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Skin irritation / corrosion

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Reference
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
GLP was not implemented at the date of study conduct.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
- Source: Dr. Karl Thomae GmbH, Biberach (Germany)
- Weight at study initiation: 3.6 - 5.0 kg
Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
not specified
Vehicle:
other: paraffin oil
Controls:
other: animals were their own control
Amount / concentration applied:
500 mg
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4h exposure
Observation period:
10 days
Number of animals:
6 (3 male and 3 female)
Details on study design:
ADMINISTRATION/EXPOSURE
- Preparation of test substance: 0.5 g wetted with paraffin oil
- Area of exposure: 6 cm2
- Occlusion: mull patch, polyethylene film, elastic dressing
- Removal of test substance: washing with warm water
- Post exposure period: 10 days
EXAMINATIONS
- Scoring system: OECD; evaluation: VCI notes on safety data sheet and Appendix VI of 79/831/EEC
- Examination time points: 1, 24, 48, 72 hours, 7, and 10 days after patch removal; evaluation based on readings 1-4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.28
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 10d
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.17
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 10d
Irritation parameter:
overall irritation score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.25
Max. score:
8
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 10d
Irritant / corrosive response data:
AVERAGE SCORE
- Erythema: 1.28
- Edema: 0.17
- irritation index: 1.25/8
Examination time points: 1, 24, 48, 72 hours, 7, and 10 days after patch removal
evaluation based on readings 1-4

REVERSIBILITY: complete within 10 days
OTHER EFFECTS: eschar formation in the males (day 7)
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Classification : not irritating
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Eye irritation

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Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
GLP was not implemented at the time of study conduct.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 g of 100% substance
Duration of treatment / exposure:
72h not rinsed
Observation period (in vivo):
6d
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
6 (3 male, 3 female)
Details on study design:
TEST ANIMALS:
- Strain: New Zealand white
- Sex: male and female
- Source: Dr. Karl Thomae GmbH, Biberach (Germany)
- Weight at study initiation: 4.0 - 5.6 kg
- Number of animals: 3 males, 3 females
- Controls: untreated eye
ADMINISTRATION/EXPOSURE
- Postexposure observation period: 72 hours
EXAMINATIONS
- Ophtalmoscopic examination: 1, 24, 48, and 72 hours after treatment
- Scoring system: Draize (1959); evaluation: VCI notes on safety data
sheet and Appendix VI of 79/831/EEC
- Tool used to assess score: sodium fluorescein / ophthalmic lamp / visual
inspections
Irritation parameter:
overall irritation score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.67
Max. score:
110
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72h
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritant / corrosive response data:
AVERAGE SCORE
- Cornea: 0
- Iris: 0
- Conjunctivae (Redness): 0.33
- Conjunctivae (Chemosis): 0
- Overall irritation score: 1.67/110
REVERSIBILITY: complete within 72 hours
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
Test Item is considered not irritating based to the availabel data according to OECD405 in rabbits.
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification

No reasons for classification (only limited effects observed)