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Short-term toxicity to fish

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The 96 hour LC50 value of chlorocresol in Poecilia reticulata was found to be 6.71 mg/L. But the BCF value of chlorocresol reported was not >= 2000 as well as the substance was found to be rapidly degradable. Thus according to CLP criteria of aquatic classification it is concluded that the substance chlorocresol is not toxic to fish Poecilia reticulata.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Fresh water fish

Fresh water fish
Effect concentration:
6.71 mg/L

Additional information

Based on the various studies available with Klimish rating 2 and 4 for the target substance CAS NO 59-50-7 .The results is summarized as follows

 

Sr.No

Endpoint

Effect values

Basis for effects

Duration

Species

Remarks

1

LC50

6.71 mg/l

mortality

96 hrs

Poecilia reticulata

Data from publication for target chemical

2

LC50

7.56 mg/l

mortality

96 hrs

Pimephales promelas

Data from publication for target chemical

3

LC50

2.2 mg/l

mortality

24 hrs

Poecilia reticulata

Data from publication for target chemical

4

LC50

1 – 3.5 mg/l

mortality

24 hrs

Danio rerio

Data from publication for target chemical

 

By applying weight of evidence approach to the studies summarized in the above table it can be observed that the LC50 values was found to be in range of 1 to 7.56 mg/l in 96 hrs and 24 hrs on the basis of mortality effect . But the BCF value of chlorocresol reported was not >= 2000 as well as the substance was found to be rapidly degradable. Thus according to CLP criteria of aquatic classification it is concluded that the substance chlorocresol is not toxic to fish (Poecilia reticulata, Pimephales promelas,Danio rerio).

However, since this chemical has a harmonized classification as "Aquatic acute 1 " category, for the pupose of chemical safety assessment, this classification shall be considered