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Description of key information

skin irritation (OECD 404): irritating
eye irritation (OECD 405): highly irritating/corrosive
SCLs according to GHS:
>=5% - <10% Eye Irrit. Cat.2
< 5% No Classification

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

Link to relevant study records

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Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
According to Guideline.
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 g
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
21 days
Number of animals:
3
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
3.2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
3.2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Only basic data given.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conducted prior to implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: albino
Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
other: shaved and abraded
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h
Observation period:
72 h
Number of animals:
6
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
other: Average value as stated in the report.
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
other: 24+48+72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
other: Average value as stated in the report.
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
other information
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Only basic data given.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: albino
Type of coverage:
not specified
Preparation of test site:
not specified
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
No data
Number of animals:
No data
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No scores given.
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 72 h.
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.4
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 72 h.
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.5
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conducted prior to implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Kleine weiße Russen, Chbb-SPF
Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
8 days
Number of animals:
3
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.4
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 72 h.
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 72 h.
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conducted prior to implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Kleine weiße Russen, Chbb-SPF
Type of coverage:
occlusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
6 days
Number of animals:
3
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 14 days
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 14 days.
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
According to Guideline.
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Slight erythema (grade 1) and no edema were observed after 1 h of observation. Weak to severe erythema and moderate edema were observed between 24 and 72 h of observation. After 7 days of observation no erythema and edema were observed.
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
According to Guideline.
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
14 days
Number of animals:
3
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.8
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
Only 7 days observation period, 6 instead of 3 animals tested
GLP compliance:
no
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: “Padre Antonio” center - Mariano Comense (CO)
- Weight at study initiation: 2000 - 3000 g
- Diet (ad libitum): Pelleted complete diet
- Water (ad libitum): Filtered tap water
- Acclimation period: 1 Week
- Cages: Stainless steel cages model 1472 (Tecniplast - Varese)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 ± 3
- Humidity (%): 55 ± 15
- Air changes (per hr): 8
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.5 g
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
7 days
Reading timepoints: 24, 48, 72 h and 5 and 7 d
Number of animals:
6
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 6 cm²

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: With water or adequate solvent
- Time after start of exposure: 4 h

SCORING SYSTEM:
Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.5
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
out of all 6 animals
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.67
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 7 days

Table 1. Results of the skin irritation study

Observation time

Rabbit No

1

2

3

4

5

6

E

O

E

O

E

O

E

O

E

O

E

O

24 h

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

48 h

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

72 h

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

5 d

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

7 d

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

24, 48, 72 h mean

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

Mean of all six animals: E = 1.50; O = 1.67

E: Erythema. O: Edema

Based on the individual scores no classification for skin irritation is needed. However, it is unknown if the scores are reversible within 14 days as requested in the OECD Guideline 404 for a negative outcome. Using the worst case apporach and assuming the effects to be irreversible a classification is required.

Interpretation of results:
other: Skin irrit. 2, H315. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
adverse effect observed (irritating)

Eye irritation

Link to relevant study records

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Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Guideline study without GLP.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
5% a.s.
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
3.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Eye irrit. 2, H319. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conduced before implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
n.a.
Observation period (in vivo):
7 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.6
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.6
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.6
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 7 days
Interpretation of results:
other: Eye irrit. 2, H319. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conduced before implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
n.a.
Observation period (in vivo):
7 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.4
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
Amount: 0.1 mL
Concentration: 20% (5.4% a.i.)
Duration of treatment / exposure:
single administration without washing
Observation period (in vivo):
7 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.2
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Basic data given.
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conduced before implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
not specified
Vehicle:
not specified
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
n.a.
Observation period (in vivo):
7 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.4
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
Observation period lasted only 72 h.
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
According to Guideline.
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
n.a.
Observation period (in vivo):
72 h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
6
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.5
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 72 h.
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.4
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 72 h.
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.9
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 72 h.
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.8
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 72 h
Remarks on result:
other: Observation period lasted only 72 h.
Interpretation of results:
other: Eye irrit. 2, H319. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Conclusions:
Indeed only one animal shows irreversible effects at the end of the observation period of only 72 h. But together with the second study (report # Hoe88.1081), sufficient evidence for the classification as Eye irrit. 2, H319, is given.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conducted before implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Kleine weiße Russen, Chbb-SPF
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
n.a.
Observation period (in vivo):
21 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 21 days
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.8
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 21 days
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Eye irrit. 2, H319. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conducted before implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Kleine weiße Russen, Chbb-SPF
Vehicle:
water
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
Amount: 0.1 mL
Concentration: 1%
Duration of treatment / exposure:
n.a.
Observation period (in vivo):
6 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Study was conducted prior to implementation of GLP.
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Kleinrusse Chbb:HM/Fa
Vehicle:
not specified
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
n.a.
Observation period (in vivo):
21 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
4
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 21 days
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.8
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within: 21 days
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Eye irrit. 2, H319. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
According to Guideline.
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h
Observation period (in vivo):
14 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.8
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.8
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Eye irrit. 2, H319. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Conclusions:
At 27% a.s. the classfication criteria for Eye irrit. 2, H319, are met.
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
According to Guideline.
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h
Observation period (in vivo):
21 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.8
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.8
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
mean
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
2.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible
Interpretation of results:
other: Eye irrit. 2, H319. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/EU GHS).
Conclusions:
At 27% a.s. the classfication criteria for Eye irrit. 2, H319, are met.
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
adverse effect observed (irritating)

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Additional information

Several skin and eye irritation studies with alcohol ethoxysulfates (AES) have been conducted on rabbits considering different concentrations, exposure duration and exposure conditions (HERA AES, 2003).

These irritation studies indicate that the irritation potential of AES is concentration dependent. For the neat substances, the effects in rabbits are moderate to severe. As neat AES are irritant to skin and eyes, according to the EU classification criteria AES will be classified as skin and severe eye irritant (Skin Irri.2 and Eye Dam.1).

To set a specific concentration limit for the R36-41 (Eye Irri.2 - Eye Dam.1) cut off, additionally read across from structurally related AES was performed. The AES reported within the AES category show similar structural, physico-chemical, environmental and toxicological properties. The approach of grouping different AES for the evaluation of their effects on human health and the environment was also made by the Danish EPA (2001) and HERA (2003), supporting the read across approach between structurally related AES. For details please refer to the category justification attached in IUCLID section 13. The study conducted with AES (C12-14, 4 EO) Na (CAS 68891-38-3) can be taken as reference (Stepan, 1980a). This study shows that the test substance is irritating to the eye at a concentration of 10% a.s. The second study performed with AES (C12-14, 4 EO) Na (CAS 68891-38-3) shows the same substance to be not irritating to the eye at a concentration of 5% (Stepan, 1980b). In the study with AES (C12-14, 2 EO) Na (CAS 68891-38-3) the test substance was not irritating to eyes at a concentration of 5.4 % (Z&S, 1997). However in a study with AES (C10-16, 2 EO) Na (CAS 68585-34-2, no data on grade of ethoxylation) the test substance showed eye irritating properties at a concentration of 5%. Thus, 5% represents the borderline value for classification as eye irritation.

Based on the above mentioned results with different concentrations of structurally related alkyl ether sulfates a cut off value for classification as severe irritating to eyes is set at a concentration of 10% and for classification as irritating at a concentration of 5% for the AES of the category.

The following information is taken into account for any hazard / risk assessment:

Value used for CSA:

Skin irritation / corrosion: irritating

Eye irritation: highly irritating/corrosive

Specific concentration limits for eye irritation can be set as follows:

>= 10%: Eye Dam.1, H318

>=5% - <10%: Eye Irrit. 2, H319

 

References:

Danish EPA - Environmental and Health Assessment of Substances in Household Detergents and Cosmetic Detergent Products (2001). Environmental Project No. 615, pp. 24-28

HERA (2003). Human & Environmental Risk Assessment on ingredients of European household cleaning products Alcohol Ethoxysulphates, Human Health Risk Assessment Draft, 2003. http: //www. heraproject.com.

Justification for classification or non-classification

According to the classification criteria of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 the test substance needs to be classified Skin Irrit. 2, H315 and Eye Dam.1, H318, respectively.

It could be shown with experimental data on eye irritation that at about 10% active substance only the classification Eye Irrit. Cat.2 remains and below 5% active substance no classification at all is necessary. Hence, the Generic Concentration Limits (GCLs) can be substituted by the mentioned specific ones (SCLs).