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Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

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The hazard assessment is based on the current data available. Based on the ECHA decision on a compliance check (decision number CCH-D-2114551285-49-01/F) from 14 April 2021 a growth inhibition study aquatic plants (OECD 201) is requested. The finalised study will be included into the dossier and the aquatic toxicity will be re-evaluated in the update of this dossier latest by 22 July 2024.

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The hazard assessment is based on the current data available. Based on the ECHA decision on a compliance check (decision number CCH-D-2114551285-49-01/F) from 14 April 2021 a growth inhibition study aquatic plants (OECD 201) is requested. The finalised study will be included into the dossier and the aquatic toxicity will be re-evaluated in the update of this dossier latest by 22 July 2024.

The toxicity of fatty acids, C16-18, esters with ethylene glycol (CAS 91031-31-1) was investigated according to DIN 38412-9 under GLP conditions (Stelter, 1994). The green algae Scenedesmus subspicatus was exposed to nominal concentrations of 10 and 100 mg/L without a further filtration step. No inhibition of growth of S. subspicatus up to the limit of water solubility was observed resulting in an EC50 > 100 mg/L. An EC10 of 34 mg/L was determined since growth stimulation was observed in both concentrations used in this study. No inhibition of growth was observed. It can be concluded that fatty acids, C16-18, esters with ethylene glycol will not exhibit effects to aquatic algae up to the limit of water solubility.