(2Z)-2-phenylhex-2-enenitrile

Skin irritation / corrosion

Administrative data

Endpoint:

skin irritation: in vivo

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

18-04-2007 to 25-04-2007

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:

2007

Report date:

2007

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)

Deviations:

no

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

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

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

inspected: August 2005; signature: November 2005

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

-

EC Number:

482-160-5

EC Name:

-

Cas Number:

130786-09-3

Molecular formula:

C12H13N

IUPAC Name:

(2Z)-2-phenylhex-2-enenitrile

Test material form:

liquid

Details on test material:

- Physical state: liquid
- Storage condition of test material: Refrigerator (approximately 4°C under nitrogen)
- Other: colourless

Test animals

Species:

rabbit

Strain:

New Zealand White

Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:

TEST ANIMALS
- Source: recognised animal supplier
- Age at study initiation: 12 - 20 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.0 to 3.5 kg
- Housing: Individually housed in suspended cages.
- Diet: certified rabbit diet ad libitum
- Water: mains drinking water ad libitum
- Acclimation period: at least 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 17 - 23
- Humidity (%): 30 - 70
- Air changes (per hr): at least 15
- Photoperiod: 12 hours light / 12 hours dark

IN-LIFE DATES: From: 18-04-2007 To: 25-04-2007

Test system

Type of coverage:

semiocclusive

Preparation of test site:

clipped

Vehicle:

unchanged (no vehicle)

Controls:

no

Amount / concentration applied:

TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5mL
- Concentration (if solution): Test material was used as supplied; moistened with 0.5 mL water.

Duration of treatment / exposure:

4 hours

Observation period:

72 hours (initial observation); additional observations are made on Days 7 and 14 to assess the reversibility of skin reactions (as appropriate).

Number of animals:

3

Details on study design:

TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: dorsal
- Type of wrap if used: semi-occlusive (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm cotton gauze patch secured with surgical adhesive tape)

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): Yes, any residual test item removed by gentle swabbing with cotton wool soaked in distilled water.
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours

SCORING SYSTEM:
Erythema and Eschar Formation
No erythema _________________________________________________________________________0
Very slight erythema (barely perceptible) ________________________________________________1
Well-defined erythema ________________________________________________________________2
Moderate to severe erythema __________________________________________________________3
Severe erythema (beet redness) to slight eschar formation (injuries in depth) ________________4

Oedema Formation
No oedema __________________________________________________________________________0
Very slight oedema (barely perceptible) _________________________________________________1
Slight oedema (edges of area well-defined by definite raising) _____________________________2
Moderate oedema (raised approximately 1 millimetre) ____________________________________3
Severe oedema (raised more than 1 millimetre and extending beyond the area of exposure) ___4
Any other skin reactions and clinical signs of toxicity, if present, were also recorded.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Results

Results 1

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

other: 1h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Reversibility:

other: 7 days - slight desquamation

Results 2

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

other: 1h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Results 3

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

other: 1h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Results 4

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0.7

Max. score:

4

Reversibility:

other:

Remarks:

7 days - slight desquamation

Results 5

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0.7

Max. score:

4

Reversibility:

fully reversible within: 7 days

Results 6

Irritation parameter:

erythema score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Results 7

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

other: 1h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Results 8

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

other: 1h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Results 9

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

other: 1h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Results 10

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #1

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Results 11

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #2

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Results 12

Irritation parameter:

edema score

Basis:

animal #3

Time point:

24/48/72 h

Score:

0

Max. score:

4

Remarks on result:

no indication of irritation

Irritant / corrosive response data:

- Erythema: Very slight erythema (score = 1) at two treated skin sites at 48 and 72 hours after patch removal.
- Edema: No evidence of skin irritation was noted during the study.
- Reversibility of effects: All effects reversed within 7 days (2/3 sites) ; slight desquamtation was observed at day 7 (1/3 sites)

Other effects:

- Other adverse local effects: None reported
- Other adverse systemic effects: None reported.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Table 1. Individual skin reactions

Skin Reaction	Reading (hours)	Individual Scores			Other
		Male 1	Male 2	Male 3
Erythema/Eschar Formation	1	0	0	0
	24	0	0	0
	48	1	1	0
	72	1 D	1	0	D = slight desquamation
Total		2	2	0
Mean		0.7	0.7	0.0
Edema Formation	1	0	0	0
	24	0	0	0
	48	0	0	0
	72	0	0	0
Total		0	0	0
Mean		0.0	0.0	0.0

Mean scores per organism at 24, 48 and 72h:

Erythemea/Escar Formation:

1: total = 2.0 ; mean score = 0.7

2: total = 2.0 ; mean score = 0.7

3: total = 0.0 ; mean score = 0.0

Edema Formation:

1: total = 0.0 ; mean score = 0.0

2. total = 0.0 ; mean score = 0.0

3: total = 0.0 ; mean score = 0.0

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 irritating.

Executive summary:

The study was performed to OECD TG 404 and EU Method B.4 in accordance with GLP to assess the primary skin irritancy potential of the test item in New Zealand White rabbits. Following single 4-Hour, semi-occluded applications to the intact rabbit skin. 0.5 ml of the test material was introduced under a 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm cotton gauze patch and placed in position on the clipped skin to assess the irritancy potential of the test item. The patch was secured in position with a strip of surgical adhesive tape. After 4 hours of exposure to the test substance, the patches were removed, and individual dose sites were scored at approximately 1, 24, 48, and 72 hours. A single 4-Hour, semi occluded application of the test item to the intact skin of two rabbits produced very slight erythema at one treated skin site 48 and 72 hours after patch removal. Mean scores for following grading at 24, 48 and 72h were 0.7, 0.7 and 0 in erythema and eschar and 0 in all for the edema scoring criteria. Under the conditions of the study, the substance is not considered to be a skin irritant.