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Ecotoxicological information

Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: although the test was non-GLP, the results are judged to be reliable based on the description of the test method

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2006

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
C8-C16 branched and linear hydrocarbons (full range) – Kerosine
Cas Number:
848301-66-6
Molecular formula:
main general molecular formula: CnH(2n+2)
IUPAC Name:
C8-C16 branched and linear hydrocarbons (full range) – Kerosine
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): GtL Kerosine (GSMF/2)
- Lot/batch No.: 200409 (EFE reference number)
- Storage: the sample was tested by ignition, to determine, that no deterioration had occured during storage.

Sampling and analysis

Analytical monitoring:
no

Test solutions

Vehicle:
no

Test organisms

Test organisms (species):
Raphidocelis subcapitata (previous names: Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, Selenastrum capricornutum)

Study design

Test type:
static
Water media type:
freshwater
Limit test:
no
Total exposure duration:
72 h

Results and discussion

Effect concentrationsopen allclose all
Duration:
72 h
Dose descriptor:
EL50
Effect conc.:
> 1 000 mg/L
Nominal / measured:
nominal
Conc. based on:
test mat.
Basis for effect:
growth rate
Remarks:
and biomass
Duration:
72 h
Dose descriptor:
NOELR
Effect conc.:
100 mg/L
Nominal / measured:
nominal
Conc. based on:
test mat.
Basis for effect:
growth rate
Duration:
72 h
Dose descriptor:
NOELR
Effect conc.:
10 mg/L
Nominal / measured:
nominal
Conc. based on:
test mat.
Basis for effect:
biomass

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Validity criteria fulfilled:
yes
Conclusions:
72 hour EL50 values were > 1000 mg/l for both growth parameters (A and μ) and NOEL values were judged to be 10 and 100 mg/l for A and μ, respectively.
Although a slight suppression in growth was noted at the top loading rates (as indicated by NOEL values), the substance 'Kerosine (Fischer-Tropsch), full range, C8-16 - branched and linear' would be categorised as not acutely toxic as EL50 values were greater than 1000 mg/l, the top loading rate
tested.