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Toxic effect type:
dose-dependent

Effects on fertility

Description of key information

In an OECD guideline 422 study (Combined Repeated Dose Toxicity Study and Reproductive/ Developmental Toxicity Screening Study in the Crl:CD(SD) Rat by Oral Gavage Administration) Macrolex Grün G (CAS 4851-50-7) was administered to three groups of ten male and ten female rats by oral gavage administration, for approximately 6 weeks (males) and up to eight weeks (females) (including a two week pre-pairing phase, pairing, gestation and early lactation for females), at dose levels of 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg bw/day. A similarly constituted control group received the vehicle, corn oil, at the same volume dose as the treated groups.


The no-observed adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of Macrolex Grün G for systemic toxicity was considered to be 1000 mg/kg bw/day and the no-observed adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of Macrolex Grün G for reproductive/developmental toxicity was also considered to be 1000 mg/kg bw/day.

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
screening for reproductive / developmental toxicity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Experimental start date (Pre-dose trial): 11 April 2017 Experimental completion date: 21 September 2017
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 422 (Combined Repeated Dose Toxicity Study with the Reproduction / Developmental Toxicity Screening Test)
Version / remarks:
2016
Deviations:
no
Remarks:
No deviations occured that were considered to have affected the integrity or validity of the study.
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Limit test:
no
Specific details on test material used for the study:
STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OF TEST MATERIAL
- Storage condition of test material: Room temperature
- Stability and homogeneity of the test material in the vehicle/solvent under test conditions (e.g. in the exposure medium) and during storage: Before commencement of treatment, the suitability of the proposed mixing procedures was determined and specimen formulations were analyzed to assess the stability and homogeneity of the test item in the liquid matrix.
- Stability in the medium, i.e. sensitivity of the test material to hydrolysis and/or photolysis: n/a
- Solubility and stability of the test material in the solvent/vehicle and the exposure medium: n/a
- Reactivity of the test material with the incubation material used (e.g. plastic ware): n/a

TREATMENT OF TEST MATERIAL PRIOR TO TESTING
- Treatment of test material prior to testing (e.g. warming, grinding): The required amount of test item was ground in a mortar using a pestle to a fine powder and mixed with a small amount of the vehicle to form a paste. Any agglomerates were broken down. Further amounts of vehicle were gradually added and mixed to produce a smooth, pourable suspension. The suspension was transferred to a measuring cylinder which had been wetted with vehicle, the mortar was rinsed with vehicle and this was added to the measuring cylinder. Vehicle was added to achieve the final volume and the suspension was transferred to a beaker and mixed using a high shear homogenizer. The suspension was transferred to the final containers, via syringe whilst magnetically stirring.
A series of suspensions at the required concentrations were prepared by dilution of individual weighings of the test item.
- Preliminary purification step (if any): n/a
- Final concentration of a dissolved solid, stock liquid or gel: 20, 60 and 200 mg/mL (volume dose 5 mL/kg)

FORM AS APPLIED IN THE TEST (if different from that of starting material): n/a
Species:
rat
Strain:
other: Crl:CD(SD)
Details on species / strain selection:
The rat was chosen as the test species because of the requirement for a rodent species by regulatory agencies. The Crl:CD(SD) was used because of the historical control data available at this laboratory.
Sex:
male/female
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Charles River (UK) Ltd.
- Females (if applicable) nulliparous and non-pregnant:yes
- Age at study initiation: Males x 71-78; Females x 85-92 days
- Weight at study initiation: Males: 325-415 g; Females: 240-293
- Fasting period before study: none
- Housing: Cages comprised of a polycarbonate body with a stainless steel mesh lid; changed at appropriate intervals.
Solid (polycarbonate) bottom cages were used during the acclimatization, pre-pairing, treatment, gestation, littering and lactation periods.
Grid bottomed polypropylene cages were used during pairing. These were suspended above absorbent paper which was changed daily during pairing.
Cage distribution: The cages were distributed on the racking to equalize, as far as possible, environmental influences amongst the groups.
Bedding: Solid bottom cages contained softwood based bark-free fiber bedding, which was changed at appropriate intervals each week.
Number of animals per cage:
Pre-pairing: up to five animals of one sex
Pairing: one male and one female
Males after mating: up to five animals
Gestation: one female
Lactation: one female + litter
- Diet (e.g. ad libitum): SDS VRF1 Certified pelleted diet ad libitum. The diet contained no added antibiotic or other chemotherapeutic or prophylactic agent. Certificates of analysis for the diet are scrutinized and approved before any batch of diet was released for use.
- Water (e.g. ad libitum): Potable water from the public supply via polycarbonate bottles with sipper tubes ad libitum. Bottles were changed at appropriate intervals. Certificates of analysis were routinely provided by the water supplier.
- Acclimation period: Males: 8 days prior to the commencement of treatment. Females: 22 days prior to the commencement of treatment

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20-24
- Humidity (%): 40-70
- Air changes (per hr): n/a. Filtered fresh air which was passed to atmosphere and not recirculated.
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

IN-LIFE DATES: From: 14 June 2017 To: 20 August 2017
Route of administration:
oral: gavage
Vehicle:
corn oil
Details on exposure:
PREPARATION OF DOSING SOLUTIONS:
Method of preparation: The required amount of test item was ground in a mortar using a pestle to a fine powder and mixed with a small amount of the vehicle to form a paste. Any agglomerates were broken down. Further amounts of vehicle were gradually added and mixed to produce a smooth, pourable suspension. The suspension was transferred to a measuring cylinder which had been wetted with vehicle, the mortar was rinsed with vehicle and this was added to the measuring cylinder. Vehicle was added to achieve the final volume and the suspension was transferred to a beaker and mixed using a high shear homogenizer. The suspension was transferred to the final containers, via syringe whilst magnetically stirring.
A series of suspensions at the required concentrations were prepared by dilution of individual weighings of the test item.
Frequency of preparation: Weekly.
Storage of formulation:
Refrigerated (2 to 8°C) for up to 15 days.
Detailed records of compound usage were maintained. The amount of test item necessary to prepare the formulations and the amount actually used were determined on each occasion. The difference between these amounts was checked before the formulations were dispensed.

VEHICLE
- Justification for use and choice of vehicle (if other than water): n/a
Details on mating procedure:
- M/F ratio per cage: 1:1
- Length of cohabitation: Up to two weeks.
- Proof of pregnancy: Ejected copulation plugs in cage tray and sperm in the vaginal smear. referred to as day 0 of pregnancy
- After ... days of unsuccessful pairing replacement of first male by another male with proven fertility: n/a
- Further matings after two unsuccessful attempts: n/a
- After successful mating each pregnant female was caged (how): individually, in solid (polycarbonate) bottom cages
- Any other deviations from standard protocol: none
Analytical verification of doses or concentrations:
yes
Details on analytical verification of doses or concentrations:
Stability and homogeneity
Before commencement of treatment, the suitability of the proposed mixing procedures was determined and specimen formulations were analyzed to assess the stability and homogeneity of the test item in the liquid matrix.
The homogeneity and stability was confirmed for Macrolex Grün G in corn oil formulations at nominal concentrations of 1 mg/mL and 200 mg/mL during distribution between the bottles, during magnetic stirring for 2 hours, ambient temperature storage for 1 day and refrigerated storage for up to 15 days.

Achieved concentration
Samples of each formulation prepared for administration in Week 1 (for each treatment group) and on Day 10-12 of lactation (females only) were analyzed for achieved concentration of the test item.
The mean concentrations of Macrolex Grün G in test formulations analyzed for the study were within 3% of nominal concentrations, confirming accurate formulation. The % difference between the samples was within 3%, confirming precise analysis.
Procedural recoveries prepared during the trial and routine occasions were within ±7.5% of the mean found value in the validation, confirming the continued accuracy of the method.
Duration of treatment / exposure:
Males - Two weeks before pairing up to necropsy after minimum of five weeks.
Females - Two weeks before pairing, then throughout pairing and gestation until Day 13 of lactation.
Animals of the F1 generation were not dosed.
Frequency of treatment:
Once daily at approximately the same time each day.
Dose / conc.:
100 mg/kg bw/day (nominal)
Dose / conc.:
300 mg/kg bw/day (nominal)
Dose / conc.:
1 000 mg/kg bw/day (nominal)
No. of animals per sex per dose:
10 males and females per dose
Control animals:
yes, concurrent vehicle
Details on study design:
- Dose selection rationale:
Dose levels were selected, following the completion of the preliminary study Envigo Study Number: KQ40WR and after consultation with the Sponsor. In that study there were no effects on clinical condition, body weights, food consumption, organ weights or macropathology at doses of 500, 800 or 1000 mg/kg/day.
Therefore, the high dose level for this study was 1000 mg/kg/day with the intermediate and low dose levels (300 and 100 mg/kg/day, respectively) chosen to allow the determination of a dose response.
- Rationale for animal assignment (if not random): random
- Fasting period before blood sampling for clinical biochemistry: no
Parental animals: Observations and examinations:
CAGE SIDE OBSERVATIONS: Yes
- Time schedule: Animals were inspected visually at least twice daily for evidence of ill-health or reaction to treatment. Cages were inspected daily for evidence of animal ill-health amongst the occupant(s)
Detailed observations were performed to establish and confirm a pattern of signs in association with dosing according to the following schedule:
F0 males
Week 1 - daily
Week 2 onwards - once each week
F0 females
Week 1 - daily
Week 2 - once
Gestation phase - Days 0, 7, 14 and 20
Lactation phase - Days 1, 6 and 12
Detailed observations were recorded at the following times in relation to dose administration:
Pre-dose observation
One to two hours after completion of dosing
As late as possible in the working day

DETAILED CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS AND ARENA OBSERVATIONS: Yes
- Time schedule: Before treatment commenced and during each week of treatment and on Days 0, 7, 14 and
20 after mating and Days 1, 6 and 12 of lactation.
On each occasion, the examinations were performed at approximately the same time of day (before dosing during the treatment period), by an observer unaware of the experimental group identities. “Blind” recording was not possible for animals during pairing or for females after mating and during lactation, for logistical reasons, therefore observations were made on these occasions without “blinding”.
After removal from the home cage, animals were assessed for physical condition and behavior during handling and after being placed in a standard arena. Any deviation from normal was recorded with respect to the nature and, where appropriate, degree of severity. Particular attention was paid to possible signs of neurotoxicity, such as convulsions, tremor and abnormalities of gait or behavior.

BODY WEIGHT: Yes
- Time schedule for examinations:
F0 males:
Weekly during acclimatization.
Before dosing on the day that treatment commenced (Week 0)
and weekly thereafter. On the day of necropsy.
F0 females :
Weekly during acclimatization.
Before dosing on the day that treatment commenced (Week 0)
and weekly before pairing.
Days 0, 7, 14 and 20 after mating. Day 1, 4, 7 and 13 of lactation. On the day of necropsy.

FOOD CONSUMPTION:
- Food consumption for each animal determined and mean daily diet consumption calculated as g food/kg body weight/day: Yes
Food consumption was not recorded for males and females during the period when paired for mating (Week 3), but recommenced for males in Week 4.
For females after mating food consumption was performed to match the body weight recording: Days 0-6, 7-13 and 14-19 after mating. Days 1-3, 4-6 and 7-12 of lactation.

WATER CONSUMPTION AND COMPOUND INTAKE: No

SENSORY REACTIVITY AND GRIP STRENGH
Sensory reactivity and grip strength assessments were performed (before dosing) on the five lowest numbered surviving males in each group during Week 5 of treatment and on the first five lactating females in each group at Day 7-9 of lactation. Animals were tested by an observer who was unaware of the treatment group to which each animal belonged. Before the start of observations, male cage labels showing the treatment group were replaced by labels stating only the study, animal and cage numbers. For females, animals were moved into individual cages prior to transport to the testing room. The cage labels on these individual cages showed only the study and animal number. Animals were not necessarily all tested on the same day, but the numbers of animals and the times of testing were balanced across the groups as far as possible on each day of testing.
The following measurements, reflexes and responses were recorded:
- Approach response
- Pinna reflex
- Auditory startle reflex
- Tail pinch response
- Grip strength

MOTOR ACTIVITY
During Week 5 of treatment for males and at Day 7-9 of lactation for females, the motor activity of the five lowest numbered surviving males and the first five lactating females in each group was measured (before dosing) using a Rodent Activity Monitoring System (Version 2.0.6), with hardware supplied by Pearson Technical Services and software developed and maintained by Envigo.
Animals were tested individually in clear polycarbonate cages and motor activity was measured by counting infra-red beam breaks over ten 6-minute intervals (one hour total).
Ten beams were set at two height levels (five low and five high) to detect cage floor and rearing activity respectively. Animals were not all necessarily tested on the same day, but the numbers of animals and the times of testing were balanced across the groups as far as possible on each day of testing.
Oestrous cyclicity (parental animals):
Dry and wet smears were taken as follows:
- Dry smears:
For 15 days before pairing using cotton swabs.
- Wet smears:
Using pipette lavage during the following phases:
For 14 days before treatment (all females including spares); animals that failed to exhibit 4-5 day cycles were not allocated to study.
After pairing until mating.
For four days before scheduled termination (nominally Days 11-14 of lactation).

During necropsy, for the assessment of the ovaries a qualitative evaluation of one section from each ovary was made.
Sperm parameters (parental animals):
During necropsy, for the assessment of the testes, a detailed qualitative examination was made, taking into account the tubular stages of the spermatogenic cycle. The examination was conducted in order to identify treatment related effects such as missing germ cell layers or types, retained spermatids, multinucleate or apoptotic germ cells and sloughing of spermatogenic cells in the lumen. Any cell- or stage-specificity of testicular findings was noted.
Litter observations:
Clinical observations: Examined at approximately 24 hours after birth (Day 1 of age) and then daily thereafter for evidence of ill health or reaction to maternal treatment; these were on an individual offspring basis or for the litter as a whole, as appropriate.
Litter size: Daily records were maintained of mortality and consequent changes in litter size from Days 1-13 of age.
Sex ratio of each litter: Recorded on Days 1, 4, 7 and 13 of age.
Individual offspring body weights: Days 1, 4, 7 and 13 of age.
Ano-genital distance: Day 1 - all F1 offspring.
Nipple/areolae count: Day 13 of age - male offspring.
Postmortem examinations (parental animals):
Method of Kill
All adult animals: Carbon dioxide asphyxiation.
Sequence: To allow satisfactory inter-group comparison.

Necropsy
All adult animals were subject to a detailed necropsy. After a review of the history of each animal, a full macroscopic examination of the tissues was performed. All external features and orifices were examined visually. Any abnormality in the appearance or size of any organ and tissue (external and cut surface) was recorded and the required tissue samples preserved in appropriate fixative. A detailed assessment of any color change in the internal organs, adipose tissue or skin was documented.

Time of Necropsy
F0 males: Week 6.
F0 females: Day 14 of lactation (following terminal blood sampling).

The organs weighed, tissue samples fixed and sections examined microscopically are detailed in tables in the section 'any other information on materials and methods' for F0 animals.

Females
The following were recorded:
Each uterine horn Number of implantation sites was counted and confirmed if none were visible at visual inspection.

Organ Weights
For bilateral organs, left and right organs were weighed together. Requisite organs were weighed for animals killed at scheduled intervals.

Fixation
Tissues were routinely preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin with the exception of those detailed below:
Testes - Initially in modified Davidson’s fluid.
Eyes - In Davidson’s fluid.

Histology
Processing: Tissue samples were dehydrated, embedded in paraffin wax and sectioned at a nominal four to five micron thickness. For bilateral organs, sections of both organs were prepared. A single section was prepared from each of the remaining tissues required.
Full List: The five lowest surviving F0 males and the first five surviving lactating females in Groups 1 and 4 at scheduled termination.
Abnormalities only: All F0 animals.
Routine staining: Sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin; in addition samples of the testes were stained using a standard periodic acid/Schiff (PAS) method.

Light Microscopy
Tissues preserved for examination were examined as follows:
Scheduled kill:
Groups 1 and 4: Five lowest surviving F0 males and the first five surviving lactating females - All specified in the table in section 'any othe information on materials and methods'
All remaining F0 animals - Tissue with abnormalities only.

Findings were either reported as "present" or assigned a severity grade. In the latter case one of the following five grades was used - minimal, slight, moderate, marked or severe. A reviewing pathologist undertook a peer review of the microscopic findings.
Postmortem examinations (offspring):
SACRIFICE
Offspring - selected for thyroid hormone sampling on Day 4 and 13 of age: Decapitation.
Offspring - all other: Intraperitoneal injection of sodium pentobarbitone.
Sequence: To allow satisfactory inter-group comparison.

GROSS NECROPSY
Time of Necropsy
Selected offspring for thyroid hormone analysis - Day 4 of age.
Scheduled kill - Day 13 of age.
Premature deaths: Where possible, a fresh macroscopic examination (external) with an assessment of stomach for milk content was performed.

F1 offspring on Day 4 of age: Blood sampling required.
Subjected to an external macroscopic examination; particular attention was paid to the external genitalia.
Externally abnormal offspring examined, and retained pending possible future examination.

F1 offspring on Day 13 of age: Blood sampling required.
All animals were subject to an external macroscopic examination; particular attention was paid to the external genitalia. Animals observed with external abnormalities were retained pending possible future examination
Thyroid glands were preserved from one male and one female in each litter.


THYROID HORMONE ANALYSIS
Blood samples were collected as follows:
Day 4 of age: F1 offspring, two females per litter (where possible, ensuring that the number of female offspring did not fall below three).
No pups were allocated to these procedures if the resultant live litter size would fall below ten pups/litter.
- one for T4 (serum)#
- one for TSH (plasma)
# priority given to serum sample

Day 13 of age: F1 offspring, two males and two females per litter (where possible).
- two for T4 (serum): where possible one male and one female#
- two for TSH (plasma): where possible one male and one female)
# priority given to serum sample

Sequence of blood sampling on each occasion: In order to minimize any potential confounding effect of the time of day of blood sampling, the order of blood sampling was controlled to allow satisfactory inter-group comparisons.
Anesthetic: F1 offspring : None
Blood sample site: F1 offspring : Decapitation
Anticoagulant:
Plasma samples: K2EDTA. Standard tubes used for collection of samples did not contain separator gel.
Serum samples: None (Greiner Minicollect tubes with clotting activators)
Blood volume:
Offspring: maximum possible.

Processing: Plasma samples: Samples were kept on wet ice prior to centrifugation and commenced within 30 minutes of sampling.
Serum samples: Samples were kept at ambient temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to centrifugation.
Centrifugation conditions: At 2000g for ten minutes at 4°C.
Number of aliquots per sample: All available plasma/serum was transferred to appropriately labelled polypropylene “cryo” tubes using micropipettes.
Final storage conditions: Deep frozen (-60 to -90ºC).
Fate of samples: Dispatched to the Department of Biomarkers, Bioanalysis and Clinical Sciences, Envigo.
Thyroid hormone analysis Performed by the Department of Bioanalysis, Envigo.
Statistics:
Statistical analyses were performed on the majority of data presented and results of these tests, whether significant or non-significant, are presented on the relevant tables. For some parameters, including estrous cycles before treatment, mating performance and fertility, gestation index and stage of estrous cycle at termination, the similarity of the data was such that analyses were not considered to be necessary.
All statistical analyses were carried out separately for males and females. For all other adult parameters, the analyses were carried out using the individual animal as the basic experimental unit. For litter/fetal findings the litter was taken as the treated unit and the basis for statistical analysis and biological significance was assessed with relevance to the severity of the anomaly and the incidence of the finding within the background control population.

The following data types were analyzed at each timepoint separately:
Grip strength and motor activity
Body weight, using absolute weights and gains over appropriate study periods Food consumption, over appropriate study periods during gestation and lactation Hematology and blood chemistry
Estrous cycles during treatment
Pre-coital interval
Gestation length
Litter size, survival indices and sex ratio
Ano-genital distance, adjusted for Day 1 body weight
Organ weights, both absolute and adjusted for terminal body weight
Reproductive indices:
Mating Performance and Fertility
Group values were calculated for males and females separately for the following:
Percentage mating (%) = Number of animals mating / Animals paired x 100

Conception rate (%) = Number of animals achieving pregnancy / Animals mated x 100

Fertility index (%) = Number of animals achieving pregnancy / Animals pairing x 100


Gestation Length and Index
Gestation length was calculated as the number of gestation days up to and including the day on which offspring were first observed, with Day 1 = day of mating for calculation purposes. Where parturition had started overnight, this value was adjusted by subtracting half of one day. Gestation index was calculated for each group as:

Gestation index (%) = Number of live litters born / Number pregnant x 100


Offspring viability indices:
Survival Indices
The following were calculated for each litter:

Post-implantation survival index (%) = Total number of offspring born / Total number of uterine implantation sites x 100

Post-implantation survival index was expressed as 100% where the number of offspring exceeded the number of implantation sites recorded.

Live birth index (%) = Number of live offspring on Day 1 after littering / Total number of offspring born x 100

Viability index (%) = Number of live offspring on Day 4 (before blood sampling) / Number live offspring on Day 1 after littering x 100

Lactation index (%) = Number of live offspring on Day 13 after littering / Number of live offspring on Day 4 (after blood sampling) x 100

Group mean values were calculated from individual litter values.
Sex Ratio
The percentage of male offspring in each litter was calculated at Day 1, and for live offspring on Days 1, 4 (before and after culling) and 13 of age.

Percentage males = Number of males in litter / Total number of offspring in litter x 100

Group mean values were calculated from individual litter values.
Clinical signs:
effects observed, non-treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
There were no signs were observed in association with dose administration.
Clinical signs observed at routine examination comprised several incidences of vocalisation and irritable behaviour in males and females at all dose levels, including Controls. One female receiving 1000 mg/kg/day was recorded to have a twisted muzzle on Day 14 of lactation. No test item-related changes in general clinical condition were observed following treatment with Macrolex Grün G.
Dermal irritation (if dermal study):
not examined
Mortality:
no mortality observed
Description (incidence):
There were no premature deaths.
Body weight and weight changes:
effects observed, treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
For males receiving Macrolex Grün G, overall mean body weight gains between Weeks 0-5 were marginally low at all dose levels when compared with Control values. This was primarily due to a slight dose dependent reduction in body weight gain observed in males between Weeks 0-1, following commencement of treatment, with statistical significance observed at 1000 mg/kg/day.
During the two-week pre-pairing treatment period, females receiving 100 mg/kg/day were unaffected by administration with Macrolex Grün G. For females receiving 300 mg/kg/day, a reduction in body weight gain was observed between Weeks 0-1 (50% lower than Control). Females given Macrolex Grün G at 1000 mg/kg/day exhibited a similar decrease in body weight gain between Weeks 1-2. Mean body weight gain was unaffected when the whole premating period (Weeks 0-2) was considered.
During the gestation period for females receiving Macrolex Grün G at doses up to and including 1000 mg/kg/day, a dose dependent reduction in overall body weight gains was observed (Days 0-20), a lthough no statistical significance was observed.
Following parturition, body weight performance was similar to that of Controls for females receiving 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg/day up to Day 13 of lactation.
Food consumption and compound intake (if feeding study):
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
Food consumption for males receiving Macrolex Grün G at doses up to and including 1000 mg/kg/day was considered to be unaffected by treatment.
For females receiving Macrolex Grün G at doses of 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg/day, food consumption values were similar to those of the Controls throughout the treatment period, gestation and lactation phases.
Food efficiency:
not examined
Water consumption and compound intake (if drinking water study):
not examined
Ophthalmological findings:
not specified
Haematological findings:
effects observed, non-treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
The hematological examination of peripheral blood performed after five weeks of treatment for males and on Day 14 of lactation for females did not reveal any toxicologically significant differences from control.
All inter-group differences, including those attaining statistical significance, were minor, confined to one sex or lacked dose-relationship and were therefore attributed to normal biological variation.
Such differences included the slightly low neutrophil and eosinophil concentrations in males receiving 100, 300 or 1000 mg/kg/day, low prothrombin times in males at 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg/day, high platelet count in males at 1000 mg/kg/day and high reticulocyte count in females at 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg/day.
Clinical biochemistry findings:
effects observed, non-treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
The biochemical examination of plasma performed after five weeks of treatment for males and on Day 14 of lactation for females did not reveal any toxicologically significant differences from control.
All inter-group differences, including those attaining statistical significance, were minor, confined to one sex or lacked dose-relationship and were therefore attributed to normal biological variation. Such differences included the slightly, but statistically significantly low alkaline phosphatase in males at 300 and 1000 mg/kg/day and alanine aminotransferase in males at 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg/day and the slightly, but statistically significantly high cholesterol levels in females at 1000 mg/kg/day. Low creatinine concentration was evident in males at 1000 mg/kg/day.
Urinalysis findings:
not examined
Behaviour (functional findings):
not specified
Immunological findings:
not examined
Organ weight findings including organ / body weight ratios:
effects observed, treatment-related
Histopathological findings: non-neoplastic:
effects observed, non-treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
Treatment Related Findings
There were no treatment related changes.

Incidental Findings
Mineralisation was seen in the kidneys (cortex, sometimes correlated with macroscopically pale kidneys) and the glandular mucosa of the stomach of control and treated females. In the stomach; minimal mineralisation was seen in controls and treated females at a similar incidence and was considered unrelated to treatment. In the kidneys; histopathological findings associated with the observed distribution of mineralisation included minimal to slight degeneration/necrosis and minimal dilatation of cortical tubules. The incidence and/or severity of the kidney mineralisation and associated findings appeared slightly increased in treated females compared with controls.
A compilation of background control data (BCD) from similar recent studies was performed for the all above findings. In this BCD, mineralisation of the kidney cortex and cortical tubular degeneration/necrosis each have an incidence range of 0 – 100% and a severity range of minimal to moderate. Cortical tubular dilatation has a BCD incidence range of 0 – 83.3%, with a severity range of minimal to
moderate. Mineralisation of the glandular stomach mucosa has a BCD incidence range of 0 – 60%, with a severity range of minimal to moderate. All these findings within the current study are well within these ranges.
Therefore, the discussed findings are considered to be incidental, with the apparent slight increase in treated females due to chance and not related to treatment.
The incidence and distribution of all other findings were considered to be unrelated to treatment.
Seminiferous tubules were evaluated with respect to their stage in the spermatogenic cycle and the integrity of the various cell types present within the different stages. No cell or stage specific abnormalities were noted.
Histopathological findings: neoplastic:
not specified
Other effects:
effects observed, non-treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
Thyroid Hormone Analysis
There was no effect of treatment on the circulating levels of thyroxine (T4) in adult males.

Sensory Reactivity Observations and Grip Strength
The sensory reactivity observations conducted during Week 5 of treatment for males and Day 7-9 of lactation for females revealed no findings which were considered treatment related in animals receiving Macrolex Grün G at doses of 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg/day.

Motor Activity
The motor activity assessment conducted during Week 5 of treatment revealed no test-item related effects in male or female animals receiving Macrolex Grün G at all dose levels. It was noted that in male animals receiving 1000 mg/kg/day, a lower than Control statistical significance was seen in the low beam break at the 6 minute testing point, as well as a higher than Control statistical significance seen in the low beam break at 60 minutes. These inconsistent, isolated findings were considered not to be associated with administration of Macrolex Grün G.
Reproductive function: oestrous cycle:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
All females allocated to study showed normal 4/5 day estrous cycles during the acclimatization period.

All females showed diestrus at termination.
Reproductive function: sperm measures:
not examined
Reproductive performance:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
Estrous cyclicity, pre-coital interval, gestation length, mating performance, fertility and gestation index were considered unaffected by treatment with Macrolex Grün G.
Key result
Dose descriptor:
NOAEL
Remarks:
(systemic toxicity)
Effect level:
1 000 mg/kg bw/day (nominal)
Based on:
test mat.
Sex:
male/female
Basis for effect level:
clinical signs
mortality
body weight and weight gain
food consumption and compound intake
haematology
clinical biochemistry
organ weights and organ / body weight ratios
gross pathology
histopathology: non-neoplastic
Key result
Dose descriptor:
NOAEL
Remarks:
(Reproductive toxicity)
Effect level:
1 000 mg/kg bw/day (nominal)
Based on:
test mat.
Sex:
male/female
Basis for effect level:
reproductive function (oestrous cycle)
reproductive function (sperm measures)
reproductive performance
Key result
Critical effects observed:
no
Clinical signs:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
No signs were recorded that were considered to be related to parental treatment with Macrolex Grün G.
Dermal irritation (if dermal study):
not examined
Mortality / viability:
no mortality observed
Description (incidence and severity):
All females that mated were pregnant.
Litter size, offspring survival to Day 13 of age and sex ratio were unaffected by parental treatment with Macrolex Grün G.

Body weight and weight changes:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
The mean body weight performance of both male and female offspring up to Day 13 of age remained similar to those of the Controls at all dose levels. Thus, there were no treatment-related effects on body weights of offspring of parental animals given Macrolex Grün G at doses of 100, 300 or 1000 mg/kg/day.
Food consumption and compound intake (if feeding study):
not examined
Food efficiency:
not examined
Water consumption and compound intake (if drinking water study):
not examined
Ophthalmological findings:
not specified
Haematological findings:
not examined
Clinical biochemistry findings:
not examined
Urinalysis findings:
not examined
Sexual maturation:
not examined
Organ weight findings including organ / body weight ratios:
not examined
Gross pathological findings:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
The macroscopic examination of offspring revealed no test item related lesions.
Histopathological findings:
not examined
Other effects:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
Offspring Ano-genital Distance
Mean ano-genital distances in males and females were considered to be unaffected by treatment.

Thyroid Hormone Analysis
There was considered to be no effect of treatment upon T4 levels in offspring on Day 13 of age.
Behaviour (functional findings):
not examined
Developmental immunotoxicity:
not examined
Key result
Dose descriptor:
NOAEL
Generation:
F1
Effect level:
1 000 mg/kg bw/day (nominal)
Based on:
test mat.
Sex:
male/female
Basis for effect level:
viability
mortality
clinical biochemistry
gross pathology
Key result
Critical effects observed:
no
Key result
Reproductive effects observed:
no

Thyroid Hormone Analysis

There was no effect of treatment on the circulating levels of thyroxine (T4) in adult males or in offspring on Day 13 of age.

Group

Treatment

Dose

 

Adult Male at Termination

(pg/mL)

Day 13 of age Offspring (pg/mL)

(mg/kg/day)

Male

Female

1

Corn oil

0

Mean

28500

29700

33400

SD

9340

6580

13400

CV

32.8

22.2

40.1

N

10

10

10

2

Macrolex Grün G

100

Mean

27600

37700

37000

SD

11000

7420

5300

CV

39.9

19.7

14.3

N

10

10

10

3

Macrolex Grün G

300

Mean

26700

36000

38500

SD

12500

6540

7660

CV

46.8

18.2

19.9

N

10

10

10

4

Macrolex Grün G

1000

Mean

32000

28800

37400

SD

8570

5390

7890

CV

26.8

18.7

21.1

N

10

10

10

 

Summary of findings in the gastrointestinal tract for animals killed after 5 weeks of treatment

Group/sex

1M

2M

3M

4M

1F

2F

3F

4F

Dose (mg/kg/day)

0

100

300

500

0

100

300

500

Finding

Abnormal Contents, Green

Caecum

0

3

6

9

0

1

1

4

Colon

0

3

5

9

0

0

1

2

Ileum

0

0

1

2

0

0

1

1

Jejunum

0

0

2

3

0

0

0

0

Rectum

0

0

3

6

0

0

0

2

Stomach

0

1

4

4

0

2

2

6

Number of tissues examined

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

Summary of findings in the stomach for animals killed after 5 weeks of treatment

Group/sex

1M

2M

3M

4M

1F

2F

3F

4F

Dose (mg/kg/day)

0

100

300

1000

0

100

300

1000

Abnormal colour, Green

0

2

5

9

0

8

7

9

Number of tissues examined

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

Summary of general comments for animals killed after 5 weeks of treatment

Group/sex

1M

2M

3M

4M

1F

2F

3F

4F

Dose (mg/kg/day)

0

100

300

1000

0

100

300

1000

Fur stained, Green

0

0

0

8

0

1

0

0

Tail stained, Green

0

0

0

5

0

1

2

6

Number of tissues examined

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

Conclusions:
It was concluded that the oral administration of Macrolex Grün G to parental Sprague-dawley rats at dose levels of 100, 300 or 1000 mg/kg/day administered for two weeks before pairing, during pairing and then up to termination of the males after five weeks of treatment and females on Day 14 of lactation, was well tolerated.
Reproductive performance, fertility, litter size and offspring survival and growth were unaffected by parental treatment and, in the context of this study, Macrolex Grün G showed no evidence of being an endocrine disruptor.
The no-observed adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of Macrolex Grün G for systemic toxicity was considered to be 1000 mg/kg/day and the no-observed adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of Macrolex Grün G for reproductive/developmental toxicity was also considered to be 1000 mg/kg/day.
Executive summary:

Summary

The purpose of this study was to assess the potential systemic toxic potential in Crl:CD(SD) rats, including a screen for reproductive/developmental effects and assessment of endocrine disruptor relevant endpoints, with administration of the test item, Macrolex Grün G, by oral administration forat least five weeks.

Three groups of ten male and ten female rats receivedMacrolex Grün Gat doses of 100, 300 or 1000 mg/kg/day by oral gavage administration. Males were treated daily for two weeks before pairing, up to necropsy after a minimum of five consecutive weeks. Females were treated daily for two weeks before pairing, throughout pairing, gestation and until Day 13 of lactation. Females were allowed to litter, rear their offspring and were killed on Day 14 of lactation. The F1 generation received no direct administration of the test item; any exposure was in utero or via the milk. A similarly constituted Control group received the vehicle, corn oil, at the same volume dose as the treated groups.

During the study, clinical condition, detailed physical examination and arena observations, sensory reactivity, grip strength, motor activity, body weight, food consumption, hematology (peripheral blood), blood chemistry, thyroid hormone analysis, estrous cycles, pre-coital interval, mating performance, fertility, gestation length, organ weight and macroscopic pathology and histopathology investigations were undertaken.

The clinical condition, litter size and survival, sex ratio, body weight, ano-genital distance and macropathology for all offspring were also assessed. Nipple counts were performed on male offspring on Day 13 of age. 

Results

F0 responses

Administration with Macrolex Grün G at doses up to and including 1000 mg/kg/day was considered to generally be well tolerated throughout the treatment period. There were no premature deaths, no dosing signs and no clinical signs observed in association with dose administration.

For males receiving Macrolex Grün G, overall mean body weight gains between Weeks 0-5 were marginally low at all dose levels when compared with Control values. This was primarily due to a slight dose dependent reduction in body weight gain observed in males between Weeks 0-1, following commencement of treatment, with statistical significance observed at 1000 mg/kg/day.

During the two-week pre-pairing treatment period, females receiving 100 mg/kg/day were unaffected by administration withMacrolex Grün G. For females receiving 300 mg/kg/day, a reduction in body weight gain was observed between Weeks 0-1 (50% lower than Control). Females given Macrolex Grün G at 1000 mg/kg/day exhibited a similar decrease in body weight gain between Weeks 1-2.Mean body weight gain wasunaffectedwhen the whole premating period (Weeks 0-2) was considered.During the gestation period for females receiving Macrolex Grün G at doses up to and including 1000 mg/kg/day, a dose dependent reduction in overall body weight gains was observed (Days 0-20), although no statistical significance was observed. Following parturition, body weight performance was similar to that of Controls for females receiving 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg/day up to Day 13 of lactation.

Estrous cyclicity, pre-coital interval, gestation length, mating performance, fertility and gestation index were unaffected by treatment.

The hematological examination of blood and the biochemical examination of plasma did not reveal any conclusive effect of treatment and there was no effect upon circulating levels of thyroxine (T4) in adult males.

Macroscopic findings were limited to green content, representing the colour of the test item, seen in the caecum, colon, ileum, jejunum, rectum and stomach in treated animals with a dosedependent increase in incidence and greencolour of the stomach seen in treated animals with a dose dependent increase in incidence.Histopathological findings in the full range of tissues examined were considered to be unrelated to treatment. Organ weights were considered unaffected by treatment.

F1 responses

The clinical condition, litter size, sex ratio, survival indices and body weight and weight gain of offspring were unaffected by parental treatment.

There was no effect of parental treatment upon circulating levels of thyroxine (T4) in offspring on Day 13 of age.

The ano-gential distances of offspring were unaffected by paternal treatment and no nipples were seen on any male offspring on Day 13 of age.

No macroscopic findings considered to be related to paternal treatment were recorded.

 

Conclusion

It was concluded that the oral administration of Macrolex Grün G to parental Sprague-dawley rats at dose levels of 100, 300 or 1000 mg/kg/day administeredfor two weeks before pairing, during pairing and then up to termination of the males after five weeks of treatment and females on Day 14 of lactation, was well tolerated.

Reproductive performance, fertility, litter size and offspring survival and growth were unaffected by parental treatment and,in the context of this study,Macrolex Grün Gshowed no evidence of being an endocrine disruptor.

The no-observed adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of Macrolex Grün G for systemic toxicity was considered to be 1000 mg/kg/day and the no-observed adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of Macrolex Grün G for reproductive/developmental toxicity was also considered to be
1000 mg/kg/day.

Effect on fertility: via oral route
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed
Dose descriptor:
NOAEL
1 000 mg/kg bw/day
Study duration:
subacute
Species:
rat
Quality of whole database:
The study is GLP-compliant and of high quality (Klimisch score = 1)
Effect on fertility: via inhalation route
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available
Effect on fertility: via dermal route
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Effects on developmental toxicity

Description of key information

A developmental toxicity study according to OECD TG 414 was conducted with Reinblau RLW (one of the category members) in rats. Test stubstance was administered during the organogenesis and fetal growth phases of pregnancy in the Sprague Dawley CD rat. One group of 22 females received Reinblau RLW suspended in 0.5% CMC-Na solution at the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day by daily oral gavage administration at a dose volume of 10 mL/kg bw/day from Day 6 to 19 after mating. A similarly constituted Control group received the vehicle alone. Animals were killed on Day 20 after mating for reproductive assessment and fetal examination. Clinical observations, body weight and food consumption were recorded. Adult females were examined macroscopically at necropsy on Day 20 after mating with the weight of the gravid uterus recorded. All fetuses were weighed, subjected to an external macroscopic examination and then subsequently to detailed internal visceral or skeletal examination.


Based on the results of this embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study in rats, it was concluded that the No-Observed-Adverse- Effect-Level (NOAEL) of Reinblau RLW for maternal toxicity and embryo-fetal development was the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day.

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
developmental toxicity
Type of information:
read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Justification for type of information:
Justification Document for the Category of Six Anthraquinone Dyes

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH has registered five mono-constituent anthraquinone dyes of similar chemical structure using a category approach: Solvent Violet 36 (CAS No 82-16-6), Solvent Green 3 (CAS No 128-80-3), Reinblau RLW (CAS No 41611-76-1), Reinblau BLW (CAS No 32724-62-2) and Solvent Green 28 (CAS No 4851-50-7). Additional data were taken from another registered anthraquinone dye, Solvent Blue 104 (CAS No 116-75-6), leading to a category consisting of six members (see attached justification in Category dossier).
Clinical signs:
effects observed, non-treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
At 1000 mg/kg bw/day a total of 17 females were recorded with the clinical sign of blue staining of the tail. This was considered to be related to the blue coloured test material being excreted in the faeces. Two animals were recorded with abnormally coloured staining of the head and muzzle, where a further qualifier of colour was omitted in error, however these were recorded on Day 0 after mating, and therefore could not have been related to the test material. In addition four treated females (numbers 31,32, 33 and 34) were recorded with abnormal colouration of the tail on Day 20 after mating; however, no further qualifier of colour was recorded in error. Three out of the four of these females were confirmed as having a blue tail at necropsy on Day 20 after mating.
There were no other consistent clinical signs, nor any dosing signs, observed that were considered to be related to treatment at the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day.
Mortality:
no mortality observed
Description (incidence):
There were no premature decedents.
Body weight and weight changes:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
Mean overall bodyweight gain during gestation was similar to controls and unaffected by treatment at 1000 mg/kg/day.
There were a number of incidences of slight but statistically significant differences in mean absolute body weight at 1000 mg/kg/day when compared to the Controls (approximately 3% on Days 6, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 of gestation), however, this was principally due to slightly lower gain experienced during Days 3 to 6 of gestation, prior to the commencement of treatment, such that mean bodyweight at the start of treatment was statistically significantly lower than Controls for females receiving 1000 mg/kg/day. After the commencement of treatment, mean body weight gain during Days 6-20 of gestation for treated females was not significantly different from Controls (Controls 113g; dose group 111g).
Food consumption and compound intake (if feeding study):
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
Mean overall values of food consumption during Days 6-19 of gestation for females receiving 1000 mg/kg bw/day were no different from Controls and were unaffected by treatment.
Mean food consumption for treated females immediately prior to the commencement of treatment (during Days 3-5 of gestation) was marginally lower than Controls, attaining statistical significance, however, subsequent food consumption for the remainder of gestation was unaffected by treatment.
Ophthalmological findings:
not examined
Haematological findings:
not examined
Clinical biochemistry findings:
not examined
Endocrine findings:
not examined
Urinalysis findings:
not examined
Behaviour (functional findings):
not examined
Immunological findings:
not examined
Organ weight findings including organ / body weight ratios:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
Mean gravid uterine weight was similar to Controls and unaffected by treatment and when mean values of body weight and body weight gain were adjusted for the contribution of the gravid uterus, the maternal portion of mean body weight gain during Days 6-20 of gestation was similar to Controls and unaffected by treatment at 1000 mg/kg bw/day.
Gross pathological findings:
effects observed, non-treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
Several females receiving 1000 mg/kg bw/day showed blue colouration of gastro-intestinal content.
Three females at 1000 mg/kg bw/day showed blue colouration of the rectal tissue, 5 females showed blue coloration of the stomach tissue and 17 females were confirmed as having blue colouration of the tail.
The blue staining observed was considered discolouration caused by the test material itself (a blue dye) and is considered not to represent toxicity.
There were no other blue coloured organs observed in any female, and no further maternal findings observed at macroscopic examination that were considered to relate to treatment.
Neuropathological findings:
not examined
Histopathological findings: non-neoplastic:
not examined
Histopathological findings: neoplastic:
not examined
Other effects:
no effects observed
Number of abortions:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
One Control female was found to be non-pregnant. All treated females were pregnant with a live litter on Day 20 of gestation.
Pre- and post-implantation loss:
no effects observed
Total litter losses by resorption:
no effects observed
Early or late resorptions:
no effects observed
Dead fetuses:
no effects observed
Changes in pregnancy duration:
no effects observed
Changes in number of pregnant:
no effects observed
Other effects:
no effects observed
Details on maternal toxic effects:
Embryo-fetal survival was clearly unaffected by treatment at 1000 mg/kg bw/day with mean numbers of implantations, resorptions, live young and percentages of sex ratio and pre and post-implantation loss being similar to Control values.
Key result
Dose descriptor:
NOAEL
Effect level:
1 000 mg/kg bw/day (actual dose received)
Based on:
test mat.
Basis for effect level:
behaviour (functional findings)
body weight and weight gain
changes in number of pregnant
changes in pregnancy duration
clinical biochemistry
clinical signs
dead fetuses
early or late resorptions
effects on pregnancy duration
gross pathology
haematology
histopathology: non-neoplastic
maternal abnormalities
mortality
necropsy findings
number of abortions
organ weights and organ / body weight ratios
pre and post implantation loss
total litter losses by resorption
Key result
Abnormalities:
no effects observed
Fetal body weight changes:
effects observed, treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
Mean male, female and overall fetal weights in litters of females receiving 1000 mg/kg bw/day were lower than Controls, and although statistical significance was attained, the difference was marginal (approximately 0.2g or 5-6% lighter than Controls) and considered not adverse since embryo-fetal survival and development were clearly unaffected by treatment.
Mean placental weights at 1000 mg/kg/day were similar to Controls and unaffected by treatment.
Reduction in number of live offspring:
no effects observed
Changes in sex ratio:
no effects observed
Changes in litter size and weights:
no effects observed
Anogenital distance of all rodent fetuses:
not examined
Changes in postnatal survival:
not examined
External malformations:
no effects observed
Description (incidence and severity):
Fetal development was clearly unaffected by treatment at the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bwday.
Skeletal malformations:
effects observed, non-treatment-related
Description (incidence and severity):
The incidence of major and minor abnormalities and skeletal variants showed no relationship to treatment.
At 1000 mg/kg bw/day there was a slightly increased incidence of delayed/ incomplete ossification/unossified thoracic vertebrae compared to concurrent control, however, this was within the Historical Control range.
Visceral malformations:
no effects observed
Other effects:
no effects observed
Key result
Dose descriptor:
NOAEL
Effect level:
1 000 mg/kg bw/day (nominal)
Based on:
test mat.
Sex:
male/female
Basis for effect level:
reduction in number of live offspring
changes in sex ratio
fetal/pup body weight changes
changes in litter size and weights
changes in postnatal survival
Key result
Abnormalities:
no effects observed
Key result
Developmental effects observed:
no
Conclusions:
Based on the results of this embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study in rats, it was concluded that the No-Observed--Adverse-Effect-Level (NOAEL) of Macrolex Blau 3R for maternal toxicity was the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day.
For embryo-fetal development, the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day was considered to be the No-Observed-Adverse-Effect-Level (NOAEL), when administered during the organogenesis and fetal growth phases of gestation in the rat, as there was a marginal reduction in fetal weight which was considered not adverse due to there being no effect of treatment upon embryo-fetal survival or development.
Executive summary:

The objective of this study was to assess the influence of Macrolex Blau 3R, a blue powder, on embryo-fetal survival and development when administered during the organogenesis and fetal growth phases of pregnancy in the Sprague Dawley CD rat. The study was conducted according to the OECD TG 414 and in compliance with GLP.


One group of 22 females received Macrolex Blau 3R suspended in 0.5% CMC-Na solution at the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day by daily oral gavage administration at a dose volume of 10 mL/kg/day from Day 6 to 19 after mating. A similarly constituted Control group received the vehicle, according to the same dose volume and regimen. Animals were killed on Day 20 after mating for reproductive assessment and fetal examination.


Clinical observations, body weight and food consumption were recorded. Adult females were examined macroscopically at necropsy on Day 20 after mating with the weight of the gravid uterus recorded. All fetuses were weighed, subjected to an external macroscopic examination and then subsequently to detailed internal visceral or skeletal examination.


 


Treatment of pregnant female Sprague Dawley rats with Macrolex Blau 3R daily from Day 6 to Day 19 after mating, inclusive, at the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day was well tolerated and elicited no deaths and no toxicity related changes in clinical condition of the adult females.


At 1000 mg/kg bw/day a total of 17 females were recorded with the clinical sign of blue staining of the tail. At necropsy several females receiving 1000 mg/kg/day showed blue colouration of gastro-intestinal contents, three females showed blue colouration of rectal tissue, 5 females were recorded with blue coloration of stomach tissue and 17 females were confirmed as having blue colouration of the tail. The blue staining observed was considered discolouration caused by the test material itself (a blue dye) and is considered not to represent toxicity.


Body weight gain and food consumption during gestation were unaffected by treatment and there were no other maternal findings observed at macroscopic examination that were considered to relate to treatment.


There was no effect of treatment at 1000 mg/kg bw/day upon embryo-fetal survival or placental weights, and fetal development was also unaffected by treatment at this limit dose, with the incidence of major and minor abnormalities and skeletal variants showing no relationship to treatment.


Mean male, female and overall fetal weights at 1000 mg/kg bw/day were lower than Controls, but the difference was considered marginal (approx. 5-6%) and was clearly not adverse since embryo fetal survival and development were unaffected by treatment.


 


Based on the results of this embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study in rats, it was concluded that the No-Observed-Adverse- Effect-Level (NOAEL) of Macrolex Blau 3R for maternal toxicity and embryo-fetal development was the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day.

Effect on developmental toxicity: via oral route
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed
Dose descriptor:
NOAEL
1 000 mg/kg bw/day
Study duration:
subacute
Species:
rat
Quality of whole database:
The available study on Reinblau RLW - one of the category member - is GLP-compliant and of high quality (Klimisch score = 1)
Effect on developmental toxicity: via inhalation route
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available
Effect on developmental toxicity: via dermal route
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Toxicity to reproduction: other studies

Description of key information

No data

Justification for classification or non-classification

Harmonised classification:


The substance has no harmonised classification according to the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP). 


 


Self-classification:


Based on the reproductive and developmental toxicity studies performed on Solvent Green 28 or on Category members a non-classification for fertility and development is justified. 

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