1,2-dichloropropane

Toxicity to soil macroorganisms except arthropods

Administrative data

Endpoint:

toxicity to soil macroorganisms except arthropods: long-term

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2003

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

publication

Title:

OECD SIDS 1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE

Author:

OECD SIDS

Year:

2003

Bibliographic source:

UNEP PUBLICATIONS

Report date:

2003

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 207 (Earthworm, Acute Toxicity Tests)

GLP compliance:

not specified

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

1,2-dichloropropane

EC Number:

201-152-2

EC Name:

1,2-dichloropropane

Cas Number:

78-87-5

Molecular formula:

C3H6Cl2

IUPAC Name:

1,2-dichloropropane

Details on test material:

Name: 1,2-dichloropropane

Test organisms

Test organisms (species):

Eisenia fetida

Animal group:

annelids

Study design

Substrate type:

artificial soil

Total exposure duration:

14 d

Test conditions

Test temperature:

Temperature: 20 degrees C

pH:

pH-value: 5.5 - 6.5

Moisture:

ground humidity: 35%

Results and discussion

Effect concentrations

Duration:

14 d

Dose descriptor:

LC50

Effect conc.:

4 240 mg/kg soil dw

Basis for effect:

mortality

Any other information on results incl. tables

A mixture of peat, clay, fine sand and calcium carbonate served as test medium. Ten adult animals weighing between 300 - 500 mg were exposed to 1,2-dichloropropane. The 95 % confidence level was 3830 - 4680 mg 1,2-dichloropropane/kg of dry ground mass.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

The CL50 = 4240 mg/kg soil dw (14 days)