interspecies differences:
2.5
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for intraspecies differences:
5
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for the quality of the whole database:
1
Justification:
Guideline study
AF for remaining uncertainties:
1
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified
Most sensitive endpoint:
acute toxicity
Route of original study:
Dermal
DNEL related information

Local effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
medium hazard (no threshold derived)
Most sensitive endpoint:
sensitisation (skin)
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
medium hazard (no threshold derived)
Most sensitive endpoint:
sensitisation (skin)

Workers - Hazard for the eyes

Local effects

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Additional information - workers

Butanal, reaction products with aniline (CAS 68411-20-1)


DNELs (worker)


 


Repeated dose toxicity


A subacute gavage study in rats was evaluated for the derivation of DNELs of butanal, reaction products with aniline


Basis for delineation of the DNEL:


 


Study (rat study)


Repeated dose study


rat, male, female,


subacute gavage study for 28 days


 


rat: 0 (control), 25, 100, or 400 mg/kg/ day


 


Effects, NOAEL


NOAEL = 25 mg/kg bw (male + female rats)


 


Effects:


There was no mortality


Hematology revealed statistically significant changes in red blood parameters in both sexes at 100 mg/kg and/or 400 mg/kg.


Histopathology showed significant changes in various organs at 100 mg/kg and/or 400 mg/kg:


- Spleen: Increased extramedullary hematopoiesis


- Liver: Hepatocellular hypertrophy


- Heart: Myocardial vacuolation


- Bone marrow (femur and sternum): Increase in cellularity


- Thyroid gland: Hypertrophy/hyperplasia of follicular cell epithelia


- Kidneys: Tubular swelling/degeneration


- Adrenals: Increased vacuolation of zona fasciculata cells


 


Reference


Popp L


Butanal, reaction products with aniline - Subacute oral toxicity study in Wistar rats (4-weeks administration by gavage)


Bayer Pharma AG - Toxicology - 42096 Wuppertal, Germany


 


1.) Long-term tocixity – systemic effects (worker)


Long-term dermal route-systemic effects (worker) using default extrapolation factors:


NOAEL(rat, male) from a subacute toxicity study: 25 mg/kg bw/day


Penetration oral compared to dermal (both assumed 50%) 1


For interspecies rat vs. human: 4


For remaining interspecies differences:                                    2.5


For intraspecies differences in workers: 5


For extrapolation of exposure duration subacute to chronic:                      3*


For reliability of dose-response: 1


For quality of whole database: 1


Overall factor: 150


Worker DNEL long-term for oral route-systemic:               0.23 mg/kg bw/day (35/ 150)


 


 


Oral subacute repeated dose toxicity study available ( NOAEL 25 mg/kg; 28 day subacute gavage study).


Corrected human NOAEC = 35 mg/kg (25 x 7/5)


A correction has to be made for workers because of their exposure only being 5 days a week instead of 7 days a week, which is a factor 7/5.  


 


*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.


 


Worker DNEL long-term for dermal route-systemic: 0.23 mg/kg (35/ 150) mg/kg bw/day


 


Long-term inhalation route-systemic effects (worker):


NOAEL(rat) from a subacute oral toxicity study: 25 mg/kg bw/day


 


Correction of the starting point according TGD Figure R.8-3:


Corrected inhalatory NOAEC = Oral NOAEL (25 x 1/0,38 x7/5 x50/100 x 6.7/10)


=> NOAEC worker = 30.85 mg/m³


 


Bioavailability: animal experiment (oral) = 50% (default oral)


Bioavailability human route  = 100% (default inhalation)


 


For interspecies differences rat vs. human: 1 (according TGD Table R.8-4. already covered by correction of starting point)


For remaining interspecies differences:                                    2.5


For intraspecies differences in workers: 5


For extrapolation of exposure duration subacute to chronic:                      3*


For reliability of dose-response: 1


For quality of whole database: 1


Overall factor: 37.5


Worker DNEL long-term for inhalation exposure:                            0.82 mg/m³ (30.85 / 37.5)


 


*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.


 


2.) Short-term toxicity – systemic effects (workers)


 


Dermal: Acute toxicity (dermal): Discriminating dose = 7940 mg/kg.


Inhalation: No acute study available. MAK: Exposure limit value of Anilin Factor 2 (peak expoure) compare to long-term exposure.


 


Worker DNEL short-term dermal route-systemic: No hazard identified (Discriminating dose = 7940 mg/kg)


Worker DNEL short-term for inhalation exposure: 0.29 mg/m³


 


Conclusion (systemic effects):


Worker DNEL long-term dermal route-systemic: 0.23 mg/kg bw/day


Worker DNEL long-term for inhalation exposure: 0.82 mg/m³


Worker DNEL short-term for dermal route-systemic: No hazard identified


Worker DNEL short-term for inhalation exposure: 1.64 mg/m³


 


3.) Reproductive Toxicity – systemic effects (worker)


 


Effects on reproductive organs in male and female rats were examined in a 4 week repeat dose toxicity study. Male and female reproductive organs and tissues were examined via gross necropsy as well as histopatholgical evaluations. Organ weight evaluations (absolute and relative) of several organs included an examination of testes, epidiymides, prostate, semical vesicle coagulation gland, ovaries, and uterus. No adverse effects on the reproductive organs examined were found.


 


As the NOAEL for fertility (400 mg/kg bw/day) is higher than the NOAEL for repeated dose toxicity (25 mg/kg bw/day), the derivation of a separate DNEL for fertility is not necessary, because the DNEL for repeated dose toxicity covers fertility.


 


No study is available for developmental toxicity / teratogenicity. A study is planned for conducting an OECD 421 screening study.


 


4. Irritation/corrosion to the skin and eyes


The test material was not irritating to the eyes and skin of rabbits, therefore a classification for skin and eye irritation is not justified.


 


5. Sensitization


In a LLNA , butanal, reaction products with aniline was a weak dermal sensitizer.


 


Butanal, reaction products with aniline is sensitizing and not irritating to the skin and eyes. Therefore a DNEL for local dermal effects is not applicable.


For local dermal effects butanal, reaction products with aniline should be allocated to the moderate hazard band.


For local inhalation effects butanal, reaction products with aniline no hazard identified ( Not classified for skin irritation).


 


Conclusion (systemic and local effects - worker):


Route of exposure DNEL; local effect DNEL;       systemic effect


Dermal (long term)        moderate hazard band       0.23 mg/kg/day


Dermal (short term)       moderate hazard band       No hazard identified


Inhalation (long term)     No hazard identified          0.82 mg/m³/day


Inhalation (short term)    No hazard identified          1.64 mg/m³


 


References:


• Popp L, Butanal, reaction products with aniline - Subacute oral toxicity study in Wistar rats (4-weeks administration by gavage), Bayer Pharma AG - Toxicology - 42096 Wuppertal, Germany


• Mihail F, Vulkacit 576 - Untersuchung zur Haut- und Schleimhautvertraeglichkeit, Bayer - Institut fuer Toxikologie, Wuppertal-Elberfeld, Germany


• Leidenfrost P, Butanal, reaction products with aniline - Local lymph node assay in mice (LLNA/IMS), draft, Bayer Pharma AG - Toxicology - 42096 Wuppertal, Germany

General Population - Hazard via inhalation route

Systemic effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
Value:
0.145 mg/m³
Most sensitive endpoint:
repeated dose toxicity
Route of original study:
Oral
DNEL related information
DNEL derivation method:
ECHA REACH Guidance
Overall assessment factor (AF):
75
Dose descriptor starting point:
NOAEL
Value:
25 mg/kg bw/day
Modified dose descriptor starting point:
NOAEC
Value:
10.87 mg/m³
Explanation for the modification of the dose descriptor starting point:

Oral subacute repeated dose toxicity study available ( NOAEL 25 mg/kg; 28 day subacute gavage study).

Corrected human NOAEC = 10.87 mg/m³ (25 x 1/1,15 x 50/100)

Bioavailability: animal experiment (oral) = 50% (default oral)

Bioavailability human route  = 100% (default inhalation)

AF for dose response relationship:
1
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for differences in duration of exposure:
3
Justification:
*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.
AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
1
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for other interspecies differences:
2.5
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for intraspecies differences:
10
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for the quality of the whole database:
1
Justification:
Guideline study
AF for remaining uncertainties:
1
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
Value:
0.29 mg/m³
Route of original study:
Oral
DNEL related information
DNEL derivation method:
ECHA REACH Guidance
DNEL extrapolated from long term DNEL

Local effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified
Most sensitive endpoint:
skin irritation/corrosion
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified
Most sensitive endpoint:
skin irritation/corrosion
DNEL related information

General Population - Hazard via dermal route

Systemic effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
Value:
0.083 mg/kg bw/day
Most sensitive endpoint:
repeated dose toxicity
Route of original study:
Oral
DNEL related information
DNEL derivation method:
ECHA REACH Guidance
Overall assessment factor (AF):
300
Dose descriptor starting point:
NOAEL
Value:
25 mg/kg bw/day
AF for dose response relationship:
1
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for differences in duration of exposure:
3
Justification:
*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.
AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
4
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for other interspecies differences:
2.5
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for intraspecies differences:
10
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for the quality of the whole database:
1
Justification:
Guideline study.
AF for remaining uncertainties:
1
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified
Most sensitive endpoint:
acute toxicity
Route of original study:
Dermal
DNEL related information

Local effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
medium hazard (no threshold derived)
Most sensitive endpoint:
sensitisation (skin)
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
medium hazard (no threshold derived)
Most sensitive endpoint:
sensitisation (skin)

General Population - Hazard via oral route

Systemic effects

Long term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
Value:
0.083 mg/kg bw/day
Most sensitive endpoint:
repeated dose toxicity
Route of original study:
Oral
DNEL related information
DNEL derivation method:
ECHA REACH Guidance
Overall assessment factor (AF):
300
Dose descriptor starting point:
NOAEL
Value:
25 mg/kg bw/day
AF for dose response relationship:
1
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for differences in duration of exposure:
3
Justification:
*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.
AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
4
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for other interspecies differences:
2.5
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for intraspecies differences:
10
Justification:
Default value ECHA
AF for the quality of the whole database:
1
AF for remaining uncertainties:
1
Acute/short term exposure
Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified
Most sensitive endpoint:
acute toxicity
Route of original study:
Oral
DNEL related information

General Population - Hazard for the eyes

Local effects

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Additional information - General Population

Butanal, reaction products with aniline (CAS 68411-20-1)


DNELs (general population)


 


Repeated dose toxicity


A subacute gavage study in rats was evaluated for the derivation of DNELs of butanal, reaction products with aniline


Basis for delineation of the DNEL:


 


Study (rat study)


Repeated dose study


rat, male, female,


subacute gavage study for 28 days


rat: 0 (control), 25, 100, or 400 mg/kg/ day


 


Effects, NOAEL


NOAEL = 25 mg/kg bw (male + female rats)


 


Effects:


There was no mortality


Hematology revealed statistically significant changes in red blood parameters in both sexes at 100 mg/kg and/or 400 mg/kg.


Histopathology showed significant changes in various organs at 100 mg/kg and/or 400 mg/kg:


- Spleen: Increased extramedullary hematopoiesis


- Liver: Hepatocellular hypertrophy


- Heart: Myocardial vacuolation


- Bone marrow (femur and sternum): Increase in cellularity


- Thyroid gland: Hypertrophy/hyperplasia of follicular cell epithelia


- Kidneys: Tubular swelling/degeneration


- Adrenals: Increased vacuolation of zona fasciculata cells


 


Reference


Popp L


Butanal, reaction products with aniline - Subacute oral toxicity study in Wistar rats (4-weeks administration by gavage)


Bayer Pharma AG - Toxicology - 42096 Wuppertal, Germany


 


1.) Long-term tocixity – systemic effects (general population)


Long-term oral route-systemic effects (general population) using default extrapolation factors:


NOAEL(rat, male) from a subacute toxicity study: 25 mg/kg bw/day


Penetration oral compared to dermal (both assumed 50%)        1


For interspecies rat vs. human:                                                  4


For remaining interspecies differences:                                         2.5


For intraspecies differences in general population:                      10


For extrapolation of exposure duration subacute to chronic:        3*


For reliability of dose-response:                                                  1


For quality of whole database:                                                  1


Overall factor: 300


DNEL long-term for oral route-systemic: 0.083 mg/kg bw/day


 


*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.


DNEL long-term for oral and dermal route-systemic: 0.083 mg/kg bw/day


 


Long-term inhalation route-systemic effects (general population):


NOAEL(rat) from a subacute oral toxicity study: 25 mg/kg bw/day


 


Correction of the starting point according TGD Figure R.8-3:


Corrected inhalatory NOAEC = Oral NOAEL (25 x 1/1,15 x 50/100) mg/m³


=> NOAEC general population = 10.87 mg/m³


 


Bioavailability: animal experiment (oral) = 50% (default oral)


Bioavailability human route  = 100% (default inhalation)


 


For interspecies differences rat vs. human: 1 (according TGD Table R.8-4. already covered by correction of starting point)


For remaining interspecies differences:                                    2.5


For intraspecies differences in general population:                 10


For extrapolation of exposure duration subacute to chronic: 3*


For reliability of dose-response:                                           1


For quality of whole database:                                               1


Overall factor:                                                                       75


DNEL long-term for inhalation exposure: 0.145 mg/m³ (10.87 / 75)


 


*A reduced time extrapolation factors is considered appropriate for initial risk assessment because the main toxicological effects observed, hematology and spleen, are similar to effects observed with the main hydrolysis product aniline and these effects are considered to be acute effects independent of time of exposure (e.g. see DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) (2010) MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste 2010. Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Mitteilung 46, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim). Based on the limited data set for Butanal, reaction products with aniline a time extrapolation factor of 3 seems appropriate.


 


2.) Short-term toxicity – systemic effects (general population)


 


General population DNEL short-term for oral route-systemic: No hazard identified


General population DNEL short-term for dermal route-systemic: No hazard identified


General population DNEL short-term for inhalation exposure: 0.29 mg/m³


 


 


Conclusion (systemic effects):


General population DNEL long-term for oral route-systemic: 0.083 mg/kg bw/day


General population DNEL long-term for dermal route-systemic: 0.083 mg/kg bw/day


General population DNEL long-term for inhalation exposure: 0.145 mg/m³


General population DNEL short-term for oral route-systemic: No hazard identified


General population DNEL short-term for dermal route-systemic: No hazard identified


General population DNEL short-term for inhalation exposure: 0.29 mg/m³


 


3.) Reproductive Toxicity – systemic effects (general population)


 


Effects on reproductive organs in male and female rats were examined in a 4 week repeat dose toxicity study. Male and female reproductive organs and tissues were examined via gross necropsy as well as histopatholgical evaluations. Organ weight evaluations (absolute and relative) of several organs included an examination of testes, epidiymides, prostate, semical vesicle coagulation gland, ovaries, and uterus. No adverse effects on the reproductive organs examined were found.


 


As the NOAEL for fertility (400 mg/kg bw/day) is higher than the NOAEL for repeated dose toxicity (25 mg/kg bw/day), the derivation of a separate DNEL for fertility is not necessary, because the DNEL for repeated dose toxicity covers fertility.


 


No study is available for developmental toxicity / teratogenicity. A study is planned for conducting an OECD 421 screening study.


 


4. Irritation/corrosion to the skin and eyes


The test material was not irritating to the eyes and skin of rabbits, therefore a classification for skin and eye irritation is not justified.


 


5. Sensitization


In a LLNA , butanal, reaction products with aniline was a weak dermal sensitizer.


 


Butanal, reaction products with aniline is sensitizing and not irritating to the skin and eyes. Therefore a DNEL for local dermal effects is not applicable.


For local dermal effects butanal, reaction products with aniline should be allocated to the moderate hazard band.


For local inhalation effects butanal, reaction products with aniline no hazard identified ( Not classified for skin irritation).


 


Conclusion (systemic and local effects – general population):


Route of exposure DNEL;                      local effect DNEL;        systemic effect


Oral (long term)                                           not required              0.083 mg/kg/day


Oral (short term)                                          not required              No hazard identified ( LD50 > 3830 mg/kg bw)


Dermal (long term)                             moderate hazard band        0.083 mg/kg/day


Dermal (short term)                           moderate hazard band         No hazard identified ( Discriminating dose = 7940 mg/kg)


Inhalation (long term)                             No hazard identified        0.145 mg/m³/day


Inhalation (short term)                            No hazard identified        0.29 mg/m³


 


References:


• Popp L, Butanal, reaction products with aniline - Subacute oral toxicity study in Wistar rats (4-weeks administration by gavage), Bayer Pharma AG - Toxicology - 42096 Wuppertal, Germany


• Mihail F, Vulkacit 576 - Untersuchung zur Haut- und Schleimhautvertraeglichkeit, Bayer - Institut fuer Toxikologie, Wuppertal-Elberfeld, Germany


• Leidenfrost P, Butanal, reaction products with aniline - Local lymph node assay in mice (LLNA/IMS), draft, Bayer Pharma AG - Toxicology - 42096 Wuppertal, Germany