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Administrative data

Description of key information

Based on the result of this study, it is concluded that the test material has no acute toxic potential up to the limit dose of 2000 mg/kg bw. Therefore, the LD50 value is higher than 2000 mg/kg bw after single oral administration in rats (reference 7.2.1 -1).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Acute toxicity: via oral route

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
acute toxicity: oral
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1996
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Remarks:
Only a brief summary of the results is available
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 401 (Acute Oral Toxicity)
Version / remarks:
02-1987
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Test type:
standard acute method
Limit test:
yes
Species:
rat
Strain:
not specified
Sex:
male/female
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
not specified
Route of administration:
oral: gavage
Vehicle:
methylcellulose
Remarks:
Methocel(R) K4M Premium solution
Details on oral exposure:
not specified
Doses:
2000 mg/kg bw
No. of animals per sex per dose:
not specified
Control animals:
no
Details on study design:
In this GLP study performed according to the OECD GL 401, the test item was tested for acute toxicity in rats after single oral administration of 2000 mg/kg body weight. Directly before administration the test material was prepared with aqueous Methocel K4M Premium solution as the vehicle. The duration of observation period following administration was 14 days.
Statistics:
not specified
Key result
Sex:
male/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:
All rats survived the observation period.
Clinical signs:
other: No signs of toxicity were seen in dosed rats.
Gross pathology:
The gross pathological examination revealed no organ alterations.
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Based on the result of this study, it is concluded that the test material has no acute toxic potential up to the limit dose of 2000 mg/kg bw. Therefore, the LD50 value is higher than 2000 mg/kg bw after single oral administration in rats.
Executive summary:

The test material was tested for acute toxicity in rats after oral administration of 2000 mg/kg bw. Directly before the administration, the test material was prepared with aqueous Methocel K4M Premium solution. No signs of intoxication were detected after treatment. Thus, the study was performed as limit test. The gross pathological examination revealed no organ alterations. For regulatory purposes, the median lethal dose (LD50) for males and females, can be declared as >2000 mg/kg bw after an observation period of 15 days.

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed
Dose descriptor:
discriminating dose
Value:
2 000 mg/kg bw
Quality of whole database:
Data are considered reliable to cover this endpoint

Acute toxicity: via inhalation route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Acute toxicity: via dermal route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Additional information

Acute oral toxicity


The test material was tested for acute toxicity in rats after oral administration of 2000 mg/kg bw. Directly before the administration, the test material was prepared with aqueous Methocel K4M Premium solution. No signs of intoxication were detected after treatment. Thus, the study was performed as limit test. The gross pathological examination revealed no organ alterations. For regulatory purposes, the median lethal dose (LD50) for males and females, can be declared as >2000 mg/kg bw after an observation period of 15 days.

Justification for classification or non-classification

Classification, Labeling, and Packaging Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008


The available data for acute toxicity are reliable and suitable for classification purposes under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. The test item is not considered to be classified for acute oral toxicity  according to EU Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), as amended for fifteenth time in Regulation (EU) No 2020/217.