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Skin irritation / corrosion

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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
08 to 22 September 1999
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study was conducted in a GLP compliant laboratory according to accepted regulatory guidelines
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1992
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: reputable commercial supplier
- Age at study initiation: 12-16 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.63 - 2.89kg
- Housing: The animals were individually housed in suspended metal cages
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 5 days minimum

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

IN-LIFE DATES: From: To: 08-22 September 1999
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Remarks:
None
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
500 mg
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
72h - Approximately one hour following the removal of the patches, and 24, 48 and 72 hours later, the test sites were examined for evidence of primary irritation
Number of animals:
3
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: dorsal flank area
- % coverage: not specified - area of 2.5cm x 2.5cm tested
- Type of wrap if used:A quantity of 0.5 ml of the test material was introduced under a 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm cotton gauze patch and placed in position on the shorn skin. The patch was secured in position with a strip of surgical adhesive tape (BLEN DERM: approximate size 2.5 cm x 4.0 cm). To prevent the animals interfering with the patches, the trunk of each rabbit was wrapped in an elasticated corset (TUBIGRIP)

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): any residual test material removed by gentle swabbing with cotton wool soaked in acetone.
- Time after start of exposure: 4h

SCORING SYSTEM:
The test sites were scored according to the following scale from 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.31.
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: moderate desquamation on Day 14
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: moderate desquamation on Day 14
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.66
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: moderate desquamation on Day 14
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.66
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.66
Max. score:
1
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Reversibility of any observed effect: Changes not fully reversible within 14 days
Other effects:
Crust formation which prevented accurate evaluation of erythema and oedema was noted at all treated skin sites at the 7-day observation. Moderate desquamation was noted at all treated skin sites at the 14-day observation.
Interpretation of results:
Category 2 (irritant) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The test material, S-900, produced a primary irritation. index of 3.2 and was classified as a MODERATE IRRITANT to rabbit skin according to the Draize classification scheme. No corrosive effects were noted.
The test material produced positive criteria in 2/3 rabbits according to the EU labelling regulations and was classified as IRRITANT to rabbit skin.
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
adverse effect observed (irritating)

Eye irritation

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Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
20-25 September 1999
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study was conducted in a GLP compliant laboratory according to accepted regulatory guidelines
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1987
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: reputable commercial supplier
- Age at study initiation: 12-16 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.54-2.84kg
- Housing: The animals were individually housed in suspended metal cages
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 5 days minimum

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

IN-LIFE DATES: From: To: 20-25 September 1999
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
.1 ML
Duration of treatment / exposure:
72h
Observation period (in vivo):
72h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): not performed
- Time after start of exposure:

SCORING SYSTEM: according to the numerical evaluation given in Appendix I, (from 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 pA8 to 49).

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: ophthalmascope
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Reversibility of any observed effect: Changes fully reversible within 1 day
Other effects:
A single instillation of the test material to the non-irrigated eye of three rabbits produced minimal conjunctival irritation. Alopecia (loss of fur around the treated eye) was noted in all animals. No ocular effects were noted at the 24-hour observation.
Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Executive summary:

The test material, S-900, produced a maximum group mean score of 4.7 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.

The test material did not produce positive criteria in any rabbit according to the EU labelling regulations.

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Additional information

The skin irritation study produced positive criteria in 2 out of three rabbits and was classified as irritant to rabbit skin.

Justification for selection of skin irritation / corrosion endpoint:

The test material, S-900, produced a primary irritation. index of 3.2 and was classified as a MODERATE IRRITANT to rabbit skin according to the Draize classification scheme. No corrosive effects were noted.The test material produced positive criteria in 2/3 rabbits according to the EU labelling regulations and was classified as IRRITANT to rabbit skin.

Justification for selection of eye irritation endpoint:

The test material, S-900, produced a maximum group mean score of 4.7 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.

The test material did not produce positive criteria in any rabbit according to the EU labelling regulations.

Effects on skin irritation/corrosion: irritating

Justification for classification or non-classification

The skin irritation study produced positive criteria in 2 out of three rabbits and was classified as irritant to rabbit skin