2,2'-[ethylenebis(oxy)]bisacetic acid

Toxicity to microorganisms

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

activated sludge respiration inhibition testing

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

October 1991

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 209 (Activated Sludge, Respiration Inhibition Test

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: 88/302/EWG (Teil C), EG Amtsblatt L 133

Version / remarks:

1988, S. 118 - 122 "Belebtschlamm: Prüfung der Atmungshemmung"

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Analytical monitoring:

no

Vehicle:

no

Details on test solutions:

The test item was solved in water and stirred for 30 min. pH was correctrd with 5 mol/L NaOH from 2.7 to 7.0.

Test organisms (species):

activated sludge of a predominantly domestic sewage

Details on inoculum:

- Name and location of sewage treatment plant where inoculum was collected: Frankfurt - Sindlingen
- Preparation of inoculum for exposure: following the EG Guideline
- Pretreatment: no

Test type:

static

Water media type:

freshwater

Limit test:

no

Total exposure duration:

3 h

Test temperature:

20 ± 2°C

pH:

7.2 ± 0.2

Nominal and measured concentrations:

Nominal concentrations: 500 and 1000 mg/L
no measured concentrations

Details on test conditions:

TEST SYSTEM
- Test vessel: not specified
- No. of vessels per concentration (replicates): not specified
- No. of vessels per control (replicates): 1
- No. of vessels per positive control (replicates): 1

OTHER TEST CONDITIONS
- Adjustment of pH: yes

EFFECT PARAMETERS MEASURED:
respiration inhibition with Oximeter

TEST CONCENTRATIONS
- Spacing factor for test concentrations: 2
- Range finding study: not specified

Reference substance (positive control):

yes

Remarks:

3,5-Dichlorphenol

Key result

Duration:

3 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

> 1 000 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

inhibition of total respiration

Duration:

3 h

Dose descriptor:

EC100

Effect conc.:

> 1 000 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

inhibition of total respiration

Duration:

3 h

Dose descriptor:

NOEC

Effect conc.:

1 000 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

inhibition of total respiration

Details on results:

- Any observations that might cause a difference between measured and nominal values: no
- Effect concentrations exceeding solubility of substance in test medium: no
- Adsorption: no

Results with reference substance (positive control):

- Results with reference substance valid? yes
- Relevant effect levels: not specified

Validity criteria fulfilled:

yes

Conclusions:

Under the conditions of the performed Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test, the EC100 and EC50 values were determined to be above 1000 mg/L. Based on the statistical and biological evaluation in this test the NOEC was determined as 1000 mg/L.

Executive summary:

The purpose of the 3-hour test was to evaluate the influence of the test item on the activity of activated sludge by measuring the respiration rate under defined conditions. The respiration rates of samples of activated sludge fed with synthetic sewage were measured in an enclosed cell containing an oxygen electrode after a contact time of 3 hours. The test item was investigated at the nominal concentrations of 500 and 1000 mg/L, with pH adjustment. Defined amounts of the test item were added directly into the test vessels. Under the conditions of the performed Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test, the EC50 value of test item was determined above 1000 mg/L. Based on the statistical and biological evaluation in this test the NOEC was determined to be 1000 mg/L.

Description of key information

Under the conditions of the performed Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test, the EC100 and EC50 values were determined to be above 1000 mg/L. Based on the statistical and biological evaluation in this test the NOEC was determined as 1000 mg/L.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

EC10 or NOEC for microorganisms:

1 000 mg/L

Additional information

The purpose of the 3-hour test was to evaluate the influence of the test item on the activity of activated sludge by measuring the respiration rate under defined conditions. The respiration rates of samples of activated sludge fed with synthetic sewage were measured in an enclosed cell containing an oxygen electrode after a contact time of 3 hours. The test item was investigated at the nominal concentrations of 500 and 1000 mg/L, with pH adjustment. Defined amounts of the test item were added directly into the test vessels. Under the conditions of the performed Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test, the EC50 value of test item was determined above 1000 mg/L. Based on the statistical and biological evaluation in this test the NOEC was determined to be 1000 mg/L.