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Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

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Endpoint:
toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Experimental test result performed according to the guideline.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
This study was designed to access the toxic effects of the test compound on the green alga Chlorella vulgaris. Test was conducted in compliance with the OECD guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test).
GLP compliance:
not specified
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test material : Ethyltriphenylfosfonium bromide
- Molecular formula : C20H20P.Br
- Molecular weight : 371.256 g/mol
- Smiles notation : [P+](c1ccccc1)(c1ccccc1)(c1ccccc1)CC.[BrH-]
- InChl : 1S/C20H20P.BrH/c1-2-21(18-12-6-3-7-13-18,19-14-8-4-9-15-19)20-16-10-5-11-17-20;/h3-17H,2H2,1H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
- Substance type: Organic
- Physical state: Solid
- Physical Appearance: White crystalline powder
-Purity: 98 %%
-Batch no.: SSS/03/14-15
Analytical monitoring:
no
Vehicle:
no
Details on test solutions:
The test solution was prepared in aseptic condition. The test substance was prepared by adding 60.75 mg of test substance in 250 ml of BBM to get the final concentration of 243 mg/L. The remaining test solutions were prepared by dilution from the above stock solution. To have a better growth and visibility of cells, the initial cell density of the culture was kept 1 X 104 cells/ml. Care was taken to have a homogeneous solution for the experiment.
Test organisms (species):
Chlorella vulgaris
Details on test organisms:
TEST ORGANISM
- Common name: green alga
- Source (laboratory, culture collection): National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur (Laboratory)
- Method of cultivation: Bold’s Basal Medium(BBM)


ACCLIMATION
- Culturing media and conditions (same as test or not): The medium to be used for the growth of algae was Bold’s Basal Medium (BBM). It is a medium composed of macronutrients, micronutrients, alkaline EDTA solution and Iron solution. Stock solution of each of these was prepared separately and then a complete medium was prepared and sterilized. De-ionized water was used to prepare the BBM
- Any deformed or abnormal cells observed: no
Test type:
static
Water media type:
freshwater
Limit test:
no
Total exposure duration:
72 h
Post exposure observation period:
24, 48, 72 hrs
Test temperature:
22 °C±2°C
Nominal and measured concentrations:
1, 3, 9, 27, 81 and 243 mg/L
Details on test conditions:
TEST SYSTEM
- Test vessel: Conical flasks
- Material, size, headspace, fill volume: 100 ml conical flasks filled with 60 ml was used for the study.
- Initial cells density: 10000cells/ml
- No. of organisms per vessel: 10000cells/ml
- No. of vessels per concentration (replicates): Two replicates for each test concentration
- No. of vessels per control (replicates): Three replicates for Control

GROWTH MEDIUM
- Standard medium used: yes
- Detailed composition if non-standard medium was used: The medium to be used for the growth of algae was Bold’s Basal Medium (BBM). It is a medium composed of macronutrients, micronutrients, alkaline EDTA solution and Iron solution. Stock solution of each of these was prepared separately and then a complete medium was prepared and sterilized. De-ionized water was used to prepare the BBM.


OTHER TEST CONDITIONS
- Sterile test conditions: yes
- Adjustment of pH: Yes
- Photoperiod: 16 Hour Light Period : 8 Hour Dark Period
- Light intensity and quality: continuous, uniform fluorescent illumination(1500Lux)

EFFECT PARAMETERS MEASURED (with observation intervals if applicable) :
- Determination of cell concentrations: Spectrophotometer - The absorbance values of each test vessel and control vessel was noted at 680nm.The BBM was taken as blank for both control and test vessels. The absorbance value of each vessel was in line with the average specific growth rate.
- Chlorophyll measurement: No data
- Other: The cultures were observed daily with the help of a microscope to verify a normal and healthy appearance of the algal culture and also to
observe any abnormal appearance of the algae (as may be caused by the exposure of the test item). Apart from this, the cell count of each test vessel was also noted with the help of a microscope and haemocytometer.

TEST CONCENTRATIONS
- Spacing factor for test concentrations: All the six concentrations were in geometric series spaced by a factor of 2.
- Test concentrations: Six test concentration were: 6.25mg/l, 12.5mg/l, 25mg/l, 50mg/l,100mg/l and 200mg/l (Nominal concentrations)
- Results used to determine the conditions for the definitive study: Mortality of test organisms


Other:
Incubation :
1. The temperature of the orbital shaking incubator was kept constant throughout the period of exposure of the experiment. The temperature was maintained at 22 ° C±2°C.
2. The test vessels were incubated with a continuous, uniform fluorescent illumination (1500Lux).
3. The pH of the control cultures needs to be noted during the study and the pH of the control medium should not increase by more than 1.5 units during the test.
4. The orbital shaking incubator was set at a speed of 120 revolutions per minute throughout the study period. This is to provide constant shaking to the algal cells to keep them in suspension and to ensure that they do not settle down on the bottom of the test vessel.
5. Study duration : The experimental phase of the study was lasted for a period of 72 hours.
Reference substance (positive control):
not specified
Duration:
72 h
Dose descriptor:
EC50
Effect conc.:
31.62 mg/L
Nominal / measured:
nominal
Conc. based on:
test mat.
Basis for effect:
growth rate
Remarks on result:
other: calculated from equation through probit analysis
Details on results:
The microscopic observations were also noted in each of the experimental flasks. All the cells appeared healthy, round and green throughout the test duration in the control and in the experimental flask also no significant changes were observed.
Reported statistics and error estimates:
To obtain a quantitative concentration-response relationship by regression analysis, a linearizing transformation of the response data into probit was performed. Using the same, effective concentration (EC) was determined.

Table 1: Showing the average cell count using Haemocytometer of the test vessels at an equal interval of 24hrs, 48hrs and 72hrs

Experimental Flasks and test concentration

24 Hours

48 Hours

72 Hours

Control

Replicate 1

 60.5 x104

75 x104

 96.5 x104

Replicate 2

60.5 x105

82.5 x105

10.45 x105

Replicate 3

59.5 x104

80 x104

95.5 x104

CAS No. 1530-32-1

1 mg/l

Replicate 1

32 x104

57 x104

34 x104

Replicate 2

32.5 x104

53.5 x104

33 x104

3 mg/l

Replicate 1

30.5 x104

36 x104

30.5 x104

Replicate 2

29.5 x104

35.5 x104

25 x104

9 mg/l

Replicate 1

42 x104

42 x104

28.5 x104

Replicate 2

40.5 x104

39 x104

23.5 x104

27 mg/l

Replicate 1

35 x104

28.5 x104

11.5 x104

Replicate 2

33.5 x104

32.5 x104

12 x104

81 mg/l

Replicate 1

47.5 x104

27 x104

6.5 x104

Replicate 2

44.5 x104

27.5 x104

8 x104

243 mg/l

Replicate 1

43 x104

33.5 x104

2.5 x104

Replicate 2

43 x104

23.5 x104

3.5 x104

Table 2 : Showing the values of average specific growth rate and percentage inhibition after an interval of 72 hours

 

CONTROL

1 mg/l

3 mg/l

9 mg/l

27 mg/l

81 mg/l

243 mg/l

Average Specific Growth rate (µ )

R1

1.523

R1

1.175

R1

1.139

R1

1.116

R1

0.814

R1

0.623

R1

0.305

 

R2

1.549

R2

1.165

R2

1.072

R2

1.052

R2

0.828

R2

0.693

R2

0.417

 

R3

1.519

 

Mean of Avg. Specific growth rate

1.530

1.170

1.106

1.084

0.821

0.658

0.361

Percentage Inhibition (%I)

 _

23.541

27.747

29.159

46.356

56.982

76.385

Table 3 : Depicting pH values at test initiation (0 Hours) and test termination ( 72 Hours)

Experimental Flasks and test concentration

0 Hours

72 Hours

CONTROL

Replicate 1

7.0

7.1

Replicate 2

6.9

7.1

Replicate 3

6.4

6.8

CAS No. 1530-32-1

1 mg/l

Replicate 1

6.8

6.7

Replicate 2

6.4

6.6

3 mg/l

Replicate 1

6.5

6.7

Replicate 2

6.4

6.6

9 mg/l

Replicate 1

6.9

6.5

Replicate 2

6.4

6.6

27 mg/l

Replicate 1

6.9

6.8

Replicate 2

6.4

6.5

81 mg/l

Replicate 1

6.6

6.5

Replicate 2

6.4

6.3

243 mg/l

Replicate 1

6.5

6.4

Replicate 2

6.4

6.1

Validity criteria fulfilled:
yes
Conclusions:
After 72 hours of exposure to test substance to various nominal test concentration, EC50 calculated from equation and graphically through probit analysis was found to be 30.9134 mg/L and 31.62 mg/L respectively.
Executive summary:

The study was designed to assess the toxic effects of the test compound on the green alga Chlorella vulgaris. Test was conducted in compliance with the OECD guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test).

Test was carried out in 100mL conical flasks which were carefully autoclaved and sterilized. The test solution was prepared in aseptic condition. The test substance was prepared by adding 60.75 mg of test substance in 250 ml of BBM to get the final concentration of 243 mg/L. The remaining test solutions were prepared by dilution from the above stock solution. To have a better growth and visibility of cells, the initial cell density of the culture was kept 1 X 104cells/ml. Care was taken to have a homogeneous solution for the experiment.For the assessment of algal growth, the test was conducted in replicates. The control flask was maintained in triplicates as recommended in the OECD guideline and the test concentration were selected in geometric series which were maintained in duplicates. To obtain a quantitative concentration-response relationship by regression analysis, a linearizing transformation of the response data into probit was performed. Using the same, effective concentration (EC) were determined.

Algal growth was calculated daily by counting the cells microscopically with the help of haemocytometer. For microscopic observations the cultures were observed daily with the help of a microscope to verify a normal and healthy appearance of the algal culture and also to observe any abnormal appearance of the algae (as may be caused by the exposure of the test item). Apart from this, the cell count of each test vessel was also noted with the help of a microscope and haemocytometer. By spectrophotometer the absorbance values of each test vessel and control vessel was noted at 680nm.The BBM was taken as blank for both control and test vessels. The absorbance value of each vessel was in line with the average specific growth rate.

As per OECD 201, the biomass in the control cultures should have increased exponentially by a factor of at least 16 within the 72 hr test period. This corresponds to a specific growth rate of 0.92 per day. Thus, the observed specific growth rate in the control cultures during the experiment was 0.358 per day. Secondly the mean coefficient of variation for section by section specific growth rates (days 0-1, 1-2 & 2-3, for 72 hr tests) in the control cultures must not exceed 35%. Thus, the observed mean coefficient of variation in the control cultures during the experiment was 33.42%. Thirdly the coefficient of variation of average specific growth rates during the whole test period in replicate control cultures must not exceed 10%. Thus, the observed coefficient of variation of average specific growth rates during the experiment in control cultures was 8.26%. Hence, the test is considered valid as per OECD guideline, 201

After 72 hours of exposure to test substance  to various nominal test concentration, EC50 calculated from equation and graphically through probit analysis was found to be 30.9134 mg/L and 31.62 mg/L respectively. Based on the EC50, it can be concluded that the chemical was toxic to aqutic algae and can be consider to be classified as aquatic chronic 3 as per the CLP classification criteria.

Description of key information

Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria:

The study was designed to assess the toxic effects of the test compound on the green alga Chlorella vulgaris. Test was conducted in compliance with the OECD guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test).

Test was carried out in 100mL conical flasks which were carefully autoclaved and sterilized. The test solution was prepared in aseptic condition. The test substance was prepared by adding 60.75 mg of test substance in 250 ml of BBM to get the final concentration of 243 mg/L. The remaining test solutions were prepared by dilution from the above stock solution. To have a better growth and visibility of cells, the initial cell density of the culture was kept 1 X 104cells/ml. Care was taken to have a homogeneous solution for the experiment.For the assessment of algal growth, the test was conducted in replicates. The control flask was maintained in triplicates as recommended in the OECD guideline and the test concentration were selected in geometric series which were maintained in duplicates. To obtain a quantitative concentration-response relationship by regression analysis, a linearizing transformation of the response data into probit was performed. Using the same, effective concentration (EC) were determined.

Algal growth was calculated daily by counting the cells microscopically with the help of haemocytometer. For microscopic observations the cultures were observed daily with the help of a microscope to verify a normal and healthy appearance of the algal culture and also to observe any abnormal appearance of the algae (as may be caused by the exposure of the test item). Apart from this, the cell count of each test vessel was also noted with the help of a microscope and haemocytometer. By spectrophotometer the absorbance values of each test vessel and control vessel was noted at 680nm.The BBM was taken as blank for both control and test vessels. The absorbance value of each vessel was in line with the average specific growth rate.

As per OECD 201, the biomass in the control cultures should have increased exponentially by a factor of at least 16 within the 72 hr test period. This corresponds to a specific growth rate of 0.92 per day. Thus, the observed specific growth rate in the control cultures during the experiment was 0.358 per day. Secondly the mean coefficient of variation for section by section specific growth rates (days 0-1, 1-2 & 2-3, for 72 hr tests) in the control cultures must not exceed 35%. Thus, the observed mean coefficient of variation in the control cultures during the experiment was 33.42%. Thirdly the coefficient of variation of average specific growth rates during the whole test period in replicate control cultures must not exceed 10%. Thus, the observed coefficient of variation of average specific growth rates during the experiment in control cultures was 8.26%. Hence, the test is considered valid as per OECD guideline, 201

After 72 hours of exposure to test substance  to various nominal test concentration, EC50 calculated from equation and graphically through probit analysis was found to be 30.9134 mg/L and 31.62 mg/L respectively.Based on the EC50, it can be concluded that the chemical was toxic to aqutic algae and can be consider to be classified as aquatic chronic 3 as per the CLP classification criteria.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

EC50 for marine water algae:
30 mg/L

Additional information

Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria:

The study was designed to assess the toxic effects of the test compound on the green alga Chlorella vulgaris. Test was conducted in compliance with the OECD guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test).

Test was carried out in 100mL conical flasks which were carefully autoclaved and sterilized. The test solution was prepared in aseptic condition. The test substance was prepared by adding 60.75 mg of test substance in 250 ml of BBM to get the final concentration of 243 mg/L. The remaining test solutions were prepared by dilution from the above stock solution. To have a better growth and visibility of cells, the initial cell density of the culture was kept 1 X 104cells/ml. Care was taken to have a homogeneous solution for the experiment.For the assessment of algal growth, the test was conducted in replicates. The control flask was maintained in triplicates as recommended in the OECD guideline and the test concentration were selected in geometric series which were maintained in duplicates. To obtain a quantitative concentration-response relationship by regression analysis, a linearizing transformation of the response data into probit was performed. Using the same, effective concentration (EC) were determined.

Algal growth was calculated daily by counting the cells microscopically with the help of haemocytometer. For microscopic observations the cultures were observed daily with the help of a microscope to verify a normal and healthy appearance of the algal culture and also to observe any abnormal appearance of the algae (as may be caused by the exposure of the test item). Apart from this, the cell count of each test vessel was also noted with the help of a microscope and haemocytometer. By spectrophotometer the absorbance values of each test vessel and control vessel was noted at 680nm.The BBM was taken as blank for both control and test vessels. The absorbance value of each vessel was in line with the average specific growth rate.

As per OECD 201, the biomass in the control cultures should have increased exponentially by a factor of at least 16 within the 72 hr test period. This corresponds to a specific growth rate of 0.92 per day. Thus, the observed specific growth rate in the control cultures during the experiment was 0.358 per day. Secondly the mean coefficient of variation for section by section specific growth rates (days 0-1, 1-2 & 2-3, for 72 hr tests) in the control cultures must not exceed 35%. Thus, the observed mean coefficient of variation in the control cultures during the experiment was 33.42%. Thirdly the coefficient of variation of average specific growth rates during the whole test period in replicate control cultures must not exceed 10%. Thus, the observed coefficient of variation of average specific growth rates during the experiment in control cultures was 8.26%. Hence, the test is considered valid as per OECD guideline, 201

After 72 hours of exposure to test substance  to various nominal test concentration, EC50 calculated from equation and graphically through probit analysis was found to be 30.9134 mg/L and 31.62 mg/L respectively.Based on the EC50, it can be concluded that the chemical was toxic to aqutic algae and can be consider to be classified as aquatic chronic 3 as per the CLP classification criteria.