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Short-term toxicity to fish:


The LC50 value of 1-methyl-1H-imidazole (CAS 616-47-7) on Leuciscus idus was determined to be >= 100 mg/L to <= 215 mg/L (nominal, no analytics) in a guideline study according to DIN 38 412 (BASF AG 10F0073/885186, 1989).


Therefore, the substance is considered to be with high probability acutely not harmful to fish. 


 


Long-term toxicity to fish:


No experimental data available.


In Annex IX of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, it is laid down that chronic tests shall be proposed by the registrant if the chemical safety assessment indicates the need to investigate further the effects on fish. According to Annex I of this regulation, the chemical safety assessment triggers further action when the substance or the preparation meets the criteria for classification as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1272/2008 or is assessed to be a PBT or vPvB. The hazard assessment of the substance reveals neither a need to classify the substance as dangerous to the environment, nor is it a PBT or vPvB substance, nor are there any further indications that the substance may be hazardous to the environment. Therefore, and for reasons of animal welfare a chronic test on fish is not provided.


 


Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:


The acute toxicity of 1-methyl-1H-imidazole (CAS 616-47-7) to Daphnia magna was tested in a guideline study according to EU method C2. The EC0 value was determined to be 125 mg/L; the EC50 value was found to be about 267.94 mg/L after 48 h, based on nominal test concentrations (BASF AG, 1989; report no.: 1/0243/2/89-0243/89).


In conclusion, 1-methyl-1H-imidazole (CAS 616-47-7) is considered to be with high probability acutely not harmful to aquatic invertebrates. 


 


Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:


A long-term toxicity study is available for aquatic invertebrates. This study was conducted according to OECD Guideline 211 and Daphnia magna was used as a test specie. The following nominal test concentrations were analytically verified: 0 (control), 1.2, 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 mg/L. The 21-d EC10 value was determined to be 2.24 mg/L (for reproduction). The NOEC was determined to be >= 1.2 mg/L (BASF SE, 2023).


Overall, it can be concluded that no significant and relevant long-term effects on aquatic invertebrates are to be expected (NOEC > 1 mg/L).


 


Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria:


The acute toxicity of 1-methyl-1H-imidazole (CAS 616-47-7) on the aquatic green algae Desmodesmus subspicatus was investigated in a study conducted according to OECD 201 (BASF AG, 1990; report no.: 2/204389/t72). The results were recalculated using ToxRatPro v3.3.0 (BASF SE, 2021). After 72 h, the ErC10 was found to be 119.4 mg/L based on nominal concentrations; the 72-h ErC50 was determined to be 202.5 mg/L.


1-methyl-1H-imidazole (CAS 616-47-7) is considered to be with high probability acutely not harmful to aquatic algae.


 


Toxicity to microorganisms:


The of 1-methyl-1H-imidazole (CAS 616-47-7) to microorganisms was investigated in a growth inhibition guideline study performed according to DIN 38412-8, using Pseudomonas putida as test organism. After 7 h of incubation, the EC10 was determined to be 589.6 mg/L (7h EC50 = 1050 mg/L), based on nominal test concentrations.


The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced in appropriate low concentrations.