Benzyl-C12-14-alkyldimethylammonium chlorides

Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates

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Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

From May 09, 2003 to May 16, 2003

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

test procedure in accordance with national standard methods

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: ISO/CD14669: "Determination of Acute Lethal Toxicity to Marine Copepods"

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: PARCOM ring test Protocol: "Acute Toxicity to the Marine Capepod Acartia tansa"

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Remarks:

GLP number: 41849

Analytical monitoring:

no

Vehicle:

no

Details on test solutions:

Preparation and application of test solution:
- Method: The test substance was soluble in water, so the sample preparation method for water soluble test substances was followed.
The test substance was dissolved in filtered and aerated seawater to prepare a stock solution with concentration corresponding to the highest test concentration. The stock solution was mixed in a 1L Erlenmeyer flask on a magnetic stirrer (~100 rpm) for 2-4h after covering the top to minimise the volatilization. Required concentrations were prepared form the stock solution.
- Controls: 4
- Chemical name of vehicle (organic solvent, emulsifier or dispersant): water

Test organisms (species):

other: Acartia tonsa

Details on test organisms:

Test organism
- Common name: Calanoid copepod
- Source: Eggs of test organisms were obtained from University of Copenhagen, Laboratory of marine biology, Helsingør, Denmark
- Date of arrival of eggs: January 22, 2003
- Eggs were stored in refrigerator. Synchronious culture was used. The animals were cultivated in small batches.
- Age at study initiation: 14d

Test type:

not specified

Water media type:

saltwater

Limit test:

no

Total exposure duration:

48 h

Test temperature:

20.0 - 21.1°C

Dissolved oxygen:

7.2 mg/L

Nominal and measured concentrations:

- Based on the results from the Skeletonema costatum range finding study, the following test concentrations (nominal whole product) were used for the definitive test: 0.05; 0.2; 0.8; and 3.2 mg/L.
- Reference substance (3,5-dichlorophenol) concentrations (nominal): 1.0 mg/L.

Details on test conditions:

Test system
- No. of organisms per vessel: 5
- No. of vessels per concentration (replicates): 4
- No. of vessels per control (replicates): 4

Effect parameters measured: Mortality

Test concentrations:
- Range finding study: Dose levels selection was based on Skeletonema costatum range finding study
- Test concentrations: 0.05; 0.2; 0.8; and 3.2 mg/L.

Reference substance (positive control):

yes

Remarks:

3,5-dichlorophenol

Key result

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

NOEC

Effect conc.:

ca. 0.2 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

mortality

Remarks on result:

other: Calculated

Remarks:

equivalent to 0.16 mg a.i./L

Key result

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

LC10

Effect conc.:

ca. 0.37 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

mortality

Remarks on result:

other: Calculated

Remarks:

equivalent to 0.296 mg a.i./L

Key result

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

LC50

Effect conc.:

ca. 0.4 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

mortality

Remarks on result:

other: Calculated

Remarks:

equivalent to 0.32 mg a.i./L

Key result

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

other: LC90

Effect conc.:

ca. 0.43 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

mortality

Remarks on result:

other: Calculated

Remarks:

equivalent to 0.34 mg a.i./L

Details on results:

- Mortality of control: 0
- Mortality with test substance: Refer to Table 1

Results with reference substance (positive control):

- Reference substance study dates: May 14, 2003 to the May 16, 2003
- Results with reference substance valid? Yes
- Mortality: 55% after 48 h

Reported statistics and error estimates:

The LC50-value and 95% confidence intervals were calculated based from a Logistic regression model using JMP Program, version 3, 1998.

Test substance:

Results of the control and test substance groups are given below under tables:

Table 1. Test substance concentrations and mortality after 24 and 48h

Test concentration (mg/L)	Parallel	Number of organisms per vessel	Mortality (24 h)	Mortality (48 h)
Control	1	5	0	0
	2	5	0	0
	3	5	0	0
	4	5	0	0
0.05	1	5	0	0
	2	5	0	0
	3	5	0	0
	4	5	0	0
0.2	1	5	0	0
	2	5	0	0
	3	5	0	0
	4	5	0	0
0.8	1	5	5	5
	2	5	5	5
	3	5	5	5
	4	5	5	5
3.2	1	5	5	5
	2	5	5	5
	3	5	5	5
	4	5	5	5

 

Table 2. Calculation of LC₁₀, LC₅₀and LC₉₀-values after 24 and 48h (The 95% confidence range could not be calculated)

24 and 48h
Effect level	mean (log)
LC10	-0.43
LC50	-0.40
LC90	-0.37
Effect level	mean (inverse log)
LC10	0.37
LC50	0.40
LC90	0.43

 

Summary of the results:

The LC₅₀-value for the test substance was found to be 0.40 mg/L after 24 and 48 h. The 95% confidence range could not be calculated.

The NOEC-, LC₁₀- and LC₉₀-values after 24 and 48h were 0.2, 0.37 and 0.43 mg/L, respectively.

Reference substance:

The lethality with 1.0 mg/L 3,5-dichlorophenol was 55% after 48 h.

Validity criteria fulfilled:

yes

Conclusions:

Under the study conditions, the 48 h NOEC, LC10, LC50 and LC90 values were considered to be 0.2, 0.37, 0.40 and 0.43 mg/L (equivalent to 0.16, 0.296, 0.32 and 0.34 mg a.i./L), respectively

Executive summary:

A study was conducted to determine the short-term toxicity of the test substance substance, C12-14 ADBAC (60 -100% active) to aquatic invertebrates, according to ISO/CD14669 and PARCOM ring test Protocol, in compliance with GLP. Acartia tonsa were exposed for 48 h at nominal concentrations of 0, 0.05, 0.2, 0.8 and 3.2 mg/L, equivalent to 0, 0.04, 0.16, 0.64 and 2.56 mg a.i./L considering 80% as mean active. Analytical dose verification was not performed. The test was performed on 14 d old organisms under static conditions. The percent lethality was recorded after 24 and 48 h and the LC50-value along with 95% confidence intervals were calculated based from a Logistic regression model using JMP Program. To ensure reproducibility, a single concentration 1 mg/L of reference substance 3,5-dichlorophenol was included in the study, which indicated 55% mortality after 48 h. All validity criteria were fulfilled. Under the study conditions, the 48 h NOEC, LC10, LC50 and LC90 values were considered to be 0.2, 0.37, 0.40 and 0.43 mg/L (equivalent to 0.16, 0.296, 0.32 and 0.34 mg a.i./L), respectively (Haug, 2003).

Reference 2

Endpoint:

short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates

Type of information:

read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)

Adequacy of study:

supporting study

Study period:

From February 22, 2007 to February 24, 2007

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Remarks:

KL2 due to RA

Justification for type of information:

Refer to the Quaternary ammonium salts (QAS) category or section 13 of IUCLID for details on the category justification.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 202 (Daphnia sp. Acute Immobilisation Test)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

but no impact on the study as the validity criteria for the study were met

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method C.2 (Acute Toxicity for Daphnia)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

but no impact on the study as the validity criteria for the study were met

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 850.1010 (Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity Test, Freshwater Daphnids)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

but no impact on the study as the validity criteria for the study were met

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Analytical monitoring:

yes

Details on sampling:

Two samples (5 mL) were taken from the freshly-prepared control and test media. After 48h, the contents of the test vessels from each group were pooled and further samples (5 mL) were taken for analysis. The samples were taken using a pipette and placed in glass vials; both of these items were pre-treated with a silanising agent (DMDCS) before use.

On each occasion, one of the samples was analysed and the other was stored in case further analysis was required. The reserve samples were stored frozen; it was not considered necessary to analyse these samples since the results obtained for the original samples were considered acceptable. Thus, the reserve samples were discarded.

Details on test solutions:

Preparation of test solutions:
The test organisms were maintained and the tests were conducted in softened Elendt M4 medium. The medium was prepared in deionised water produced by reverse osmosis. A stock solution for preparation of the test substance concentrations was prepared by diluting an aliquot of the test substance (19.6 mg) in the dilution medium (0.5 L) in a volumetric flask (1L). The contents of this flask were shaken vigorously before it was adjusted to volume with dilution medium. Aliquots (0.7, 1.2, 1.9, 3.1 or 5.5mL) of this stock solution were diluted with dilution medium to provide the test media.
- Mean water quality parameters, including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, total hardness and alkalinity remained within acceptable limits throughout the study.

Monitoring of the test substance concentration:
Duplicate samples of each freshly prepared control and test media were collected and the concentration of the test substance measured using an LC-MS method of analysis. The measured concentrations of the test substance ranged between 80 and 97% of their nominal concentrations at the start of the test confirming that the intended exposure concentrations were achieved, so test results are expressed in terms of their nominal values. After 48h, the measured levels ranged between 30 and 42% of nominal. The test substance is known to be readily soluble, hydrolytically stable, and has a very low vapour pressure. In addition, the test vessels were pre-treated with the test substance to prevent loss of the test substance to absorption/binding to the vessel walls. Therefore, the reduction of test substance concentration observed during the exposure period was attributed to absorption onto the test organism (i.e. representative of exposure of the organisms to the nominal concentrations) and the EC50 value was determined using nominal concentrations.

Test organisms (species):

Daphnia magna

Details on test organisms:

Original Daphnia broodstock was obtained from the Institute National de Recherche Chimique Appliqué (IRChA), France. Stock cultures of Daphnia magna were maintained in glass vessels containing approximately 0.8L of Elendt M4 culture medium in a temperature-controlled laboratory at nominally 20 ± 2ºC. A photoperiod of 16h light: 8h dark was maintained, with 60-min transition periods of subdued lighting at the beginning and end of each light phase. The light intensity of the test area was 611 lux.

- The culture medium was renewed three times each week.

-Cultures were fed daily with a suspension of the unicellular green algae, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, to provide nominally 0.1 to 0.2 mg carbon per daphnid, per day, except during the initial three days when a slightly lower ration was given (0.05 to 0.08 mg carbon per daphnid).
- Culture conditions ensure that the stock animals reproduce by pathenogenesis.
- The day before the start of the study, all juvenile Daphnia were removed from the laboratory cultures. The following morning, juveniles produced by gravid adult Daphnia were removed from the culture vessels and held in a separate holding vessel; these animals, which were less than 24h old, were used in the test.

Test type:

static

Water media type:

freshwater

Limit test:

no

Total exposure duration:

48 h

Test temperature:

20 ± 1ºC

pH:

7.44-7.73

Dissolved oxygen:

99-104% air saturation value

Nominal and measured concentrations:

Nominal concentration: 0.007, 0.012, 0.019, 0.031, 0.052 mg a.i./L.

Details on test conditions:

Twenty juvenile daphnids (<24 h old) were exposed in each control and test group at the following nominal concentrations: 0.007, 0.012, 0.019, 0.031, and 0.052 mg a.i./L. The Daphnia were placed at random into glass vessels, four replicates of five animals per vessel, each containing approximately 150 mL of medium (resulting in a loading rate of 30 mL medium per organism). Each vessel was loosely covered with a watch glass. The temperature of the test area was 20 ± 1ºC. A 16-hour light: 8-hour dark photoperiod was maintained, with 60-minute periods of subdued lighting at the beginning and end of each phase. No supplementary aeration was employed and no feed was given during the exposure period.

Reference substance (positive control):

yes

Remarks:

potassium dichromate

Duration:

24 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

0.023 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

mobility

Remarks on result:

other: 0.019-0.24 mg a.i./L

Key result

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

0.016 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

mobility

Remarks on result:

other: 0.0144-0.0177 mg a.i./L

Key result

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

NOEC

Effect conc.:

0.012 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

mobility

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

EC100

Effect conc.:

0.031 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

mobility

Details on results:

Test substance analysis:
The measured concentration of the test substance ranged between 80-97% of their nominal concentrations at the start of the test confirming that the intended exposure concentrations were achieved, so test results are expressed in terms of their nominal values. After 48h, the measured levels ranged between 30 and 42% of nominal. The test substance is known to be readily soluble, hydrolytically stable and has a very low vapour pressure. In addition, the test vessels were pre-treated with the test substance to prevent loss of the test substance to absorption/binding to the vessel walls. Therefore, the reduction of test substance concentration observed during the exposure period was attributed to absorption onto the test organism (i.e., representative of exposure of the organism to the nominal concentrations) and the EC50 value was determined using nominal concentrations.
Immobility: See the above results under 'Effect concentrations' and the table under 'any other information on results incl. tables'.

Results with reference substance (positive control):

The results from the most recent test performed prior to this study indicated that the reference substance 4h EC50 to Daphnia magna was 0.52 mg/L. This was within the range typically obtained in the laboratory (0.3 to 0.8 mg/L)

Reported statistics and error estimates:

Statistical analysis was performed using the SAFEStat LD50 application, SAS 8.2 (SAS Institute, 1999). Test results were expressed in terms of the nominal concentrations. The “no observed effect concentration” (NOEC) was derived by direct inspection of the data on the immobility of the animals. An incidence rate of more than 10% was considered to be significant.

Table 1. Immobilisation data

Concentration (mg a.i./l)	Percent Immobile at:
	24 h	48 h
0.0	0	0
0.007	0	0
0.012	0	5
0.019	15	85
0.031	100	100
0.052	100	100

For further details on all measurements, please refer to the attachment under 'Attached bakground material'.

Validity criteria fulfilled:

yes

Conclusions:

Under the conditions of the study, the 48h EC50 value of the read across substance for the immobilisation of Daphnia magna was 0.016 mg a.i./L and the 48h NOEC was 0.012 mg a.i./L.

Executive summary:

A study was conducted to determine the short-term toxicity of the read across substance, C12 -16 ADBAC (Purity: 51%) to Daphnia magna according to OECD Guideline 202, EU Method C.2 and US EPA OPPTS 850.1010, in compliance with GLP. Twenty juvenile daphnids (<24 h old) were exposed in each control and test group at the following nominal concentrations: 0.007, 0.012, 0.019, 0.031, and 0.052 mg a.i./L under static conditions. Duplicate samples of each freshly prepared control and test media were collected and the concentration of read across substance was measured using an LC-MS method of analysis. The measured concentrations ranged between 80 and 97% of their nominal concentrations at the start of the test confirming that the intended exposure concentrations were achieved, so test results are expressed in terms of their nominal values. After 48 hours, the measured levels ranged between 30 and 42% of nominal. The read across substance is known to be readily soluble, hydrolytically stable, and has a very low vapour pressure. In addition, the test vessels were pre-treated with the read across substance to prevent loss of the read across substance to absorption/binding to the vessel walls. Therefore, the reduction of read across substance concentration observed during the exposure period was attributed to absorption onto the test organism (i.e. representative of exposure of the organisms to the nominal concentrations) and the EC50 value was therefore determined using nominal concentrations. Observations (for mobility) of the Daphnia were made after approximately 24 and 48 h. The “no observed effect concentration” (NOEC) was derived by direct inspection of the data on the immobility of the animals. An incidence rate of more than 10% was considered to be significant. Under the conditions of the study, the 48 h EC50 was 0.016 mg a.i./L and the 48 h NOEC was 0.012 mg a.i./L (Jenkins, 2007). Based on the results of the read across study, similar effect levels can be considered for the test substance.

Reference 3

Endpoint:

short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates

Type of information:

read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

1999

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Remarks:

KL2 due to RA

Justification for type of information:

Refer to the Quaternary ammonium salts (QAS) category or section 13 of IUCLID for details on the category justification.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method C.2 (Acute Toxicity for Daphnia)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Analytical monitoring:

yes

Details on test solutions:

Dilution water:
Source: Synthetic medium following NF EN ISO Norm 6341 from prepared from purified tap water (passed through activated charcoal and exchange resin and filtered at 0.22 µm)
Ca / Mg ratio: 4
Na / K ratio: 10
Oxygen content: « saturation »
Holding water different from dilution water: Yes, Elendt M7 supplemented with algae (specified as “Raphidocelis subcapitata”)

Test organisms (species):

Daphnia magna

Details on test organisms:

Strain: 5 (A) CAL laboratory culture
Age: <24 h
Breeding method: Clone, adults separated from juveniles by sieving
Kind of food: Algae (specified as “Raphidocelis subcapitata”)
Feeding of animals during test: No

Test type:

static

Water media type:

freshwater

Limit test:

no

Total exposure duration:

48 h

Test temperature:

ca. 20°C

pH:

7.7-7.9

Dissolved oxygen:

saturation

Salinity:

Ca / Mg ratio: 4
Na / K ratio: 10

Nominal and measured concentrations:

Nominal: 0, 0,0095, 0,015, 0,024, 0,039, 0,063 and 0.01 mg/L

Details on test conditions:

TEST SYSTEM
- Test vessel: 250 mL beakers
- Type (delete if not applicable): closed with petri dish covers
- No. of organisms per vessel: 10
- No. of vessels per concentration (replicates): 2
- No. of vessels per control (replicates): 2
- Analytical control at the end of the exposure demontrated that concentration levels remained constant during the exposure time of the study. However, concentrations measured differed from 62% at 0.015 mg/L, increasing with the increase of concentration to 97 and 96% for 0.063 and 0.1mg/L. Concentrations for the lower levels could not be analysed, as they were below the analytical detection limit of 7.3 µg/L. All concentrations given relate to the test substance as tested.
- The concentration-response relationship appears to be typical for this type of substance. The study can be considered as valid despite a few missing details (e.g. detail of volume of solution used, some information on the dilution water).

OTHER TEST CONDITIONS
- Adjustment of pH:
- Photoperiod: Testing flasks were incubated in darkness at 20 (+-0.5)

EFFECT PARAMETERS MEASURED (with observation intervals if applicable) : The percentage of immobilisation after 24 and 48 hours was recorded.

Reference substance (positive control):

no

Key result

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect conc.:

ca. 0.032 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

test mat.

Basis for effect:

mobility

Remarks on result:

other: 95% confidence interval: 0.019 - 0.051

Remarks:

Equivalent to 0.016 mg a.i./L

Key result

Duration:

48 h

Dose descriptor:

NOEC

Effect conc.:

ca. 0.009 mg/L

Nominal / measured:

nominal

Conc. based on:

act. ingr.

Basis for effect:

mobility

Remarks on result:

other: Equivalent to 0.0048 mg a.i./L

Details on results:

The appearance of the test solutions was checked visually at the begining and end of the test. Solutions were found to be clear, colourless with no precipitation.

48h-EC50 = 0.032 mg/L - 95% confidence levels 0.019 - 0.051 mg/L as nominal concentration.

Based on active substance:
48h-NOEC = 0.0048 mg a.i./L
48h-LOEC = 0.0075 mg a.i./L
48h-EC50 = 0.016 mg a.i./L
48h-EC100= 0.05 mg a.i./L

Validity criteria fulfilled:

yes

Conclusions:

Under the conditions of the study, the 48h EC50 was 0.032 mg/L (equivalent to 0.016 mg a.i./L) and the 48 h NOEC was 0.0096 mg/L (equivalent to 0.0048 mg a.i./L).

Executive summary:

A study was conducted to determine the short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates of the read across substance, C12-16 ADBAC (50.58% active in water) according to EU Method C.2, in compliance with GLP. Daphnia magna were exposed in a static test to nominal concentrations of 0, 0.0095, 0.015, 0.024, 0.039, 0.063 and 0.1 mg/L read across substance, using 20 daphnids per concentration. Mobility was monitored throughout the experiment. Analytical dose verification was performed. Analytical control at the end of the exposure demonstrated that concentrations remained constant throughout the exposure period. However, measured concentrations differed by 62% at 0.015 mg/L, increasing to 97 and 96% at 0.063 and 0.1 mg/L. Concentrations for the lower levels could not be analysed as they were below the detection limit of 7.3 µg/L. Under the conditions of the study, the 48 h EC50 was 0.032 mg/L (equivalent to 0.016 mg a.i./L) and the 48 h NOEC was 0.0096 mg/L (equivalent to 0.0048 mg a.i./L) (Thiebaud, 1999). Based on the results of the read across study, similar effect levels can be considered for the test substance.

Description of key information

Based on the results of the read across study with C12-16 ADBAC, the freshwater48 h EC50 value for effects on mobility of Daphnia manga was determined to be 0.016 mg a.i./L (nominal). Further, based on the results of the study with C12-14 ADBAC, the marine water 48 h EC50 value of the test substance for acute toxicity inAcartia tonsa was considered to be 0.32 mg a.i. /L (nominal). These respective EC50 values in fresh and marine water have been considered further for hazard/risk assessment

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Fresh water invertebrates

Fresh water invertebrates

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect concentration:

0.016 mg/L

Marine water invertebrates

Marine water invertebrates

Dose descriptor:

EC50

Effect concentration:

0.32 mg/L

Additional information

Freshwater:

Study 1. A study was conducted to determine the short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates of the read across substance, C12-16 ADBAC (50.58% active in water) according to EU Method C.2, in compliance with GLP. Daphnia magna were exposed in a static test to nominal concentrations of 0, 0.0095, 0.015, 0.024, 0.039, 0.063 and 0.1 mg/L read across substance, using 20 daphnids per concentration. Mobility was monitored throughout the experiment. Analytical dose verification was performed. Analytical control at the end of the exposure demonstrated that concentrations remained constant throughout the exposure period. However, measured concentrations differed by 62% at 0.015 mg/L, increasing to 97 and 96% at 0.063 and 0.1 mg/L. Concentrations for the lower levels could not be analysed as they were below the detection limit of 7.3 µg/L. Under the conditions of the study, the 48 h EC50 was 0.032 mg/L (equivalent to 0.016 mg a.i./L) and the 48 h NOEC was 0.0096 mg/L (equivalent to 0.0048 mg a.i./L) (Thiebaud, 1999).

 

Study 2: A study was conducted to determine the short-term toxicity of the read across substance, C12 -16 ADBAC (Purity: 51%) to Daphnia magna according to OECD Guideline 202, EU Method C.2 and US EPA OPPTS 850.1010, in compliance with GLP. Twenty juvenile daphnids (<24 h old) were exposed in each control and test group at the following nominal concentrations: 0.007, 0.012, 0.019, 0.031, and 0.052 mg a.i./L under static conditions. Duplicate samples of each freshly prepared control and test media were collected and the concentration of read across substance was measured using an LC-MS method of analysis. The measured concentrations ranged between 80 and 97% of their nominal concentrations at the start of the test confirming that the intended exposure concentrations were achieved, so test results are expressed in terms of their nominal values. After 48 hours, the measured levels ranged between 30 and 42% of nominal. The read across substance is known to be readily soluble, hydrolytically stable, and has a very low vapour pressure. In addition, the test vessels were pre-treated with the read across substance to prevent loss of the read across substance to absorption/binding to the vessel walls. Therefore, the reduction of read across substance concentration observed during the exposure period was attributed to absorption onto the test organism (i.e. representative of exposure of the organisms to the nominal concentrations) and the EC50 value was therefore determined using nominal concentrations. Observations (for mobility) of the Daphnia were made after approximately 24 and 48 h. The “no observed effect concentration” (NOEC) was derived by direct inspection of the data on the immobility of the animals. An incidence rate of more than 10% was considered to be significant. Under the conditions of the study, the 48 h EC50 was 0.016 mg a.i./L and the 48 h NOEC was 0.012 mg a.i./L (Jenkins, 2007).

 

Based on the available information, and in line with the biocides assessment report on the read across substance C12-16 ADBAC by RMS Italy (ECHA biocides assessment report, 2015), 48 h EC50 value of 0.016 mg a.i./L (nominal) has been considered further for hazard/risk assessment.

 

 

Marinewater:

A study was conducted to determine the short-term toxicity of the test substance substance, C12-14 ADBAC (60 -100% active) to aquatic invertebrates, according to ISO/CD14669 and PARCOM ring test Protocol, in compliance with GLP. Acartia tonsa were exposed for 48 h at nominal concentrations of 0, 0.05, 0.2, 0.8 and 3.2 mg/L, equivalent to 0, 0.04, 0.16, 0.64 and 2.56 mg a.i./L considering 80% as mean active.Analytical dose verification was not performed.The test was performed on 14 d old organisms under static conditions. The percent lethality was recorded after 24 and 48 h and the LC50-value along with 95% confidence intervals were calculated based from a Logistic regression model using JMP Program. To ensure reproducibility, a single concentration 1 mg/L of reference substance 3,5-dichlorophenol was included in the study, which indicated 55% mortality after 48 h. All validity criteria were fulfilled. Under the study conditions, the 48 h NOEC, LC10, LC50 and LC90 values were considered to be 0.2, 0.37, 0.40 and 0.43 mg/L (equivalent to 0.16, 0.296, 0.32 and 0.34 mg a.i./L), respectively (Haug, 2003).

 

Based on the results of the study, the marine water 48 h EC50 value for acute toxicity in Acartia tonsa can be considered to be 0.32 mg a.i. /L (nominal), for further hazard/risk assessment.