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Toxicological information

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:
27.August - 08. September 1981
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
Study was not conducted under GLP.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1981
Report date:
1981

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPP 81-4 (Acute Eye Irritation)
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Alkyl chlorides, C12-14
EC Number:
292-472-1
EC Name:
Alkyl chlorides, C12-14
Details on test material:
IUCLID4 Test substance: as prescribed by 1.1 - 1.4

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS:
- Strain: Rabbit / New Zealand White
- Breeder:Kleintierfarm Madoerin AG, Fuellingsdorf, Switzerland
- Number and sex: 6 animals (3 males and 3 females)
- Body weigth: 2.3 - 3 kg
- Age- 12 - 16 weeks
- Acclimation period: 4 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Diet: Standard Kliba 23/341/1 Rabbit Maintenance Food
- Water: tab water ad libitum
- Housing individually in stainless steel cages
- Temperature: 20°C ± 2°C
- Rel. Humidity: 55% ± 10%
- Light/dark period: 12/12h

Test system

Controls:
yes, concurrent no treatment
Amount / concentration applied:
undiluted
Amount applied: 0.1 ml
Observation period (in vivo):
21 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3 male and 3 female rabbits
Details on study design:
In 3 animals the eyes were rinsed 30 seconds after application with physiological saline. In the other 3 animals eyes were not rinsed.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
other:
Time point:
other: 24 h to 7 d
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24 h to 7 d
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24 h to 7 d
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24 h to 7 d
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritant / corrosive response data:
The reaction mass alkyl chlorides C12-14 showed no irritation to rinsed and non-rinsed eyes when applied on the rabbit eye mucosa.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The test substance showed no irritation to rinsed and non-rinsed eyes when applied on the rabbit eye mucosa. Thus, according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 the data are conclusive but not sufficient for classification.