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EC number: 201-202-3 | CAS number: 79-39-0
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Toxicological Summary
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- Workers - Hazard via inhalation route
- Workers - Hazard via dermal route
- Workers - Hazard for the eyes
- Additional information - workers
- General Population - Hazard via inhalation route
- General Population - Hazard via dermal route
- General Population - Hazard via oral route
- General Population - Hazard for the eyes
- Additional information - General Population
Administrative data
Workers - Hazard via inhalation route
Systemic effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
- Value:
- 5.23 mg/m³
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- repeated dose toxicity
- Route of original study:
- By inhalation
DNEL related information
- DNEL derivation method:
- other: ECHA REACH Guidance 2012 and adaptions, partially substance-specific
- Overall assessment factor (AF):
- 11.94
- Dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEC
- Value:
- 62.5 mg/m³
- Modified dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEC
- Value:
- 31.41 mg/m³
- Explanation for the modification of the dose descriptor starting point:
- 1. Adaption of the respiratory volume from 6 to 8 h exposure2. Adaption breathing volume to light activity for workers: 6.7 m3 -> 10 m3 (both ECHA 2012, table R.8-2)
- AF for dose response relationship:
- 1
- Justification:
- The NOAEC is reliable. No adjustment is required.
- AF for differences in duration of exposure:
- 2
- Justification:
- Standard extrapolation subchronic to chronic exposure (ECHA 2012)
- AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
- 1
- Justification:
- not applicable when setting an inhalation DNEL based on an inhalation animal study (ECHA 2012)
- AF for other interspecies differences:
- 1
- Justification:
- not applicable
- AF for intraspecies differences:
- 3
- Justification:
- Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002): "the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of the general human population can be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively." The AF for workers is accordingly lower. Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436
- AF for the quality of the whole database:
- 1
- Justification:
- The key study was conducted according to modern regulatory standards and was adequately reported. On this basis the quality of the database is not considered to contribute uncertainty and it is therefore not necessary to apply an additional factor.
- AF for remaining uncertainties:
- 1
- Justification:
- There is evidence that multiplicative association between inter- and intraspecies AF is overly conservative and that the inclusion of a factor for remaining differences is unnecessary.
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
- Value:
- 5.23 mg/m³
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- repeated dose toxicity
- Route of original study:
- By inhalation
DNEL related information
- DNEL derivation method:
- other: ECHA REACH Guidance 2012 and adaptions, partially substance-specific
- Overall assessment factor (AF):
- 11.94
- DNEL extrapolated from long term DNEL
- Dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEC
- Value:
- 62.5 mg/m³
- Modified dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEC
- Value:
- 31.41 mg/m³
Local effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
- Value:
- 1.27 mg/m³
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- repeated dose toxicity
DNEL related information
- DNEL derivation method:
- other: ECHA REACH Guidance 2012 and adaptions, partially substance-specific
- Overall assessment factor (AF):
- 7.86
- Dose descriptor:
- NOAEC
- Value:
- 10 mg/m³
- AF for dose response relationship:
- 1
- Justification:
- The NOAEC is reliable. No adjustment is required.
- AF for differences in duration of exposure:
- 2
- Justification:
- Default time extrapolation for exposure duration subchronic -> chronic (ECHA 2012)
- AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
- 1
- Justification:
- not applicable when setting an inhalation DNEL based on an inhalation animal study (ECHA 2012)
- AF for other interspecies differences:
- 1
- Justification:
- not applicable
- AF for intraspecies differences:
- 3
- Justification:
- ECETOC (2010) value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002): the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of the general human population can be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively." The AF for workers is accordingly lower. (Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436)
- AF for the quality of the whole database:
- 1
- Justification:
- The key study was conducted according to modern regulatory standards and was adequately reported. On this basis the quality of the database is not considered to contribute uncertainty and it is therefore not necessary to apply an additional factor.
- AF for remaining uncertainties:
- 1.31
- Justification:
- An factor of 1.31 is applied here for the adaption of the respiratory volume from 6 to 8 h exposure (ECHA 2012, table R.8-2).
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There is evidence that multiplicative association between inter- and intraspecies AF is overly conservative and that the inclusion of a factor for remaining differences is unnecessary (ECETOC 2010).
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
- Value:
- 1.27 mg/m³
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- repeated dose toxicity
DNEL related information
- DNEL derivation method:
- other: ECHA REACH Guidance 2012 and adaptions, partially substance-specific
- Overall assessment factor (AF):
- 7.86
- DNEL extrapolated from long term DNEL
- Dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEC
Workers - Hazard via dermal route
Systemic effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
- Value:
- 1 mg/kg bw/day
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- repeated dose toxicity
- Route of original study:
- By inhalation
DNEL related information
- DNEL derivation method:
- other: ECHA REACH Guidance 2012 and adaptions, partially substance-specific
- Overall assessment factor (AF):
- 62
- Dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEC
- Value:
- 62.5 mg/m³
- Modified dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEL
- Value:
- 36.25 mg/kg bw/day
- Explanation for the modification of the dose descriptor starting point:
0.29 m3/kg as correction for rat standard breathing volume, 6 hrs (ECHA R.8, 2012)
5 m3/10m3 as correction for activity driven differences of respiratory volumes in workers compared to workers in rest (10 m3/5 m3) is required (ECHA R.8, 2012)
- AF for dose response relationship:
- 1
- Justification:
- The NOAEC is reliable. No adjustment is required.
- AF for differences in duration of exposure:
- 2
- Justification:
- Standard extrapolation subchronic to chronic exposure (ECHA 2012)
- AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
- 4
- Justification:
- Allometric scaling rat to humans AF 4 (ECHA 2012).
- AF for other interspecies differences:
- 1
- Justification:
- not applicable
- AF for intraspecies differences:
- 3
- Justification:
- Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002): the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of the general human population can be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively." The AF for workers is accordingly lower. Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436
- AF for the quality of the whole database:
- 1
- Justification:
- The key study was conducted according to modern regulatory standards and was adequately reported. On this basis the quality of the database is not considered to contribute uncertainty and it is therefore not necessary to apply an additional factor.
- AF for remaining uncertainties:
- 1.5
- Justification:
- Remaining differences covering route-to-route extrapolation.
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
- Value:
- 1 mg/kg bw/day
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- repeated dose toxicity
- Route of original study:
- By inhalation
DNEL related information
- DNEL derivation method:
- other: ECHA REACH Guidance 2012 and adaptions, partially substance-specific
- Overall assessment factor (AF):
- 62
- DNEL extrapolated from long term DNEL
- Dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEC
- Value:
- 62.5 mg/m³
- Modified dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEL
- Value:
- 36.25 mg/kg bw/day
- Explanation for the modification of the dose descriptor starting point:
see long-term DNEL
Local effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- no hazard identified
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- skin irritation/corrosion
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- no hazard identified
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- skin irritation/corrosion
Workers - Hazard for the eyes
Local effects
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- low hazard (no threshold derived)
Additional information - workers
Derivation of DNEL (Inhalation, long-term, systemic)
Calculation from the 90d rat inhalation study | ||
Description | Value/ factor | Remark |
Step 1) Relevant dose-descriptor | NOAEC systemic: 62.5 mg/m3 | Key study is a subchronic study with a systemic NOAEL of 62.5 mg/m3 (6h/d; 5d/w) |
Step 2) Modification of starting point | 1.31 1.49 | 1. Adaption of the respiratory volume from 6 to 8 h exposure 2. Adaption breathing volume to light activity for workers: 6.7 m3 -> 10 m3 (both ECHA 2012, table R.8-2) |
NAEL worker (mg/m3) | 31.41 | |
Step 3) Assessment factors | ||
Interspecies | 1 | not applicable when setting an inhalation DNEL based on an inhalation animal study (ECHA 2012). |
Intraspecies | 3 | TValue based on the database of Hattis et al (2002): the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of thegeneral human populationcan be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively." The AF forworkersis accordingly lower. Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436 |
Exposure duration | 2 | Standard extrapolation subchronic to chronic exposure (ECHA 2012) |
Dose response | 1 | The NOAEL is reliable. No adjustment is required. |
Quality of database | 1 | The key study was conducted according to modern regulatory standards and was adequately reported. On this basis the quality of the database is not considered to contribute uncertainty and it is therefore not necessary to apply an additional factor. |
Remaining uncertainties | 1 | There is evidence that multiplicative association between inter- and intraspecies AF is overly conservative and that the inclusion of a factor for remaining differences is unnecessary. |
Overall AF | 6 | |
DNEL | ||
Based upon a NOAEL of 62.5mg/m3 for rats, for 90 d by the inhalative route. | 5.23 | Using a total factor (POD modifier and AF) of 11.94 (1.31 x 1.49 x 1 x 5 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1) a DNEL long-term systemic , inhal, worker of 5.23 mg/m3 is derived. |
Derivation of DNEL (Inhalation, long-term, local)
Calculation from the 90d rat inhalation study | ||
Description | Value/ factor | Remark |
Step 1) Relevant dose-descriptor | NOAEC local: 10 mg/m3 | Key study is a subchronic study with a local NOAEC of 10 mg/m3 (6h/d; 5d/w) |
Step 2) Modification of starting point | 1,31 | Adaption of the respiratory volume from 6 to 8 h exposure (ECHA 2012, table R.8-2) |
NAEL worker (mg/m3) | 7.63 | |
Step 3) Assessment factors | ||
Interspecies | 1 | not applicable when setting an inhalation DNEL based on an inhalation animal study (ECHA 2012). |
Intraspecies | 3 | Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002): the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of thegeneral human populationcan be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively." The AF forworkersis accordingly lower. (Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436) |
Exposure duration | 2 | Default time extrapolation for exposure duration subchronic -> chronic (ECHA 2012) |
Dose response | 1 | The NOAEL is reliable. No adjustment is required. |
Quality of database | 1 | The key study was conducted according to modern regulatory standards and was adequately reported. On this basis the quality of the database is not considered to contribute uncertainty and it is therefore not necessary to apply an additional factor. |
Remaining uncertainties | 1 | There is evidence that multiplicative association between inter- and intraspecies AF is overly conservative and that the inclusion of a factor for remaining differences is unnecessary. |
Overall AF | 3 | |
DNEL | ||
Based upon a NOAEC local of 10 mg/m3 for rats, for 90 d by the inhalative route. | 1.27 | Using a total factor (POD modifier and AF) of 7.86 (1.31 x 1 x 3 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1) a DNEL long-term, inhal, worker of 1.27 mg/m3 is derived. |
Derivation of DNEL (dermal, long-term, systemic)
In absence of a relevant dermal study as potential key study for dermal DNEL calculations, three studies were available to derrive this DNEL from other routes: Two chronic oral studies in rats and mice of good quality (Reliability 2) and a subchronic guideline study in rats with inhalative exposure of high quality (Reliability 1). DNELs were derrived from all three studies with the respective AFs (see below). The DNEL calculations provided a consistent picture of a narrow DNEL range between 1.00 and 1.11 mg/kg bw/d. It was understood in a weight-of-evidence approach that the consistency within the DNEL range, based on data from two different routes and two different species, provide additional evidence that the selected lowest DNEL ensures a sufficiently safe level for workers via the dermal route.
Calculation from the | 90d inhal rat | DNEL KEY STUDY (highest reliability & most sensitive DNEL) |
Description | Value/ factor | Remark |
Step 1) Relevant dose-descriptor | NOAEL: 62.5 mg/m3 | DNEL key study is the subchronic study in rat with a NOAEL of 62.5 mg/m3; 6h/d 5d/w |
Step 2) Modification of starting point | 0.29 m³/kg 5 m3/10 m3 | Correction for rat standard breathing volume, 6 hrs (ECHA R.8, 2012) -Correction for activity driven differences of respiratory volumes in workers compared to workers in rest (10 m3/5 m3) is required (ECHA R.8, 2012) |
NAEL worker (mg/kg bw/d) | 36,25 | |
Step 3) Assessment factors | ||
Interspecies | 4 | Allometric scaling rat to humans AF 4 (ECHA 2012). |
Intraspecies | 3 | Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002): the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of thegeneral human populationcan be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively." The AF forworkersis accordingly lower. Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436 |
Exposure duration | 2 | Standard extrapolation subchronic to chronic exposure (ECHA 2012) |
Dose response | 1 | The NOAEL is reliable. No adjustment is required. |
Quality of database | 1 | The key study was conducted according to modern regulatory standards and was adequately reported. On this basis the quality of the database is not considered to contribute uncertainty and it is therefore not necessary to apply an additional factor. |
Remaining uncertainties | 1,5 | Remaining differences covering route-to-route extrapolation |
Overall AF | 36 | |
DNEL | ||
Based upon a NOAEL of 62.5mg/m3 for rats, for 90 d by the inhalative route. | 1,00 | Using a total factor (POD modifier and AF) of 62 (1.72 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1.5) a DNELlong-term systemic, dermal, workerof 1,0 mg/kg bw/d is derived. |
Calculation from the | 12m oral rat study | DNEL SUPPORTING STUDY |
Description | Value/ factor | Remark |
Step 1) Relevant dose-descriptor | NOAEL: 400 ppm = 400 mg/L = approx. 20 mg/kg bw/d | Supporting study is the chronic study with a NOAEL of approx. 20 mg/kg/d; water consumption estimate of 50 mL/ kg bw/d according to ECHA, 2012, Table R.8-12 |
Step 2) Modification of starting point | 1 | An additional safety factor for route extrapolation is not appropriate as the existing data are indicating a minor toxic potential of the substance after dermal administration compared to oral administration. |
NAEL worker (mg/kg bw/d) | 20,0 | |
Step 3) Assessment factors | ||
Interspecies | 4 | Allometric scaling rat to humans AF 4 (ECHA 2012). |
Intraspecies | 3 | Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002): the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of thegeneral human populationcan be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively." The AF forworkersis accordingly lower. Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436 |
Exposure duration | 1 | Chronic exposure - AF for extrapolation is not necessary (ECHA 2012). |
Dose response | 1 | The NOAEL is reliable. No adjustment is required. |
Quality of database | 1,5 | Only short abstract of the chronic study available |
Remaining uncertainties | 1 | There is evidence that multiplicative association between inter- and intraspecies AF is overly conservative and that the inclusion of a factor for remaining differences is unnecessary. |
Overall AF | 18 | |
DNEL | ||
Based upon a NOAEL of 20 mg/kg bw/d for rats, for 1 yr by the oral route. | 1,11 | n.a. |
Calculation from the | 12 m oral mouse | DNEL SUPPORTING STUDY |
Description | Value/ factor | Remark |
Step 1) Relevant dose-descriptor | NOAEL: 200 ppm = 200 mg/L = approx. 33-40 mg/kg bw/d | Supporting study is the chronic study in mice with a NOAEL of 33-40 mg/kg/d; water consumption estimate of 167-200 mL/ kg bw/d according to ECHA, 2012, Table R.8-12 |
Step 2) Modification of starting point | 1 | An additional safety factor for route extrapolation is not appropriate as the existing data are indicating a minor toxic potential of the substance after dermal administration compared to oral administration. |
NAEL worker (mg/kg bw/d) | 33,4 | |
Step 3) Assessment factors | ||
Interspecies | 7 | Allometric scaling mouse to humans AF 7 (ECHA 2008). |
Intraspecies | 3 | Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002): the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of thegeneral human populationcan be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively." The AF forworkersis accordingly lower. Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436 |
Exposure duration | 1 | Chronic exposure - AF for extrapolation is not necessary (ECHA 2012). |
Dose response | 1 | The NOAEL is reliable. No adjustment is required. |
Quality of database | 1,5 | Only short abstract of the chronic study available |
Remaining uncertainties | 1 | There is evidence that multiplicative association between inter- and intraspecies AF is overly conservative and that the inclusion of a factor for remaining differences is unnecessary. |
Overall AF | 31,5 | |
DNEL | ||
Based upon a NOAEL of 20 mg/kg bw/d for rats, for 1 yr by the oral route. | 1,06 | n.a. |
General Population - Hazard via inhalation route
Systemic effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
DNEL related information
Local effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
DNEL related information
General Population - Hazard via dermal route
Systemic effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
DNEL related information
Local effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
General Population - Hazard via oral route
Systemic effects
Long term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- DNEL (Derived No Effect Level)
- Value:
- 0.64 mg/kg bw/day
- Most sensitive endpoint:
- repeated dose toxicity
- Route of original study:
- Oral
DNEL related information
- DNEL derivation method:
- other: ECHA REACH Guidance 2012 and adaptions, partially substance-specific
- Overall assessment factor (AF):
- 52
- Dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEL
- Value:
- 33.4 mg/kg bw/day
- Modified dose descriptor starting point:
- NOAEL
- Value:
- 33.4 mg/kg bw/day
- Explanation for the modification of the dose descriptor starting point:
NOAEL of 200 ppm = 33-40 mg/kg/d; water consumption estimate of 167-200 mL/ kg bw/d according to ECHA, 2012, Table R.8-12
- AF for dose response relationship:
- 1
- Justification:
- The NOAEC is reliable. No adjustment is required.
- AF for differences in duration of exposure:
- 1
- Justification:
- Chronic exposure - AF for extrapolation is not necessary (ECHA 2012)
- AF for interspecies differences (allometric scaling):
- 7
- Justification:
- Allometric scaling mouse to humans (ECHA 2012).
- AF for other interspecies differences:
- 1
- Justification:
- not applicable
- AF for intraspecies differences:
- 5
- Justification:
- Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002) and other scientific literature: the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of the general human population can be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively.". Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436)
- AF for the quality of the whole database:
- 1
- Justification:
- The key study was conducted according to modern regulatory standards and was adequately reported. On this basis the quality of the database is not considered to contribute uncertainty and it is therefore not necessary to apply an additional factor.
- AF for remaining uncertainties:
- 1.5
- Justification:
- Only short abstract of the chronic study available
Acute/short term exposure
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
DNEL related information
General Population - Hazard for the eyes
Local effects
- Hazard assessment conclusion:
- hazard unknown but no further hazard information necessary as no exposure expected
Additional information - General Population
There was no relevant exposure of the general population identified in the CSA.
Only (long-term) oral exposure is considered necessary to calculate scenarios for exposure via the environment (e.g. drinking water). In this context, the dermal and inhalation pathway was not considered as relevant.
Derivation of DNEL (general population, oral long-term, systemic)
Two studies were available to derrive this DNEL, both chronic oral studies, in rats and mice, and of good quality (Klimisch 2). DNELs were derrived from both studies with the respective AFs (see below). The DNEL calculations provided a consistent picture of a narrow DNEL range between 0.64 and 0.67 mg/kg bw/d. It was understood in a weight-of-evidence approach that the consistency within the DNEL range provides additional evidence that the selected lowest DNEL ensures a sufficiently safe level for the general population via the oral route via the environment.
Calculation from the | 12 m oral mouse | DNEL key STUDY |
Description | Value/ factor | Remark |
Step 1) Relevant dose-descriptor | NOAEL: 200 ppm = 200 mg/L = approx. 33-40 mg/kg bw/d | DNEL key study is the chronic study in mice due to the slightly lower DNEL as that derrived from the chronic rat study; NOAEL of 200ppm = 33-40 mg/kg/d; water consumption estimate of 167-200 mL/ kg bw/d according to ECHA, 2012, Table R.8-12 |
Step 2) Modification of starting point | 1 | No route-to-route extrapolation required |
NAEL worker (mg/kg bw/d) | 33,4 | |
Step 3) Assessment factors | ||
Interspecies | 7 | Allometric scaling mouse to humans AF 7 (ECHA 2008). |
Intraspecies | 5 | Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002) and other scientific literature: the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of the general human population can be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively.". Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436) |
Exposure duration | 1 | Chronic exposure - AF for extrapolation is not necessary (ECHA 2012). |
Dose response | 1 | The NOAEL is reliable. No adjustment is required. |
Quality of database | 1,5 | only short abstract of the chronic study available |
Remaining uncertainties | 1 | There is evidence that multiplicative association between inter- and intraspecies AF is overly conservative and that the inclusion of a factor for remaining differences is unnecessary. |
Overall AF | 52,5 | |
DNEL | ||
Based upon a NOAEL of 33.4 mg/kg bw/d for mice, for 1 yr by the oral route. | 0,64 | Using a total factor (POD modifier and AF) of 52 (1 x 7 x 5 x 1 x 2 x 1.5 x 1) a DNELlong-term, oral, gen popof 0.64 mg/kg bw/d is derived. |
Calculation from the | 12m oral rat study | DNEL supporting study |
Description | Value/ factor | Remark |
Step 1) Relevant dose-descriptor | NOAEL: 400 ppm = 400 mg/L = approx. 20 mg/kg bw/d | DNEL supporting study is the chronic study in rats due to the slightly higher DNEL as that derrived from the chronic mouse study; NOAEL of 400ppm = of approx. 20 mg/kg/d; water consumption estimate of 50 mL/ kg bw/d according to ECHA, 2012, Table R.8-12 |
Step 2) Modification of starting point | 1 | No route-to-route extrapolation required |
NAEL worker (mg/kg bw/d) | 20,0 | |
Step 3) Assessment factors | ||
Interspecies | 4 | Allometric scaling rat to humans AF 4 (ECHA 2012). |
Intraspecies | 5 | Value based on the database of Hattis et al (2002) and other scientific literature: the 95th or the 90th percentile for the intraspecies AF of the general human population can be estimated as approximately 6 and 4, respectively.". Hattis D, Baird S, Goble R. 2002. A straw man proposal for a quantitative definition of the RfD. Drug Chem Toxico 25:403-436) |
Exposure duration | 1 | Chronic exposure - AF for extrapolation is not necessary (ECHA 2012). |
Dose response | 1 | The NOAEL is reliable. No adjustment is required. |
Quality of database | 1,5 | only short abstract of the chronic study available |
Remaining uncertainties | 1 | There is evidence that multiplicative association between inter- and intraspecies AF is overly conservative and that the inclusion of a factor for remaining differences is unnecessary. |
Overall AF | 30 | |
DNEL | ||
Based upon a NOAEL of 20 mg/kg bw/d for rats, for 1 yr by the oral route. | 0,67 | n.a. |
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