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Toxicological information

Eye irritation

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Not applicable
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: 2e: Meets generally accepted scientific standards, well-documented and acceptable for assessment.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1958
Report date:
1958

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
Conducted prior to guideline
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2-piperazin-1-ylethylamine
EC Number:
205-411-0
EC Name:
2-piperazin-1-ylethylamine
Cas Number:
140-31-8
Molecular formula:
C6H15N3
IUPAC Name:
2-piperazin-1-ylethanamine
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): beta-Aminoethyl piperazine
- Molecular weight (if other than submission substance):
- Impurities (identity and concentrations):
- Composition of test material, percentage of components:
- Lot/batch No.: D9-1782
- Other: Solution - Greater then 25% water, acetone; 95% ethanol and benzene

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
not specified
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
No data

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: Two drops
- Concentration (if solution): N/A
Duration of treatment / exposure:
The right eye is washed (within 30 seconds) for 2 minutes in a flowing stream of tepid water.
Observation period (in vivo):
1 hour; 24 hours; 48 hours; and 7 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
Two per dose level
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washed and unwashed
- Time after start of exposure: The right eye is washed (within 30 seconds) for 2 minutes in a flowing stream of tepid water.

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: fluorescein

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: Immediate
Score:
<= 3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not specified
Remarks on result:
other: LEFT EYE (UNWASHED) RESPONSE - PAIN 4; CONJUNCTIVA 3; CORNEA 2. RIGHT EYE (WASHED) RESPONSE - PAIN 2; CONJUNCTIVA 3; CORNEA 2.
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: Immediate
Score:
<= 2
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
not specified
Remarks on result:
other: LFT EYE (UNWASHED)-CONJUNCTIVA(Soft tissue necrotic & swollen) 6 ; CORNEA: BEFORE STAIN 4; AFTER STAIN 4; INTERNAL EFFECTS 3 (IRITIS). RT EYE (WASHED)-CONJUNCTIVA 4; CORNEA: BEFORE STAIN 1; AFTER STAIN 4; INTERNAL EFFECTS 3 (IRITIS)
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: After 24 hours
Score:
<= 6
Max. score:
6
Reversibility:
not specified
Remarks on result:
other: LEFT EYE (UNWASHED)-CONJUNCTIVA 6 ; CORNEA: BEFORE STAIN 5; AFTER STAIN 5; INTERNAL EFFECTS No data. RIGHT EYE (WASHED)-CONJUNCTIVA 5; CORNEA: BEFORE STAIN 4; AFTER STAIN 4; INTERNAL EFFECTS 3 (IRITIS)
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 24 hours
Score:
<= 4
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not specified
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: After 48 hours
Score:
<= 5
Max. score:
5
Reversibility:
not specified
Remarks on result:
other: LEFT EYE (UNWASHED)-CONJUNCTIVA 5 ; CORNEA: BEFORE STAIN 5; AFTER STAIN 4; INTERNAL EFFECTS No data. RIGHT EYE (WASHED)-CONJUNCTIVA 5; CORNEA: BEFORE STAIN 4; AFTER STAIN 3; INTERNAL EFFECTS 3 (CLOUDY & IRITIS)
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 48 hours
Score:
<= 5
Max. score:
5
Reversibility:
not specified
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: After 7 days
Score:
<= 5
Max. score:
5
Reversibility:
not specified
Remarks on result:
other: LEFT EYE (UNWASHED)-CONJUNCTIVA 5 ; CORNEA: BEFORE STAIN 5; AFTER STAIN 4; INTERNAL EFFECTS 5 (Cloudy). RIGHT EYE (WASHED)-CONJUNCTIVA 5; CORNEA: BEFORE STAIN 4; AFTER STAIN 3; INTERNAL EFFECTS 3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 7 days
Score:
<= 5
Max. score:
5
Reversibility:
not specified
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Remarks on result:
probability of severe irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Remarks on result:
probability of severe irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Remarks on result:
probability of severe irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Remarks on result:
probability of severe irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Extensively irritating to conjunctiva and cornea. Note: The washed eye was slightly less damaged than the unwashed. Iritis was also noted at the 24 hour time point.


Other effects:
Permanent blindness produced.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Neat material: Extensively irritating to conjunctiva and cornea. Permanent blindness produced. The washed eye was slightly less damaged than the unwashed.

10% solution: Slight conjunctivitis, essentially subsided in 24 hours.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
highly irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information
Conclusions:
The undiluted material is severely damaging to the eye. Gross contamination is most likely to result in permanent loss of vision. It is important to emphasize that immediate washing (15 seconds or less) is essential if the degree of damage is to be reduced. Chemical workers goggles should be worn where the likelihood of gross contamination exists.

These conclusions are based upon range finding toxicological tests and are limited to precautions for industrial handling of the material. Development of specific uses will require consideration of the health problems presented and of the need for further toxicological studies.
Executive summary:

Neat material: Extensively irritating to conjunctiva and cornea. Permanent blindness produced. The washed eye was slightly less damaged than the unwashed.
10% solution: Slight conjunctivitis, essentially subsided in 24 hours