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EC number: 203-603-9 | CAS number: 108-65-6
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Endpoint summary
Administrative data
Description of key information
Several skin- and eye irritation studies are available in rabbits. Most studies were not conducted under GLP and or/to OECD guidelines, but were conducted equivalent to OECD guidelines 404 and 405. The reports have been considered to be valid. Additional acute inhalation studies were conducted in rats and mice to evaluate species differences in respiration and effects on the olfactory epithelium.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Skin irritation / corrosion
Link to relevant study records
- Endpoint:
- skin irritation: in vivo
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- 1985
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: The study methodology followed was equivalent or similar to OECD TG 404 and the report contains sufficient information to permit a meaningful evalaution of study results
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- reference to same study
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- reference to other study
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- not applicable
- GLP compliance:
- yes
- Species:
- rabbit
- Strain:
- New Zealand White
- Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
- TEST ANIMALS
- Source: in-house breeding colony
- Age at study initiation: 4-9 months
- Weight at study initiation:
- Housing: individual
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 2 weeks
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 16-19 °C
- Humidity (%): not specified
- Air changes (per hr): not specified
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 hours light:dark cycle
IN-LIFE DATES: From: April 9, 1985 To: June 7, 1985 - Type of coverage:
- semiocclusive
- Preparation of test site:
- shaved
- Vehicle:
- unchanged (no vehicle)
- Controls:
- no
- Amount / concentration applied:
- 0.5 ml of undiluted Methyl Proxitol Acetate
- Duration of treatment / exposure:
- 4 hours
- Observation period:
- 24, 48 and 72 hours and 7 days
- Number of animals:
- 3 rabbits/sex
- Details on study design:
- TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: minimum of 2 cm x 2 cm
- % coverage: no data
- Type of wrap if used: The patch and the surrounding skin were covered by a single layer of gauze and held in place by means of an elastic adhesive bandage
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): no data
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours
SCORING SYSTEM: Refer to attachment 1 - Irritation parameter:
- erythema score
- Basis:
- mean
- Remarks:
- of all 6 animals (3 males + 3 females)
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0
- Max. score:
- 4
- Reversibility:
- no data
- Remarks on result:
- other: no signs of irritation noted
- Irritation parameter:
- edema score
- Basis:
- mean
- Remarks:
- of all 6 animals (3 males + 3 females)
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0
- Max. score:
- 4
- Reversibility:
- no data
- Remarks on result:
- other: no signs of irritation noted
- Irritant / corrosive response data:
- There were no skin reactions following the application of undiluted Methyl Proxitol Acetate, consequently the group mean 24, 48 and 72 hour erythema and oedema scores were both zero
- Other effects:
- not applicable
- Interpretation of results:
- not irritating
- Remarks:
- Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
- Conclusions:
- Under the conditions of the study, Methyl Proxitol Acetate was classified as not irritating
- Executive summary:
In this skin irritation study in rabbits, groups of 3 male and 3 femalewhite rabbits (4-9 months) were dosed with 0.5 ml of undiluted Methyl Proxitol Acetate. The dorsal hair between the shoulders and hind quaters was closely shorn with fine electric clippers. A test site was selected and a 2 cm x 2 cm lint patch with 0.5 ml of the test was applied to it. The patch and the surrounding skin were covered by a single layer of gauze and held in place by means of an elastic adhesive bandage. After 4 hours the wrapping and patch were removed. The site was examined for erythema and edema and observations were made 30 minutes after patch removal, 24, 48 and 72 hours and 7 days after application. The group mean scores were calculated and compared to the scoring system (refer to attachments). There were no skin reactions following the application of undiluted Methyl Proxitol Acetate, consequently the group mean 24, 48 and 72 hour erythema and edema scores were both zero. Under the conditions of the study, Methyl Proxitol Acetate was classified as not irritating
Reference
none
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- no adverse effect observed (not irritating)
Eye irritation
Link to relevant study records
- Endpoint:
- eye irritation: in vivo
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- 1985
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: The study methodology followed was equivalent or similar to OECD TG 405 and the report contained sufficient information to permit a meaningful evaluation of study results
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- reference to same study
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- reference to other study
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- not applicable
- GLP compliance:
- yes
- Species:
- rabbit
- Strain:
- New Zealand White
- Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
- TEST ANIMALS
- Source: in-house breeding colony
- Age at study initiation: 4-9 months
- Weight at study initiation:
- Housing: individual
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 2 weeks
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 16-19 °C
- Humidity (%): not specified
- Air changes (per hr): not specified
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 hours light:dark cycle
IN-LIFE DATES: From: April 9, 1985 To: June 7, 1985 - Vehicle:
- unchanged (no vehicle)
- Controls:
- no
- Amount / concentration applied:
- 0.1 ml of undiluted Methyl Proxitol Acetate
- Duration of treatment / exposure:
- single
- Observation period (in vivo):
- 1 hour, 24, 48 and 72 hours and 7 days
- Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
- 3 rabbits/sex
- Details on study design:
- REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): no
- Time after start of exposure: immediate after instillation
SCORING SYSTEM: Draize method
TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: In the event of any corneal damage visualization was aided by the instillation of 1 drop of 2% fluorescein solution - Irritation parameter:
- cornea opacity score
- Basis:
- mean
- Remarks:
- of all 6 animals (3 male + 3 female)
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0
- Max. score:
- 4
- Reversibility:
- not specified
- Remarks on result:
- other: no changes observed
- Irritation parameter:
- iris score
- Basis:
- mean
- Remarks:
- of all 6 animals (3 male + 3 female)
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0
- Max. score:
- 2
- Reversibility:
- not specified
- Remarks on result:
- other: no changes observed
- Irritation parameter:
- conjunctivae score
- Basis:
- mean
- Remarks:
- of all 6 animals (3 male + 3 female)
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 1.2
- Max. score:
- 3
- Reversibility:
- fully reversible
- Remarks:
- 7 days, except in 1 animal
- Remarks on result:
- other: none
- Irritation parameter:
- chemosis score
- Basis:
- mean
- Remarks:
- of all 6 animals (3 male + 3 female)
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0.2
- Max. score:
- 4
- Reversibility:
- fully reversible
- Remarks:
- 7 days
- Remarks on result:
- other: none
- Irritant / corrosive response data:
- The instillation of undiluted Methyl Proxitol Acetate into the conjunctival sac of one eye of each of the six rabbits resulted in severe initial pain. The group mean 24, 48 and 72 hour scores were 1.1 for redness, 0.2 for chemosis and 0 for corneal opacity and iritic effects
- Other effects:
- not applicable
- Interpretation of results:
- not irritating
- Remarks:
- Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
- Conclusions:
- Under the conditions of the study, Methyl Proxitol Acetate is not classified as an irritant
- Executive summary:
In this eye irritation study in rabbits, groups of 3 male and 3 female New Zealand white rabbits (4-9 months) were instilled with 0.1 ml of undiluted Methyl Proxitol Acetate (one eye only) into the lower conjunctival sac and the lids held together for a few seconds to prevent loss of material. The eyes were not washed. A visual assessment of eye irritancy was made at 1 hour, 24, 48 and 72 hours and 7 days after instillation, following the method of Draize and the scores so obtained were assessed as per the EU/EEC criteria and the Kay and Calandra technique. The instillation of undiluted Methyl Proxitol Acetate into the conjunctival sac of one eye of each of the six rabbits resulted in severe initial pain. The group mean 24, 48 and 72 hour scores were 1.1 for redness, 0.2 for chemosis and 0 for corneal opacity and iritic effects. Under the conditions of the study, Methyl Proxitol Acetate is not classified as an irritant
Reference
none
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- no adverse effect observed (not irritating)
Respiratory irritation
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- no adverse effect observed (not irritating)
Additional information
The studies selected as key studies are considered to be valid as they are reliable, either without restrictions (Klimisch rating 1) or with some restrictions (Klimisch rating 2). The results of the studies indicate that propylene glycol methyl ether acetate is not irritating to the skin and to eyes. Hydrolysis of PGMA to PGME and acetate in the respiratory tract could lead to mild signs of irritation. In inhalation exposure studies with PGME in human volunteers, no signs of respiratory tract irritation were observed below 100 ppm.
Skin irritation - The identified key study is the Shell (1985) study in New Zealand White rabbits and the mean erythema and edema scores were 0 for all animals (3 male + 3 female) across 24, 48 and 72 hours. In the second key study, Dow (1980), the mean erythema and edema scores were 0 for all animals (6 New Zealand White rabbits) across 24 and 72 hours.
Eye irritation - In the first key study - Shell (1985) study in New Zealand White rabbits, the mean corneal, iris, conjunctival and chemosis scores were 0, 0, 1.2 and 0.2 across 24, 48 and 72 hours, respectively. In the second key study - Dow (1980) study in New Zealand White rabbits, the mean corneal, iris, conjunctival and chemosis scores were 0.3, 0.1, 0.8 and 0.4 across 24, 48 and 72 hours, respectively.
Justification for selection of skin irritation / corrosion endpoint:
The study methodology followed was equivalent or similar to OECD TG 404
Justification for selection of eye irritation endpoint:
The study methodology followed was equivalent or similar to OECD TG 405
Justification for classification or non-classification
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate is non-irritating to the skin and to eyes. It is not a respiratory tract irritant at usual levels of exposure. Therefore, no classification is needed for irritation.
Skin irritation: According to EEC Council Directive 67/548/EEC (amended by Directive 83/467/EEC), the mean value for erythema and edema scores was 0 for all animals at any time. According to Annex VI of the Directive, propylene glycol methyl ether acetate will not be classified as a skin irritant.
Eye irritation: According to EEC Council Directive 67/548/EEC (amended by Directive 83/467/EEC), the mean value for conreal, iris, conjunctival and chemosis scores were lower than the prescribed cut-off scores and according to Annex VI of the Directive, propylene glycol mether acetate will not be classified as an eye irritant.
In the EU risk assessment for PGMA it was concluded that although it causes some respiratory irritation in animal studies, PGMA is not expected to be severely irritant for the respiratory tract at usual PGMA levels of exposure. No classification is needed for irritation.
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