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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:
not specified
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1977
Report date:
1977

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1981-05-12
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no detailed description of test performance, no extended observation to determine reversibility
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
not required at time of the study

Test material

Constituent 1
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
Vienna White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: M. Gaukler, Offenbach, Germany
- Weight (mean): 2.8 kg
- Diet: ssniff K-Standarddiät für Kaninchen (INTERMAST GmbH, Soest, Germany)
- Water: ad libitum

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): approximately 50 mg test item
Duration of treatment / exposure:
not applicable
Observation period (in vivo):
24, 48 and 72 hours
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
6 rabbits (4 males / 2 females)
Details on study design:
STUDY DESIGN:
The test substance was instilled into the conjunctival sac of the right eye of each rabbit. The upper and lower lids were then gently hold together for about 1 second before releasing. The left eye remaind as untreated control.

SCORING SYSTEM:
According to Draize scale.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
1
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: no follow-up after 72 h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
1
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: no follow-up after 72 h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
1
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: no follw-up after 72 h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
1
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: no follow-up after 72 h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
1
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: no follow-up after 72 h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
1
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: no follow-up after 72 h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritant / corrosive response data:
In addition, the eye secretion was examined. At the 24 hour observation, 2/6 animals showed eye secretion, which is slight above normale secretion.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The substance is not irritating to the eyes.
According to the EC Regulation No. 1272/2008 and subsequent adaptations, the substance is not classified as irritating to the eyes.