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EC number: 293-263-8 | CAS number: 91053-01-9 A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from distillation of the butadiene-free C4 fraction of a naphtha steam-cracking process. It consists predominantly of olefinic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers of C8, C12, C16 and C20 and boiling in the range of approximately 170°C to 185°C (338°F to 365°F).
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- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
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Toxicity to terrestrial plants
Administrative data
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- Endpoint:
- toxicity to terrestrial plants: long-term
- Type of information:
- (Q)SAR
- Adequacy of study:
- weight of evidence
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- results derived from a valid (Q)SAR model and falling into its applicability domain, with adequate and reliable documentation / justification
- Justification for type of information:
- See Attached Justification
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: REACH Guidance on QSARs R.6
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- - Software tool(s) used including version:
See Field 'Attached justification'
- Model(s) used:
See Field 'Attached justification'
- Model description: See Field 'Attached justification'
- Justification of QSAR prediction: see field 'Attached justification' - GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
HC Block Type Carbon Number % weight
i-Olefin 12 100
Total 100- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Plant group:
- Monocotyledonae (monocots)
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Plant group:
- Dicotyledonae (dicots)
- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Duration:
- 14 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL50
- Effect conc.:
- 15 068 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- seedling emergence
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Duration:
- 21 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL10
- Effect conc.:
- 2 887 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- growth
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Duration:
- 14 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL50
- Effect conc.:
- 9 729 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- seedling emergence
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Duration:
- 21 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL10
- Effect conc.:
- 1 864 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- growth
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Validity criteria fulfilled:
- yes
- Conclusions:
- The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Avena sativa were 15068 and 2887 mg/kg soil dw, respectively.
The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Brassica rapa were 9729 and 1864 mg/kg soil dw, respectively. - Executive summary:
The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Avena sativa were 15068 and 2887 mg/kg soil dw, respectively. The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Brassica rapa were 9729 and 1864 mg/kg soil dw, respectively. The model used for the calculations was the PETROTOX v4.0 model. PETROTOX is a well-documented and peer reviewed model that is widely used across the chemicals industry. This substance fits within the criteria of the model and there are no reservations about the validity of the model runs. It is expected that this data is reliable with restrictions.
- Endpoint:
- toxicity to terrestrial plants: long-term
- Type of information:
- (Q)SAR
- Adequacy of study:
- weight of evidence
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- results derived from a valid (Q)SAR model and falling into its applicability domain, with adequate and reliable documentation / justification
- Justification for type of information:
- See Attached Justification
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: REACH Guidance on QSARs R.6
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- - Software tool(s) used including version:
See Field 'Attached justification'
- Model(s) used:
See Field 'Attached justification'
- Model description: See Field 'Attached justification'
- Justification of QSAR prediction: see field 'Attached justification' - GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- HC Block Type Carbon Number % weight
i-Olefin 16 100
Total 100 - Species:
- Avena sativa
- Plant group:
- Monocotyledonae (monocots)
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Plant group:
- Dicotyledonae (dicots)
- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Duration:
- 14 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL50
- Effect conc.:
- 3 267 274 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- seedling emergence
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Duration:
- 21 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL10
- Effect conc.:
- 625 914 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- growth
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Duration:
- 14 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL50
- Effect conc.:
- 2 109 529 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- seedling emergence
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Duration:
- 21 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL10
- Effect conc.:
- 404 124 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- growth
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Validity criteria fulfilled:
- yes
- Conclusions:
- The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Avena sativa were 3267274 and 625914 mg/kg soil dw, respectively.
The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Brassica rapa were 2109529 and 404124 mg/kg soil dw, respectively. - Executive summary:
The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Avena sativa were 3267274 and 625914 mg/kg soil dw, respectively. The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Brassica rapa were 2109529 and 404124 mg/kg soil dw,respectively.The model used for the calculations was the PETROTOX v4.0 model. PETROTOX is a well-documented and peer reviewed model that is widely used across the chemicals industry. This substance fits within the criteria of the model and there are no reservations about the validity of the model runs. It is expected that this data is reliable with restrictions.
- Endpoint:
- toxicity to terrestrial plants: long-term
- Type of information:
- (Q)SAR
- Adequacy of study:
- weight of evidence
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- results derived from a valid (Q)SAR model and falling into its applicability domain, with adequate and reliable documentation / justification
- Justification for type of information:
- See Attached Justification
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: REACH Guidance on QSARs R.6
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- - Software tool(s) used including version:
See Field 'Attached justification'
- Model(s) used:
See Field 'Attached justification'
- Model description: See Field 'Attached justification'
- Justification of QSAR prediction: see field 'Attached justification' - GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- HC Block Type Carbon Number % weight
i-Olefin 20 100
Total 100 - Species:
- Avena sativa
- Plant group:
- Monocotyledonae (monocots)
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Plant group:
- Dicotyledonae (dicots)
- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Duration:
- 14 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL50
- Effect conc.:
- 3 267 274 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- seedling emergence
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Duration:
- 21 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL10
- Effect conc.:
- 625 914 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- growth
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Duration:
- 14 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL50
- Effect conc.:
- 2 109 529 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- seedling emergence
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Duration:
- 21 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL10
- Effect conc.:
- 404 124 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- growth
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Validity criteria fulfilled:
- yes
- Conclusions:
- The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Avena sativa were 3267274 and 625914 mg/kg soil dw, respectively.
The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Brassica rapa were 2109529 and 404124 mg/kg soil dw,respectively. - Executive summary:
The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Avena sativa were 3267274 and 625914 mg/kg soil dw, respectively. The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Brassica rapa were 2109529 and 404124 mg/kg soil dw,respectively. The model used for the calculations was the PETROTOX v4.0 model. PETROTOX is a well-documented and peer reviewed model that is widely used across the chemicals industry. This substance fits within the criteria of the model and there are no reservations about the validity of the model runs. It is expected that this data is reliable with restrictions.
- Endpoint:
- toxicity to terrestrial plants: long-term
- Type of information:
- (Q)SAR
- Adequacy of study:
- weight of evidence
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- results derived from a valid (Q)SAR model and falling into its applicability domain, with adequate and reliable documentation / justification
- Justification for type of information:
- See Attached Justification
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: REACH Guidance on QSARs R.6
- Principles of method if other than guideline:
- - Software tool(s) used including version:
See Field 'Attached justification'
- Model(s) used:
See Field 'Attached justification'
- Model description: See Field 'Attached justification'
- Justification of QSAR prediction: see field 'Attached justification' - GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Specific details on test material used for the study:
- HC Block Type Carbon Number % weight
i-Olefin 8 100
Total 100 - Species:
- Avena sativa
- Plant group:
- Monocotyledonae (monocots)
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Plant group:
- Dicotyledonae (dicots)
- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Duration:
- 14 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL50
- Effect conc.:
- 557 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- seedling emergence
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Avena sativa
- Duration:
- 21 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL10
- Effect conc.:
- 107 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- growth
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Duration:
- 14 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL50
- Effect conc.:
- 360 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- seedling emergence
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Species:
- Brassica rapa
- Duration:
- 21 d
- Dose descriptor:
- other: EL10
- Effect conc.:
- 68.9 mg/kg soil dw
- Nominal / measured:
- estimated
- Conc. based on:
- other: QSAR prediction
- Basis for effect:
- growth
- Remarks on result:
- other: QSAR predicted value
- Validity criteria fulfilled:
- yes
- Conclusions:
- The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Avena sativa were 557 and 107 mg/kg soil dw, respectively.
The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Brassica rapa were 360 and 68.9 mg/kg soil dw, respectively. - Executive summary:
The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Avena sativa were 557 and 107 mg/kg soil dw, respectively. The QSAR predicted EL50 and EL10 for the UVCB substance for Brassica rapa were 360 and 68.9 mg/kg soil dw,respectively. .The model used for the calculations was the PETROTOX v4.0 model. PETROTOX is a well-documented and peer reviewed model that is widely used across the chemicals industry. This substance fits within the criteria of the model and there are no reservations about the validity of the model runs. It is expected that this data is reliable with restrictions.
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Description of key information
The predicted EL50 values for Avena sativa ranged from 557 to 3267274 mg/kg soil dw. The predicted EL10 values for Avena sativa ranged from 107 to 625914 mg/kg soil dw. The predicted EL50 values for Brassica rapa ranged from 360 to 2109529 mg/kg soil dw. The predicted EL10 values for Brassica rapa ranged from 68.9 to 404124 mg/kg soil dw.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Additional information
Species | Carbon No. | LL50 / EL50 (mg/kg_dw) | EL10 (mg/kg_dw) |
Avena sativa | C8 | 557 | 107 |
Avena sativa | C12 | 15068 | 2887 |
Avena sativa | C16 | 3267274 | 625914 |
Avena sativa | C20 | 3267274 | 625914 |
Species | Carbon No. | LL50 / EL50 (mg/kg_dw) | EL10 (mg/kg_dw) |
Brassica rapa | C8 | 360 | 68.9 |
Brassica rapa | C12 | 9729 | 1864 |
Brassica rapa | C16 | 2109529 | 404124 |
Brassica rapa | C20 | 2109529 | 404124 |
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