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Reference
Endpoint:
bioaccumulation in aquatic species: fish
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1997
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: No information about GLP, but the study has been performed according to official guideline and it is scientifically valid to support the end-point
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 305 A (Bioaccumulation: Sequential Static Fish Test)
GLP compliance:
not specified
Vehicle:
no
Test organisms (species):
other: Mitylus edulis
Route of exposure:
aqueous
Test type:
not specified
Water / sediment media type:
natural water: marine
Total exposure / uptake duration:
ca. 20 d
Total depuration duration:
ca. 10 d
Nominal and measured concentrations:
Saturated solution
Reference substance (positive control):
no
Key result
Type:
BCF
Value:
ca. 3 dimensionless
Basis:
whole body w.w.
Elimination:
yes
Validity criteria fulfilled:
not specified
Conclusions:
BCF = 3
Executive summary:

Bioaccumulation of C16 -C18, C18 -unstd., Methyl ester has been tested in Mytilus Edulis following OECD Guideline 305.A

Description of key information

Calculated with EPIWIN 4.00: 2.41, measured ca. 3

Key value for chemical safety assessment

BCF (aquatic species):
3.307 dimensionless

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