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Eye irritation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
migrated information: read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2010-03-18 to 2010-03-28
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Read-across from a GLP guideline study reliable without restrictions, RL1.
Cross-reference
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2010
Report date:
2010

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
, 2002-04-24
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
, 2008
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
signed 2009-11-12

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Zinc selenite
EC Number:
237-048-9
EC Name:
Zinc selenite
Cas Number:
13597-46-1
Molecular formula:
H2O3Se.Zn
IUPAC Name:
zinc selenite
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Zinc selenite
- Substance type: technical product
- Physical state: solid
- Storage condition of test material: In tightly closed original container, in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place, kept away from water and metals which are attacked by an alkaline medium.

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
Himalayan
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: LPT Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology GmbH & Co. KG, Branch Löhndorf, 24601 Löhndorf/Post Wankendorf, Germany
- Age at study initiation: approx. 7.5 - 9.5 months
- Weight at study initiation: 2.6 - 2.9 kg (at dosing)
- Housing: for 8 hours following test item application, the animals were kept singly in restrainers which allowed free movement of the head but prevented a complete body turn, wiping of the eyes with the paws and excluded irritation of the eye by excrements and urine; during acclimatisation and after the 8 hours period, the animals were kept singly in cages with dimensions of 380 mm x 425 mm x 600 mm (manufacturer: Dipl.Ing. W. EHRET GmbH, 16352 Schönwalde, Germany)
- Diet: Commercial diet, ssniff7 K-H V2333 (ssniff Spezialdiäten GmbH, 59494 Soest, Germany), ad libitum
- Water: tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: at least 20 adaptation days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20°C ± 3°C (maximum range)
- Relative humidity (%): 30% - 70% (maximum range; aim was 50 % - 60 %)
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12
IN-LIFE DATES: From: 2010-03-18 To: 2010-03-28
No further information on the test animals was stated.

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 100 mg test item were applied in the powdered form as supplied into one eye each of the three animals. The test item was placed into the conjunctival sac of the right eye after gently pulling the lower lid away from the eyeball. The lids were then gently held together for about one second in order to prevent loss of the material. The left eye, which remained untreated, served as control.
Duration of treatment / exposure:
single instillation, 1 hour after administration the eyes were rinsed.
Observation period (in vivo):
72 hours (before dosing, 60 min, 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours after dosing)
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3 male rabbits
Details on study design:
The test was performed using one animal initially. As no corrosive or severe irritant effects were observed in this animal, 2 further animals were employed 24 hours after start of the initial test.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): the eyes were rinsed with portions of 20 mL 0.9% aqueous NaCl solution, each
- Time after start of exposure: 1 hour after administration

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE:
- slit lamp, prior to the administration and 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after the administration
- fluorescein, 24 hours after administration

OTHER OBSERVATIONS: Any further lesions not covered by the scoring system were recorded. Body weight of all animals was measured at the beginning of the study and at the end of the study. Behaviour and food consumption were monitored.
No further information on the study design was stated.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Conjunctival redness (grade 1: Some blood vessels hyperaemic (injected)) was observed in all animals 1 hour after instillation.
Chemosis (grade 1: Some swelling above normal) was observed in one animal 1 hour after instillation.
In addition, secretion was observed in all animals 1 hour after instillation.
The corneae and the irises were not affected by instillation of the test item.
The fluorescein test performed 24 hours after instillation did not reveal any changes.
Other effects:
There were no systemic intolerance reactions.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: other: CLP; EU GHS (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008)
Conclusions:
According to the test result zinc selenite is not irritating to eyes. According to the criteria specified in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and subsequent regulations, the test item is non-irritating and does not require classification.