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Description of key information

The test material, when evaluated for primary skin irritation by a 4-hour patch test conducted on intact rabbit skin, was found to be not irritating.
The test item ether was tested for its eye irritant properties in 3 New Zealand White rabbits. The study was performed according to OECD Guideline 405. Effects on conjunctivae (redness and swelling) as well as on the cornea and iris were observed in all animals one hour after application. These signs were fully reversible within 15 d.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Aug - Sept 1982
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Well reported guideline conform study.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
not specified
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: HC:NWZ
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Hacking & Churchill Ltd., Huntingdon, UK
- Weight at study initiation: 3500 g
- Housing: Animals were housed individually
- Diet: ssniff K, ad libitum
- Water: tap water, ad libitum

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 19 - 25
- Humidity (%): 40 - 60
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: Not required, the untreated sites of the same animal served as control.
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: 0.5 g test substance, moistened with water
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
7 d
reading time points: 1, 24, 48, 72 h and 7 d
Number of animals:
3 females
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: approximately 6 cm² on the back of the animal
- Type of wrap if used: The test substance was applied to a gauze patch, held in place by elastic tape that was permeable to air.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): The treated skin sites were washed with water.
- Time after start of exposure: 4 h

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
other: mean of all 3 animals
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
other: no effect
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
other: mean of all 3 animals
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Remarks on result:
other: no effect
Irritant / corrosive response data:
Dermal application of the test substance did not result in erythema or edema in any of the animals tested at any observation time point.
Interpretation of results:
not irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
The test material, when evaluated for primary skin irritation by a 4-hour patch test conducted on intact skin, was found to be not irritating.
Executive summary:

The test material, when evaluated for primary skin irritation by a 4-hour patch test conducted on intact skin, was found to be not irritating.

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Eye irritation

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Aug - Sept 1982
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Well reported guideline conform study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
not specified
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other:
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Hacking & Churchill Ltd., Huntingdon, UK
- Weight at study initiation: 3500 g
- Housing: Animals were housed individually
- Diet: ssniff K, ad libitum
- Water: tap water, ad libitum

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 19 - 25
- Humidity (%): 40 - 60
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: Not required, the untreated eye served as control.
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied: 0.1 mL finely powdered test substance (corresponding to max. 0.1 mg test substance)
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h
Observation period (in vivo):
15 d
reading time points: 1, 24, 48, 72 h, 7 d and 15 d
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3
Details on study design:
REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): with physiological saline
- Time after start of exposure: 24 h

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: At the 24 h reading time point, 1% fluorescein solution was used to stain the cornea.
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 15 days
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 15 days
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 15 days
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
1.7
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
not fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
1.7
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 15 days
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
2
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 15 days
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 15 days
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
1.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
other: mean over 24, 48 and 72 h
Score:
2.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within:
Remarks on result:
other: 15 days
Interpretation of results:
irritating
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
Based on the observed effects and the reversibility the substance has to be classified with H 319 (causes serious eye irritation).
Executive summary:

The test item ether was tested for its eye irritant properties in 3 New Zealand White rabbits. The study was performed according to OECD Guideline 405. Effects on conjunctivae (redness and swelling) as well as on the cornea and iris were observed in all animals one hour after application. These signs were fully reversible within 15 d.

With reference the reported scores and the reversibility of the observed effects test substance has to be classified as irritant to the eyes according to the criteria laid down in the EU Classification Labelling and Packaging Regulation (1272/2008/EC).

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
adverse effect observed (irritating)

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Additional information

Justification for selection of skin irritation / corrosion endpoint:
Well reported guideline conform study.

Justification for selection of eye irritation endpoint:
Well reported guideline conform study

Effects on eye irritation: irritating

Justification for classification or non-classification

With reference the reported scores and the reversibility of the observed effects test substance does not have to be classified as irritant to the skin according to the criteria laid down in the EU Classification Labelling and Packaging Regulation (1272/2008/EC).

With reference the reported scores and the reversibility of the observed effects test substance has to be classified as irritant to the eye according to the criteria laid down in the EU Classification Labelling and Packaging Regulation (1272/2008/EC).