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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
migrated information: read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1991
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1991
Report date:
1991

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
Cited as Directive 84/449/EEC, B.5
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Alcohols, C12-16
EC Number:
272-490-6
EC Name:
Alcohols, C12-16
Cas Number:
68855-56-1
IUPAC Name:
tetradecan-1-ol

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Padre Anotnio, Mariano Comense, Italy
- Weight at study initiation: 2-3 kg
- Housing: stainless steel cages
- Diet: pelleted complete diet
- Water: tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: one week

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 +/-2
- Humidity (%): 55 +/- 15
- Air changes (per hr): minimum of 8
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: untreated eye
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.1 ml
- Concentration (if solution): undiluted
Duration of treatment / exposure:
Single instillation, not washed
Observation period (in vivo):
The eyes were examined at 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours. (If no lesions are observed, the test could be terminated).
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
6
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): no washing


SCORING SYSTEM: according to guideline

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: direct observation/UV lamp

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24/48/72 h
Score:
0.6
Max. score:
1
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
0
Irritant / corrosive response data:
REVERSIBILITY: All scores were 0 at day 7.

Any other information on results incl. tables




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Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
Alchem 125 is not considered an eye irritant according to EU or GHS criteria.