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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:
15 MAR 2000 - 19 JUN 2000
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2000
Report date:
2000

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
24 February 1987
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
4-(4-trans-propylcylohexyl)phenol
EC Number:
440-740-5
EC Name:
4-(4-trans-propylcylohexyl)phenol
Cas Number:
81936-33-6
Molecular formula:
Hill formula: C15H22O CAS formula: C15H22O
IUPAC Name:
4-[(1s,4r)-4-propylcyclohexyl]phenol
Test material form:
solid: crystalline

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Remarks:
Crl:KBL(NZW)BR
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River Wiga GmbH, Kißlegg
- Age at study initiation: about 25 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 4.25 kg (range 3.98 - 4.73 kg)
- Housing: All rabbits were housed in an air-conditioned room of about 28 m² in the Institute of Toxicology. They were kept separately in special rabbit cages (manufacturer: Becker; type K99/30 KU, floor area about 5400 cm², a shelter with an integrated sitting board of about 1820 cm²; overall height: 60 cm) with plastic grids placed on mobile racks. The collection pans underneath the cages were cleaned at least three times a week. The cages were cleaned before the start of the experimental part.
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum, the diet is checked periodically according to the specifications of the manufacturer by an independent laboratory, approved by the German government. Analysis includes both qualitative and quantitative evaluation for heavy metals, aflatoxins, pesticides, and antibiotics.
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): ad libitum, the drinking water is periodically analyzed according to the German regulations for human drinking water.
- Acclimation period: more than 7 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 - 22
- Humidity (%): 46 - 65
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
yes, concurrent no treatment
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 100 mg
Duration of treatment / exposure:
After instillation, the eyelids were closed for about 30 seconds. The test item was not removed.
Observation period (in vivo):
1 hour after treatment, after 24, 48, and 72 hours, then daily up to day 8 of the experimental part
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
no

SCORING SYSTEM: Eye changes were evaluated according to the DRAIZE- , OECD- and EEC- recommendations.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 5 d
Remarks on result:
probability of mild irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 d
Remarks on result:
probability of mild irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.67
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 3 d
Remarks on result:
probability of weak irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No signs of irritation were observed at the cornea and iris. The conjunctivae showed redness (score 1), Chemosis (score 1), and discharge (score 2) from day 1 up to day 5 of the study. Redness of conjunctivae on days 4 and 5 of the study concerned the nictating membrane. Later on no signs of irritation were observed. The untreated eyes were unchanged.
Other effects:
- Other observations: Body weight development of the treated rabbits was inconspicuous. All animals survived the observation period. No signs of clinical toxicity were detected.

Any other information on results incl. tables

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Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
other: EU GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
No signs of irritation were observed at the cornea and iris. The conjunctivae showed redness (score 1), chemosis (score 1), and discharge (score 2) from day 1 up to day 5 of the study. Later on no signs of irritation were observed. The untreated eyes were unchanged.
Executive summary:

The test item was tested for eye irritation according to OECD Guideline 405 and GLP. 0.1 g of the test material was applied into the conjunctival sac of rabbits. The first examination of the eyes followed 1 hour after instillation. The examinations were performed daily for further 7 days. No signs of irritation were observed at the cornea and iris. The conjunctivae showed redness (score 1), chemosis (score 1), and discharge (score 2) from day 1 up to day 5 of the study. Later on no signs of irritation were observed. The untreated eyes were unchanged.