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EC number: 203-453-4 | CAS number: 107-02-8
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Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
Description of key information
Freshwater
Scenedesmus subspicatus:
72h EC50=0.026 mg/l based on biomass
72h EC50=0.061 mg/l based on growth rate
NOEC=0.010 mg/l based on growth rate
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- EC50 for freshwater algae:
- 0.061 mg/L
- EC10 or NOEC for freshwater algae:
- 0.01 mg/L
Additional information
1. European Union Risk Assessment Report of Acrolein (EU, 2001)
Fresh water
The EC50-values for freshwater algae range from 26 to 1800 μg/l. The lowest 72h-EC50 of 26 µg/l is found for Scenedesmus subspicatus and is based on the endpoint biomass (72h-EC50 = 61 µg/l based on the endpoint growth rate). The NOEC for growth rate was 10 µg/l. The study was considered to be reliable in the EU-RAR (2001), even though does not meet a main validity criteria (the cell number in the controls increased by a factor of only ca. 15). Tests with Anabaena sp., Cladophora glomerata and Enteromorpha intestinalis are performed in a closed system and are based on the endpoint photosynthesis reduction. The EC50s in these tests were in a range of 690 to1800 µg/l. It has to be noted that the exposure time of 24 hours in these tests is relatively short and not strictly according to accepted standard guidelines.
Marine algae
Toxicity data for marine algae are not available.
2. Agreement with further international Reports and Studies published after finalisation of the EU Risk Assessment Report 2001
WHO (2002): According to many field trials on the efficiency of acrolein as a pesticide, most submerged aquatic weeds and algae are sensitive. The most sensitive species identified is the alga Scenedesmus subspicatus, which has a 72-h EC50 (biomass) of 26 μg/litre, a 72-h EC50 (growth rate) of 61 μg/litre, and a no-observed-effect concentration (NOEC) of 10 μg/litre.
3. Substantial disagreements in comparison to further international Reports to European Union Risk Assessment Report 2001
None
4. Additional aspects in further international Reports
None
5. Additional information in newer Studies, not included in the European Union Risk Assessment Report 2001 or further cited international reports
None
6. Conclusions
The lowest 72h-EC50of 26 µg/l is found for Scenedesmus subspicatus and is based on the endpoint biomass (72h-EC50 = 61 µg/l based on the endpoint growth rate). The NOEC for growth rate was 10 µg/l. The study was considered to be reliable in the EU-RAR (2001), even though does not meet a main validity criteria (the cell number in the controls increased by a factor of only ca. 15).Information on Registered Substances comes from registration dossiers which have been assigned a registration number. The assignment of a registration number does however not guarantee that the information in the dossier is correct or that the dossier is compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (the REACH Regulation). This information has not been reviewed or verified by the Agency or any other authority. The content is subject to change without prior notice.
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