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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
24 November 2008 to 4 December 2008
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Study conducted to GLP in compliance with agreed protocols, with no or minor deviations from standard test guidelines and/or minor methodological deficiencies, which do not affect the quality of the relevant results.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2009
Report date:
2009

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Constituent 1
Details on test material:
dark red powder
Batch number MB-1-A
Storage conditions: room temperature in dark
The pH of the test material was determined prior to commencement of the study and found to be as follows:
Preparation: 10% w/w aqueous preparation of the test material
pH Measurement immediately: 4.1
pH Measurement after 10 minutes: 4.1

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Harlan Laboratories UK Limited Bicester, Oxon, UK
- Age at study initiation: 12-20 weeks old
- Weight at study initiation: 2.0-3.5 kg
- Housing:suspended cages, individually
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): free access to 2030 Teklad Global Rabbit diet
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): free access to mains drinking water
- Acclimation period: at least 5 days


ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 17-23
- Humidity (%): 30-70
- Air changes (per hr): at least 15
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 light:12 dark

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.1 ml of the test material, which was found to weigh approximately 87 mg (as measured by gently compacting the required volume into an adapted syringe)
Duration of treatment / exposure:
Assessment of ocular damage/irritation was made approximately 1 hour and 24, 48 and 72 hours following treatment.
Observation period (in vivo):
72 h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Details on study design:
Initially, a single rabbit was treated. A volume of 0.1 ml of the test material, which was found to weigh approximately 87 mg (as measured by gently compacting the required volume into an adapted syringe) was placed into the conjunctival sac of the right eye, formed by gently pulling the lower lid away from the eyeball. The upper and lower eyelids were held together for about one second immediately after treatment, to prevent loss of the test material, and then released. The left eye remained untreated and was used for control purposes. Immediately after administration of the test material, an assessment of the initial pain reaction was made.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): Not performed
- Time after start of exposure: Not applicable

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize J H (1977) "Dermal and Eye Toxicity Tests" In: Principles and Procedures for Evaluating the Toxicity of Household Substances, National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC p.48 to 49. Any other ocular effects were also noted.

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: Examination of the eye was facilitated by the use of the light source from a standard ophthalmoscope.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
(mean score 1)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
(mean score 2)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Remarks:
(mean score 3)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
(mean score 1)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
(mean score 2)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Remarks:
(mean score 3)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
(redness)
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
(mean score 1)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
(redness)
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
(mean score 2)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Remarks:
(redness)
Basis:
animal #3
Remarks:
(mean score 3)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Remarks:
(mean score 1)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Remarks:
(mean score 2)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Remarks:
(mean score 3)
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Red coloured staining of fur was noted around all treated eyes throughout study
No corneal or iridial effects were noted during study
Moderate conjunctival irritation was noted in all treated eyes one hour after treatment with minimal conjunctival irritation noted at 24 h
All treated eyes appeared normal at 48 h observation
Test material produced maximum group mean score of 12.0 and was classified as a minimal irritant (Class 3 on a 1-8 scale) to the rabbit eye according to a modified Kay and Calandra classification system.
Other effects:
Two animals showed expected gain in bodyweight and one animal showed no gain in bodyweight

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
The test material produced a maximum group mean score of 12.0 and was classified as a minimal irritant (Class 3 on a 1 to 8 scale) to the rabbit eye according to a modified Kay and Calandra classification system.
Executive summary:

In a primary eye irritation study (0959/0239), ca. 87 mg (equal to 0.1 ml) of neat INK BH11 M was instilled into the conjunctival sac of the right eye of three New Zealand White rabbits. The eyes were not washed after treatment. The animals were then observed for 72 hours. Irritation was scored by the method of the Draize scoring system. In the three animals tested, the test material produced irritation effects. These irritation effects were reversible in all animals within 48 hours. In this study, INK BH11 M should not be classified.