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Description of key information

Estrone is not toxic to sewage sludge microorganisms at concentrations exceeding the solubility limit (> 12.5 mg/L).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

EC50 for microorganisms:
12.5 mg/L
EC10 or NOEC for microorganisms:
12.5 mg/L

Additional information

"Should read: EC50: > 12.5 mg/L"

In a study on biodegrability a toxicity control containing 10 mg/L (as carbon) of estrone (= 12.5 mg/L estrone) and 10 mg/L (as carbon) of sodium acetate was incubated over 44 days. The presence of estrone did not cause any decrease in microbial activity. Therefore, estrone is not toxic to sewage sludge microorganisms at concentrations exceeding the solubility limit.