1,1,1-trichloroethane

Toxicity to other aquatic organisms

Description of key information

Although studies have been conducted with other organisms such as protozoa, mussels, pond snails etc these have already been reported in other sections of the dossier.  In general there is no indication of specific toxicity to other organisms tested confirming the belief that the toxic action of 1,1,1-trichloroethane is basic rather than specific. In consequence regulatory decisions made on the basis of the standard testing organisms should be adequate to address all trophic groups.