14,14',15,15'-tetradehydro-7,7'-spirobi[dibenzo[b,g][1,9,4,6]dioxadiazacyclododecine]

Skin irritation / corrosion

Administrative data

Endpoint:

skin irritation: in vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

14 December - 24 December, 2010

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: The study has been performed according to OECD and/or EC guidelines and according to GLP principles.

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2011

Report date:

2011

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

Deviations from the minimum level of relative humidity occurred. Evaluation: Laboratory historical data do not indicate an effect of the deviations. The study integrity was not adversely affected by the deviation.

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

Deviations from the minimum level of relative humidity occurred. Evaluation: Laboratory historical data do not indicate an effect of the deviations. The study integrity was not adversely affected by the deviation.

Test guideline 3

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 870.2500 (Acute Dermal Irritation)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

Deviations from the minimum level of relative humidity occurred. Evaluation: Laboratory historical data do not indicate an effect of the deviations. The study integrity was not adversely affected by the deviation.

Test guideline 4

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (JMAFF), 12 Nousan, Notification No 8147, November 2000, including the most recent partial revisions.

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

Deviations from the minimum level of relative humidity occurred. Evaluation: Laboratory historical data do not indicate an effect of the deviations. The study integrity was not adversely affected by the deviation.

GLP compliance:

yes

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

14,14',15,15'-tetradehydro-7,7'-spirobi[dibenzo[b,g][1,9,4,6]dioxadiazacyclododecine]

EC Number:

700-609-8

Cas Number:

1231148-36-9

Molecular formula:

C31H24N4O4

IUPAC Name:

14,14',15,15'-tetradehydro-7,7'-spirobi[dibenzo[b,g][1,9,4,6]dioxadiazacyclododecine]

Details on test material:

- Name of test material (as cited in study report): SX-1
- Physical state: Pale yellow powder
- Storage condition of test material: At room temperature in the dark
- Stability under storage conditions: Stable
- pH (1% in water, indicative range): 8.4 – 8.5 (determined at NOTOX)
- Stability in water: At least >24 hours
- Solubility in water: No

Test animals

Species:

rabbit

Strain:

New Zealand White

Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:

- Source: Harlan, Belton, Leics, England
- Age at study initiation: at least 6 weeks old *.
- Weight at study initiation: at least 1.0 kg *.
- Housing: Animals were individually housed in labeled cages with perforated floors (Ebeco, Germany, dimensions 67 x 62 x 55 cm) and shelters (Ebeco, Germany, dimensions 40 x 32 x 23 cm).
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): Pelleted diet for rabbits (Global Diet 2030 from Harlan Teklad®, Mucedola, Milanese, Italy) approximately 100 grams per day. Hay (TecniLab-BMI BV, Someren, The Netherlands) was provided at least 3 times a week.
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): Free access to tap water.
- Acclimation period: The acclimatization period was at least 5 days before the start of treatment under laboratory conditions.

* Animal specifications (sex, age and body weight) are specified in the table in the attached background material.

A health inspection was performed prior to treatment, to ensure that the animals were in a good state of health. Special attention was paid to the skin to be treated, which was intact and free from abnormalities.

Results of analysis for diet (nutrients and contaminants), hay and water were assessed and did not reveal any findings that were considered to have affected the study integrity. All certificates and results of analysis are retained in the NOTOX archives.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18.7 – 20
- Humidity (%): 33 - 63
Deviations from the minimum level of relative humidity occurred. Evaluation: Laboratory historical data do not indicate an effect of the deviations.
The study integrity was not adversely affected by the deviation.
- Air changes (per hr): approximately 15
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12.

IN-LIFE DATES: 14 December 2010 and 21 December 2010

Test system

Type of coverage:

semiocclusive

Preparation of test site:

shaved

Vehicle:

water

Remarks:

The test substance was moistened with 0.3 mL of the vehicle.

Controls:

other: Adjacent areas of the untreated skin of each animal served as controls.

Amount / concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 grams

VEHICLE
The test substance was moistened with 0.3 mL of the vehicle.

Duration of treatment / exposure:

4 hours.

Observation period:

14 days.

Number of animals:

3 males.

Details on study design:

STUDY DESIGN
The study was performed in a stepwise manner and was started by treatment of a single rabbit (sentinel). The two other animals were treated in a similar manner one week later, after considering the degree of skin irritation observed in the first animal.

TEST SUBSTANCE PREPARATION
The powdery test substance was moistened with water (Elix, Millipore S.A.S., Molsheim, France), immediately before application, to ensure close contact with the animal's skin.

TEST SITE
Approximately 24 hours before treatment, the dorsal fur was clipped with electric clippers, exposing an area of approximately 150 square centimeters (10x15 cm). To facilitate scoring, treated skin areas were re-clipped at least 3 hours before the observations.

The test substance was applied to the skin of one flank, using a metalline patch# of 2x3 cm. The patch was mounted on Micropore tape#, which was wrapped around the abdomen and secured with Coban elastic bandage#.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
Four hours after the application, the dressing was removed and the skin cleaned of residual test substance using tap water (water: Elix, Millipore S.A.S., Molsheim, France).
#. Suppliers: Lohmann GmbH, Neuwied, Germany (Metalline) and 3M, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A. (Micropore and Coban).

After the final observation, the animals were sacrificed by intra-venous injection of Euthasol® 20% (AST Farma BV, Oudewater, The Netherlands).

OBSERVATIONS
- Mortality/Viability: Twice daily.
- Toxicity: At least once daily.
- Body Weight: Day of treatment (prior to application) and after the final observation.
- Necropsy: No necropsy was performed according to protocol.
- Irritation:
The skin reactions were assessed at approximately 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after the removal of the dressings and test substance. The irritation scores and a description of all other (local) effects were recorded.

SCORING SYSTEM:
The irritation was assessed according to the following numerical scoring system. At each observation, the highest scores given were recorded:

Erythema and eschar formation:
0: No erythema
1: Very slight erythema (barely perceptible)
2: Well-defined erythema
3: Moderate to severe erythema
4: Severe erythema (beet redness) *
*. Where signs of necrosis or corrosion (injuries in depth) prevent erythema scoring, the maximum grade for erythema (= 4) was given.

Oedema formation:
0: No oedema
1; Very slight oedema (barely perceptible)
2: Slight oedema (edges of area well-defined by definite raising)
3: Moderate oedema (raised approximately 1 millimeter)
4: Severe oedema (raised more than 1 millimeter and extending beyond the area of exposure)

Results and discussion

In vivo

Results

Results 1

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

mean

Remarks:

animal #1, #2 and #3

Time point:

other: 24, 48 and 72 hours.

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Results 2

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

mean

Remarks:

animal #1, #2 and #3

Time point:

other: 24, 48 and 72 hours.

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Irritant / corrosive response data:

No skin irritation was caused by 4 hours exposure to SX-1. There was no evidence of a corrosive effect on the skin.

Tables containing individual and mean irritation scores are specified in the table in the attached background material.

Other effects:

No staining of the treated skin by the test substance was observed and no test substance remnants were seen.
No mortality occurred and no symptoms of toxicity were observed.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

not irritating

Remarks:

Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU

Conclusions:

Based on these results SX-1 does not have to be classified and has no obligatory labelling requirement for skin irritation according to the:
- Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) of the United Nations (2007),
- Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.

Executive summary:

A primary skin irritation/corrosion study with SX-1 in the rabbit (4-hour semi-occlusive application, 3 males/dose) was conducted according to OECD 404 and GLP guidelines.

No skin irritation was caused by 4 hours exposure to SX-1.

No staining of the treated skin by the test substance was observed and no test substance remnants were seen.

No mortality occurred and no symptoms of toxicity were observed.

Based on these results SX-1 does not have to be classified and has no obligatory labelling requirement for skin irritation.