Juniper, Juniperus mexicana, ext., isomerized, acetylated

Skin irritation / corrosion

Administrative data

Endpoint:

skin corrosion: in vitro / ex vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

12-01-2015 to 21-05-2015

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: Guideline study performed under GLP. All relevant validity criteria were met.

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2015

Report date:

2015

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 431 (In Vitro Skin Corrosion: Human Skin Model Test)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

Minor deviation in environmental conditions (humidity minimum 50%) which does not affect the reliability of the study

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

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

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

Minor deviation in environmental conditions (humidity minimum 50%) which does not affect the reliability of the study

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

inspected: March 2013 ; signature: May 2013

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

Juniper, Juniperus mexicana, ext., isomerized, acetylated

EC Number:

293-297-3

EC Name:

Juniper, Juniperus mexicana, ext., isomerized, acetylated

Cas Number:

91053-33-7

Molecular formula:

Not applicable (a generic molecular formula cannot be provided for this specific UVCB substance)

IUPAC Name:

(1S,2R,5S,7S)-2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.0¹,⁵]undec-8-ene; 1-[(1R,2R,5S,7R)-2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.0¹,⁵]undec-8-en-9-yl]ethan-1-one

Test material form:

liquid

Details on test material:

- Physical state: Liquid.
- Storage condition of test material: At room temperature protected from light.
- Other: Pale yellow

In vitro test system

Test system:

human skin model

Source species:

human

Cell type:

non-transformed keratinocytes

Cell source:

foreskin from a single donor

Justification for test system used:

In accordance with the OECD TG 431 guidelines.

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Details on test system:

RECONSTRUCTED HUMAN EPIDERMIS (RHE) TISSUE
- Model used: EpiDerm Skin Model (EPI-200)
- Tissue batch number(s): Lot no.: 21267 kit Q
- Production date: Not reported.
- Shipping date: Not reported. Although the CoA for the tissues QA is provided in the full study report.
- Delivery date: 12-01-2015 ; day prior to test initiation (ca. 24 hours)
- Date of initiation of testing: ca. 12-01-2015

TEMPERATURE USED FOR TEST SYSTEM
- Temperature used during treatment / exposure: 37 ± 1.0 °C, 5 ± 0.5% CO2 (actual: 36.5 – 37.4 °C)
- Temperature of post-treatment incubation (if applicable): 37 ± 1.0 °C, 5 ± 0.5% CO2; for 3 hours. For further information see below.

REMOVAL OF TEST MATERIAL AND CONTROLS
-Volume and number of washing steps: After the exposure period, the tissues were washed with phosphate buffered saline to remove residual test item. The skin inserts were carefully dried. Rinsed tissues were kept in 24 well plates on 300 μL DMEM until 6 tissues (= one application time) were dosed and rinsed. For the cell viability measurements: The DMEM was replaced by 300 μL MTT-medium and tissues were incubated for 3 hours at 37°C in air containing 5% CO2. After incubation the tissues were washed with PBS and formazan was extracted with 2 mL isopropanol over night at room temperature. Prior to spectrophotometric analysis for extracted formazan.
- Observable damage in the tissue due to washing: Not applicable.
- Modifications to validated SOP: Not applicable.

MTT DYE USED TO MEASURE TISSUE VIABILITY AFTER TREATMENT / EXPOSURE
- MTT concentration: 5.0 mg/mL MTT concentrated diluted (1:5) in MTT diluent solution prepared in assay medium
- Incubation time: For the cell viability measurements: The DMEM was replaced by 300 μL MTT-medium and tissues were incubated for 3 hours at 37°C in air containing 5% CO2. After incubation the tissues were washed with PBS and formazan was extracted with 2 mL isopropanol over night at room temperature. Prior to spectrophotometric analysis for extracted formazan.
- Spectrophotometer: M200 Pro Plate Reader
- Wavelength: 540 nm
- Filter: Without reference filter
- Filter bandwidth: No reported.
- Linear OD range of spectrophotometer: Not reported.

FUNCTIONAL MODEL CONDITIONS WITH REFERENCE TO HISTORICAL DATA
- Viability: Within NC and PC historic control ranges presented within the report.
- Barrier function: See above.
- Morphology: See above.
- Contamination: Not applicable.
- Reproducibility: The positive control had a mean relative tissue viability of 10% after the 1-hour exposure. The absolute mean OD540 of the negative control tissues was
within the acceptance limits of OECD 431 (lower acceptance limit ≥ 0.8 and upper acceptance limit ≤ 2.8) and the laboratory historical control data range. In the range of 20-100% viability the Coefficient of Variation between tissue replicates was ≤ 11%, indicating that the test system functioned properly.
- Other: As an additional quality control step, the results of the assay are compared to the historical ranges for negative and positive controls generated by the testing laboratory to confirm the functioning of the test system.

NUMBER OF REPLICATE TISSUES: Two (2), duplicate

CONTROL TISSUES USED IN CASE OF MTT DIRECT INTERFERENCE
- Fresh tissues / killed tissues: In the previously conducted pretest for direct MTT reduction and colour interference (conducted in separated study cited in full study report): the solution containing the test item was colourless and/or solutions did not turn blue / purple and a blue / purple precipitate was not observed which indicated that the test item did not directly reduce MTT. It was unnecessary to run killed tissues.
- Procedure used to prepare the killed tissues (if applicable): Not applicable.
- N. of replicates : Not applicable.
- Method of calculation used: Not applicable.
- Other: In the assessment of Colour Interference with the MTT endpoint, the solution containing the test item did not become coloured. This was taken to indicate the test item did not have the potential to cause colour interference.

NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT TEST SEQUENCES / EXPERIMENTS TO DERIVE FINAL PREDICTION: One (n=1) for exposure time 3 minutes and exposure time 1-hour

PREDICTION MODEL / DECISION CRITERIA (choose relevant statement)
- The test substance is considered to be corrosive to skin if : the viability after 3 minutes exposure is less than 50%, or if the viability after 3 minutes exposure is greater than or equal to 50 % and the viability after 1 hour exposure is less than 15%.
- The test substance is considered to be non-corrosive to skin if: the viability after 3 minutes exposure is greater than or equal to 50% and the viability after 1 hour exposure is greater than or equal to 15%.]
- Cut off points in accordance with OECD TG 431 and the GHS and CLP Classification systems.
- Justification for the selection of the cut-off point(s) if different than recommended in TG 431 and 439: Not applicable.
- Skin corrosion is expressed as the remaining cell viability after exposure to the test substance at exposure times 3-minutes and/or 1-hour with 3-hours incubation. Where necessary, direct MTT reduction, colour interference was completed.

OTHER:
EpiDerm Skin Model (EPI-200, Lot no.: 21267 kit Q). The model consists of normal, human-derived epidermal keratinocytes which have been cultured to form a multilayered, highly differentiated model of the human epidermis. It consists of organized basal, spinous and granular layers, and a multi-layered stratum corneum containing intercellular lamellar lipid layers arranged in patterns analogous to those found in vivo. The EpiDerm tissues (surface 0.6 cm²) were cultured on polycarbonate membranes of 10 mm cell culture inserts. All incubations were carried out in a controlled environment, in which optimal conditions were a humid atmosphere of 80 - 100% (actual range 50 - 87%), containing 5.0 ± 0.5% CO2 in air in the dark at 37.0 ± 1.0°C (actual range 36.5 - 37.4°C). Temperature and humidity were continuously monitored throughout the experiment. The CO2 percentage was monitored once on each working day. Temporary deviations from the temperature, humidity and CO2 percentage may occur due to opening and closing of the incubator door. Based on laboratory historical data these deviations are considered not to affect the study integrity.

Preincubation:
On the day of receipt the tissues were kept on agarose and stored in the refrigerator. On the next day, at least one hour before starting the assay the tissues were transferred to 6-well plates with 0.9 ml DMEM.

Application of test item and rinsing:
The plates were incubated for approximately 3 hours at 37 ± 1.0°C. The medium was replaced with fresh DMEM just before the test item was applied. Two tissues were used for a 3-minute exposure and two for a 1-hour exposure. Test item: 50 µL of the undiluted test item was added into the 6-well plates on top of the skin tissues. Negative Control: similarly treated with 50 µl Milli-Q water only. Positive control: 50 µL 8N KOH (potassium hydroxide 8 normal solution). After the exposure periods (3 minutes and 1 hour, respectively), the tissues were washed with phosphate buffered saline to remove residual test item. The skin inserts were carefully dried. Rinsed tissues were kept in 24 well plates on 300 µl DMEM until 6 tissues (= one application time) were dosed and rinsed. All incubations, with the exception of the test item incubation of 3 minutes at room temperature, were carried out in a controlled environment, in which optimal conditions were a humid atmosphere of 80 - 100% (actual range 50 - 87%), containing 5.0 ± 0.5% CO2 in air in the dark at 37.0 ± 1.0°C (actual range 36.5 - 37.4°C). Temperature and humidity were continuously monitored throughout the experiment. The CO2 percentage was monitored once on each working day. Temporary deviations from the temperature, humidity and CO2 percentage may occur due to opening and closing of the incubator door. Based on testing laboratory historical data these deviations are not considered significant.

Control samples:

yes, concurrent negative control

yes, concurrent positive control

Amount/concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 50 μL
- Concentration (if solution): undiluted

NEGATIVE CONTROL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight): 50 μL
- Concentration (if solution): Not applicable (Milli-Q water)

POSITIVE CONTROL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight): 50 μL
- Concentration (if solution): 8N KOH(aq) (pre-diluted)

Duration of treatment / exposure:

Observations are made 3-minutes and 1-hour post-test item application

Duration of post-treatment incubation (if applicable):

The DMEM was replaced by 300 µl MTT-medium and tissues were incubated for 3 hours at 37°C in air containing 5% CO2. After incubation the tissues were washed with PBS and formazan was extracted with 2 ml isopropanol over night at room temperature.

Number of replicates:

Duplicate; used for a 3-minute exposure to the test substance and two for a 1-hour exposure.

Results and discussion

In vitro

Results

Results 1

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

% tissue viability

Remarks:

3 minute exposure

Run / experiment:

mean (n=2)

Value:

99

Vehicle controls validity:

not applicable

Negative controls validity:

valid

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks on result:

other: Basis: mean. Time point: 3 minute exposure. Remarks: n=2 ; SD = 7.0 % ; Score in terms of percentage of negative control.

Results 2

Irritation / corrosion parameter:

% tissue viability

Remarks:

1 hour exposure

Run / experiment:

mean (n=2)

Value:

90

Vehicle controls validity:

not applicable

Negative controls validity:

valid

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks on result:

other: Basis: mean. Time point: 60 minute exposure. Remarks: n=2 ; SD = 2.2 % ; Score in terms of percentage of negative control.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Table 1. Mean absorption and tissue viability in the in vitro skin corrosion test with the test item

Dose Group	Replicate	3 minute OD540 nm corrected (for blank)	Mean OD540 nm	Standard Deviation	3 minute Mean viability (% of control)	CoV (%)	1 hour OD540 nm corrected (for blank)	Mean OD540 nm	Standard Deviation	1 hour Mean viability (% of control)	CoV (%)
Blank (isopropanol)		0.043
Negative Control	A	1.719	1.676	0.060	100	3.58	1.718	1.680	0.054	100	3.21
	B	1.634					1.641
Positive Control	A	0.133	0.130	0.005	8	3.85	0.184	0.166	0.026	10	15.6
	B	0.126					0.148
Test Item	A	1.737	1.655	0.117	99	7.07	1.533	1.508	0.034	90	2.25
	B	1.573					1.484

 

The positive control had a mean relative tissue viability of 10% after the 1-hour exposure. The absolute mean OD540 of the negative control tissues was within the acceptance limits of OECD TG 431 (lower acceptance limit ≥ 0.8 and upper acceptance limit ≤ 2.8) and the laboratory historical control data range. In the range of 20-100% viability the Coefficient of Variation between tissue replicates was ≤ 11%, indicating that the test system functioned properly.All assay acceptance criteria were met.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Remarks:

Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU

Conclusions:

Under the conditions of this study, the test item is not considered to be corrosive to the skin.

Executive summary:

The study was performed to OECD TG 431 and EU Method B.40 BIS to assess the skin corrosion potential of the test item in accordance with GLP using a human three dimensional epidermal model (EpiDerm (EPI-200)). The test was performed on a total of four tissues per test item together with a negative control and positive control. Two tissues were used for a 3-minute exposure to the test item and two for a 1-hour exposure. 50 μL of the undiluted test item was added (with a pipette) into the 6-well plates on top of the skin tissues. The remaining tissues were treated with 50 μL Milli-Q water (negative control) and with 50 μL 8N KOH (positive control), respectively. The positive control had a mean relative tissue viability of 10% after the 1-hour exposure. The absolute mean OD540 (optical density at 540 nm) of the negative control tissues was within the acceptance limits of OECD TG 431 (lower acceptance limit≥0.8 and upper acceptance limit≤2.8) and the laboratory historical control data range. The maximum inter-tissue variability in viability between two tissues treated identically was less than 20% and the maximum difference in percentage between the mean viability of two tissues and one of the two tissues was less than 11%, indicating that the test system functioned properly. In the range of 20-100% viability the Coefficient of Variation between tissue replicates was≤11%, indicating that the test system functioned properly. All assay acceptance criteria were met. Skin corrosion is expressed as the remaining cell viability after exposure to the test item. The relative mean tissue viability obtained after 3-minute and 1-hour treatments with the test item compared to the negative control tissues was 99% and 90%, respectively. Because the mean relative tissue viability for the test item was not below 50% after the 3-minute treatment and not below 15% after the 1-hour treatment the test item is considered to be not corrosive. Under the conditions of this study, the test item is not considered to be corrosive to the skin.