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EC number: 931-299-4 | CAS number: 68390-94-3
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Toxicity to soil macroorganisms except arthropods
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- Endpoint:
- toxicity to soil macroorganisms except arthropods: long-term
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- 2011-2013
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 222 (Earthworm Reproduction Test (Eisenia fetida/Eisenia andrei))
- Version / remarks:
- 2004
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 11268-2 (Effects of Pollutants on Earthworms. 2. Determination of Effects on Reproduction)
- Version / remarks:
- 1998
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Remarks:
- Swiss federal office of public health
- Analytical monitoring:
- no
- Vehicle:
- no
- Details on preparation and application of test substrate:
- - Method of mixing into soil (if used):No aqueous application solution could be prepared for the dosing of the test item due to its limited water solubility. Neither was the test item sufficiently soluble in acetone or chloroform (organic solvent) at the required concentrations (according to the results of a solubility pre-experiment). Thus the test item was mixed directly with a portion of sand prior to addition to the artificial soil.
The sand/test item mixtures were prepared separately for each of the four replicates per test concentration. For the preparation of the different test concentrations, the amounts of nominal 31.25, 62.5, 125, 250, and 500 mg were weighed by an analytical balance and mixed with 10 g of sand for each replicate. The weighed portions were mixed into 10 g of sand by means of a roller mixer. The sand/test item mixtures were prepared one day before application and were stored at room temperature, at 20 ± 5 °C overnight.
- Controls: Yes - Test organisms (species):
- Eisenia fetida
- Animal group:
- annelids
- Details on test organisms:
- TEST ORGANISM
- Common name: Earthworm
- Source: The worms were obtained from a synchronized culture maintained at Harlan Laboratories
- Age at test initiation: 2-3 months old adults with a clitellum
- Weight at test initiation: 308 to 600 mg
ACCLIMATION
- Acclimation period: One day
- Acclimation conditions: Same as test conditions
- Health during acclimation: Yes - Study type:
- laboratory study
- Substrate type:
- artificial soil
- Limit test:
- no
- Total exposure duration:
- 8 wk
- Post exposure observation period:
- The study consisted of two parts. Adult earthworms were exposed to the test item for a period of four weeks (first part). After this period, the adults were removed from the test vessels and the cocoons and juvenile earthworms remained in the treated soils for additional four weeks (second part).
- Test temperature:
- 20 ± 2 °C
- pH:
- 6.4 - 6.5
- Moisture:
- 33-34% at test start and 38-40% at test termination after 8 weeks
- Details on test conditions:
- TEST SYSTEM
- Test container (material, size): Plastic boxes (approximate dimensions of length 16.5 cm, width 12 cm, area 200 cm2, height 9 cm)
- Amount of soil or substrate: 500 g dry weight and 670 g fresh weight
- No. of organisms per container (treatment): 10
- No. of replicates per treatment group: 4
- No. of replicates per control: 8
SOURCE AND PROPERTIES OF SUBSTRATE (if soil)
The artificial soil was prepared according to the guidelines.
OTHER TEST CONDITIONS
- Photoperiod: 16-hour light to 8-hour darkness photoperiod
- Light intensity: 610-711 Lux
EFFECT PARAMETERS MEASURED: Mortality, adverse effects, body weight, food consumption and reproduction. - Nominal and measured concentrations:
- Nominal concentrations of 62.5, 125, 250, 500, and 1000 mg test item/kg dry soil.
- Reference substance (positive control):
- yes
- Remarks:
- Derosal (Carbendazim)
- Duration:
- 8 wk
- Dose descriptor:
- NOEC
- Effect conc.:
- >= 1 000 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- nominal
- Conc. based on:
- test mat.
- Basis for effect:
- reproduction
- Remarks:
- survival and growth
- Results with reference substance (positive control):
- - Results with reference substance valid? Yes
- Other: At the single concentration of the reference item Derosal (8.33 mg formulation /kg dry soil, i.e. 5 mg a.i./kg dry soil), the mortality rate of the adult worms was 0%. The mean decrease of 8% in body wet weight of the earthworms in the positive control during the exposure period was significantly different to the control. The reproduction rate of Eisenia fetida in the positive control was completely inhibited.
Therefore, the results of the positive control demonstrated satisfactory test conditions. - Validity criteria fulfilled:
- yes
- Remarks:
- Please refer to table 2 in section "Any other information on results incl. tables"
Reference
The toxic effects of the test item Amides, C16-C18 (even), N,N’-ethylenebis on survival, growth, and reproduction of the earthworm Eisenia fetida were assessed during a test period of eight weeks based on the OECD Guidelines for Testing Chemicals, Test No. 222 (April 2004) and the International Standards ISO 11268-2: 1998(E).
Amides, C16-C18 (even), N,N’-ethylenebis was homogeneously mixed into artificial soil at the following test concentrations:
62.5, 125, 250, 500, and 1000 mg test item/kg dry soil.
Additionally, a control treatment (substrate without test item) and a reference item treatment (Derosal®) were tested in parallel.
Adult earthworms were exposed in treated soils for a period of four weeks. After this period, the adults were removed from the test vessels and the survival and growth rate were determined. The cocoons and juvenile earthworms remained in the vessels for additional four weeks. The reproduction rate was determined by counting the number of offspring hatched from the cocoons after this additional test period of four weeks.
Table: Summary of effects on earthworms exposed to Amides, C16-C18 (even), N,N’-ethylenebis
Parameters |
Control |
Amides, C16-C18 (even), N,N’-ethylenebis [mg/kg dry soil] |
Derosal®[mg/kg dry soil] |
||||
|
|
62.5 |
125 |
250 |
500 |
1000 |
8.33 |
Mortality [%] after a 4-week exposure |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mean change in body fresh weight [%] after a 4-week exposure |
20 |
25 |
24 |
20 |
19 |
18 |
-8 |
Mean reproduction rate (juveniles per replicate) |
248 |
244 |
263 |
262 |
286 |
223 |
0.0 |
Reproduction rate (% of control) |
100 |
98 |
106 |
106 |
115 |
90 |
0.0 |
In conclusion, taking into account the survival, growth and reproduction rates of the exposed adult test organisms, the highest concentration of Amides, C16-C18 (even), N,N’-ethylenebis without toxic effects on Eisenia fetida (NOEC) after the test period was determined to be at least 1000 mg/kg dry soil. The NOEC might even be higher, but concentrations in excess of 1000 mg/kg dry soil were not tested. The lowest concentration with toxic effects (LOEC) could not be quantified, but was higher than 1000 mg/kg dry soil.
The reproduction rate of Eisenia fetida in the positive control was completely inhibited, confirming adequate test conditions and the sensitivity of the test animals.
Table 2: Validity criteria for OECD 222.
Criterion from the guideline to be satisfied in the controls |
Outcome |
Validity criterion fulfilled |
Each replicate (containing 10 adults) to have produced ≥ 30 juveniles by the end of the test. |
248 |
yes |
The coefficient of variation of reproduction is ≤ 30%. |
12% |
yes |
Adult mortality over the initial 4 weeks of the test is ≤ 10%. |
0% |
yes |
Description of key information
The substance is not toxic to earthworms (NOEC (56 d) ≥ 1000 mg/kg).
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Additional information
The long-term toxic effects of the substance on survival, growth, and reproduction of the earthworm Eisenia fetida was tested according to OECD guideline 222.
Earthworms were exposed for 8 weeks to test substance concentrations of 62.5, 125, 250, 500, and 1000 mg test item/kg dry soil. The test substance was homogeneously mixed into artificial soil. After an exposure period of 4 weeks, the adults were removed from the test vessels and the survival and growth rate were determined. The cocoons and juvenile earthworms remained in the vessels for additional four weeks. The reproduction rate was determined by counting the number of offspring hatched from the cocoons after this additional test period of four weeks.
Effects on survival, growth and reproduction rates of the exposed adult test organisms were not observed. The NOEC (56 d) was ≥ 1000 mg/kg dry soil.
Based on the available study results, the substance is not considered toxic to terrestrial organisms.
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