2,4,6,8,10-pentamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Study period:

1994-05-10 to 1994-05-13

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method C.3 (Algal Inhibition test)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Analytical monitoring:

yes

Details on sampling:

- Concentrations: 500 mg/l nominal treatment

- Sampling method: Samples of test media were taken at the start and end of the test

- Sample storage conditions before analysis: Refrigerated

Vehicle:

no

Details on test solutions:

PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF TEST SOLUTION

- Method: A 500 mg/l nominal concentration of the test substance was prepared by stirring overnight.

- Controls: Dilution water (algal growth medium)

Test organisms (species):

Raphidocelis subcapitata (previous names: Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, Selenastrum capricornutum)

Details on test organisms:

TEST ORGANISM

- Strain: CCAP 278/4

- Source (laboratory, culture collection): Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP), Institute of Freshwater Ecology, Ambleside, Cumbria, U.K.

- Age of inoculum (at test initiation): Cultures in exponential growth

- Method of cultivation: Axenic cultures maitained in liquid medium.


ACCLIMATION

- Culturing media and conditions: same as test

Test type:

static

Water media type:

freshwater

Limit test:

yes

Total exposure duration:

72 h

Hardness:

no data

Test temperature:

24ºC

pH:

Control: 7.9 - 9.6

500 mg/l treatment: 7.9 - 9.3

Dissolved oxygen:

no data

Salinity:

not applicable

Nominal and measured concentrations:

Nominal concentration: 500 mg/l

Measured concentration at start of test: 486 mg/l

Measured concentration at end of test: 508 mg/l

Mean measured concentration: 497 mg/l

Mean measured concentration as a % of nominal: 99.4

The test results are presented and interpreted with reference to nominal concentrations.

Details on test conditions:

TEST SYSTEM

- Test vessel: Erlenmeyer flasks

- Type: closed

- Material, size, headspace, fill volume: Glass, 250 ml, no headspace, full

- Aeration: no

- Renewal rate of test solution (frequency/flow rate): no

- Initial cells density: 10000 cells/ml

- Control end cells density: ≈250000 cells/ml

- No. of vessels per concentration (replicates): 3

- No. of vessels per control (replicates): 4


GROWTH MEDIUM

- Standard medium used: yes


TEST MEDIUM / WATER PARAMETERS

- Source/preparation of dilution water: Standard algal growth medium in accordance with EU test method

- Culture medium different from test medium: no


OTHER TEST CONDITIONS

- Sterile test conditions: yes

- Adjustment of pH: no

- Photoperiod: Continuous

- Light intensity and quality: 12527 - 11745 Lux


EFFECT PARAMETERS MEASURED (with observation intervals if applicable) :

- Determination of cell concentrations: electronic particle counter

Reference substance (positive control):

no

Key result

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

> 500 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Remarks:

but exposure is to hydrolysis product

Basis for effect:

growth rate

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

> 500 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Remarks:

but exposure is to hydrolysis products

Basis for effect:

biomass

Key result

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

NOEC

Effect conc.:

>= 500 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Remarks:

but exposure is to the hydrolysis product

Basis for effect:

growth rate

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

NOEC

Effect conc.:

>= 500 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Remarks:

but exposure is to the hydrolysis product

Basis for effect:

biomass

Details on results:

- Exponential growth in the control (for algal test): yes

- Any stimulation of growth found in any treatment: no

Reported statistics and error estimates:

No toxic effects were observed in the test media, the test results were therefore not subject to statistical analysis.

Validity criteria fulfilled:

yes

Conclusions:

A 72-hour EC50 value of >500 mg/l and NOEC of ≥500 mg/l have been determined for the effects of the test substance on growth rate of Pseudokirchnerella subcapitata (tested as: Selenastrum capricornutum) based on nominal concentration of the substance. However it is likely that the test organisms were primarily exposed to the hydrolysis products of the substance.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Study period:

04/2010-09/2010

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: GLP, Guideline study with deviations that have been assessed with respect to study validity criteria and considered to have no influence on the results of the study.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

Agitation rate on day one of an orbital shaker at 120 rpm; test substance not stored under inert gas. Deviations fully evaluated.

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Analytical monitoring:

no

Details on sampling:

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyses occured at test initiation and test termination. Volatile organic analysis vials with Teflon®-lined screw caps were used rather than traditional caps and vessels which allow air exchange to minimize any potential volatilization. At 72 hours, samples were removed from the composite of replicate vessels for each treatment and control.

Vehicle:

no

Details on test solutions:

A 100 mg a.i./L primary stock solution was prepared prior to test initiation by placing 0.2002 g (0.2000 g as active ingredient) of the test substance in a 2000-mL volumetric flask and bringing it to volume with AAP medium. The resulting stock solution was observed to be clear and colorless with no visible undissolved test substance. The stock solution was mixed using a Teflon®- coated stir bar and magnetic plate and was allowed to hydrolyze for 2 days prior to test initiation. Nominal test concentrations were prepared from dilutions of the 100 mg a.i./L primary stock solution as follows:
Eleven replicates, approximately 60-mL, volatile organic analysis vials for the 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L treatment levels, and 20 for the control were conditioned prior to use by rinsing with untreated algal medium. Each vial was filled with a portion of the final volume of algal medium prior to inoculation. Additional untreated AAP medium was used for the control. Algal inoculum was then added to yield an initial cell density of approximately 1.0 x 10E4 cells/mL. Additional test solution was added to fill the vial to capacity (i.e., zero headspace) and then shaken, after which all solutions were observed to be clear and colorless with no visible undissolved test substance. After each vial was completely filled, the total volume was 65 mL. Twenty replicate vials for the control were maintained under the same conditions as the treatment level vials but contained no test substance. Each test vial was labeled with the test concentration, replicate, test species and study number. One additional replicate for each treatment level and control, for a total of 12 treatment replicates and 21 controls, was established in the same manner as described above to serve as a replacement in the event that any of the vessels were cracked or broken during exposure due to increased pressure in the test vessels. All test vials were covered with Teflon®-lined screw-caps to minimize the potential for volatilization of the test substance. Three replicates per treatment level and six replicates for the control were opened and discarded after daily observation intervals. The remaining two replicates per treatment level and control were used for TOC analysis at test initiation.

Test organisms (species):

Raphidocelis subcapitata (previous names: Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, Selenastrum capricornutum)

Details on test organisms:

Strain 1648, Class Chlorophyceae.
Inoculum - three days since previous transfer. Maintained stock culture at laboratory test facility.

Test type:

static

Water media type:

freshwater

Limit test:

no

Total exposure duration:

72 h

Test temperature:

Temperature: 23-24 ºC.

pH:

Test initiation: pH of the test and control solutions ranged from 7.8 to 8.2.
Test termination: pH of the test and control solutions ranged from 9.1 to 9.3.

Salinity:

Algal Assay Procedure (AAP) medium

Nominal and measured concentrations:

Nominal test concentrations: 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L.

Details on test conditions:

Conductivity of the exposure and control solutions measured at test initiation and termination ranged from 420 to 440 μmhos/cm.
Light intensity of the test area ranged from 4500 to 5900 lux.
Photosynthetically-active radiation (PAR) of the test area measured at test initiation ranged from 50 to 93 μE/m2/s.
Shaking rate was maintained at a constant rate of 100 ± 10 rpm, with the exception of one of the four orbital shaker tables having a rate of 120 rpm on day one.

Reference substance (positive control):

not required

Remarks:

not included during this study

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC10

Effect conc.:

ca. 49 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

biomass

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC10

Effect conc.:

12 - 71 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

biomass

Remarks on result:

other: 95% CI

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC10

Effect conc.:

> 100 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

growth rate

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC20

Effect conc.:

ca. 74 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

biomass

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC20

Effect conc.:

49 - 94 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

biomass

Remarks on result:

other: 95% CI

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC20

Effect conc.:

> 100 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

growth rate

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

> 100 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

biomass

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

> 100 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

growth rate

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

NOEC

Effect conc.:

ca. 50 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

biomass

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

NOEC

Effect conc.:

ca. 50 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

growth rate

Details on results:

Definitive Test:
- At test termination, cells exposed to all treatment levels tested and the control were observed to be normal. The 72-hour cell density in the control averaged 75.04 x 10E4 cells/mL. Cell densities in the 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L nominal treatment levels averaged 65.58, 59.00, 85.42, 68.50 and 54.08 x 10E4 cells/mL, respectively.
- For the cell biomass, expressed as yield, the 0- to 72-hour yield in the control averaged 74.04 x 10E4 cells/mL. The 0- to 72-hour yield in the 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L nominal concentration levels averaged 64.58, 58.00, 84.42, 67.50 and 53.08 x 10e4 cells/mL, respectively. Based on the results of Shapiro-Wilks' and Bartlett's Tests, this data set passed the requirements for normality and homogeneity of variance, therefore, Williams' Test was used to determine treatment-related effects. Williams’ Test determined a significant reduction in yield in the 100 mg a.i./L nominal concentration compared to the control. Therefore, the 72-hour NOEC for yield was determined to be ca. 50 mg a.i./L. The 72-hour EyC10 value was determined to be ca. 49 mg a.i./L, with 95% confidence intervals of 12 to 71 mg a.i./L. The 72 -hour EyC20 value was determined to be ca. 74 mg a.i./L, with 95% confidence intervals of 49 to 94 mg a.i./L. Since no concentration tested resulted in ≥ 50% inhibition of yield, the 72-hour EyC50 value was empirically estimated to be > 100 mg a.i./L, the highest nominal concentration tested.
- For the growth rates, the 0- to 72-hour growth rate in the control averaged 1.48 days-1. The 0- to 72-hour growth rate in the 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L nominal treatment levels averaged 1.43, 1.40, 1.52, 1.45 and 1.36 days-1, respectively. Based on the results of Shapiro-Wilks' and Bartlett's Tests, this data set passed the requirements for normality and homogeneity of variance, therefore, Williams' Test was used to determine treatment-related effects. Williams’ Test determined a significant reduction in growth rate in the 100 mg a.i./L nominal concentration compared to the control. Therefore, the 72-hour NOEC for growth rate was determined to be ca. 50 mg a.i./L. Since no concentration tested resulted in ≥ 10% inhibition of growth, 72-hour EyC10, EyC20 and EyC50 values were all empirically estimated to be > 100 mg a.i./L, the highest nominal concentration tested.
- The following acceptance criteria were required by the protocol: the cell growth in the control should increase from the initial density (1.0 x 104 cells/mL) by more than 16 times after 72 hours of growth. Additionally, the mean coefficient of variation (CV) for section-by-section specific growth rates (day 0 to 1, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3) in the control replicates should not exceed 35%. The CV for the average growth rate of the control for the entire test period (0- to 72-hour growth rate) should not exceed 7%.
- During this study, the 72-hour cell density in the control was 75.04 x 10E4 cells/mL, which meets the above criterion. The CV for 0 - to 72-hour growth rate was 2.03%, which met the above criteria. The mean daily CV for growth rates was 57.81%. Although the acceptance criterion suggests that this value should not exceed 35%, this study was conducted using a non-standard exposure system (i.e., closed system), rather than the standard algal test design. Therefore, this study is considered acceptable and the results accurately reflect the sensitivity of P. subcapitata to the test substance.
- Additional testing to further define the EC values was not performed since the highest nominal concentration tested represents the upper testing limit required by the OECD 201 guideline.

Results with reference substance (positive control):

Positive controls are routinely performed by the testing laboratory but not conducted during this study.

Reported statistics and error estimates:

Based on the results of statistical analysis performed for 72-hour total yield and average growth rate, the No-Observed-Effect Concentration (NOEC), the highest test concentration which demonstrated no statistically adverse effect (p ≤ 0.05) when compared to the control data, was determined. The data were first checked for normality using Shapiro-Wilks' Test and for homogeneity of variance using Bartlett's Test. If the data sets passed the tests for homogeneity and normality, then Williams’ Test was used to determine the NOEC. If the data did not pass the tests for homogeneity and normality, then Kruskal-Wallis' Test was used to determine the NOEC.
All statistical determinations were made at the 95% level of certainty, except in the case of Shapiro-Wilks' and Bartlett's Tests, where the 99% level of certainty was applied. TOXSTAT® version 3.5 was used to perform these calculations.
At test termination, the EC values were calculated for average growth rate (ErC10, ErC20 and ErC50 values) and yield (EyC10, EyC20 and EyC50 values) by linear interpolation of response (percent reduction of yield and growth rate as compared with the control) versus the nominal test substance concentration. The EC10, EC20 and EC50 values are defined as the concentration of test substance which caused a 10%, 20% or 50% reduction, respectively, in average growth rate or yield, compared to the control data. TOXSTAT® version 3.5 was used to perform both the statistical (NOEC determinations) and EC10, EC20 and EC50 calculations. If less than the required response was observed (i.e., < 10, < 20 and < 50% response), EC values were empirically estimated to be greater than the highest concentration tested.
In certain cases the EC value was empirically estimated therefore corresponding 95% confidence intervals could not be determined.

Preliminary Test:

- A preliminary exposure was conducted at the testing laboratory at nominal test substance concentrations of 0.0010, 0.010, 0.10, 1.0 and 10 mg a.i./L, a control and solvent (acetone) control. Test solutions were prepared immediately prior to test initiation with no hydrolysis mixing period prior to test initiation. The exposure was conducted in a closed system with approximately 60-mL volatile organic analysis vials covered with Teflon®-lined screw caps with septa, autoclaved. Following preparation, exposure solutions were observed to be clear and colorless with no visible undissolved test substance after stirring gently with a syringe tip. Two exposure vessels were established for each concentration, control and solvent control. Following 72 hours of exposure, cells exposed to all treatment levels tested, the control and the solvent control were observed to be normal. Cell density in the control and solvent control averaged 79 and 49 x 10E4 cells/mL, respectively. Cell density in the 0.0010, 0.010, 0.10, 1.0 and 10 mg a.i./L treatment levels averaged 67, 78, 29, 28 and 25 x 10E4 cells/mL, respectively.

- A second preliminary exposure was conducted to further define the dose response. At the request of the study sponsor, the stock solutions used for subsequent testing were hydrolyzed prior to test initiation. Additionally, based on this change and the observations made during the initial preliminary test, no solvent was used in subsequent testing. The second preliminary test was conducted at nominal test substance concentrations of 0.010, 0.10, 1.0, 10 and 100 mg a.i./L and a control. The 100 mg a.i./L solution was prepared and allowed to hydrolyze for approximately 48 hours prior to test initiation. Following preparation, exposure solutions were observed to be clear and colorless with no visible undissolved test substance. After 72 hours of exposure, cells exposed to all treatment levels tested and the control were observed to be normal. Cell density in the control averaged 85 x 104 cells/mL. Cell density in the 0.010, 0.10, 1.0, 10 and 100 mg a.i./L treatment levels averaged 94, 88, 80, 78 and 87 x 10E4 cells/mL, respectively.

- Based on these results and in consultation with the study sponsor, treatment levels of 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L were selected for the definitive exposure. A 100 mg a.i./L stock solution was prepared for initiation of an initial definitive test; however, visible undissolved test substance was observed, therefore this solution was discarded. A second 100 mg a.i./L stock solution was prepared, again with visible undissolved test substance. Based on these observations a bench top solubility trial was conducted to compare a 100 mg a.i./L test solution prepared in a volumetric flask, as was used in previous algal testing, and a test solution prepared in a 2-L Marriott bottle with a drain in the lower side wall. Two test solutions were prepared at a nominal concentration of 100 mg a.i./L and allowed to hydrolyze for several days. After preparation and at the end of the hydrolysis period, the solution in the volumetric flask was observed to contain a large amount of bubbles throughout the solution and a small amount of material in the neck of the volumetric flask. The solution in the Marriott bottle was observed to contain a few bubbles in the solution and a large amount of material at the solution surface and adhered to the bottle above the solution. Based on these observations and in consultation with the study sponsor, the test solution prepared for the definitive test was prepared in a Marriott bottle, removing the soluble portion of the hydrolyzed test solution through the lower side wall drain at the end of the hydrolysis period.

TOC measurements during definitive test:

- Average TOC concentrations in the control, 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L (nominal) solutions at 0 hour were 0.4695, 0.5119, 0.6092, 0.7089, 0.9212 and 1.189 mg C/L, respectively. Measured TOC concentrations at these treatment levels increased between sampling intervals (i.e., 0 and 72 hours). The increase in TOC concentration measured during the exposure is due to the uptake of carbon dioxide by the algae during photosynthesis. Average TOC concentrations in the control, 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L (nominal) solutions at 72 hours were 1.180, 1.449, 1.933, 2.454, 2.043 and 3.189 mg C/L, respectively. The result of the 72-hour TOC sample from the additional replicate (replicate L) of the 25 mg a.i./L treatment level, without algae, was 0.6561, indicating that the presence of algae had a significant impact on the TOC concentration in the test solutions.

Protocol Deviations:

1. The protocol states that the agitation rate of the orbital shakers will be monitored daily and maintained at 100 ± 10 rpm. For this study, one of the four shaker tables in use had a shaking rate of 120 rpm on test day 1. The remaining shaker tables were shaking at 100 rpm. Upon discovery, the malfunctioning shaker table was reset to a shaking rate of 100 rpm and remained at 100 rpm through the remainder of the exposure. As the exposure was conducted in a closed system, with a consistent amount of NaHCO3added to all vessels to provide a source of inorganic carbon, the lack of shaking (agitation provides gas exchange) is considered immaterial. The test vessels located on the malfunctioning shaker table, thus, had the same amount of gas exchange, i.e., zero, as the test vessels on the functioning shaker tables. Therefore, this deviation did not have a negative impact on the results or interpretation of the study.

2. The protocol states that each sample of test substance will be stored under the conditions specified by the sponsor or manufacturer. The information that accompanied this test substance indicated that storage should be at 2 to 8 ºC under inert gas. During the course of this program, the test substance was stored at the correct temperature, however, the test substance was not maintained under inert gas. Since the test substance is known to undergo rapid hydrolysis, the intention of storage under inert gas was to limit the potential interaction with water after opening the bottle. Since the acute work presented was designed to force hydrolysis of the parent material and evaluate the effects of the hydrolysis products, this deviation did not have a negative impact on the results or interpretation of the study.

Validity criteria fulfilled:

yes

Conclusions:

At test termination cells exposed to all treatment levels and the control were observed to be normal.
The results were determined to be:
EC50 (72h) biomass >100 mg a.i./L
NOEC biomass = circa 50 mg a.i./L
EC50 (72h) growth rate >100 mg a.i./L
NOEC growth rate = circa 50 mg a.i./L

Executive summary:

The study determined the effect of 2,4,6,8,10-pentamethylcyclopentasiloxane on the growth of the freshwater green alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata following OECD Guideline 201.

Due to the rapid hydrolysis of 2,4,6,8,10-pentamethylcyclopentasiloxane, the substance was hydrolyzed for a period of approximately 48 hours prior to test initiation to generate hydrolysis products for use in the toxicity test. The study was conducted in a closed system in an attempt to minimize volatilization of the test substance during the 72-hour exposure. Volatile organic analysis vials with Teflon®-lined screw caps were used rather than traditional caps and vessels which allow air exchange to minimize any potential volatilization.

Based on the results of the preliminary test, treatment levels of nominal concentrations 6.3, 13, 25, 50 and 100 mg a.i./L were selected for the definitive exposure.

At test termination cells exposed to all treatment levels and the control were observed to be normal.

The results were determined to be:

EC50 (72h) biomass >100 mg a.i./L

NOEC biomass = circa 50 mg a.i./L

EC50 (72h) growth rate >100 mg a.i./L

NOEC growth rate = circa 50 mg a.i./L

Description of key information

Short-term toxicity to algae: 72 hour EC₅₀ >100 mg/l and EC₁₀ >100 mg/l (nominal, highest concentration tested) in accordance with OECD Guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test);

72 hour EC₅₀ >500 mg/l and NOEC ≥500 mg/l (nominal, highest concentration tested) (EU Method C.3 (Algal Inhibition Test)), read across from triethoxy(methyl)silane (CAS 2031-67-6). The observations in this study are attributed to the exposure of test organisms to the hydrolysis products in the test system. The EC₅₀ and NOEC are equivalent to >264 mg/l and ≥264 respectively, when expressed in terms of the silanol hydrolysis product, methylsilanetriol.

Additional information

Toxicity to aquatic plants was studied in a valid algal growth inhibition study with Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata according to OECD 201 under GLP. Test concentrations ranged from 1 to 100 mg/l (nominal concentrations). Because of rapid hydrolysis of the test substance, the stock solution was allowed to hydrolyse for 48 hours prior to test initiation under conditions that prevented evaporation of the test substance.

During initial test solution preparation, evidence of undissolved test material was reported at the solution surface and adhered to the bottle above the solution, as well as droplets (referred to as bubbles) throughout the solution. Consequently, the test solution was prepared as a saturated solution, removing the soluble portion of the hydrolysed test solution through the lower side wall drain at the end of the 48 hour test solution preparation period. HD5 has a water solubility of 0.11 mg/l and the test solution was prepared at 100 mg/l. The undissolved material is therefore thought to be undissolved HD5. The dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is attributed to methylsilanetriol (the final hydrolysis product) formed from hydrolysis of the dissolved portion of HD5. The low measurements of Dissolved Organic Carbon demonstrate that even after 48 hours of mixing, a small amount of the parent dissolved then hydrolysed and the majority of undissolved parent test substance was removed by siphoning.

At test termination cells exposed to all treatment levels and the control were observed to be normal. The 72 hour results for growth rate were determined to be:

 

EC₅₀ >100 mg a.i./L

EC₁₀ >100 mg a.i./L

NOEC 50 mg a.i./L

The results reflect the effects of the hydrolysis products of the test substance.

The EC₁₀ value is reported as the key value because it is considered to be more scientifically relevant than the NOEC.  The EC₁₀ and EC₅₀ results are both limit values, therefore it is not possible to derive a PNEC from these results.

 

To further assess the toxicity of the hydrolysis product methylsilanetriol, good quality data have been read across from triethoxy(methyl)silane (CAS 2031-67-6). HD5 and triethoxy(methyl)silane rapidly hydrolyse to the same hydrolysis product; methylsilanetriol. The other hydrolysis products are hydrogen gas and ethanol, respectively. In the test with triethoxy(methyl)silane (CAS 2031-67-7), the observations are attributed to the exposure of test organisms to methylsilanetriol in the test system. There is no basis to expect that ethanol significantly influenced the results of the tests. The toxicity of ethanol is discussed further in the ecotoxicological RAAF document attached in Section 13 of IUCLID. 

A 72 hour EC₅₀ value of >500 mg/l and NOEC of ≥500 mg/l (nominal, highest concentration tested) have been determined for the effects of triethoxy(methyl)silane (CAS 2031-67-6) on growth rate of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (Hazleton, 1994). In view of the test media preparation method and exposure regime it is likely that the test organisms were exposed predominantly to the hydrolysis products of the tested substance. The results may be expressed in terms of concentration of the hydrolysis product, methylsilanetriol, by applying a molecular weight correction to the nominal test substance concentration: (MW of silanol = 94.14 / MW of parent = 178.31) * EC₅₀ >500 mg/l and NOEC ≥500 mg/l = EC₅₀ >264 mg/l and NOEC ≥264 mg/l. These values are read across to methylsilanetriol without further correction.