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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:
1997-08-04 to 1997-08-08
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
GLP study reliable with restrictions Deviation from EU method B.5 (2008): - the age and the sex of the animals was not stated. - the weight of the animals at the end of the study was not stated. - it was not stated if the eyes have been rinsed 1 hour after treatment. According to the guideline if the solid test substance has not been removed from the eye of the test animal by physiological mechanisms at the first observation time point of one hour after treatment, the eye may be rinsed with saline or distilled water. - the study did not follow the recommendation to test only one animal first and then additional animals. - any other lesions in the eye not covered by the Draize scale or non-ocular local adverse effect or adverse systemic effects were not recorded in the study report.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1997
Report date:
1997

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1992
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
please refer to "Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies" above
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1987-02-24
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies" above
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
-
EC Number:
429-750-0
EC Name:
-
Cas Number:
180898-37-7
Molecular formula:
C20H12N4O12S4.2Na
IUPAC Name:
disodium dihydrogen 2-[4-(5,7-disulfonato-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl)phenyl]-1H-1,3-benzodiazole-5,7-disulfonate
Details on test material:
- CAS name: 1H-Benzimidazole-4,6-disulfonic acid-2,2´-(1,4-diphenylene) bis, disodium salt
- Molecular formula: C20H12N4O12S4Na2
- Molecular weight: 674g/mol
- physical state: solid

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: stock Mol:Russian
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS - SPF albino rabbits
- Source: MØllegaard Breeding and Research Centre A/S, Ejby, DK-4623 Lille Skensved
- Weight at study initiation: 2.4 - 2.6 kg
- Housing: during a pre-period and throughout the experiment the rabbits were caged individually in PPO cages (floor area: 2576 cm^2) with perforated floor.
- Diet (ad libitum): a pelleted complete rabbit diet "Altromin 2123" from Altromin, D-32791 Lage, Lippe
- Water (ad libitum): domestic quality drinking water acidified with hydrochloric acid to pH 2.5 in order to prevent microbial growth
- Acclimation period: pre-period of at least one week

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature: 20°C ± 3°C
- Relative humidity: 55% ± 15%
- Air changes: 10 times/hour
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.1 g of the test article was placed in the left eye of the rabbits by gently pulling the lower lid away from the eyeball to form a cup into which the article was given. The lids were then gently held together for 1 second. The right eye remained untreated and served as control.
Duration of treatment / exposure:
not applicable
Observation period (in vivo):
1, 24, 48 and 72 hours as well as 7, 14 and 21 days after treatment
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
4 rabbits
Details on study design:
The day before testing both eyes of the animals were examined with a hand held inspection lamp fitted with white and UV-light and magnifying glass with 2 x magnification to ensure there were no defects or irritation. The examination was performed before and after instillation of Fluorescein.

SCORING SYSTEM: according to the Draize scale

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE:
After the first 24 hour reading Fluorescein was instilled. After rinsing with 20 mL 0.9% sodium chloride solution the eyes were examined again using UV-light to detect possible corneal damage.
When Fluorescein was used the cornea reactions were scored both before and after the instillation of Fluorescein. The highest score was used for calculation of mean values.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 hours
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0.67
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 hours
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
other: 24, 48 and 72 hours
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritant / corrosive response data:
One hour after application of the test article all animals showed slight redness of conjunctivae (grade 1). Additionally in two animals slight discharge was seen.
After 24 hours slight redness of conjunctivae was observed in two animal (grade 1).
48 hours after application of the test article only one animal showed slight redness of
conjunctiva (grade 1).
After 72 hours no reactions on the treated eyes were observed.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
The test material is non-irritating to the eyes.
According to 67/548/EC and subsequent regulations, the substance is not classified as an eye irritant.
According to the EC Regulation No. 1272/2008 and subsequent regulations, the substance is not classified as an eye irritant.