Phosphoric acid, mono- and bis(branched and linear pentyl) esters

Endpoint summary

Description of key information

An in vitro skin corrosion study available on an analog showed corrosive effects of Reaction Mass of Diisobutyl hydrogen phosphate and Isobutyl dihydrogen phosphate (Kr. 2, 2012). The cell viability is higher than 35% after 3 minutes exposure but lower than 35% after 1 hour exposure.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

Link to relevant study records

Reference

Endpoint:

skin corrosion: in vitro / ex vivo

Type of information:

migrated information: read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

The study was performed between 06 March 2012 and 08 March 2012.

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: see 'Remark'

Remarks:

Study conducted on an analog substance in compliance with current OECD test guideline and in compliance with the GLP (for justification of read-across between phosphoric acid, mixture of pentyl ester and Reaction Mass of Diisobutyl hydrogen phosphate and Isobutyl dihydrogen phosphate, please refer to corresponding assessment report in Section 13).

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to same study

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to other study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: OECD guideline for the testing of chemicals 431

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method B.40 (In Vitro Skin Corrosion: Transcutaneous Electrical Resistance Test (TER))

Deviations:

no

Principles of method if other than guideline:

not applicable

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

2011-08-31

Species:

other: reconstituted human epidermis model

Strain:

other: reconstituted human epidermis model

Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:

Not applicable

Type of coverage:

other: Topical

Preparation of test site:

other: Not applicable

Vehicle:

other: No vehicle used

Controls:

no

Amount / concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL

- The test item was applied neat.

- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit):
50 µl of the test item was applied topically to the corresponding tissues ensuring uniform coverage of the tissues.

- Concentration (if solution):
The test item was used as supplied.

VEHICLE
No vehicle used

Duration of treatment / exposure:

3, 60 or 240 minutes

Observation period:

Not applicable

Number of animals:

Not applicable

Details on study design:

TEST SITE
- Area of exposure:
50 µl of the test item was applied topically to the corresponding tissues ensuring uniform coverage of the tissues.

- % coverage:
The test item was applied topically to the corresponding tissues ensuring uniform covering.

- Type of wrap if used:
None used

REMOVAL OF TEST ITEM
- Washing (if done):
At the end of each exposure period, each tissue was removed from the well using forceps and rinsed using a wash bottle containing Phosphate Buffered Saline Dulbeccos (PBS) with Ca++ and Mg++. Rinsing was achieved by filling and emptying each tissue insert for approximately 40 seconds using a constant soft stream of PBS to gently remove any residual test item.

- Time after start of exposure:
3, 60 or 240 minutes

SCORING SYSTEM:
Quantitative MTT Assessment (percentage tissue viability)
The corrosivity potential of the test item was predicted from the relative mean tissue viabilities obtained after the 3, 60 and 240-minute treatments, compared to the mean of the negative control tissues. The relative mean viabilities were calculated in the following way:

mean OD540 of test material / mean OD540 of negative control x 100 = Relative mean tissue viability (percentage of negative control)

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

other: other: Relative Mean Viability of cells

Remarks on result:

other:

Remarks:

Time point: 3 min exposure. Reversibility: other: Not applicable. Remarks: 103.7%. (migrated information)

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

other: other: relative Mean Viability of cells

Remarks on result:

other:

Remarks:

Time point: 60 min exposure. Reversibility: other: Not applicable. Remarks: 11.1%. (migrated information)

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

other: other: relative Mean Viability of cells

Remarks on result:

other:

Remarks:

Time point: 240 min exposure. Reversibility: other: Not applicable. Remarks: 4.1%. (migrated information)

Irritant / corrosive response data:

The relative mean viability of the test material treated tissues was as follows:

240 minutes exposure : 4.1%
60 minutes exposure : 11.1%
3 minutes exposure : 103.7%

Other effects:

No

Direct MTT Reduction

The MTT solution containing the test item did not turn blue. This was taken to indicate the test item did not reduce MTT.

Quality Criteria

The relative mean tissue viability for the positive control treated tissues was 8.3% relative to the negative control treated tissues following the 240-minute exposure period. The positive control acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied. The mean OD₅₄₀ for the negative control treated tissues was 0.217. The negative control acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied.

Table1 : Mean OD₅₄₀ Values and Viabilities for the Negative Control Item, Positive Control Item and Test Item

Item	Exposure Period	Mean OD540 of duplicate tissues	Relative mean viability (%)
Negative Control Item	240 Minutes	0.217	100*
Positive Control Item	240 Minutes	0.018	8.3
Test Item	240 Minutes	0.009	4.1
	60 Minutes	0.024	11.1
	3 Minutes	0.225	103.7

*=     The mean viability of the negative control tissues is set at 100%

Interpretation of results:

Category 1B (corrosive)

Remarks:

Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU

Conclusions:

As viability of cells is higher than 35% after 3 minutes exposure but lower than 35% after 1 hour exposure the test item is classified as corrosive to the skin, Skin Corr. 1B (H314) according to the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as C, R34 according to the Directive 67/548/EEC.

Executive summary:

In an in vitro skin corrosion study performed according to the OECD guideline 431 and in compliance with the GLP, Reaction Mass of Diisobutyl hydrogen phosphate and Isobutyl dihydrogen phosphate (purity 96%)was applied undiluted to Reconstructed Human Epidermis (RHE) model (Episkin TM model kit 0.38cm²).

Duplicate tissues were treated with the test item for exposure periods of 3, 60 and 240 minutes. At the end of the exposure period each tissue was rinsed from the test item before each tissue was taken for MTT-loading. After MTT loading a total biopsy of each epidermis was made and placed into micro tubes containing acidified isopropanol for extraction of formazan crystals out of the MTT-loaded tissues.  At the end of the formazan extraction period each tube was mixed thoroughly and duplicate 200 µl samples were transferred to the appropriate wells of a pre‑labelled 96‑well plate. The optical density (OD) was measured at 540 nm (OD540). 0.9 % (w/v) Sodium Chloride Solution was used as the negative control.

Glacial Acetic Acid was used as the positive control. The relative mean tissue viability for the positive control treated tissues was 8.3% relative to the negative control treated tissues following the 240-minute exposure period. The positive control acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied. The mean OD₅₄₀for the negative control treated tissues was 0.217. The negative control acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied.

Percentage of cell viability (MTT reduction in the test item treated tissues relative to negative control tissues) was determined for each exposure period. The relative mean viability of the test item treated tissues was 103.7; 11.1 and 4.1% for exposure period of 3, 60 and 240 min, respectively.

As viability of cells is higher than 35% after 3 minutes exposure but lower than 35% after 1 hour exposure Reaction Mass of Diisobutyl hydrogen phosphate and Isobutyl dihydrogen phosphate is classified as corrosive to the skin, Skin Corr. 1B (H314) according to the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as C, R34 according to the Directive 67/548/EEC.

This study is considered as acceptable as it satisfies the main criteria of OECD guideline No. 431.

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

adverse effect observed (corrosive)

Eye irritation

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no study available

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion

Endpoint conclusion:

no study available

Additional information

No data was available on the submitted substance itself. However an in vitro skin corrosion test was available on an structural similar substance.

In an in vitro skin corrosion study performed according to the OECD guideline 431 and in compliance with the GLP, Reaction Mass of Diisobutyl hydrogen phosphate and Isobutyl dihydrogen phosphate (purity 96%)was applied undiluted to Reconstructed Human Epidermis (RHE) model (Episkin TM model kit0.38cm²).

Duplicate tissues were treated with the test item for exposure periods of 3, 60 and 240 minutes. At the end of the exposure period each tissue was rinsed from the test item before each tissue was taken for MTT-loading. After MTT loading a total biopsy of each epidermis was made and placed into micro tubes containing acidified isopropanol for extraction of formazan crystals out of the MTT-loaded tissues.  At the end of the formazan extraction period each tube was mixed thoroughly and duplicate 200 µl samples were transferred to the appropriate wells of a pre‑labelled 96‑well plate. The optical density (OD) was measured at 540 nm (OD540). 0.9 % (w/v) Sodium Chloride Solution was used as the negative control.

Glacial Acetic Acid was used as the positive control. The relative mean tissue viability for the positive control treated tissues was 8.3% relative to the negative control treated tissues following the 240-minute exposure period. The positive control acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied. The mean OD₅₄₀for the negative control treated tissues was 0.217. The negative control acceptance criterion was therefore satisfied.

Percentage of cell viability (MTT reduction in the test item treated tissues relative to negative control tissues) was determined for each exposure period. The relative mean viability of the test item treated tissues was 103.7; 11.1 and 4.1% for exposure period of 3, 60 and 240 min, respectively.

As viability of cells is higher than 35% after 3 minutes exposure but lower than 35% after 1 hour exposure Reaction Mass of Diisobutyl hydrogen phosphate and Isobutyl dihydrogen phosphate is classified as corrosive to the skin, Skin Corr. 1B (H314) according to the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as C, R34 according to the Directive 67/548/EEC.

Furthermore, as the pH of the registered substance is lower than 2, it is consistent with the classification of Phosphoric acid mixture of pentyl esters as corrosive.

Justification for selection of skin irritation / corrosion endpoint:
only one study available

Justification for selection of eye irritation endpoint:
Waiving based on an acidic pH (<2) of the submitted substance and its classification as corrosive.

Effects on skin irritation/corrosion: corrosive

Justification for classification or non-classification

Skin Irritation/Corrosion:

Harmonized classification:

No harmonized classification is available according to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 including ATP3.

Self-classification:

Based on the data available for the reaction Mass of Diisobutyl hydrogen phosphate and Isobutyl dihydrogen phosphate, the submitted substance Phosphoric acid mixture of pentyl esters is classified as corrosive to the skin, Skin Corr. 1B (H314) according to the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) and as C, R34 according to the Directive 67/548/EEC.

Eye irritation:

Harmonized classification:

No harmonized classification is available according to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 including ATP3.

Self-classification:

The classification as Skin Corr. 1B (H314) or C, R34 implies that the substance is also corrosive to the eye, therefore Eye Corr 1 (H318) is also applied in the present case.