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Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

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Reference

Endpoint:

toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

Type of information:

read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

From September 08, 1986 to September 11, 1986

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: Read across study

Justification for type of information:

Refer to the section 13 for details on the read across justification.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

read-across source

Qualifier:

equivalent or similar to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

no

Remarks:

Pre GLP study; however, GLP comparable quality conditions followed

Analytical monitoring:

no

Vehicle:

yes

Details on test solutions:

PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF TEST SOLUTION:
- Method: First a stock solution of 10 g of the test substance per litre was prepared in water. From this solution appropriate aliquots were pipetted into the test vessels and filled up to final volumes of 100 mL with mineral nutrient.
- Controls: Nutrient medium with algal culture without test material
- Chemical name of vehicle: Water

Test organisms (species):

Desmodesmus subspicatus (previous name: Scenedesmus subspicatus)

Details on test organisms:

TEST ORGANISM
- Source (laboratory, culture collection): Pflanzenphysiol, Institut der Universitat Gottingen
- Age of inoculum (at test initiation): A culture of the original delivery was carried on for 6 months

ACCLIMATION
- Acclimation period: Preincubation for about 3-4 d in test medium without test substance

Test type:

static

Water media type:

freshwater

Limit test:

no

Total exposure duration:

72 h

Post exposure observation period:

None

Test temperature:

24.0-25.0 °C

Nominal and measured concentrations:

0.3 - 1,000 mg/L (nominal)

Details on test conditions:

TEST SYSTEM
- Test vessel:
- Material, size, headspace, fill volume: 300 mL conical flasks containing 100 mL liquid volume
- Initial cells density: 1.0E+04 cells/mL
- No. of vessels per concentration (replicates): 3
- No. of vessels per control (replicates): 3

GROWTH MEDIUM
- Standard medium used: Yes (mineral nutrient according to DIN 38412 part 9)

OTHER TEST CONDITIONS
- Light intensity and quality: Continuous uniform illumination with approximately 2,000 lux (daylight-spectrum)
- Stirring: At 500 rpm

EFFECT PARAMETERS MEASURED (with observation intervals if applicable):
- Determination of cell concentrations at 24, 48 and 72 h

Key result

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

ca. 8.7 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

growth rate

Key result

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

1.1 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

biomass

Key result

Duration:

72 h

Dose descriptor:

EC0

Effect conc.:

0.3 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

biomass

Reported statistics and error estimates:

Probit method was used to determine EbC50 and ErC50 and t-test was used determine EbC0.

Table 1. Cell concentrations and pH values after various time intervals

Substance concentrations (mg product/L)	Algae cell concentrations (per mL)
	Incubation time (h)
	24	48	72
0	8.4E+04	7.2E+05	2.3E+06
0.3	8.2E+04	6.7E+05	2.0E+06
1.0	3.9E+04	3.3E+05	1.3E+06
3.0	2.2E+04	5.8E+04	6.2E+05
10	2.3E+04	2.1E+04	4.5E+04
30	1.9E+04	2.7E+04	2.0E+04
100	1.0E+04	5.0E+03	5.0E+03
300	1.0E+04	5.0E+03	5.0E+03
1000	1.0E+04	5.0E+03	5.0E+03

Validity criteria fulfilled:

not specified

Remarks:

Coefficient of variation for growth rate not reported

Conclusions:

Under the study conditions, the nominal 72 h ErC50, EbC50 and EbC0 were 8.7, 1.1 and 0.3 mg/L, respectively.

Executive summary:

A study was conducted to determine the toxicity of the read across substance, amide, C12-18 (even numbered) and C18-unsatd., N-(hydroxypropyl), to the green algae Scenedesmus subspicatus according to OECD Guideline 201. Algae were exposed to nominal concentrations ranging from 0.3 to 1000 mg/L for 72 h under static conditions. Algae cell concentrations were determined at 24, 48 and 72 h. The inhibitory effect on algae biomass growth and growth rate was subsequently calculated. No analytical dose verification was conducted. Under the study conditions, the nominal 72 h ErC50, EbC50 and EbC0 were 8.7, 1.1 and 0.3 mg/L, respectively (Gode, 2001).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

EC50 for freshwater algae:

1.1 mg/L

Additional information

A study was conducted to determine the toxicity of the read across substance, amide, C12-18 (even numbered) and C18-unsatd., N-(hydroxypropyl), to the green algae Scenedesmus subspicatus according to OECD Guideline 201. Algae were exposed to nominal concentrations ranging from 0.3 to 1000 mg/L for 72 h under static conditions. Algae cell concentrations were determined at 24, 48 and 72 h. The inhibitory effect on algae biomass growth and growth rate was subsequently calculated. No analytical dose verification was conducted. Under the study conditions, the nominal 72 h ErC50, EbC50 and EbC0 were 8.7, 1.1 and 0.3 mg/L, respectively (Gode, 2001).