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Skin, rabbit (OECD 404): not irritating

Read-across from structural analogue source substances Pentaerythritol tetraesters of n-decanoic, n-heptanoic, n-octanoic and n-valeric acids (CAS No. 68424-31-7), Fatty acids, C5-9 tetraesters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 67762-53-2) and Fatty acids, C8-10 mixed esters with dipenaterythritol, isooctanoic acid, pentaerythritol and tripentaerythritol (CAS No. 189200-42-8)

Eye, rabbit (OECD 405): not irritating

Read-across from structural analogue source substances Pentaerythritol tetraesters of n-decanoic, n-heptanoic, n-octanoic and n-valeric acids (CAS No. 68424-31-7), Fatty acids, C5-9 tetraesters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 67762-53-2) and Fatty acids, C8-10 mixed esters with dipenaterythritol, isooctanoic acid, pentaerythritol and tripentaerythritol (CAS No. 189200-42-8)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

Link to relevant study records

Referenceopen allclose all

Endpoint:
skin 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:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
lack of data on test substance
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: HRP Inc., Denver, PA, USA
- Age at study initiation: 15 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.2 - 2.6 kg
- Housing: animals were housed separately in suspended stainless steel and wire mesh cages with absorbent paper below the cages.
- Diet: certified Rabbit Diet 5322 (PMI Feeds Inc., Richmond, IN, USA), the amount of feed was limited on a not further specified daily basis
- Water: tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 8 d

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18 - 21
- Humidity (%): 40 - 60
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

IN-LIFE DATES:
From: 22 Aug 1995
To: 25 Aug 1995
Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: not required, untreated sites of the same animal served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL
- Concentration (if solution): undiluted
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
72 h
Reading time points: 1, 24, 48 and 72 h
Number of animals:
6 males
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: ca. 6.5 cm² on the dorsal area from the shoulder to the lumbar region
- Type of wrap if used: the treated skin was covered with a non-irritating tape, held in place with a semi-occlusive dressing.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): the test site was wiped with paper towels and water.
- Time after start of exposure: 4h

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
The dermal application of the test substance did not result in erythema or edema in any of the animals tested at any observation time point.
Other effects:
Clinical signs were not observed in any animal during the study period. At the 72 h reading, two animals were observed with desquamation.
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:
weight of evidence
Study period:
02 Feb - 05 Feb 1999
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)
Version / remarks:
adopted in 1992
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no analytical purity reported
GLP compliance:
no
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: Albino Rabbits; New Zealand White, HM: (NZW)fBR
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Hare-Marland, Inc., Hewitt, NJ, USA
- Age at study initiation: at least 8 weeks old
- Weight at study initiation: 2.5 – 2.8 kg
- Housing: individually housed in suspended, stainless steel cages with wire mesh bottoms
- Diet: certified Lab Rabbit Diet, HF, No. 5325; PMI Feeds, Inc. St. Louis, MO (approx 125 g/day while on test)
- Water: automatic watering system, municipal water supply, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 60 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 16 - 22
- Humidity (%): 30 – 70
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12


Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: untreated sites of the same animal served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
3 days
reading time points: 24, 48, and 72 hours
Number of animals:
3 females
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: intact skin of the dorsal trunk surface
- Type of wrap if used: 6 cm² gauze square placed directly on the intact test site per animal and directly held in place with tape. Gauze was then wrapped around the animal and secured with tape to keep the test material in contact with the skin.

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): The site was wiped free of test material with 0.9% saline and gauze
- Time after start of exposure: At the end of the exposure period

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
All three animals showed a very slight or slight erythema 1 hour after the test item application. Within 48 hours after removal of the patches the dermal effect were completely reversible.
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:
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 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
limited documentation but relevant data given
GLP compliance:
not specified
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Weight at study initiation: 5.0 - 5.2 g

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
shaved
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 h
Observation period:
4 d
Reading time points: 30 - 60 min, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h
Number of animals:
3 (females)
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing (if done): cleansing with clean warm water
- Time after start of exposure: 4 h (upon removal of the dressing)

SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.7
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 days
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 4 days
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.3
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h

Table 1: Erythema scores

Animal Number

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

96 hours

Mean Score

26

2

1

1

0

1.3

35

2

2

1

0

1.7

36

2

1

1

0

1.3

 

Table 2: Edema Score

Animal Number

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

96 hours

Mean Score

26

1

0

0

0

0.3

35

1

0

0

0

0.3

36

1

0

0

0

0.3
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Eye irritation

Link to relevant study records

Referenceopen allclose all

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:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
lack of data on test substance
GLP compliance:
yes
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: HRP Inc., Denver, PA, USA
- Age at study initiation: 12 - 13 weeks (female), 16 - 17 weeks (males)
- Weight at study initiation: 2.1 - 2.7 kg
- Housing: animals were housed separately in suspended stainless steel and wire mesh cages with absorbent paper below the cages.
- Diet: Purina Certified Diet 5322 (PMI Feeds Inc., Richmond, IN, USA), the amount of feed was limited on a not further specified daily basis
- Water: tap water, ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 15 d

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 18 - 21
- Humidity (%): 40 - 60
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12

IN-LIFE DATES:
From: 29 Aug 1995
To: 05 Sep 1995
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: not required, the untreated eye served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.1 mL
- Concentration (if solution): undiluted
Duration of treatment / exposure:
single application without washing
Observation period (in vivo):
7 d
reading timepoints: 1, 24, 48 and 72 h and 7 d
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
5 males and 1 female
Details on study design:
SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: 2% sodium fluorescein
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.67
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.67
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 h
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
1
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 7 days
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #4
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #5
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #6
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
6
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
One hour after instillation of the test substance, slight conjunctivae redness and chemosis were observed in all animals. After 24 h and 48 h, slight conjunctivae redness was observed in 3 animals. At the 72 h reading timepoint, slight conjunctivae redness was observed in 2 animals. The effect was reversible in all animals within 7 days. The test substance did not affect the other irritation parameters in any animal at any timepoint.
Flurescein staining of the cornea was observed in three animals at the 48 h reading timepoint. At the 72 h reading, no staining of the cornea was observed indicating that the corneal response was superficial and transient.
Other effects:
There were no clinical signs observed in any animal during the study period.
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
Study period:
5 Feb 1999 - 12 Feb 1999
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:
yes
Remarks:
no data on test substance purity given
GLP compliance:
no
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
other: albino rabbits; New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: Hare-Marland, Inc., Hewitt, NJ, USA
- Age at study initiation: at least 8 weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.8 – 2.9 kg
- Housing: individually housed in suspended, stainless steel cages with wire mesh bottoms
- Diet: certified Lab Rabbit Diet HF, No. 5325; PMI Feeds, Inc. St. Louis, MO (approximately 125 g/day while on test)
- Water: automatic watering system (municipal water supply), ad libitum
- Acclimation period: 53 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature (°C): 20 ± 1
- Humidity (%): 34-54
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12/12
Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
other: the untreated eye served as control
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.1 mL
Duration of treatment / exposure:
24 h, single application without washing
Observation period (in vivo):
3 days
reading time points: 24, 48, and 72 h
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3 (1 male and 2 females)
Details on study design:
SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system

TOOL USED TO ASSESS SCORE: fluorescein
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.67
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 72 h
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0.33
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
fully reversible within: 48 h
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
One animal exhibited moderate conjunctival redness whereas the other 2 animals showed mild conjuctival redness; all three animals exhibited severe discharge. No iridial or corneal changes were evident throughout the study. At 24 h post-treatment, one animal was free of conjuctival redness. All 3 animals were free of ocular irritation within 72 h after treatment.
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:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
(lack of details on test substance and animal husbandry)
GLP compliance:
not specified
Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or tissues and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Weight at study initiation: 3.6 - 4.6 kg

Vehicle:
unchanged (no vehicle)
Controls:
not required
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.1 mL

Duration of treatment / exposure:
single application without washing
Observation period (in vivo):
3 d
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
3 females
Details on study design:
SCORING SYSTEM: Draize scoring system
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
2
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Reversibility:
other: reversibility: not applicable
Remarks on result:
no indication of irritation
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No corneal or iridial effects were observed. Conjunctival effects included slight redness (1 animal) and slight discharge (1 animal) and were transiently seen approx. 1 h after dosing.
Interpretation of results:
other: CLP/EU GHS criteria not met, no classification required according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Respiratory irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Additional information

The hazard assessment is based on the data currently available. New studies with the registered substance and/or other member substances of the polyol esters category will be conducted in the future. The finalised studies will be included in the technical dossier as soon as they become available and the hazard assessment will be re-evaluated accordingly.

For further details, please refer to the category concept document attached to the category object (linked under IUCLID section 0.2) showing an overview of the strategy for all substances within the polyol esters category.

 

Skin irritation / corrosion

Several studies assessing the skin irritation potential of structural analogue source substances are available which are considered using a Weight-of-Evidence approach.

In a primary skin irritation study with Fatty acids, C5-10, esters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 68424-31-7), which was performed according to OECD Guideline 404 (ICI, 1991b), the shaved skin of three female New Zealand White rabbits was exposed to 0.5 mL unchanged test substance for 4 hours under semiocclusive conditions. Skin reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h after removal of the test substance. The exposure period of 4 h caused slight edema (grade 1) in all animals 24 h after removal of the test substance. The effect fully reversed within 48 h. Erythema was seen at the test site of one animal (grade 2) and slightly at the test site of the other two animals (grade 1). Erythema reactions were completely reversed within 96 h after removal of the test substance in all three animals. The mean erythema score over 24, 48 and 72 h was 1.3 for animal #1 and #3 and 1.7 for animal #2. The mean edema score over 24, 48 and 72 h was 0.3 for all three animals. All treated skin sites appeared normal at the 96 h observation.

A primary dermal irritation study was performed comparable to OECD Guideline 404 with Fatty acids, C5-9 tetraesters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 67762-53-2) (Huntington, 1999c). The clipped skin of three female New Zealand White rabbits was exposed to 0.5 mL unchanged test material for 4 h under semiocclusive conditions. Skin reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 h after removal of the test substance. All three animals showed a very slight or slight erythema 1 hour after the test item application. Within 48 h after removal of the patches the dermal effect was completely reversible. All treated skin sites appeared normal at the 72 h observation. The mean erythema scores over 24, 48 and 72 h were 0 for animal #1 and #2 and 0.33 for animal #3. No edema occurred in any of the tested animals at any reading time point. The test material is not considered irritating to the skin in this study.

A primary dermal irritation study was performed with Fatty acids C8-10, mixed esters with dipentaerythritol, isooctanoic acid, pentaerythritol and tridipentaerythritol (CAS No. 189200-42-8) comparable to OECD Guideline 404 and GLP (Exxon, 1995a). The shaved skin of six male New Zealand White rabbits was exposed to 0.5 mL unchanged test material for 4 h under semiocclusive conditions. Skin reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 h after removal of the test substance. No erythema and no edema occurred in any of the tested animals at any reading time point. At the 72 h time point two animals showed desquamation. The test material is not considered irritating to the skin in this study.

Eye irritation

Again, several adequate and reliable studies investigating the eye irritation potential using structural analogue source substances are available.

Fatty acids, C5-10, esters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 68424-31-7) was tested for its acute eye irritation potential in a study performed comparable to OECD Guideline 405 (ICI, 1991c). The undiluted test material (0.1 mL) was applied into the conjunctival sac of three female New Zealand White rabbits each. The animals were observed for three days and reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 h after instillation according to the Draize scoring system. No corneal or iridial effects were observed. Conjunctival effects included slight redness (1 animal) and slight discharge (1 animal) and were transiently seen approximately 1 h after dosing. Thus, the test material is not considered irritating to the eyes in this study.

Fatty acids, C5-9, tetraesters with pentaerythritol (CAS No. 67762-53-2) was tested for its acute eye irritation potential in a study performed comparable to OECD Guideline 405 (Huntington, 1999d). The undiluted test material (0.1 mL) was applied into the conjunctival sac of 3 (1 male, 2 female) New Zealand White rabbits each. The animals were observed for 3 days and reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48 and 72 h after instillation according to the Draize scoring system. One animal exhibited moderate conjunctival redness and two animals showed mild conjuctival redness. All three animals exhibited severe discharge. No iridial or corneal changes were evident throughout the study. At 24 h post treatment, one animal was free of conjuctival redness. All three animals were free of ocular irritation within 72 h of treatment. The mean conjunctivae score out of all three animals over 24, 48 and 72 h was 0.67. Thus, the test material is not considered irritating to the eyes in this study.

Fatty acids C8-10, mixed esters with dipentaerythritol, isooctanoic acid, pentaerythritol and tridipentaerythritol (CAS No. 189200-42-8) was tested for its acute eye irritation potential in a study performed comparable to OECD Guideline 405 under GLP conditions (Exxon, 1995b). The undiluted test material (0.1 mL) was applied into the conjunctival sac of 6 (5 male and 1 female) New Zealand White rabbits each. The animals were observed for 7 days and reactions were assessed 1, 24, 48, 72 h and 7 days after instillation according to the Draize scoring system. 1 h after instillation of the test substance, slight conjunctival redness and chemosis were observed in all animals. Chemosis was reversible within 24 h whereas conjunctival redness was reversible in all animals within 7 days. The mean conjuctivae score out all six animals over 24, 48 and 72 h was 0.44. Fluorescein staining of the cornea was observed in three animals at the 48 h reading time point. At the 72 h reading, no staining of the cornea was observed indicating that the corneal response was superficial and transient. Thus, the test material is not considered irritating to the eyes under the conditions of this study.

Conclusion for skin and eye irritation

Based on the results of the available studies, none of the structural analogue source substances is considered skin irritating. Therefore, on the basis of these findings, no skin irritation potential for the target substance Monopentaerythritol tetraesters and dipentaerythritol hexaesters of valeric, heptanoic and nonanoic acids is identified. Moreover, several acute eye irritation studies have been performed in rabbits in vivo. None of the structural analogue source substances showed an eye irritation potential. Therefore, no eye irritation potential is also identified for the target substance.

Justification for classification or non-classification

According to Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 information on intrinsic properties of substances may be generated by means other than tests, e.g. using information from structurally related substances (grouping or read-across), provided that conditions set out in Annex XI are met. Annex XI states that “substances whose physicochemical, toxicological and ecotoxicological properties are likely to be similar or follow a regular pattern as a result of structural similarity may be considered as a group, or ‘category’ of substances. This avoids the need to test every substance for every endpoint". Since the grouping concept is applied to the target substance Monopentaerythritol tetraesters and dipentaerythritol hexaesters of valeric, heptanoic and nonanoic acids, data gaps can be filled by interpolation, as part of a read across approach from representative structural analogue source substances to avoid unnecessary animal testing.

The grouping concept is also used to derive the C&L of the target substance taking the properties of the source substances into account. Based on the grouping concept, all available data on skin and eye irritation / corrosion do not meet the classification criteria according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and are therefore conclusive but not sufficient for classification.