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EC number: 270-695-5 | CAS number: 68476-55-1
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Endpoint summary
Administrative data
Description of key information
There are no skin and eye irritation data are available on any of the streams within this category (CAS Numbers; 102110-14-5, 64741-84-0, 64742-49-0, 68476-55-1,92128-65-9). However there are data on constituents present in some streams which indicate that Aliphatics and Cyclics C5 and Higher streams should be considered to be irritating to skin and eyes and that classification is appropriate with respect to the skin.
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
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: Guideline compliant study, GLP status unknown, limitations in reporting but otherwise acceptable.
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- read-across: supporting information
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
- GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Species:
- rabbit
- Type of coverage:
- other: under exposure chamber
- Preparation of test site:
- shaved
- Vehicle:
- unchanged (no vehicle)
- Controls:
- not required
- Amount / concentration applied:
- Neat, 0.5 mL, to an area of 6cm2
- Duration of treatment / exposure:
- 4 hours
- Observation period:
- 144 h (i.e. 6 days) after end of application
- Number of animals:
- 6
- Irritation parameter:
- erythema score
- Basis:
- mean
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- > 2
- Reversibility:
- no data
- Remarks on result:
- other: erythema score 3.00 at 144 h
- Irritation parameter:
- edema score
- Basis:
- mean
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0
- Reversibility:
- fully reversible
- Remarks on result:
- other: oedema only seen at 1 h
- Interpretation of results:
- irritating
- Conclusions:
- Benzene is considered to be irritating to rabbit skin (mean over 24/48/72 h for erythema >2)
- Executive summary:
The irritation potential of benzene was assessed on the skins of six shaved rabbits exposed to neat benzene for 4 hours, using an exposure chamber of 6 cm2. One hour after exposure oedema grade 2 and erythema grade 1 were documented. No oedema, but mean scores of 2.0/2.2/2.4 for erythema were recorded at 24, 48, and 72 hours after the end of exposure. Erythema increased to a mean of grade 3 at 6 days.
It is concluded that benzene is irritating to rabbit skin and should be classified as Xi, R38. Under CLP it is proposed that the appropriate classification is Category 2, H315.
Reference
Mean scores (Draize et al 1944):
Time after end of application |
1 h |
24 h |
48 h |
72 h |
144 h |
Mean score for erythema |
1.00 |
2.00 |
2.20 |
2.40 |
3.00 |
Mean score for edema |
2.20 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irritating)
Eye irritation
Link to relevant study records
- Endpoint:
- eye irritation: in vivo
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: GLP compliant, guideline study available as unpublished report, no restrictions, fully adequate for assessment.
- Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
- read-across: supporting information
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
- Deviations:
- no
- GLP compliance:
- yes
- Species:
- rabbit
- Strain:
- New Zealand White
- Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
- TEST ANIMALS
- Source: HRP, Inc, Denver, PA, USA
- Age at study initiation: males approx 12-13 weeks, females approx 11-12 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.24-2.95 kg
- Housing: single housed in suspended stainless steel and wire mesh cages
- Diet: Agway certified diet RCA Rabbit (pellets) ad libitum
- Water: ad libitum via automatic system
- Acclimation period: at least 2 weeks
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature: approx 18-21°C
- Humidity: 40-60%
- Air changes (per hr): no information
- Photoperiod: 12 hrs dark /12 hrs light
IN-LIFE DATES: From: 4 October 1994 To: 11 October 1994 - Vehicle:
- unchanged (no vehicle)
- Controls:
- not required
- Amount / concentration applied:
- 0.1 mL
- Duration of treatment / exposure:
- Single application
- Observation period (in vivo):
- 7 days
- Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
- 6 (4 male and 2 female)
- Details on study design:
- REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): NA - eyes were unwashed.
SCORING SYSTEM: Draize
TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: 2% sodium fluorescein under UV light - Irritation parameter:
- cornea opacity score
- Basis:
- mean
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0
- Max. score:
- 4
- Reversibility:
- other: n/a
- Remarks on result:
- other: no corneal effects
- Irritation parameter:
- iris score
- Basis:
- mean
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0
- Max. score:
- 2
- Reversibility:
- other: n/a
- Remarks on result:
- other: mild iritis in 3 animals at 1 hour only
- Irritation parameter:
- conjunctivae score
- Basis:
- mean
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 1.4
- Max. score:
- 3
- Reversibility:
- fully reversible within: 7 days
- Remarks on result:
- other: scores of 2 or 3 in all animals at 24 hours, 1 or 2 in all animals at 48 hours and 1 in 4 animals at 72 hours
- Irritation parameter:
- chemosis score
- Basis:
- mean
- Time point:
- 24/48/72 h
- Score:
- 0.4
- Max. score:
- 4
- Reversibility:
- fully reversible within: 72 hours
- Remarks on result:
- other: minimal chemosis in 5 animals at 24 hour and persisting until 48 hours in 2 animals
- Irritant / corrosive response data:
- There were no corneal effects and iridial effects were limited to 3 animals at the 1 hour observation only. At 1 hour conjunctival redness, chemosis, and discharge were observed in all animals. Redness was observed in all animals at 24 and 48 hours and in four animals at 72 hours. Chemosis was observed in five animals at 24 hours and two animals at 48 hours. Discharge was observed in four animals at 24 hours. In addition, dye retention of the nictitating membrane was observed in three animals at 24 hours and one at 48 hours. All conjunctival effects had recovered by day 7.
- Other effects:
- Clinical signs were not observed in any animal and all animals survived to study termination
- Interpretation of results:
- not irritating
- Conclusions:
- Toluene is not irritating to the rabbit eye.
- Executive summary:
The eye irritation potential of toluene was evaluated following a single 0.1 mL instillation to the right eye of 6 New Zealand White rabbits. The treated eyes of all animals remained unwashed. Observations for signs of ocular irritation and toxicity were made at 1, 24, 48, and 72 hours post-instillation and on Day 7.
There were no corneal effects and iridial responses were limited to three animals at 1 hour. Toluene elicited conjunctival irritation in all animals from 1 hour which persisted until 72 hours in 4 animals but was fully recovered by day 7.
Toluene is slightly irritating to the rabbit eye but no classification is warranted under Dir 67/548/EEC or GHS.
Reference
Mean ocular irritation scores for each observation interval
|
1 hour |
24 hour |
48 hour |
72 hour |
7 day |
Corneal opacity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Iritis |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Conjunctival redness |
3.00 |
2.17 |
1.50 |
0.67 |
0 |
Chemosis |
3.33 |
0.83 |
0.33 |
0 |
0 |
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irritating)
Respiratory irritation
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irritating)
Additional information
Skin irritation
Non-human information
There are no specific skin or eye irritation studies on any of the streams. Data on the specific constituents benzene (Jacobs, 1991), toluene (Exxon, 1988), DCPD (Safephram, 1989), n-hexane and pentane indicate some irritation following dermal contact with effects sufficiently severe for all except pentane to warrant labelling. Eye irritation data on the specific constituents benzene, toluene ((Exxon, 1995), pentane indicate that instillation of liquid test substance into the eye induces some evidence of eye irritation. For benzene the effects are sufficient to warrant labelling (Wolf et al, 1956).
The irritation potential of benzene was assessed on the skins of six shaved rabbits exposed to neat benzene for 4 hours, using an exposure chamber of 6 cm2(Jacobs. 1991). One hour after exposure oedema grade 2 and erythema grade 1 were documented. No oedema, but mean scores of 2.0/2.2/2.4 for erythema were recorded at 24, 48, and 72 hours after the end of exposure. Erythema increased to a mean of grade 3 at 6 days. A second study (Wolf et al, 1956) examined skin irritation potential of benzene following repeated applications. Undiluted benzene was applied 10 -20 times over 2-4 weeks to the ear and shaved abdomen of white rabbits (abdomen bandaged). Perceptible to definite erythema, oedema and superficial necrosis were documented. These effects resulted in a "chapped" appearance and exfoliation of large patches of skin. Although the design and reporting are not compliant with regulatory guidelines the results are consistent with benzene being irritating to rabbit skin.
Details on isoprene are only available for the study conducted by Bayer (1972) (cited in SIAR, 2005). In this skin irritation study, the skin of two New Zealand White rabbits was painted twice per day for 5 consecutive days with 100% isoprene. Reversible erythema was observed. Using a weight-of-evidence approach, the data suggest that isoprene has a low potential for skin irritation. The results from QSAR Toolbox show that skin irritation/corrosion inclusion rules by BfR are not met and skin irritation/corrosion exclusion rules by BfR are undefined. The QSAR results suggest that isoprene should be "not classified" for skin irritation and corrosion.
Human information
There is no specific human information concerning skin or eye irritation on any of the streams or on the majority of specific constituents identified as present in some streams. Specific information are available for benzene and toluene:
Benzene (Classification: EU - Irritating Xi, R36, R38; GHS/CLP - Category 2 H319, Category 2 H315): Liquid benzene on direct contact with the skin may cause erythema and blistering. Skin contact with benzene removes fat from the tissue which may result in the development of a dry, scaly dermatitis if exposure is repeated or prolonged. High concentrations of benzene vapours are irritating to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and respiratory tract (EU RAR, 2008).
Toluene (Classification: EU - Irritating Xi, R38; GHS/CLP - Category 2 H315): No data on skin irritation have been found. The EU RAR (2003) stated “it is well known that toluene has a degreasing effect on the skin. After repeated exposures, toxic contact dermatitis may develop. ” There are no data from direct exposure of human eyes to liquid toluene. A number of human experimental studies in volunteers have investigated reports of eye “irritation” resulting from exposures to toluene in ambient air. These studies indicate that toluene produces subjective sensations of eye irritation at concentrations ≥ 75 ppm (EU RAR, 2003). In a recent study, Muttray et al (2005) exposed twenty healthy men to a constant level of 50 ppm toluene. Acute symptoms related to eye irritation were assessed with the Swedish Performance Evaluation System (SPES) self-assessment questionnaire, once before and 3 times during exposure. Values obtained during exposure were related to pre-exposure values. There was no effect of toluene exposure on "irritation to the eye", "watering eyes" or "blurred vision”. 50 ppm (188 mg/m3) toluene is a NOAEC for eye irritation in humans.
Cyclohexane (Classification: Category 2 H315):
There are two cyclohexane skin irritation studies using rabbits reported (HLA, 1982e; Jacobs and Martens, 1987), both performed in accordance with EEC Directive 83/467/EEC.The first study, conductedunder a semi-occlusive dressing, gave a primary irritation score of zero 24 h and 72 h. The second study, under a semi-occlusive dressing, gave a mean erythema score of 1.93 calculated over the 24 h and 72 h post-application period. In this study the erythematous reaction reached maximum severity at 5 days post-application with a gradual increase in dermal reaction for a further 144 h observation time. Overall, it was concluded (RAR, 2004) that the irritation reactions were significant and still present at the end of the study.
Cyclohexane is classified as having a potential to cause skin irritation according to CLP.
Heptane (Classification: Category 2 H315): Heptane is classified as having a potential to cause skin irritation according to CLP.
Eye irritation
Isoprene was reported to cause eye irritation in rats in a non-GLP study conducted by Mamedov (1979) (reliability unassignable due to lack of experimental details).The results from QSAR Toolbox show that eyeirritation/corrosion inclusion rules by BfR are not met and eye irritation/corrosion exclusion rules by BfR are undefined. The QSAR results suggest that isoprene should be "not classified" for eye irritation and corrosion.
Washed and unwashed primary eye cyclohexane irritation studies in rabbits are available (HLA, 1982f; 1982g). In the unwashed study, at one hour post instillation, corneal opacity, involving up to 25% of the cornea, was noted in one rabbit and iritis was noted in another rabbit. Conjunctival redness was noted in five rabbits with conjunctival chemosis in one rabbit. All ocular lesions had cleared within 24 hours and no conjunctival discharge was noted in any of the six animals.
References
EU RAR (2003). European Union Risk Assessment Report for Toluene. EC Joint Research Centre http: //ecb. jrc. ec. europa. eu/DOCUMENTS/Existing- Chemicals/RISK_ASSESSMENT/REPORT/toluenereport032. pdf
EU RAR (2008). European Union Risk Assessment Report for Benzene. EC Joint Research Centre. http: //ecb. jrc. ec. europa. eu/documents/Existing-chemicals/RISK_ASSESSMENT/REPORT/benzenereport063. pdf.
Justification for selection of skin irritation / corrosion
endpoint:
Information on the marker substances present indicates a potential
for irritation following dermal contact with effects sufficiently severe
to warrant classification. Results obtained for the key constituent
benzene are considered indicative of the overall effects of these
streams on the skin.
Justification for selection of eye irritation endpoint:
Information on the marker substances present indicate a potential
for irritation following eye contact with effects sufficiently severe to
warrant classification. Results obtained for the key constituent toluene
are considered indicative of the overall effects of these streams on the
eye.
Effects on skin irritation/corrosion: irritating
Effects on eye irritation: slightly irritating
Justification for classification or non-classification
Although there are no studies on the streams identified for this category there are sufficient data on constituents to indicate that Aliphatics and Cyclics C5 and Higher streams are irritating to the skin and should be classified Category 2, H315 according to Reg (EC) 1272/2008.
Streams that contain >1% benzene will be required to be labelled for eye irritation, Category 2, H319 under Reg (EC) 1272/2008.
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