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Based on the available information from the read-across approach It can be concluded that the inhibition of the degradation activity is not anticipated when the substance is introduced in appropriately low concentrations.

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Since no test data on the toxicity of monoethylene glycol to aquatic microorganisms are available, a read-across approach with the structurally similar substance CAS 111 -46 -6 (DEG) was performed.

The effect of DEG on the respiration activity of activated sludge for a wastewater treatment plant treating predominantly domestic sewage was investigated in two guideline studies.

In a study following ISO 8192, which is equivalent to OECD 209, a 30 -min EC20 > 1995 mg/L was determined (BASF AG, 1982).

This result is also supported with the test conducted according to OECD Guidance 209 by Klecka et al. (1985).The 3 -h EC50 was determined to be > 1000 mg/L (nominal).

Based on the available information from the read-across approach It can be concluded that the inhibition of the degradation activity is not anticipated when the substance is introduced in appropriately low concentrations.