1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene

Short-term toxicity to fish

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

short-term toxicity to fish

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

Jan 21, 2015 to Jul 3, 2015

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

equivalent or similar to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 203 (Fish, Acute Toxicity Test)

Version / remarks:

1992

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: HJ/T 153-2004. The guidelines for the testing of chemicals [S]. Beijing: State Environmental Protection Administration, 2004

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: CRC-MEP. The Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals, Effects on Biotoc Systems [M]. 2nd edition. Beijing: China Environment Press. 2013: 30-36

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: GB/T 27861-2011, Chemicals-Fish acute toxicity test, Beijing: SAC, 2011

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: GBff 29763-2013, Chemicals-Rare Minnow (Gobiocypris rarus) acute toxicity test Beijing: SAC, 2013

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

equivalent or similar to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 850.1075 (Freshwater and Saltwater Fish Acute Toxicity Test)

Version / remarks:

1996

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Remarks:

According to the guidelines of chemical testing good laboratory practices in China

Specific details on test material used for the study:

SOURCE OF TEST MATERIAL
- Source and lot/batch No.of test material: Lot No. 6F11027000
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: 2 years
- Purity: 96%
- Appearance: clear high boiling odorless liquid

Analytical monitoring:

yes

Details on sampling:

- Concentrations: 100 mg/L

Vehicle:

no

Details on test solutions:

For the range-finding test, the test solution was prepared by directly adding appropriate amounts of H6362 into dilution water (good quality tap water dechlorinated for at least 24hrs) and facilitating its dispersion by stirring for 30 min. Vortex height set to at least 10% of static liquid height. The test solution was reported as colourless and clear.

For the limit test, water accommodated fractions (WAFs) solutions were prepared by adding the test material (0.4165 ~ 0.4168g) to the test medium (4 L) in glass aspirator bottles, to a nominal concentration of 100 mg/L. The test solution was mixed for 24hrs then allowed to settle for 1 hr at room temperature. The aqueous portion (WAFs solution) was then removed through the outlet of the aspirator stirring bottle without further filtration.

Test organisms (species):

other: Gobiocypris rarus

Details on test organisms:

TEST ORGANISM
- Common name: Rare minnow, Gobiocypris rarus
- Source: Batch No. F20150215G, commercial fish supplier of Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Age at study initiation: fry stage
- Length at study initiation: 2.32 cm, RSD 7.37%
- Weight at study initiation: 0.257 g, RSD 7.53%

ACCLIMATION
- Acclimation period: 7 days
- Acclimation conditions: same water quality and temperature as to be used in the test
- Type and amount of food during acclimation: Proprietary fish food (crude protein >36.0%, crude fibre <3.0%, crude fat >2.0%, crude ash <12.0%)
- Feeding frequency during acclimation: Daily
- Health during acclimation: No mortalities observed


FEEDING DURING TEST
No, fish held without food for apprx 24-hrs before being placed into test vessels

Test type:

static

Water media type:

freshwater

Limit test:

yes

Total exposure duration:

96 h

Post exposure observation period:

Mortalities of fish were observed at 24, 48, 72, and 96-hrs

Hardness:

136-143 mg (CaCO3)/L

Test temperature:

23.2-23.4 °C

pH:

7.98-8.07

Dissolved oxygen:

74-93% the air saturation, no aeration

Nominal and measured concentrations:

Range-finding test: 1.00, 10.0, 100 mg/L (nominal)
Limit test: 100 mg/L (nominal); 0.088 mg/L (mean measured)

Details on test conditions:

TEST SYSTEM
- Test vessel: tank
- Material, size, headspace, fill volume: contained 4L of test solution
- Aeration: No
- No. of organisms per vessel: 7 fish
- No. of vessels per concentration: 3
- No. of vessels per control: 3
- Biomass loading rate: 0.5-0.6 g fish (ww)/L of test medium

TEST MEDIUM / WATER PARAMETERS
- Source/preparation of dilution water: Good quality tap water, dechlorinated for at least 24-hrs
- Total organic carbon: 1.3 mg/L
- Particulate matter: visible substance “N/A”
- Metals: As, Cd, Pb, Hg, Co, Ni, Cu, Cr6+, Fe, Zn, Ag. Analyzed concentrations of As, Cd, Pb, and Hg either equal to or exceed the acceptable values (referenced in the OECD TG 203)
- Pesticides: malathion, methyl parathion, parathion monitored
- Intervals of water quality measurement: pH, DO, temp. recorded daily

OTHER TEST CONDITIONS
- Photoperiod: 16-hrs daily
- Light intensity: 1000 lux to 1500 lux

EFFECT PARAMETERS MEASURED:
- Mortality, inactivity, abnormal swimming patterns, other abnormal behavior. Observations made at 24, 48, 72 and 96-hr.

TEST CONCENTRATIONS
- Range finding study: Spacing factor for test concentrations: 10
- Range finding study: Test concentrations: 1.00, 10.0, 100 mg/L
- Results used to determine the conditions for the definitive study (limit test): 100 mg/L

Reference substance (positive control):

yes

Remarks:

Potassium dichromate

Duration:

96 h

Dose descriptor:

LC50

Effect conc.:

> 0.088 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

meas. (arithm. mean)

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

mortality (fish)

Remarks on result:

other: Nominal conc. = 100 mg/L

Key result

Duration:

96 h

Dose descriptor:

LC50

Effect conc.:

> 100 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

mortality (fish)

Duration:

96 h

Dose descriptor:

LC0

Effect conc.:

100 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

mortality (fish)

Details on results:

- Behavioural abnormalities: Nil (normal behavior reported)
- Observations on body length and weight: Not specified
- Mortality of control: 0
- Other adverse effects control: Not specified
- Abnormal responses: Nil

Results with reference substance (positive control):

- Results with reference substance valid? Yes
- LC50: 24-hr LC50 = 291 mg/L

Sublethal observations / clinical signs:

Results reported as:

96 h-LC50 > 100 mg/L WAFs (measured water samples concentration was 0.088 mg/L)

96 h-LC0 = 100 mg/L WAFs (measured water samples concentration was 0.088 mg/L)

Validation of study:

- pH values of control mediums and test mediums: 7.98-8.07; Criteria met: 6.0~8.5

- DO range: 74-93% of the air saturation; Criteria met: > 60% air saturation

- Total hardness: 136-143 mg (CaCO3)/L; Criteria met: 10~250 mg (CaCO3)/L

- Temperature range: 23.2-23.4 °C; Criteria met: 23±2 °C

- 24-hr LC50 of positive control: 291 mg/L; Criteria met: 24-hr LC50 = 200-400 mg/L

Validity criteria fulfilled:

yes

Conclusions:

Under the static conditions of the test study, the acute toxicity of the test item to Rare minnow (Gobiocypris rarus) over a 96-hr test period resulted in an LC50 result of > 100 mg/L WAF and an LC0 = 100 mg/L WAF.

Executive summary:

The acute toxicity of 1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene was tested under static conditions in a 96 -hour toxicity study on the Rare minnow (Gobiocypris rarus) in a limit test equivalent to OECD TG 203. Based on nominal concentrations, the 96-h LC50 was determined to be > 100 mg/L and the 96-h LC0 was 100 mg/L.

Description of key information

The acute toxicity of 1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene was tested under static conditions in a 96 -hour toxicity study on the Rare minnow (Gobiocypris rarus) in a limit test equivalent to OECD TG 203. Based on nominal concentrations, the 96-h LC50 was determined to be > 100 mg/L and the 96-h LC0 was 100 mg/L.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Fresh water fish

Fresh water fish

Effect concentration:

100 mg/L