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Ecotoxicological information

Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

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Description of key information

The toxicity of  ethylene glycol hexyl ether (EGHE) was evaluated in an algal study with Desmodesmus subspicatus (formerly Scenedesmus subspicatus) following DIN 38412, part L9 guidelines.  

Key value for chemical safety assessment

EC50 for freshwater algae:
198.3 mg/L
EC10 or NOEC for freshwater algae:
23.4 mg/L

Additional information

The toxicity of ethylene glycol hexyl ether (EGHE) was evaluated in an algal study with Desmodesmus subspicatus (formerly Scenedesmus subspicatus) following DIN 38412, part L9 guidelines and given a Klimisch rating of 2. The study reported a 72 -hr EC50 value of 198. mg/L (growth rate) and a 72 -hr EC10 of 23.4 mg/L (growth rate).