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Ecotoxicological information

Endpoint summary

Administrative data

Description of key information

Experimental data are only available for one trophic level. Based on seed germination an EC50 (3 d) of 1450 mg/L (corresponds to 2175 mg/kg soil dw) for Lactuca sativa was observed. No further studies on terrestrial organisms are available for 1,4-dioxane (CAS 123-91-1).

Additional information

Experimental data are only available for one trophic level. Based on seed germination an EC50 (3 d) of 1450 mg/L (corresponds to 2175 mg/kg soil dw) for Lactuca sativa was observed. No further studies on terrestrial organisms are available for 1,4-dioxane (CAS 123-91-1).

In Annex X section 9.4 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, it is laid down that tests on terrestrial organisms shall be proposed by the registrant if the chemical safety assessment indicates the need to investigate further the effects on terrestrial organisms. The choice of the appropriate tests depends on the outcome of the chemical safety assessment. In particular for substances that have a high potential to adsorb to soil or that are very persistent, the registrant shall consider long-term toxicity testing instead of short-term. According to Annex X section 9.4 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, those studies do not need to be conducted if direct or indirect exposure of the soil compartment is unlikely.

The available data indicate that the substance is not very adsorptive (log Koc < 3; see IUCLID chapter 5.4.1) or bioaccumulative (mean BCF = 0.45; measured, see IUCLID chapter 5.3.1). Furthermore, the substance’s distribution modelling indicates that the main target for environmental distribution will be water (see IUCLID chapters 5.4.3). Therefore, exposure of terrestrial organisms is unlikely.

In addition, the substance is not a PBT or vPvB substance and the risk assessment results in Risk Characterization Ratios (RCRs) far below 1 for all compartments.