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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:
21 May - 24 May 1991
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
GLP - Guideline study. According to the ECHA guidance document "Practical guide 6: How to report read-across and categories (March 2010)", the reliability was changed from RL1 to RL2 to reflect the fact that this study was conducted on a read-across substance.

Data source

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

Materials and methods

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

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Fatty acids, C16-18, esters with pentaerythritol
EC Number:
285-547-5
EC Name:
Fatty acids, C16-18, esters with pentaerythritol
Cas Number:
85116-93-4
IUPAC Name:
85116-93-4
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): fatty acid C16-18, ester with pentaerythrit
- Physical state: solid, white
- Analytical purity: 99%
- Lot/batch No.: 51531022
- Stability under test conditions: 18 months
- Storage condition of test material: room temperature

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Kleinrussen, Chbb:HM
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Thomae, Germany
- Age at study initiation: 4 months
- Weight at study initiation: approx.2.1 kg
- Housing: single holding in cage
- Diet: ad libitum (Ssniff rabbit diet K4)
- Water: ad libitum

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20-25
- Humidity (%): 45-70
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12 / 12

Test system

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: left, untreated eye served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: 0.1 mL (bump-volume)


Duration of treatment / exposure:
single application, 24 h
Observation period (in vivo):
72 h
Reading time points: 1, 24, 48 and 72 h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3 males
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): The eye was thoroughly rinsed with warm water.
- Time after start of exposure: 24 h

SCORING SYSTEM: According to Council Directive 84/449/EEC

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
other: mean over 24 h, 48 h and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
other: mean over 24 h, 48 h and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
other: mean over 24 h, 48 h and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility not applicable
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 3 animals
Time point:
other: mean over 24 h, 48 h and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility not applicable
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No effects were observed except a very mild and reversible exsudation reaction in one out of three animals 24 h after application.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
CLP: not classified
DSD: not classified