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Science memo for application to import or manufacture Vayego for release (APP203605)
SEPTEMBER/ 2019
Executive Summary
The applicant Bayer New Zealand Limited has submitted an application on 18 April 2018 to import for
release Vayego into New Zealand for use as an insecticide in pome fruit, stone fruit, grapes and kiwifruit. It
was given application number APP203605 and was formally received on 7 June 2018 as a category C
application.
Vayego contains the active ingredient (ai) tetraniliprole at 200 g/L, plus other components.
Tetraniliprole is not currently approved in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan or the USA. Tetraniliprole is
approved in South Korea.
Tetraniliprole is of relatively low acute toxicity in mammals only requiring 6.1E for acute inhalation toxicity. It
is not a skin or eye irritant but requires 6.5B classification for contact sensitisation. Tetraniliprole was found
not to be genotoxic or carcinogenic and does not cause reproductive or developmental toxicity. Tetraniliprole
also should not be classified for target organ toxicity (6.9B).
Tetraniliprole is very ecotoxic to aquatic organisms (9.1A) and highly toxic to terrestrial invertebrates (9.4A).
There are no proposed mammalian toxicity classifications for Vayego. For ecotoxicity the following
classifications are proposed: very toxic to aquatic organisms (9.1A) and very toxic to terrestrial invertebrates
(9.4A).
Tetraniliprole is considered highly persistent in the aquatic environment according to HSNO criteria. Based
on a weight of evidence approach, the substance is considered persistent in soil, however, because of the
potential high persistence in the field, the accumulation potential of the substance in the soil was still
evaluated.
It is considered that there is potential for significant exposure to people and the environment during the use
phase of the lifecycle of Vayego. As such, quantitative risk assessments have been undertaken to
understand the likely exposures to the substance under the use conditions proposed by the applicant, using
the endpoint data available and the standard risk assessment methodologies used by the EPA (EPA 2018).
It is considered that the risks to human health from the proposed use of Vayego are acceptable even in the
absence of appropriate PPE. There is no need for the application of REI or an additional buffer zone to
protect bystanders.
Overall, with the proposed controls, it is estimated that the risks to the environment resulting from the
application of Vayego following the proposed application pattern will be below the level of concern.
A set of controls have been proposed for Vayego, and are detailed under section 6.
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Table of Contents
APP203605 – Vayego ............................................................................................................................. 1
Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 3
1. Introduction/Background ........................................................................................................... 7
2. Hazardous properties ................................................................................................................. 8
Hazard classification of tetraniliprole ............................................................................................. 8
Hazard classification of Vayego .................................................................................................... 8
Identification of components of concern (CMRs, vPBTs etc) ........................................................ 9
3. Risk assessment context ........................................................................................................... 9
4. Human health risk assessment.................................................................................................. 9
5. Environmental risk assessment .............................................................................................. 10
6. Proposed controls ..................................................................................................................... 12
Appendix A: Identity of the active ingredient, use pattern and mode of action ........................... 14
Identity of the active ingredient and metabolites ......................................................................... 14
Regulatory status ........................................................................................................................ 15
Impurities and or restrictions on purity or composition ................................................................ 15
Use pattern and mode of action .................................................................................................. 15
Use pattern ........................................................................................................................ 15
Mode of action ................................................................................................................... 15
Table 6: List of intended uses for Vayego......................................................................... 16
Appendix B: Physico-chemical properties of Vayego ..................................................................... 17
Appendix C: Mammalian toxicology .................................................................................................. 18
Executive summaries and list of endpoints for Vayego ............................................................... 18
Executive summaries and list of endpoints for tetraniliprole ....................................................... 19
General conclusion about mammalian toxicology of tetraniliprole .............................................. 26
Acute toxicity, irritation and sensitisation .......................................................................... 26
Mutagenicity ...................................................................................................................... 26
Carcinogenicity .................................................................................................................. 27
Reproductive and developmental toxicity ......................................................................... 28
Target organ toxicity .......................................................................................................... 28
Toxicokinetics and dermal absorption ............................................................................... 28
Appendix D: Environmental fate ........................................................................................................ 30
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Executive summaries and list of endpoints ................................................................................. 30
Residues relevant to the environment ......................................................................................... 30
Degradation and fate of tetraniliprole and its metabolites in aquatic environments.................... 32
Degradation and fate of tetraniliprole and its metabolites in soil................................................. 33
General conclusion about environmental fate ............................................................................. 35
Appendix E: Ecotoxicity ..................................................................................................................... 36
Executive summaries and list of endpoints ................................................................................. 36
Aquatic toxicity ............................................................................................................................ 36
Metabolites ........................................................................................................................ 41
Uncertainties and data gaps ............................................................................................. 42
General conclusion about aquatic toxicity......................................................................... 42
Soil toxicity................................................................................................................................... 43
Metabolites ........................................................................................................................ 45
Uncertainties and data gaps ............................................................................................. 46
General conclusion about soil toxicity ............................................................................... 46
Terrestrial vertebrate toxicity ....................................................................................................... 47
Summary of toxicity of tetraniliprole, its metabolites and Vayego to birds ........................ 48
Acute and short-term dietary toxicity ................................................................................. 48
Sub-chronic and reproduction toxicity ............................................................................... 48
General conclusion about ecotoxicity to terrestrial vertebrates ........................................ 48
Ecotoxicity to pollinators and other terrestrial invertebrates ....................................................... 49
Pollinators ......................................................................................................................... 49
Uncertainties and data gaps ............................................................................................. 54
Non-target arthropods ....................................................................................................... 54
General conclusion in relation to classification for terrestrial invertebrate toxicity 58
Appendix F: Hazard classification of Vayego and tetraniliprole .................................................... 59
Appendix G: Human health risk assessment ................................................................................... 65
Quantitative risk assessment ...................................................................................................... 65
Input values for the human health risk assessment .......................................................... 65
Operator exposure assessment ........................................................................................ 66
Re-entry worker exposure assessment ............................................................................ 67
Quantitative bystander risk assessment ........................................................................... 68
Conclusions of the human health risk assessment ........................................................... 68
Appendix H: Environmental risk assessment .................................................................................. 69
Aquatic risk assessment .............................................................................................................. 69
Calculation of expected environmental concentrations .................................................... 69
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Output from the GENEEC2 model .................................................................................... 70
Calculated risk quotients ................................................................................................... 70
Refinement of the aquatic risk assessment ...................................................................... 72
Conclusions of the aquatic risk assessment ..................................................................... 73
Groundwater risk assessment ..................................................................................................... 75
Conclusions of the groundwater risk assessment ............................................................ 75
Sediment risk assessment .......................................................................................................... 76
Conclusions of the sediment risk assessment .................................................................. 76
Terrestrial risk assessment ......................................................................................................... 77
Soil macro-organisms ....................................................................................................... 77
Soil accumulation potential ............................................................................................... 78
Soil microorganisms .......................................................................................................... 78
Conclusions of the soil organism risk assessment ........................................................... 78
Non-target plant risk assessment ................................................................................................ 80
Conclusion for non-target plant risk assessment .............................................................. 80
Bird risk assessment ................................................................................................................... 81
Screening assessment ...................................................................................................... 81
Calculation of TERs .......................................................................................................... 81
Conclusions of the bird screening risk assessment .......................................................... 82
Secondary poisoning ......................................................................................................... 82
Conclusions for bird risk assessment ............................................................................... 82
Pollinator risk assessment ........................................................................................................... 83
Tier I pollinator risk assessment ....................................................................................... 83
Tier II pollinator risk assessment ...................................................................................... 83
Tier III pollinator risk assessment ..................................................................................... 86
Conclusions of the pollinator risk assessment .................................................................. 87
Non-target arthropod risk assessment ........................................................................................ 87
Tier I non-target arthropod risk assessment ..................................................................... 87
Tier II non-target arthropod risk assessment .................................................................... 89
Tier III non-target arthropod risk assessment ................................................................... 90
Conclusions of the ecological risk assessment ........................................................................... 98
Appendix I: Proposed controls ........................................................................................................ 101
Exposure thresholds .................................................................................................................. 101
Impurity limits............................................................................................................................. 101
Other toxicity controls ................................................................................................................ 102
Application restrictions .................................................................................................... 102
Appendix J: Study summaries ......................................................................................................... 104
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Mammalian toxicity .................................................................................................................... 104
Tetraniliprole ................................................................................................................... 104
Vayego ............................................................................................................................ 188
Tetraniliprole metabolites BCS-CR74541 ....................................................................... 197
Environmental fate .................................................................................................................... 198
Residues .................................................................................................................................... 281
Ecotoxicity ................................................................................................................................. 287
Tetraniliprole ................................................................................................................... 287
Vayego ............................................................................................................................ 389
Tetraniliprole metabolites ................................................................................................ 481
Appendix K: Standard terms and abbreviations ............................................................................ 535
Appendix L: References ................................................................................................................... 540
Appendix M: Confidential Composition .......................................................................................... 541
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1. Introduction/Background
1.1. This application is to import for release Vayego into New Zealand for use as an insecticide in pome
fruit, stone fruit, grapes and kiwifruit.
1.2. Vayego is intended to be used for ground-based applications only.
1.3. Vayego contains the active ingredient tetraniliprole at 200 g/L, plus other components.
1.4. Tetraniliprole has not previously been approved in New Zealand. It has been approved in South
Korea but not in other jurisdictions.
1.5. More details about the use pattern of Vayego and the regulatory status of tetraniliprole can be found
in Appendix A.
1.6. It is considered that there is potential for significant exposure to people and the environment during
the use phase of the lifecycle of Vayego. As such, quantitative risk assessments have been
undertaken to understand the likely exposures to the substance under the use conditions proposed
by the applicant, using the endpoint data available and the standard risk assessment methodologies
used by the EPA. Full context related to the risk assessment of Vayego is given in section 3.
1.7. The applicant has submitted to the EPA a number of studies that have been summarized and
reviewed by the EPA.
1.8. Unless otherwise stated, all endpoint data summarised were fully compliant with the relevant
international test methods. The original study reports have been provided and summarised in
Appendix J.
1.9. Physical and chemical properties of Vayego can be found in Appendix B.
1.10. Mammalian toxicological properties Vayego and tetraniliprole have been reported in Appendix C.
1.11. Environmental Fate properties of tetraniliprole have been reported in Appendix D.
1.12. Ecotoxicological properties of Vayego and tetraniliprole have been reported in Appendix E.
1.13. Hazard properties and classification determination of tetraniliprole and Vayego derived from their
properties can be found in Appendix F
1.14. Mammalian toxicological data have subsequently been used to generate human health risk
assessment and this is detailed in Appendix G.
1.15. Environmental fate, ecotoxicological and other relevant data have subsequently been used to
generate environmental risk assessment and this is detailed in Appendix H.
1.16. Relevant study summaries can be found in Appendix J.
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2. Hazardous properties
Hazard classification of tetraniliprole
2.1. The hazard classifications proposed for tetraniliprole are outlined in Table 1. Full details are provided
in Table 35
Table 1: Proposed classification for tetraniliprole
Hazard endpoint Classification
Acute toxicity (inhalation) 6.1E
Contact sensitisation 6.5B
Aquatic ecotoxicity 9.1A
Terrestrial invertebrate toxicity 9.4A
2.2. Tetraniliprole is of relatively low acute toxicity in mammals only requiring 6.1E for acute inhalation
toxicity. It is not a skin or eye irritant but requires 6.5B classification for contact sensitisation.
Tetraniliprole was found not to be genotoxic or carcinogenic and does not cause reproductive or
developmental toxicity. Tetraniliprole also should not be classified for target organ toxicity (6.9B).
2.3. Tetraniliprole is very ecotoxic to aquatic organisms (9.1A) and highly toxic to terrestrial invertebrates
(9.4A).
Hazard classification of Vayego
2.4. Mammalian toxicity studies conducted on Vayego indicate that the substance is of low overall toxicity
and does not trigger any classifications (Table 2). The hazard classifications of Vayego were
determined based on the information provided by the applicant (including toxicity and ecotoxicity
studies). Ecotoxicity studies conducted on Vayego indicate that the substance is very ecotoxic to
aquatic organisms (9.1A) and highly toxic to terrestrial invertebrates (9.4A).
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2.5. Table 36 in Appendix F shows the method used for classification and indicates the main component
that contributes to each hazard classification).
Table 2: Hazard classification of Vayego
Hazard EPA classification
Aquatic ecotoxicity 9.1A
Terrestrial invertebrate ecotoxicity 9.4A
Identification of components of concern (CMRs, vPBTs etc)
2.6. None identified.
3. Risk assessment context
3.1. It is considered that there is potential for significant exposure to people and the environment during
the use phase of the lifecycle of Vayego. As such, quantitative risk assessments have been
undertaken to understand the likely exposures to the substance under the use conditions proposed
by the applicant, using the endpoint data available and the standard risk assessment methodologies
used by the EPA (EPA 2018).
3.2. During the importation, manufacture, transportation, storage and disposal of this substance, it is
estimated that the proposed controls and other legislative requirements will sufficiently mitigate risks
to a negligible level. This assessment takes into account the existing HSNO requirements around
packaging, identification and disposal of hazardous substances. In addition, the Land Transport Rule
45001, Civil Aviation Act 1990, Maritime Transport Act 1994 and New Zealand’s Health and Safety
at Work (HSW) requirements all have provisions for the safe management of hazardous substances.
4. Human health risk assessment
4.1. To assess the risks posed by the substance to human health, the estimated exposure to the active
ingredient for each application scenario was compared to an Acceptable Operator Exposure Limit
(AOEL) value for that active ingredient and a risk quotient (RQ) is calculated.
4.2. RQ values greater than one (RQ>1) indicate that exposure to the substance could result in
significant adverse effects and are above the Level Of Concern (LOC), and that risk mitigating
controls such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be considered. RQ values less than
one (RQ<1) indicate that predicted exposure to the substance is less than the AOEL and such
exposure is not expected to result in adverse effects.
4.3. The risks from the use of tetraniliprole on users, operators of the substance, re-entry workers and
bystanders are considered as a proxy for Vayego. Full details can be found in Appendix G.
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4.4. Operator Exposure:
Predicted operator exposures to tetraniliprole are below the AOEL for each use pattern, even without
the use of PPE. Therefore, operator exposures are not expected to result in adverse health effects.
4.5. Worker Re-Entry:
Predicted exposures to tetraniliprole for workers re-entering and working in areas where Vayego has
been applied are below the AOEL even without gloves. No re-entry intervals or use of gloves are
necessary.
4.6. Bystanders:
Estimated bystander exposure from spray drift after application of Vayego to the soil around mature
pome and stone fruit, and kiwifruit and grape vines is below the AOEL. No buffer zone is required to
protect bystanders.
4.7. Impurities:
There are no impurities of toxicological concern.
4.8. Overall human health conclusion:
It is considered that the risks to human health from the proposed use of Vayego are acceptable even
in the absence of appropriate PPE. There is no need for the application of REI or an additional buffer
zone to protect bystanders.
5. Environmental risk assessment
5.1. The risks to a range of environmental receptors from the use of tetraniliprole are considered as a
proxy for the risks from Vayego. Full details can be found in Appendix H.
5.2. Aquatic environment:
EECs of tetraniliprole applied as the formulated product Vayego resulted in calculated RQ above the
LOC for the aquatic environment (threatened crustaceans and insects). To mitigate these risks, it is
proposed to apply controls to reduce spray-drift and runoff into the aquatic environment.
5.3. Groundwater:
For tetraniliprole, the risks for groundwater contamination are below the level that might trigger
concern (0.1 µg/L).
5.4. Sediment:
The RQ of tetraniliprole is above the LOC (LOC ≥1). However, it is considered that the controls
proposed to protect the aquatic environment also protect the sediment-dwelling organisms and
reduce the risks to a negligible level.
5.5. Soil organisms:
Predicted acute exposures to soil organisms of tetraniliprole are below the LOC for an earthworm.
No chronic data of the active ingredient are provided. However, chronic data with the substance for
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earthworm and soil mite are provided. The results of the risk assessment indicate a risk below the
LOC. Furthermore, the potential for soil accumulation following three applications per year (worst-
case scenario) of Vayego was evaluated (over a 20 year period) and no risks to soil organisms were
identified.
5.6. Non-target Plants:
Predicted non-target plant exposures to tetraniliprole, when applied to fruit crops and grapes as the
formulated product Vayego, are below the LOC for both threatened and not threatened species.
5.7. Birds:
The screening risk assessment indicates a risk below the LOC to birds from the use of Vayego
according to the provided GAP table. Tetraniliprole is not bioaccumulative so no risk assessment for
secondary poisoning is necessary for this active ingredient.
5.8. Pollinators:
The Tier I assessment indicates a risk above the LOC. In Tier II, residue information was available to
refine the risk assessment for pome and stone fruit, the risks were determined to be below the LOC.
The risks to grapes were also considered below the LOC as grapes are generally not attractive to
bees and thus exposure is likely limited. No information on the residues in kiwifruit was available,
however, considering the maximum residues found and the minimum residue level required to trigger
an effect, these risks are also considered to be below the LOC.
5.9. Non-target Arthropods:
In-field risks:
Parasitic wasps:
Tier I and Tier II of the risk assessment indicates that the in-field risks and off-field risk to the
Parasitic wasp (Aphidius rhopalosiphi) is above the level of concern for all use patterns. Evaluation
of higher Tier information (semi-field studies) indicated that risks from a single application are likely
to be limited. For two applications (stone-fruit) sufficient information was available for Aphelinus mali
for which the effects seemed slightly more pronounced compared to one application (harmless to
slightly harmful after 14 days instead of harmless). For 3 applications, insufficient data are available
to refine the risks which were identified as being above the level of concern at Tier I and II.
Other Non-Target Arthropods:
For the Predatory mite (Typhlodromus pyri), Green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) and Ladybird,
(Coccinella septempunctata), risks were determined to be below the level of concern when Vayego
is applied as a single application (kiwifruit) and applied twice (stone-fruit). The potential risk identified
in-field for three applications of Vayego (pome-fruit) are (partially) due to the test design. Higher Tier
information was provided to refine the risk, however, for 3 applications (pome-fruit), insufficient data
are available to refine the risks above the level of concern identified in Tier I and II.
To inform end-users that effect on non-target arthropods (including those used in IPM) cannot be
excluded the following statement is advised:
“WARNING” the substance might not be not compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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when applied three times.
Off-field risks:
It concluded that no downwind buffer zones are required for a single application to kiwifruit and
grapes, minor effects cannot be fully excluded but are considered acceptable. The downwind buffer
zone required to mitigate the effects from two applications on stone-fruit is 20 meters, and for three
applications on pome-fruit is 30 meters. These downwind buffer zones considered not to be
practical. If the downwind buffer zones are not applied it is likely that potentially impacted, and not
recovered populations can be impacted at consecutive populations which might have a “knock-on”
effect and potentially the local population cannot recover within a reasonable time-frame. To
minimise effects to non-target arthropods (off-field) the following label statement is advised:
“The best available application technique, which minimises off-target drift should be used to reduce
effects on non-target insects or other arthropods.”
Overall Ecological risk assessment conclusion:
Overall, with the proposed controls, it is estimated that the risks to the environment resulting from the
application of Vayego following the proposed application pattern will be below the level of concern.
6. Proposed controls
6.1. More details about proposed controls are available in Appendix I.
Exposure thresholds
6.2. The EPA may provide Acceptable Daily Exposure (ADE) and Potential Daily Exposure (PDE) values
for new active ingredients that may become present in food, drinking water or other environmental
media. This is to allow the EPA or other government departments to set standards or guideline
values for food, drinking water or other media where necessary. For example, the Ministry for
Primary Industries (MPI) can use these values to set Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food.
6.3. The following values are proposed for tetraniliprole:
ADE: 0.88 mg/kg bw/day
PDE(Food): 0.62 mg/kg bw/day
PDE(Drinking Water): = 0.18 mg/kg bw/day
PDE(Other): 0.09 mg/kg bw/day
ARfD: Not required
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Application rate
6.4. Pome fruit maximum 3 applications of 60 g ai/ha.
6.5. Stone fruit maximum 2 applications of 60 g ai/ha
6.6. Kiwifruit and grapes maximum 1 application of 60 g ai/ha.
Application method
6.7. Vayego must not be applied when wind speeds are less than 3 km/hr or more than 20 km/hr as
measured at the application site.
6.8. Vayego can only be applied by ground-based methods.
Buffer zones
6.9. Buffer zones are proposed for Vayego as per the information in Table 3.
Table 3: Proposed buffer zones for Vayego
Application method Sensitive area Required buffer
zone (m)
Ground-based
Pome fruit
Waterbody 25
Waterbody
(downwind) 200
Ground-based
Stone fruit
Waterbody 20
Waterbody
(downwind) 140
Ground-based
Kiwifruit and grapes
Waterbody 20
Waterbody
(downwind) 5
Additional label statements
6.10. To inform end-users that effect on non-target arthropods (including those used in IPM) cannot be
excluded the following statement is advised:
“WARNING” the substance might not be not compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
when applied three times.
6.11. To minimise effects to non-target arthropods (off-field) the following label statement is advised:
“The best available application technique, which minimises off-target drift should be used to reduce
effects on non-target insects or other arthropods.”
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Appendix A: Identity of the active ingredient, use pattern and mode of action
Identity of the active ingredient and metabolites
As this is the first full application under Part 5 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO)
Act 1996 considered for tetraniliprole, general data on the identification of the active ingredient derived from
“Schneider K. and Hines, D. (2016). Tetraniliprole: Product Chemistry Evaluation – Identity, Physical and
Chemical Properties, Analytical Methods; (M-579566-01-1)” are provided in Table 4.
Table 4: Identification of tetraniliprole
IUPAC name
1-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)-N-[4-cyano-2-methyl-6- (methylcarbamoyl) phenyl]-3-{[5-
(trifluoromethyl)-2H-tetrazol-2-
yl]methyl}-1H-pyrazole-5- carboxamide (PIN)
CAS name
1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide, 1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-N-[4-cyano-2-
methyl- 6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-3-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-
2H-tetrazol-2- yl]methyl]-
Molecular formula C22H16ClF3N10O2
CAS Number 1229654-66-3
Molecular weight 544.88 g/mol
Structural formula
Purity 900 g/kg
Significant
impurities/additives
(% concentration)
None identified
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Other international
classification &
labelling
Approved in South Korea
Regulatory status
The regulatory history of tetraniliprole is summarised in Table 5 below.
Table 5: Active ingredient regulatory status
Active ingredient name Regulatory history in
New Zealand
International regulatory history
(Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, USA)
Tetraniliprole New to New Zealand Not currently approved in Australia, Canada,
Europe, Japan, USA
Approved in South Korea
Tetraniliprole is not currently approved in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan or the USA. Tetraniliprole is
approved in South Korea.
Impurities and or restrictions on purity or composition
No impurity limits for tetraniliprole have been identified
Use pattern and mode of action
Use pattern
The applicant seeks approval for the use of Vayego as an insecticide for the control of a range of pests in
stone fruit, pome fruit, grapes and kiwifruit.
Vayego is a suspension concentrate which is diluted in water. The applicant seeks to have the substance
approved for ground-based application only.
Application will be at the rate of 300 ml of product per hectare (0.3 L/ha) which is equivalent to 0.06 kg ai/ha,
with a maximum frequency of 3 applications per year a minimum of 14 days apart. More details on the
intended uses for Vayego are given in Table 6.
Mode of action
Tetraniliprole belongs to the diamide ryanodine receptor modulator mode of action (IRAC Group 28).
Chlorantraniliprole, cyantraniliprole, cyclaniliprole and flubendiamide also belong to that group
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Table 6: List of intended uses for Vayego
Crop and/or
situation (a)
Use
pattern
(b)
Pests or
group of
pests
controlled (c)
Mixture Application Application rate per treatment
Remarks (l) Type (d-f)
Conc of
ai (g)
Method
and kind
(h-i)
Growth
stage &
season (j)
Number
Min max
(k)
Interval
between
applications –
days
(minimum)
kg ai/hL
min max
water L/ha
min max
kg ai/ha
max
Pome fruit F
Coddling
moth,
leafrollers, etc.
SC 200 broadcast
Biofix, mid-
Dec, 14
days
before
harvest
1-3 21 days 0.003-
0.006
1000-
2000 0.06
Post-bloom,
first
application
after petal
fall
Grapes F leafrollers etc. SC 200 broadcast 80% capfall 1 NA 0.012-
0.024 250-500 0.06 Post-bloom
Kiwifruit F leafrollers etc. SC 200 broadcast Pre-bloom 1 NA 0.003-
0.006
1000-
2000 0.06 Pre-bloom
Stone fruit F leafrollers etc. SC 200 broadcast Petal fall 1-2 14 days 0.003-
0.006
1000-
2000 0.06 Post-bloom
a Where relevant, the use situation should be described (eg fumigation of soil) b Outdoor or field use (F), glasshouse application (G) or indoor application (I). c eg biting and sucking insects, soil-borne insects, foliar fungi, weeds d eg wettable powder (WP), emulsifiable concentrate (EC), granule (GR) e CropLife international, 2008. Technical Monograph no 2, 6th edition. Catalogue of pesticide formulation types and international coding system f All abbreviations used must be explained g g/kg or g/l or others h Method, eg high volume spraying, low volume spraying, spreading, dusting, drench, aerial, etc i Kind, eg overall, broadcast, aerial spraying, row, individual plant, between the plant - type of equipment used must be indicated. If spraying include droplet size spectrum j growth stage at last treatment (BBCH Monograph, Growth Stages of Plants, 1997, Blackwell (ISBN 3-8263-3152-4), including where relevant, information on season at time of application k Indicate the minimum and maximum number of application possible under practical conditions of use l Remarks may include: Extent of use/economic importance/restrictions
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Appendix B: Physico-chemical properties of Vayego
The physicochemical properties of Vayego are listed in Table 7.
Table 7: Physical and chemical properties of Vayego
Property Value Reference
Colour Light beige Schneider, K. and Hines, D. (2017) Tetraniliprole
SC 200 - Product Chemistry Evaluation - Identity,
Physical and Chemical Properties, Analytical
Methods, Confidential Information; Document
Reference: M-579310-02-1
Physical state Aqueous liquid suspension
Odour Musty
Explosive properties None identified
Oxidising/reducing
properties None identified
Flash point >100 oC
pH 4.3 (undiluted)
4.8 (1% in de-ionised water)
Kinematic viscosity
250 mm2/s at 20°C/20 s-1
85 mm2/s at 20°C/100 s-1
215 mm2/s at 40°C/20 s-1
71 mm2/s at 40°C/100 s-1
Relative density D4
20 = 1.115
D440 = 1.095
Size distribution of
Particles
90 % 2.76 m
50 % 0.96 m
10 % 0.45 m
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Appendix C: Mammalian toxicology
Unless otherwise noted, all studies were conducted according to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and were
fully compliant with the requirements of the international test guidelines followed.
Executive summaries and list of endpoints for Vayego
The mammalian toxicology data for Vayego are summarised in Table 8.
Table 8: Summary of mammalian toxicology data for Vayego (LD50: Lethal Dose that causes 50%
mortality, LC50: Lethal Concentration that causes 50% mortality)
Endpoint
(Test Guideline)
Klimisch
score Result
HSNO
Classification Reference
Acute oral toxicity
(OECD TG 425; OPPTS
870.1100; EC No.
440/2008, B.1)
1 LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw No
14/095-001P ;
Table 100 ;
Appendix J
Acute dermal toxicity
(OECD TG 402; OPPTS
870.1200; EC No.
440/2008, B.3)
1 LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw No
14/095-002P ;
Table 101 ;
Appendix J
Acute inhalation toxicity
(OECD TG 403; OPPTS
870.1300; EC No.
440/2008, B.2)
1 LC50 >4.49 mg/L No
14/095-004P ;
Table 102 ;
Appendix J
Skin irritation/corrosion
(OECD TG 404; OPPTS
870.2500; EC No.
440/2008, B.4)
1
Non-irritating
Mean score - Erythema: 0.0
Oedema: 0.0
No
14/095-006N ;
Table 103 ;
Appendix J
Eye irritation/corrosion
(OECD TG 405; OPPTS
870.2400; EC No.
440/2008, B.5)
1
Non-irritating
Mean Draize Score -
Cornea
-Opacity: 0.0
Conjunctiva
-Redness: 0.0
-Chemosis: 0.0
Iris: 0.0
No
14/095-005N ;
Table 104 ;
Appendix J
Contact sensitisation 1
Non-sensitiser; (SI <3);
Stimulation Index (SI) values
were 0.6, 1.0 and 0.6 at conc.
No
14/095-037E ;
Table 105 ;
Appendix J
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Endpoint
(Test Guideline)
Klimisch
score Result
HSNO
Classification Reference
(OECD TG 429; OPPTS
870.2600; EC No.
440/2008, B.42)
of 100% (undiluted), 50 and
25% (w/v)
Executive summaries and list of endpoints for tetraniliprole
All data for tetraniliprole, its metabolites and impurities were supplied by the applicant.
Acute toxicity, skin and eye irritation, contact sensitisation and genotoxicity data for tetraniliprole are
summarised in Table 9.
Table 9: Summary of acute toxicity, irritation, sensitisation and genotoxicity data for tetraniliprole
Endpoint
(Test Guideline)
Klimisch
score Result
HSNO
Classification Reference
Acute oral toxicity
(OECD TG 423; OPPTS
870.1100; EC No.
440/2008, B.1)
1 LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw No
14/218-001P ; Table
70
13/040-001P ; Table 71
; Appendix J
Acute dermal toxicity
(OECD TG 402; OPPTS
870.1200; EC No.
440/2008, B.3
1 LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw No 13/040-002P ; Table 72
Acute inhalation toxicity
(OECD TG 403; OPPTS
870.1300; EC No.
440/2008, B.2)
1 LC50 >5.01 mg/L 6.1E 13/040-004P ; Table 73
Skin irritation/corrosion
(OECD TG 404; OPPTS
870.2500; EC No.
440/2008, B.4)
1
Non-irritating
Mean score - Erythema: 0.2
Oedema: 0.0
No 13/040-006N ; Table 74
Eye irritation/corrosion
(OECD TG 405; OPPTS
870.2400; EC No.
440/2008, B.5)
1
Non-irritating
Mean Draize Score -
Cornea
Opacity: 0.0
Conjunctiva
Redness: 0.44 Chemosis:
0.11
Iris: 0.0
No 13/040-005N ; Table 75
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Endpoint
(Test Guideline)
Klimisch
score Result
HSNO
Classification Reference
Contact sensitisation
(OECD TG 429; EC No.
440/2008, B.42)
1
Sensitiser (SI >3); SI values
were 7.1, 5.8 and 3.5 at
concentrations of 50, 25 and
10 % (w/v), respectively.
Based on these data, the
calculated EC3 value is 8.2%
w/v
6.5B 16/223-037E ; Table 76
; Appendix J
Mutagenicity: In Vitro
(OECD TG 471; OPPTS
870.5100; EC No.
440/2008, B.13/B.14)
1 Negative (±S9)
No
1548501 ; Table 78 ;
Appendix J
Mutagenicity: In Vitro
(OECD TG 473; OPPTS
870.5375; EC No.
440/2008, B.10)
1 Negative (±S9)
1548502 ; Table 78 ;
Appendix J
Mutagenicity: In Vivo
(OECD TG 474; OPPTS
870.5395; EC No.
440/2008, B.12)
1 Negative TXFVP066 ; Table 79 ;
Appendix J
Results of the repeated dose toxicity studies with tetraniliprole are summarised in Table 10.
Table 10: Summary of repeated dose studies with tetraniliprole (NOAEL: No Observed Adverse
Effects, LOAEL: Lowest Observable Adverse Effect Level)
Study type NOAEL (mg/kg
bw/day)
LOAEL (mg/kg
bw/day Key effect Reference
90-day oral toxicity: rats
10000 ppm (M: 608
mg/kg bw/day; F:
723 mg/kg bw/day);
highest dose tested
NA
No adverse effects
were noted at the
highest dose
SA 10431; Table 87
90-day oral toxicity:
mice
6000 ppm (M: 973
mg/kg bw/day; F:
1224 mg/kg bw/day)
NA
No adverse effects
were noted at the
highest dose
SA 10431; Table 88
90-day oral toxicity: dog
NOAEL: 3200 ppm
(M: 126 mg/kg
bw/day and F: 138
mg/kg bw/day)
LOAEL: 12800 ppm
(M: 440 mg/kg
bw/day; F: 485
mg/kg bw/day
SA 13013; Table 89
1-year oral toxicity:
dogs
2900 ppm (M: 91.2
mg/kg bw/day and
12800 ppm (M: 440
mg/kg bw/day; F:
408 mg/kg bw/day
Decreased bw effects
and increased SA 13268; Table 90
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Study type NOAEL (mg/kg
bw/day)
LOAEL (mg/kg
bw/day Key effect Reference
F: 88.4 mg/kg
bw/day)
alkaline phosphatase
activity
18-month dietary
chronic
toxicity/carcinogenicity
study: mice
6500 ppm (M: 825
mg/kg bw/day and
F: 1073 mg/kg)
No toxicity was
observed at the
highest dose
administered
No adverse effects or
tumours were noted
at the highest dose
SA 12225 ; Table
80
2-year chronic
toxicity/carcinogenicity:
rat
4000 ppm (M: 159
mg/kg bw/day and
F: 221 mg/kg
bw/day
LOAEL: 18000 ppm
(M: 741mg/kg
bw/day and F: 1052
mg/kg bw/day
Increased mortality,
decreased bw, and
uterine changes
(cervix: hyperplasia
and endometrium:
metaplasia)
SA 12199; Table 81
Developmental toxicity:
rats
1000 mg/kg bw/day
for both maternal
and foetal effects
No toxicity was
observed at the
highest dose
administered
No toxicity was
observed at the
highest dose
administered
SA 12221; Table 83
Developmental toxicity:
rabbits
1000 mg/kg bw/day
for both maternal
and foetal effects
No toxicity was
observed at the
highest dose
administered
No toxicity was
observed at the
highest dose
administered
SA 12223; Table 84
2-generation
reproductive toxicity:
rats
Parental Toxicity
2700 ppm (equiv. to
the mean achieved
dose before pairing:
196 mg/kg bw/day
for F0 males;
24mg/kg bw/day for
F0 females; 253
mg/kg bw/day for
F1 males; 266
mg/kg bw/day for
F1 females; 307
mg/kg bw/day for
F2 males; 312
mg/kg bw/day for
F2 females).
Foetal: 12000 ppm
(equiv. to the mean
achieved dose
before pairing: 896
mg/kg bw/day for
F0 males; 1032
mg/kg bw/day for
F0 females; 1138
Parental: 12000
ppm (equiv. to the
mean achieved
dose before pairing:
896 mg/kg bw/day
for F0 males; 1032
mg/kg bw/day for
F0 females; 1138
mg/kg bw/day for
F1 males; 1218
mg/kg bw/day for
F1 females; 1361
mg/kg bw/day for
F2 males; 1392
mg/kg bw/day for
F2 females)
Foetal: No toxicity
was observed at the
highest dose
administered
Decreased body
weight (bw) and food
consumption
parameters
TXFVP044; Table
85
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Study type NOAEL (mg/kg
bw/day)
LOAEL (mg/kg
bw/day Key effect Reference
mg/kg bw/day for
F1 males; 1218
mg/kg bw/day for
F1 females; 1361
mg/kg bw/day for
F2 males; 1392
mg/kg bw/day for
F2 females)
Toxicokinetics and dermal absorption studies with tetraniliprole are summarised in Table 11.
Table 11: Summary of toxicokinetics and dermal absorption studies with tetraniliprole
Study type Results
Study 1 (Table 91 ;
Appendix J):
Toxicokinetic (Whole-
body distribution and
pilot metabolism study
Distribution)
Radiolabelled (pyrazole-carboxamide-14C)-active was administered by gavage (5 mg/kg) to
assess absorption from the GI-tract, distribution to and elimination from blood, organs and
tissues were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively by whole-body
autoradioluminography in one rat of each sex (at 1, 4, 8, 24, 48, 72, 120, and 168 hours
after administration). The amounts of radioactivity in excreta (urine and faeces) and
exhaled carbon dioxide were additionally determined (4 males) at 1, 4, 8, and 24 hours
after administration.
The test compound related radioactivity was cleared from blood very fast (<48 hr) and
distributed to the entire body preferentially towards those organs or tissues that are
responsible for metabolism (liver) and excretion (kidney), some glandular organs (eg
adrenal gland, pancreas), brown fat and ovary and uterus in females. In male rats,
maximum Total Radioactive Residue (TRR)-values were reached in all organs and tissues
1-4 hours after administration, while in females it was 1-8. The tissue/blood-concentration
ratios at tmax were highest for liver (factor ~10) and adrenal gland (factor ~4.5) in both sexes.
At the end of the test on Day 7, no residual radioactivity was measured in nearly all organs
and tissues in either sex except in the liver and kidney, where only trace amounts (˂1.0%)
of radioactivity was detected.
One day after administration, more than 95% of the given dose had been excreted and the
excretion was nearly completed after two days in males and three in females. The major
part of the given dose (more than 98% in males and 92% in females) was excreted with
faeces and the minor part (up to ~2%) with urine. The exhalation of 14C-carbon dioxide was
tested for over a period of 48 hours with only a negligible amount (< 0.01%) of the given
dose detected. This demonstrated that the 14C labelling in the pyrazole-carboxamide moiety
of the molecule was stable with regard to the formation of carbon dioxide.
Study 2 (Table 92 ;
Appendix J):
Toxicokinetics (ADME
and metabolite
identification)
Radiolabelled (pyrazole-carboxamide-14C)-active was administered by gavage (2 mg/kg) to
4/sex at 2, 20, and 200 mg/kg, 4 males at 2 mg/kg that were previously treated for 14 days
with active ingredient, and 3/sex after having their bile ducts cannulated to assess bile
excretion. Rats were sacrificed either 48 hrs (bile duct cannulated) or 72 hours after dosing
and the total radioactivity (parents and labelled metabolites) was determined in plasma
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samples, urine, faeces, organs and tissues. The metabolism was investigated in urines and
faecal extracts.
The absorption of test material started immediately after administration and the maximum
plasma concentration (Cmax) was reached within 1 hour (tmax) after the administration for all
low dose tests (including the test after 14 days of pre-treatment). At 20 mg/kg it was 1 hour
for males and 7 hours for females. However, only a minimal amount of absorption occurred
at 20 mg/kg, and at 200 mg/kg plasma concentrations were too low to calculate.
Female rats showed a higher absorption rate (Cmax) and total Area Under the Curve (AUC)
(~2X) compared to male rats for both administered doses (2 and 20 mg/kg).
Bile-duct cannulated animals (males and females) showed that about 35% of the recovered
dose was detected in the bile for males and 24% in the bile for females, indicating a
distribution via enterohepatic circulation.
Absorption rates were calculated by summation of the recovered radioactivity in urine, bile
and body without Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT), and amounted to 41.2% for males and
29.3% for females.
For all low dose tests, the plasma concentration declined to < 2% of the maximum
concentration within 72 hours post administration.
The calculated AUC0-∞ value of test material in the plasma for the 2 and 20 mg/kg animals
was ~2X lower in males compared to females (1.21 v. 2.36 and 0.06 v. 0.12, respectively).
In addition, the AUC0-∞ for low dose rats of both sexes at 2 mg/kg showed ~20X higher
concentration (eg, males 1.21/0.06) compared to high dose (20 mg/kg) rats that received
10X less, due to the restricted absorption of the test compound at higher dose levels.
Generally, in the low and high dose tests, the excretion was almost completed 72 hours
after administration as more than 99% of the recovered dose had been excreted via urine
and faeces. In all tests, the excretion was mainly faecal and ranged from 92 to 99% of the
recovered radioactivity. Rats with a cannulated bile duct showed approx. 35% for males
and 24% for females of the recovered dose in bile.
For all low dose tests (2 mg/kg) the urinal excretion rate ranged from 4.51% to 6.58 % of
the recovered dose. Negligible urinal excretion rates were measured for the high dose tests
at 20 and 200 mg/kg and ranged from 0.08% to 0.57% of the recovered dose. These low
urinal excretion rates also show that there is a significantly reduced absorption of BCS-
CL73507 at higher dose rates.
Generally, there were very low residues in organs and tissues in all test groups. Female
rats showed higher organ concentrations compared to male rats. The highest equivalent
concentrations were detected in the liver at all doses tested.
The majority of metabolites (about 89.59% to 108.29% of the administered dose) were
identified. Parent compound was the major compound in all tests and amounted between
51.32 - 66.42% of the dose for low dose tests and between 88.84 - 107.98% of dose for
high dose test (20 and 200 mg/kg respectively) for both sexes. Major metabolites were
BCS-CL73507-5-hydroxypyridine and the hydroxy-N-methyl moiety and ranged from 4 to
9% of the dose, respectively. In general, there were no different metabolites found for
males and females; and the quantity of the individual metabolites was not significantly sex-
related.
Study 3 (Table 93 ;
Appendix J):
Toxicokinetics (ADME
Radiolabelled (pyridinyl-2-14C)-active was administered by gavage (2 mg/kg) to 4/sex at 2
mg/kg. Rats were sacrificed 72 hours after dosing and the total radioactivity (parents and
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and metabolite
identification)
labelled metabolites) was determined in plasma samples, urine, organs and tissues, and
faeces. The metabolism was investigated in urines and faecal extracts.
The absorption of test material started immediately after administration and the maximum
plasma concentration (Cmax) was reached within 1 hour (tmax) after the administration.
Female rats showed a higher absorption rate for plasma compared to male (Cmax of 0.108
versus 0.096 mg/L). The calculated AUC value for females was also approximately ~1.2x
higher than males (1.21 versus 1.04 mg/L*h).
The plasma concentration declined to < 4% of the maximum concentration within 72 hours
post administration with more than 99% of the recovered dose excreted via urine and
faeces. In all animals of both sexes, the excretion was mainly faecal (~97%) with minimal
amounts in the urine (~2.5%) for both sexes.
Generally, there were very low residues in organs and tissues. At sacrifice < 0.4% of the
administered dose (mean values) was found in the bodies excluding the GIT. The highest
equivalent concentrations of all tests were detected in the liver (0.0778 mg/kg for males and
0.0730 mg/kg for females).
For the investigation of the metabolism, urine and faeces were sampled at different time
points in the individual tests. There were no sex-specific metabolites detected. Slight
quantitative differences in the metabolites between males and female were observed within
the dose group. By trend, males showed more hydroxylation compared to females. Parent
compound was the major compound in all tests and amounted to 61.9% of dose for males
and 71.4% of dose for females.
Major metabolites were BCS-CL73507-5-hydroxypyridine and the hydroxy-N-methyl moiety
and ranged from 2.8 to 7.7% of the dose, respectively.
Study 4 (
Table 94 ; Appendix J):
Toxicokinetics (ADME
and metabolite
identification)
Radiolabelled (phenyl-carbamoyl-14C)-active was administered by gavage (2 mg/kg) to
4/sex at 2 mg/kg. Rats were sacrificed 72 hours after dosing and the total radioactivity
(parents and labelled metabolites) was determined in plasma samples, urine, organs and
tissues, and faeces. The metabolism was investigated in urines and faecal extracts.
The absorption of test material started immediately after administration and the maximum
plasma concentration (Cmax) was reached within 1 hour (tmax) after the administration.
Female rats showed a higher absorption rate for plasma compared to male (Cmax of 0.205
versus 0.144 mg/L). The calculated AUC value for females was approximately also ~1.8x
higher than males (2.32 versus 1.29 mg/L*h).
The plasma concentration declined to < 2% of the maximum concentration within 72 hours
post administration with more than 99% of the recovered dose excreted via urine and
faeces. In all animals of both sexes, the excretion was mainly faecal (~96%) with minimal
amounts in the urine (~4%) for both sexes.
Generally, there were very low residues in organs and tissues. Female rats showed higher
organ concentrations compared to male rats. At sacrifice < 0.4% of the administered dose
(mean values) was found in the bodies excluding the GIT. The highest equivalent
concentrations of all tests were detected in the liver and amounted to 0.0705 mg/kg for
males and 0.0923 mg/kg for females.
For the investigation of the metabolism, urine and faeces were sampled at different time
points in the individual tests. There were no sex-specific metabolites detected. Slight
quantitative differences of the metabolites between males and female were observed within
the dose group. By trend, males showed more hydroxylation compared to females. Parent
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compound was the major compound in all tests and amounted to 52.7% of dose for males
and 59.5% of dose for females.
Major metabolites were BCS-CL73507-5-hydroxypyridine and the hydroxy-N-methyl moiety
and ranged from 3.6 to 7.3% of the dose, respectively.
Study 5 (Table 95 ;
Appendix J):
Toxicokinetics (ADME
and metabolite
identification)
Radiolabelled (tetrazolyl-14C)-active was administered by gavage (2 mg/kg) to 4/sex at 2
mg/kg. Rats were sacrificed 72 hours after dosing and the total radioactivity (parents and
labelled metabolites) was determined in plasma samples, urine, organs and tissues, and
faeces. The metabolism was investigated in urines and faecal extracts.
The absorption of test material started immediately after administration and the maximum
plasma concentration (Cmax) was reached within 1 hour (tmax) after the administration.
Female rats showed a higher absorption rate for plasma compared to male (Cmax of 0.208
versus 0.161 mg/L). The calculated AUC value for females was also approximately ~1.5x
higher than males (2.00 versus 1.27 mg/L*h).
The plasma concentration declined to < 2% of the maximum concentration within 72 hr post
administration with more than 99% of the recovered dose excreted via urine and faeces. In
all animals of both sexes, the excretion was mainly faecal (~94%) with minimal amounts in
the urine (~5.5%) for both sexes.
Generally, there were very low residues in organs and tissues. Female rats showed higher
organ concentrations compared to male rats. At sacrifice, < 0.3% of the administered dose
(mean values) was found in the bodies excluding the GIT. The highest equivalent
concentrations of all tests were detected in the liver and amounted to 0.0737 mg/kg for
males and 0.0672 mg/kg for females.
For the investigation of the metabolism, urine and faeces were sampled at different time
points in the individual tests. There were no sex-specific metabolites detected. Slight
quantitative differences of the metabolites between males and female were observed within
the dose group. By trend, males showed more hydroxylation compared to females. Parent
compound was the major compound in all tests and amounted to 46.7% of dose for males
and 56.1% of dose for females.
Major metabolites were the hydroxy-N-methyl and dihydroxy moiety and ranged from 4.3 to
10.06% of the dose, respectively.
Dermal Absorption (In
vitro – rat and human
skin) ; Table 96 ;
Appendix J
Split-thickness human skin and rat skin membranes were mounted into flow-through
diffusion cells. Receptor fluid was pumped underneath the skin. The skin surface
temperature was maintained at 32°C ± 1°C throughout the experiment. A tritiated water
barrier integrity test was performed and any human skin sample exhibiting absorption
greater than 0.6% of the applied dose was excluded from subsequent absorption
measurements.
Absorption of [14C]-tetraniliprole was assessed by collecting receptor fluid in hourly fractions
from 0 to 8 h post dose, then 2 hourly fractions from 8 to 24 h post dose. At 24 h post dose,
the underside of the skin was rinsed with receptor fluid. The skin was removed from the
cells and dried with a tissue swab. The cell was dismantled and the donor chamber and
receptor chamber were retained separately for analysis. The stratum corneum was
removed by tape stripping and the skin divided into exposed and unexposed skin. Three
different concentration were assessed that represented essentially the absorption of neat
product (concentrated active: 200 g/L) and various “in-use” dilutions (0.3 and 0.01 g/L). The
percent absorption rate results for the various tests at 24 hours were:
Concentration Human Skin Rat Skin
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200 g/L 0.33 ± 0.32% 3.80 ± 2.26%
0.3 g/L 9.20 ± 5.0% 1.90 ± 2.33%
0.01 g/L 4.18 ± 2.24% 4.23 ± 2.28%
Dermal Absorption (In vivo – rat) ;
Table 97 ; Appendix J
The concentrated test item BCS CL73507 SC 200 and the diluted test items containing 14C-
BCS CL73507 were applied on the skin of clipped male rats (16 rats per group). Three
different groups were assessed that represented the absorption of neat product
(concentrated active: 200 g/L) and various “in-use” dilutions (0.3 and 0.01 g/L).
Radioactivity in blood, urine, faeces, tape strips, skin, washing of the application site
(including the protective device and gauze cover(s), remaining skin, cage wash and
carcass were measured at 8, 24, 72 and 96 hours after initial application. The percent
absorption rate results for the various tests were:
Absorbed Dose
Time of Experiment 8 h 24 h 72 h 96 h
200 g/L - 2.83 ± 1.29 0.54 ± 0.22
0.05 ± 0.10*
0.83 ± 0.32**
0.3 g/L - 4.50 ± 2.24 1.57 ± 0.91
0.24 ± 0.44*
3.27 ± 2.47**
0.01 g/L - 7.73 ± 1.83 6.05 ± 5.33
1.28 ± 2.56*
7.57 ± 4.24**
* OECD Guidance ** EFSA Guidance
General conclusion about mammalian toxicology of tetraniliprole
Acute toxicity, irritation and sensitisation
Tetraniliprole is of low acute toxicity by all exposure routes (oral, dermal, and inhalation) routes. Tetraniliprole
is not a skin or eye irritant and should not be classified for 6.3 or 6.4 hazards. Tetraniliprole was shown to
have contact sensitisation properties based on two positive Local Lymph Node Assay (LLNA) and should be
classified 6.5B.
The results of acute toxicity tests on Vayego by oral, dermal and inhalation routes indicate it is not
classifiable. In addition, results from studies on the formulation showed it was not a skin or eye irritant, and
that it was not likely to be a sensitiser (negative LLNA).
Mutagenicity
Tetraniliprole is not a mutagenic hazard.
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Carcinogenicity
In the rat two-year carcinogenicity study with tetraniliprole, a slight increase in uterine epithelial tumours was
observed at the high dose of 18000 ppm in females at the end of the 24-month treatment period, compared
to the control group. The incidence of each tumour type was slightly outside the in-house Historical Control
Data (HCD), but within the RITA (Registry of Individual Toxicology Animal data) control data. However,
based on clear treatment-related non-neoplastic findings in the uterus at 18000 ppm, where a higher
incidence and severity of diffuse squamous cell hyperplasia in the cervix (p≤0.01) and a higher incidence of
focal squamous cell metaplasia in the endometrium were observed when compared to controls, the increase
in uterine tumours was considered to be treatment-related. No uterine tumours were observed at either the
mid- (4000 ppm) or low-dose (900 ppm) and no pre-neoplastic changes were observed after 12-months of
treatment at any dose level tested. Therefore, the findings in the uterus were a late onset occurrence.
The high dose of 18000 ppm equated to an achieved intake of 1052 mg/kg bw/day over 24-months, which
exceeds the guideline-recommended limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day, and based on a reduction of 15% in
final mean body weight and an overall 24% reduction of the mean cumulative body weight gain compared to
controls, this dose level is considered to have exceeded the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD). The
histopathological findings in the uterus, vagina and ovary in high-dose females are consistent with the
findings in the H295R steroidogenesis screening assay. In this in vitro assay, tetraniliprole and its main
mammalian metabolite BCS-CQ63359 were evaluated for effects on progesterone, testosterone, estradiol
and cortisol secretion using the H295R cell line, at concentrations which closely corresponded to plasma
concentrations in the rodent and dog long-term toxicity studies. A clear dose-related increase in estradiol
was observed for tetraniliprole and BCS-CQ63359; in contrast, only marginal changes not considered to be
biologically relevant were observed for progesterone and testosterone. Cortisol levels were also increased in
a dose-related manner for both tetraniliprole and BCS-CQ63359; however, in the absence of adverse
changes in the adrenal gland in any of the higher-tier repeat-dose studies in the rodent and dog, this finding
is of no known consequence. If the Mode Of Action (MOA) by which tetraniliprole causes a slight increase in
uterine tumours in the rat cancer bioassay is an estrogenic effect via steroidogenesis perturbation, this MOA
would be relevant to humans.
The in vivo biological significance of the results of this in vitro assay is questioned by the results of several
studies. In higher-tier in vivo estrogenicity testing, which included a uterotrophic/pubertal assay in immature
female rats to investigate estrogenic or anti-estrogenic activity, tetraniliprole had no effect on uterine weight
or vaginal opening in immature female rats at dose levels up to 800 mg/kg bw/day. In addition, no changes in
uterine or any female reproductive tissues were observed in repeat-dose rat studies following up to 12
months administration of tetraniliprole. In the rat two-generation reproduction study, no effect on reproductive
performance was observed up to the highest dose level of 12000 ppm (1032 mg/kg bw/day) in F0 adult
females (pre-mating). No changes in any female reproductive tissues were observed in repeat dose mouse
studies, including the 18-month carcinogenicity study or in the repeat-dose dog studies up to 1-year duration.
Thus, the slight increase in tumours following lifetime expose to rodents was restricted to one tumour type in
one sex in one species. In addition, the increase in uterine epithelial tumours only occurred at a dose level
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above a limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day and which achieved or exceeded MTD criteria. The increased
incidence of each type of uterine epithelial tumour was only slightly above the concurrent control incidence
and in-house HCD, with no incidences at the mid- or low-dose group level and no tumours or preneoplastic
changes at any dose level at the 12-month interim sacrifice. Therefore, the increase in uterine tumours
observed in the rat are a high-dose phenomenon, occurring at a dose level above a guideline limit dose of
1000 mg/kg bw/day, at an MTD in aged females, where perturbation of the estrogen/progesterone balance in
the aged female could be a contributing factor. Based on the battery of in vitro and in vivo genotoxicity
studies conducted with tetraniliprole, none of which showed a genotoxic potential, a genotoxic mechanism
for the induction of the uterine tumours in the rat can be ruled out. A plausible MOA for the very low
incidence of uterine tumours, together with the non-neoplastic changes in the uterus, vagina and ovary,
observed in high-dose females on the 2-year rat carcinogenicity study, is through increased estrogenic
activity via steroidogenesis interference, which is an MOA relevant to humans. However, the tumours were
confined to a high dose in aged females. Therefore, it can be considered that tetraniliprole presents
negligible carcinogenic hazard potential.
Reproductive and developmental toxicity
No evidence of developmental and reproductive toxicity was observed in rats (developmental toxicity and
two-generation reproductive toxicity) and rabbits (developmental toxicity) in studies that exposed animals to
tetraniliprole at dietary levels that resulted in limit dose levels NOAEL >1000 mg/kg bw/day. These negative
results from in vivo studies negate the functional significance of the positive results noted in the in vitro
steroidogenesis assay that indicated both the active and the BCS-CQ63359 metabolite were capable of
inducing the synthesis of estrogen and cortisol in the H295R cell line. The functional significance of the
H295R in vitro assay is also diminished from the results of the in vivo immature rat uterotrophic assay which
showed no evidence of an estrogenic or anti-estrogenic potential of tetraniliprole. In total, the results from the
two in vivo studies indicate a negligible potential for reproductive toxicity.
Target organ toxicity
Results of several repeated exposure studies lasting from 28 days to lifetime exposure durations failed to
identify an organ specifically targeted by tetraniliprole. The lowest Lowest Observable Adverse Effect Level
(LOAEL) observed was greater than the 100 mg/kg bw/day minimum dose level required to trigger a 6.9
classification. The most common effects observed in these studies were non-specific in nature such as
decreased body weights or changes in clinical chemistries with no histological correlates. The clinical
chemistry changes in dogs (both 13- and 52-week studies) of increased platelet count and alkaline
phosphatase levels are consistent with an elevation in cortisol as noted in the H295R assay. The dog was
deemed the most sensitive species with a NOAEL of 2900 ppm (M: 91.2 mg/kg bw/day and F: 88.4 mg/kg
bw/day) following 52-weeks of exposure.
Toxicokinetics and dermal absorption
Five studies were performed to assess the biokinetic behaviour and metabolism of tetraniliprole in the rat
using tetraniliprole radiolabelled (14C) in 4 different positions on the molecule. Four studies assessed
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Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion (ADME) and one study that described the distribution of
the radioactivity in male and female rats by quantitative whole-body autoradiography (QWBA). This latter
study also determined how much 14CO2 was exhaled. The results from all the studies were in good
agreement to each other and significant differences in the biokinetic and metabolic behaviour of tetraniliprole
were not observed.
The absorption from the GIT in rodents was fast (about 1 hour) for all low dose tests (2 mg/kg bw). In high
dose tests with 20 and 200 mg/kg bw, a restricted absorption behaviour was observed. The excretion of
radioactivity was almost completed 72 hours after administration. Faecal excretion was predominantly higher
than the renal excretion and ranged between 93 and 109% of the administered dose. In low dose tests, the
renal excretion was ≤ 6.7% of the administered dose. Clear evidence of a reduced oral absorption in the high
dose tests at 20 and 200 mg/kg bw was given by the low renal excretion rate (≤ 0.53% of the administered
dose). Bile-duct cannulated rats showed about 39% of the dose for males and 25% of the dose for females is
eliminated by this route. Absorption rates from the GIT amounted to 41.2% for males and 29.3% for females
(AOEL calculation to be adjusted by 30%). The results of the quantitative whole-body studies demonstrated
low amounts of radioactivity detected in all organs and tissues.
Parent compound was the main compound in faeces of all doses tested. In high dose tests, the metabolism
of parent compound was negligible compared to the low dose tests, in which approx. 30% to 50% of the
dose was metabolised to a high number of metabolites. The metabolite pattern from the four different
labelling positions was identical in all studies for common metabolites. The most important metabolic reaction
was hydroxylation in the methyl group of the phenyl moiety (leading to BCS-CQ63359). Significant
differences between the metabolites of male and female rats were not observed.
Results of two dermal penetration studies using Vayego concentrate (200 g/L) and diluted either to 0.3 g/L or
0.01 g/L were conducted in vitro using human and rat skin and in vivo using rodents. The results of these
studies indicate Vayego is poorly absorbed through the skin as a concentrate or minimally absorbed when
diluted into two in-use spray dilutions (0.3 and 0.01 g/L). The amount of material absorbed for use in the risk
assessment was determined using the 24 hours in vitro (rat/human) and in vivo (rat) absorption values and
the following formula (EFSA 2017)
in vivo human % absorption = (in vivo rat % absorption / in vitro rat % absorption) x in
vitro human % absorption
The results of this indicate the percent absorption for neat Vayego (200 g/L) is 0.25%, and for the 0.3 and
0.01 g/L dilutions it is 15.87% and 7.6% respectively. A value of 0.5% was used for the concentrated
substance and a value of 16% was used for the dilute solutions in the operator and bystander exposure
model calculations. These values are very comparable to those used by the applicant’s values of 0.7% for
the concentrate and 14% for the dilute solutions (values based only on the in vitro absorption dataset).
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Appendix D: Environmental fate
Executive summaries and list of endpoints
Unless otherwise noted, all studies were conducted according to GLP and were fully compliant with all
requirements of the standard international test methods used. All data for tetraniliprole and its metabolites
were sourced from the studies provided by the applicant.
Residues relevant to the environment
The NZ EPA’s User Guide to Thresholds and Classifications (EPA 2012) defines a “major metabolite” as “All
metabolites that are formed in amounts of equal to or more than 10% of the applied amount of substance at
any time-point evaluated during the degradation studies in the appropriate compartment under consideration
(soil or water).”
In laboratory and field degradation studies in soil and water, major metabolites of tetraniliprole (ie, those
found at ≥ 10% Applied Radioactivity (AR)) were identified. The major metabolites are listed in Table 12.
Table 12: Major metabolites of tetraniliprole
Metabolite
code
Chemical name
(IUPAC)
Molecular
Weight
(g/mol)
Physicochemical properties
BCS-CR74541 BCS-CL73507-carboxylic
acid 563.88
Water solubility (pure water at 20°C):0.86 g/L at
pH 7
pKa: 3.7
Log Kow: -0.75 at pH 7
DT50: 118, 78.2, 104, 63.6, 80.8, 75.9, 66.3,
90.1, 47.8, 54.4 days in soil (geomean 75.2 d)
In soil max 47.8%, anaerobic 44.2%
In water systems not detected.
BCS-CU81055
BCS-CL73507-
desmethyl-amide-
carboxylic acid
549.86
Water solubility (pure water at 20°C): 12.11 g/L
at pH 7
pKa: 3.6
Log Kow: -1.1 at pH 7
DT50: 33.8, 25.7, 6.27, 36.3, 14.5, 6.82, 7.39,
12.5, 372, 263, 359 days in soil (geomean 33.7
d)
In soil max 12.0%
In water systems not detected.
BCS-CT30673
BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-
quinazolinone-carboxylic
acid
545.86
Water solubility (pure water at 20°C): 2.8 g/L at
pH 7
pKa: 4.1
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log Kow: 0.8 pH 7
DT50: 29.5, 96.6, 411, 387, 246 days in soil
(geomean 162 d)
In soil max 10.6%, anaerobic 11.2%
In water systems not detected.
BCS-CQ63359 BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-
quinazolinone 526.86
Water solubility (pure water at 20°C):0.19 mg/L
at pH 7
pKa: not determined
log Kow: 3.5 at pH 7
DT50: 65.0, 44.4, 58.5, 62.8, 137, 77.2, 75.7,
65.6, 63.4, 175 days in soil (geomean 75.7 d)
In soil max 33.4%, anaerobic max. 34.7%
Phytolysis water max 39.2%; DT50 = 0.41 d (1.3
d USA, 1.9 d Greece calculated); under dark
conditions max 99% with DT50 between 0.3 and
0.75 days.
In water/sediment (aerobic total system) max
84.8%, in sediment max. 78.9%
In water/sediment (anaerobic system) max. 6.1%
in water, max. 41.1% in sediment, max. 44.0% in
total system
In surface water max 100%
BCS-CY28900 BCS-CL73507-
deschloro-oxazine -
Log Kow: 2.5 at pH 7
aquatic photolysis max 72.7%
In water/sediment not detected
In soil not detected
BCS-CY28897 BCS-CL73507-
deschloro-pyrazine -
Log Kow: 2.0 at pH 7
DT50: -
aquatic photolysis max 38.8%
In soil not detected
BCS-CY28906 BCS-CL73507-pyrazole-
5-carboxylic acid -
Water solubility (pure water at 20°C): 0.1 g/L at
pH 7
log Kow: -1.8 at pH 7
DT50: -
Aquatic photolysis max 18%
In soil not detected
Results from a range of ecotoxicity studies (aquatic and soil organisms) were submitted by the applicant on
several metabolites. Although metabolites will not be quantitatively assessed because of their
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ecotoxicological properties, the studies provided have been summarised in Appendix J, and the main
findings for the major metabolites have been summarised in Appendix E.
Degradation and fate of tetraniliprole and its metabolites in aquatic
environments
Information on the degradation and fate of tetraniliprole in the aquatic environment is summarised in Table
13. Information on bioaccumulation potential is listed in Table 14.
Table 13: Degradation and fate of tetraniliprole in aquatic environments
Test type Endpoint value Reference
Ready biodegradation Not readily degradable
1% after 28 days
2016/0048/01 ; Table
136 ; Appendix J
Aqueous photolysis half-life (DT50) 0.7 (Tokyo 4.7 calculated, natural
water)
EnSa-13-0321 ; Table
129 ; Appendix J
0.77 (Tokyo 4.9 calculated, natural
water)
EnSa-16-0158 ; Table
130 ; Appendix J
0.4-1.2 days (estimate spring-fall) EnSa-13-0319-01-2;
Table 132 ; Appendix J
3.4 (USA 10.5 calculated) EnSa-13-0320 ; Table
128 ; Appendix J
Degradation in aerobic water/sediment (DT50) 11.1 and 122 days total system EnSa-14-0098 ; Table
133 ; Appendix J
Degradation in anaerobic water/sediment
(DT50) days
218 and 104 days total system MEFVP107 ; Table 135
; Appendix J
Water solubility at 20°C [mg/L] Distilled water: 1.2
pH 4: 1.0
pH 7: 1.0
pH 9: 1.3
PA13/078 ;
Hydrolysis half-life (DT50) pH 4: 265
pH 7: 58
pH 9: 1.27
EnSa-14-0308 ; Table
127 ; Appendix J
Mineralisation in surface water DT50 0.9 days EnSa-14-0948 ; Table
134 ; Appendix J
Table 14: Bioaccumulation potential of tetraniliprole and metabolite(s)
Test type Endpoint value for tetraniliprole/ metabolite CQ63359 Reference
Partition coefficient
octanol/water [Log Kow]
Tetraniliprole
pH 4: 2.6
PA13/062
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Test type Endpoint value for tetraniliprole/ metabolite CQ63359 Reference
pH 7: 2.6
pH 9: 1.9
Fish bioconcentration
(whole fish)
Tetraniliprole
BCF lipid normalised steady state 0.419 and 0.23
BCF lipid-normalised growth corrected kinetic 0.452 and 0.255
Low potential for bioaccumulation according to HSNO
EBFVN095 ; Table
147 ; Appendix J
Fish bioconcentration
(whole fish)
Metabolite: BCS-CQ63359
BCF lipid normalised steady state 124 and 183
BCF lipid-normalised growth corrected kinetic 146 and 203
Low potential for bioaccumulation according to HSNO
EBFVN155 ; Table
230 ; Appendix J
Degradation and fate of tetraniliprole and its metabolites in soil
Information on the degradation and fate of tetraniliprole and its metabolite(s) in the soil environment is
summarised in Table 15.
Table 15: Degradation and fate of tetraniliprole and its metabolite(s) in soil
Test type Endpoint value for tetraniliprole/metabolite Reference
Aerobic half-life in soil
(DT50lab) days1
Tetraniliprole
127, 29.1, 171, 46.7
(normalised)
EnSa-13-0244 ; Table 107 ;
Appendix J
Aerobic half-life in soil
(DT50lab) days1
Tetraniliprole
101, 72.3, 91.9, 149, 111, 56 (normalised)
M 557172-01-1; EnSa-16-0845 ;
Table 108 ; Appendix J
Anaerobic degradation
in soil (DT50lab) days
Tetraniliprole
124, 116, 79
EnSa-12-0694; Table 112 ;
Appendix J
Aerobic half-life in soil
(DT50field) days
(field dissipation)
Tetraniliprole
28.2, 31.5, 29.9, 68.4, 33.0, 39.6 (bare soil)
42.4 (turf soil)
M-569279-01-1
MEFVP115
MEFVN027
MEFVN026
MEFVN013
MEFVN015 ; Table 114 ;
Appendix J
Aerobic half-life in soil
(DT50field) days
(field dissipation)
Tetraniliprole
13.9, 30.1, 41.2, 66.3, 92.9, 205
MEFVP117 ; Table 115 ;
Appendix J
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Test type Endpoint value for tetraniliprole/metabolite Reference
Aerobic half-life in soil
(DT50field) days
(field dissipation)
Tetraniliprole
139
MEFVN016 ; Table 116 ;
Appendix J
Soil photolysis half-life
(DT50) days
Tetraniliprole
82.4 (USA), 127.7 (Greece)
M-493228-01-1 ; Table 113 ;
Appendix J
Sorption to soil ( Koc) Tetraniliprole
195.3 (silt loam), 200.4 (loam), 211.0 (loamy sand),
252.3 (silt loam)
M-427580-01-1 ; Table 119 ;
Appendix J
Sorption to soil ( Koc)2 Tetraniliprole
411 (silt loam), 133 (sandy loam), 1920 (silt clay
loam) in sediment
M-557175-01-1 ; Table 118 ;
Appendix J
Sorption to soil ( Koc) CR74541
17.8 (loamy sand), 18.6 (silt loam), 25.6 (loam), 11.6
(loam)
EnSa- 12-0473,;
Metabolites
Table 120 ; Appendix J
Sorption to soil ( Koc) CU81055
23.5 (loamy sand), 29.9 (silt loam), 50.4 (loam), 19.5
(loam)
EnSa- 13-0037; Table 121 ;
Appendix J
Sorption to soil ( Koc) CQ63359
4875 (loamy sand), 13416 (silt loam), 9049 (loam),
6464 (loam)
EnSa- 12-0596, Table 122 ;
Appendix J
Sorption to soil ( Koc) CT30673
543 (loamy sand), 568 (silt loam), 718 (loam), 326
(loam)
EnSa- 13-0036 ;
Table 124 ; Appendix J
Column leaching BCS-CL 73705 (tetraniliprole) is slightly to moderately
mobile according to JA Guth classification in Brazilian
soils
M-52348 ; Table 126 ; Appendix
J
1: Upper 80% of all DT50 values
2: Lowest value non-sandy soil used for risk assessment
Table 16: Degradation and fate of tetraniliprole in air
Test type Endpoint value for
tetraniliprole/ metabolite
Reference
Half-life in air in days Tetraniliprole
0.404
Report no EnSa-15-1014, M-544693-01-2; Table 137 ;
Appendix J
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General conclusion about environmental fate
Tetraniliprole and metabolites
Degradation and fate in the aquatic environment
Tetraniliprole is considered highly persistent in the aquatic environment according to HSNO criteria (DT50
(whole system) > 2 months). Photolysis is expected to be rapid.
In the aquatic environment, major metabolites were formed: BCS-CQ63359, BCS-CY28900, BCS-CY28897
and BCS-CY28906. Photolysis of BCS-CQ63359 is rapid. The minor metabolite (< 10% of AR) BSC-
CR60014 was identified. No data of DT50 values in water/sediment systems of these metabolites are
available.
The potential for bioaccumulation of the active ingredient and metabolite BCS-CQ63359 is considered to be
low according to HSNO based on bioaccumulation studies. The log Kow for the other metabolites is <3 and
therefore the bioaccumulation potential is also considered low.
Degradation and fate in the soil environment
In aerobic soils laboratory studies, the DT50 values for tetraniliprole ranged from 29.1 to 171 days (best-fit
models). The geometric mean of the DT50 in soil in the laboratory is 131.4 days, indicating that the substance
is persistent (DT50 > 30 days). However, half-lives from field studies are available and the lowest value is
13.9 days, the next value is 28.2 days and the highest value is 205 days. Based on the field studies the
active ingredient is considered to be potentially highly persistent under some circumstances in the field (DT50
> 6 months). .Based on a weight of evidence approach, the substance is considered persistent in soil,
however, because of the potential high persistence in the field, the accumulation potential of the substance
in the soil was still evaluated.
In soil, major metabolites were formed: BCS-CR74541, BCS-CU81055, BCS-CU81056, BCS-CT30673 and
BCS-CQ63359. The minor metabolites (<10% of AR) BCS-CT30672 and BSC-CY28894 were identified. The
degradation of these metabolites is comparable or slower than the parent compound.
Tetraniliprole is highly mobile in soil according to the McCall classification system (McCall P.J., Laskowski
D.A. et al. 1981); in a column leaching study in Brazilian soils, the active ingredient was considered to be
slightly to moderately mobile, however it is unclear how comparable these soils are to New Zealand soils.
Therefore, the active ingredient is considered highly mobile. The soil metabolites are considered to be
immobile till very highly mobile according to McCall classification system.
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Appendix E: Ecotoxicity
Unless otherwise noted, all studies were conducted according to GLP and were fully compliant with all
requirements of the standard international test methods used.
Executive summaries and list of endpoints
Aquatic toxicity
Table 17 contains the acute and chronic aquatic toxicity test results for the active ingredient tetraniliprole,
and Table 18 contains the acute and chronic aquatic toxicity test results for the formulated product Vayego.
Values in bold are those used for the risk assessment. Underlined values are those used to determine the
classification.
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Table 17: Summary of aquatic toxicity data for tetraniliprole (NOEC: No Observed Effect Concentration)
Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Fish Acute
Rainbow trout. Oncorhynchus mykiss 96 hours LC50 >10.0 mg ai/L Kuhl K. (2014), Table 141 ;
Appendix J
Common carp, Cyprinus carpio 96 hours LC50 >8.5 mg ai/ L Matlock D., Fannin-Hughes I.J.
(2015), Table 144 ; Appendix J
Fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas 96 hours LC50 >10.0 mg ai/L Kuhl K. (2014), Table 142 ;
Appendix J
Sheepshead minnow, Cyprinodon variegates 96 hours LC50 >9.09 mg ai/L Matlock D., Moore S. (2014),
Table 143 ; Appendix J
Fish Chronic
Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss 60-day ELS flow-through ND
Sheepshead minnow, Cyprinodon variegatus 35-day, ELS, flow through
NOEC >4.21 mg ai/ L
Matlock D., Moore S. (2016),
Table 146 ; Appendix J
Fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas 33-day, ELS, Flow-through
NOEC 2.5 mg ai/ L
Faber D (2016), Table 145 ;
Appendix J
Invertebrates Acute
Water flea, Daphnia magna 48 hours EC50 0.247 mg ai/L Kuhl K., 2015; Table 149
Water flea, Daphnia magna 48 hours EC50 0.173 mg ai/L Kuhl K., 2016; Table 150
Shrimp, Mysidopsis bahia (syn. Americamysis
bahia) 96 hours LC50 7.6 mg ai/ L
Brougher D.S., Zhang L., Martin
K.H., Krueger H. O. (2014) Table
153 ; Appendix J
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Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Midge, Chironomus riparius 48 hours EC50
spiked water
0.230 mg ai/L Silke G. (2016); Table 167;
Appendix J
Other species Acute
Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica 96 hours EC50 2.2 mg ai/ L
Brougher D.S., Zhang L., Martin
K.H., Krueger H. O. (2015); Table
152; .Appendix J
Frog, Xenopus laevis 48 hours LC50 >8.6 mg ai/ L
Banman C.S., Shephard D.W,
Moore S. (2014) Table 148 ;
Appendix J
Invertebrates Chronic
Water flea, Daphnia magna 21-day reproduction, NOEC 0.013 mg ai/L Kuhl K., 2016 Table 151 ;
Appendix J
Shrimp, Mysidopsis bahia (syn. Americamysis
bahia) 30-day, NOEC 0.15 mg ai/L
Claude M.B., Zhang L., Gallagher
S.P., Krueger H. O. (2014) ; Table
154; Appendix J
Amphipod, Hyalella Azteca 10-day, NOEC 0.391 mg ai/kg sediment
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin
K.H. Gallagher S.P., Krueger H.
O. (2015); Table 160; Appendix J
Amphipod, Hyalella Azteca 28-day, spiked sediment, NOEC 0.992 mg ai/kg sediment
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin
K.H. Gallagher S.P. (2016); Table
164; Appendix J
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus 10-day, NOEC 0.728 mg ai/kg sediment
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin
K.H. Gallagher S.P., Krueger H.
O. (2015); Table 161 ; Appendix J
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Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus 28-day, spiked sediment, NOEC 12 mg ai/kg sediment Bradley M.J. (2017) ; Table 165;
Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus dilutes 10 day, spiked sediment, NOEC 0.011 mg ai/ kg sediment
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin
K.H. Gallagher S.P., Krueger H.
O. (2016); Table 162; Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus dilutes 57 day, spiked sediment, NOEC 0.033 mg ai/ kg sediment
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin
K.H. Gallagher S.P. (2016) Table
166 ; Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus riparius 28-day, spiked sediment, NOEC 0.00676 mg ai/kg sediment Silke G. (2015); Table 163;
Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus riparius 28-day, spiked water, NOEC 0.0008 mg ai/L Silke G. (2015); Table 168;
Appendix J
Algae and aquatic macrophytes, Acute
Green alga, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata 72 hours ErC50 1.97 mg ai/L Kuhl K. (2016); Table 155;
Appendix J
Cyanobacterium, Anabaena flos-aquae 72 hours ErC50 >5.93 mg ai/L
Banman C.S., Shepherd D.W.,
Moore S. (2015); Table 156;
Appendix J
Freshwater diatom, Navicula pelliculosa 72 hours ErC50 >3.19 mg ai/L Matlock D., Moore S. (2015);
Table 157; Appendix J
Marine diatom, Skeletonema costatum 72 hours ErC50 1.49 mg ai/ L Matlock D., Jordan J., Moore S.
(2015); Table 158; Appendix J
Duckweed, Lemna gibba 7-day ErC50 >6.64 mg ai/ L Kuhl K. (2015); Table 159 ;
Appendix J
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Table 18: Summary of aquatic toxicity data for Vayego
Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Fish Acute
Rainbow trout. Oncorhynchus mykiss 96 hours LC50 (acute) >541 mg substance/L Kuhl K. (2014), Table 187;
Appendix J
Common carp, Cyprinus carpio 96 hours LC50 (acute) >538 mg substance/ L Matlock D., Moore S. (2016),
Table 188; Appendix J
Rainbow trout. Oncorhynchus mykiss 60-day ELS flow-through (chronic) ND
Fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas 33-day, ELS, Flow-through (chronic) ND
Invertebrates Acute
Water flea, Daphnia magna 48 hours EC50 0.382 mg substance/L Riebschlaeger T., (2014);
Table 189; Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus riparius 48 hours EC50
Spiked water 4.68 mg substance/L
Silke G. (2016); Table 191;
Appendix J
Invertebrates Chronic
Water flea, Daphnia magna 21-day reproduction ND
Algae and aquatic macrophytes
Green alga, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata 72 hours ErC50 >5.41 mg substance/L Kuhl K. (2016); Table 190 ;
Appendix J
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Metabolites
Major metabolites in the aquatic environment are BCS-CQ63359, BCS-CY28900, BCS-CY28897, and BCS-
CY28906. Results from a range of ecotoxicity studies (see Table 19) show that the metabolites are less toxic
than the parent compound based on tests with spiked water, the toxicity of BCS-CQ63359 is in the same
order of magnitude. The results of a test with BCS-CQ63359 and spiked sediment indicate that the toxicity of
this metabolite is less than the parent compound. No information is available regarding the persistence of the
metabolites.
Photolysis of the parent compound is rapid as is the photolysis of BCS-CQ63359.
Based on this assessment, the metabolites of tetraniliprole have not been further assessed, the controls
managing the risks from the parent substance are considered to manage the risks from these metabolites.
Table 19: Summary of aquatic toxicity data for metabolites of tetraniliprole
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Fish Acute
Rainbow trout. Oncorhynchus
mykiss 96 hr LC50 ND
NA
Fish Chronic
Rainbow trout. Oncorhynchus
mykiss 60-day ELS flow-through ND
NA
Invertebrates Acute
Midge, Chironomus riparius 48 hours EC50
Spiked water 0.88 mg CQ63359/L
Silke G. (2016);
Table 240;
Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus riparius 48 hours EC50
Spiked water >0.117 mg CY28900/L
Silke G. (2016);
Table 244;
Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus riparius 48 hours EC50
Spiked water >10 mg CY28897/L
Silke G. (2016);
Table 245;
Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus riparius 48 hours EC50
Spiked water >2.5 mg CY28906/ L
Silke G. (2016)
Table 246;
Appendix J
Midge, Chironomus dilutes 10-day, spiked sediment
NOEC
4.451 mg CQ63359/kg
sediment
Thomas S.T.,
Zhang L., Martin
K.H. Gallagher S.P.,
Krueger H. O.
(2016); Table 236;
Appendix J
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Uncertainties and data gaps
No data gaps identified.
General conclusion about aquatic toxicity
Tetraniliprole and the substance Vayego trigger 9.1A HSNO classification based on their toxicity to
crustacean which is the most sensitive endpoint.
The tested metabolites of tetraniliprole have similar toxicity or are less toxic compared to the parent. The risk
profile of the metabolites is considered similar or lower than that of the parent. Therefore, the risk
assessment for the parent compound will also cover the risks for the metabolites.
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Soil toxicity
Table 20 contains the acute and chronic soil toxicity test results for the active ingredient tetraniliprole. Table
21 contains the acute and chronic soil toxicity test results for the formulated product Vayego. Values in bold
are those used for the risk assessment. Underlined values are those used to determine the classification.
Table 20: Summary of soil toxicity data for tetraniliprole
Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Soil organisms
Earthworm, Eisenia fetida Acute, 14-day LC50 >1000 mg ai/ kg soil Friedrich S. (2013),
Table 169;
Appendix J
Earthworm, Eisenia fetida Reproduction, 56- day, NOEC ND NA
Soil mite, Hypoaspis aculeifer Reproduction, 14-day, NOEC ND NA
Soil microbial function
Soil microflora Nitrogen mineralisation, 28-
day
No adverse effects on nitrogen
transformation up to 1.116 kg
test item/ ha
Schulz L. (2013),
Table 170;
Appendix J
Soil microflora Nitrogen mineralisation, 28-
day
No adverse effects on nitrogen
transformation up to 1.116 kg
test item/ha (=1.0 kg ai/ha)
Schulz L. (2016),
Table 171;
Appendix J
Soil microflora Carbon mineralisation, 28 -day Active ingredient did not cause
adverse effects on carbon
transformation up to a rate of
1.116 kg test item/ha (=1.0 kg
ai/ha).
Schulz L. (2013),
Table 172;
Appendix J
Soil microflora Carbon mineralisation, 28- day Active ingredient did not cause
adverse effects on carbon
transformation up to a rate of
1.116 kg test item/ha (=1.0 kg
ai/ha).
Schulz L. (2016),
Table 173;
Appendix J
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Table 21: Summary of soil toxicity data for Vayego
Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Soil organisms
Earthworm, Eisenia
fetida
Acute, 14-day LC50 > 1000 mg substance/kg soil Friedrich S. (2014),
Table 192; Appendix J
Earthworm, Eisenia
fetida
Reproduction, 56-day NOEC >1000 mg substance/kg soil Kratz M.A. (2014),
Table 193; Appendix J
Soil mite, Hypoaspis
aculeifer
Reproduction,14-day NOEC >1000 mg substance/kg soil Kratz M.A. (2014),
Table 194; Appendix J
Terrestrial plants
Six dicotyledon and
four monocotyledon
crop species
Vegetative vigour, 21 days
Foliar application to seedling
plants
ER25 and ER50 >200 g ai/ha
(>1 L substance/ha)
Some adverse effects were
observed in tomato but these
effects were max.10% and
biological not relevant.
Noeding S. (2016),
Table 199; Appendix J
Six dicotyledon and
four monocotyledon
crop species
Seedling emergence, 21 days
Application to soil surface
ER25 and ER50 >200 g ai/ha
(>1 L substance/ha)
NOER = 200 g ai/ha
Noeding S. (2016),
Table 198; Appendix J
Solanum
lycopersicum
Vegetative vigour, 21 days
Foliar application to seedling
plants
ER25 and ER50 >200 g ai/ha
(>1 L substance/ha)
NOER = 200 g ai/ha
Noeding S. (2016),
Table 200; Appendix J
Brassica napus Seedling emergence, 21 days
Application to soil surface
ER25 and ER50 >200 g ai/ha
(>1 L substance/ha)
NOER = 200 g ai/ha
Noeding S. (2016),
Table 197; Appendix J
Soil microbial function
Soil microflora Nitrogen mineralisation, 28 days Substance did not cause
adverse effects on nitrogen
transformation up to a rate of
10 L substance/ ha (= 2.0 kg
ai/ha)
Schulz L. (2015), Table
195; Appendix J
Soil microflora Carbon mineralisation, 28 days Substance did not cause
adverse effects on carbon
transformation up to a rate of
10 L substance /ha (= 2.0 kg
ai/ha)
Schulz L. (2015), Table
196; Appendix J
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Metabolites
In soil, major metabolites were formed: BCS-CR74541, BCS-CU81055, BCS-CT30672, BCS-
CR60014, BCS-CT30673 and BCS-CQ63359. The degradation of these metabolites is comparable or
slower than the parent, thus metabolites show a higher persistency to the parent. The metabolites are
not more toxic compared with the parent (tetraniliprole). Results have been summarized in Table 22.
Based on the maximum concentrations of the metabolites in soil and the lower toxicity compared to
the parent, the metabolites of tetraniliprole have not been further assessed, the controls managing the
risks from the parent substance are considered to manage the risks from these metabolites.
Table 22: Summary of soil toxicity data for the metabolites of tetraniliprole
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Soil organisms
Earthworm, Eisenia fetida Acute, 14-day LC50 ND
Earthworm, Eisenia fetida Reproduction, 56-
day, NOEC
CR74541
>100 mg substance / kg soil
Friedrich S. (2015),
Table 247;
Appendix J
Earthworm, Eisenia fetida Reproduction, 56-
day, NOEC
CQ63359
>100 mg substance / kg soil
Friedrich S. (2015),
Table 248;
Appendix J
Springtail, Folsomia candida Reproduction 28-
day, NOEC
CR74541
>100 mg substance / kg soil
Friedrich S. (2016),
Table 251;
Appendix J
Springtail, Folsomia candida Reproduction 28-
day, NOEC
CQ63359
>562 mg substance/ kg soil
Friedrich S. (2015),
Table 252;
Appendix J
Soil mite, Hypoaspis aculeifer Reproduction, 14-
day, NOEC
CR74541
>100 mg substance / kg soil
Schulz L. (2015),
Table 249;
Appendix J
Soil mite, Hypoaspis aculeifer Reproduction, 14-
day, NOEC
CQ63359
>100 mg substance / kg soil
Schulz L. (2015),
Table 250;
Appendix J
Terrestrial plants
Six dicotyledon and four
monocotyledon crop species
Vegetative vigour,
21- day
Foliar application to
seedling plants
ND
Six dicotyledon and four
monocotyledon crop species
Seedling
emergence, 21- day
ND
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Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Application to soil
surface
Soil microbial function
Soil microflora Nitrogen
mineralisation, 28 -
day
CR74541
Test item did not cause
adverse effects on nitrogen
transformation up to a rate of
2.22 kg test item /ha
Schulz L. (2015),
Table 253;
Appendix J
Soil microflora Nitrogen
mineralisation, 28 -
day
CQ63359
Test item did not cause
adverse effects on nitrogen
transformation up to a rate of
1.98 kg test item/ha
Schulz L. (2015),
Table 254;
Appendix J
Soil microflora Carbon
mineralisation, 28-
day
ND
Uncertainties and data gaps
No data gaps identified.
General conclusion about soil toxicity
Neither tetraniliprole nor Vayego trigger the HSNO thresholds for toxicity to the soil environment
based on the toxicity to earthworms.
The tested metabolites of tetraniliprole have similar toxicity or are less toxic compared to the parent.
Based on the maximum concentrations of the metabolites in soil and the lower toxicity compared to
the parent, the metabolites of tetraniliprole have not been further assessed, the controls managing the
risks from the parent substance are considered to manage the risks from these metabolites.
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Terrestrial vertebrate toxicity
For effects on terrestrial vertebrates other than birds, refer to the mammalian toxicity section in
Appendix C.
Table 23 contains the acute and chronic avian toxicity test results for the active ingredient
tetraniliprole. Table 24 contains the acute and chronic avian toxicity test Vayego. Values in bold are
those used for the risk assessment. Underlined values are those used to determine the classification.
Table 23: Summary of terrestrial vertebrate toxicity data for tetraniliprole
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Bobwhite quail, Colinus
virginianus Acute oral LD50 >2000 mg ai/kg bw
Loveall J.L., Christ M.T.
(2014), Table 174;
Appendix J
Bobwhite quail, Colinus
virginianus 8-day dietary LC50 >772 mg ai/kg bw/d
Christ M.T., Moore S.M.
(2015), Table 177;
Appendix J
Bobwhite quail, Colinus
virginianus
Reproductive 1
generation, 23 weeks
NOEL
78 mg ai/kg bw/d
Shepherd J., Christ M.T.,
Moore S.M. (2016), Table
179; Appendix J
Mallard duck, Anas
platyrhynchos Acute oral LD50 ND
Mallard duck, Anas
platyrhynchos 8-day dietary LC50 >1450 mg ai/kg bw/d
Shephard J., Christ M.T.,
Moore S.M. (2014), Table
178; Appendix J
Mallard duck, Anas
platyrhynchos
Reproductive 1
generation, 23 weeks
NOEL
42.9 mg ai/kg bw/d
Bryden M., Temple D.,
Danos L., Martin K
(2016), Table 180;
Appendix J
Canary, Serinus canaria Acute oral LD50 >2000 mg ai/kg bw
Loveall J.L., Christ M.T.
(2015), Table 175;
Appendix J
Chicken, Gallus gallus
domesticus
Acute oral LD50
>2000 mg ai/ kg bw
Hahne J., Breuer -Rehm
M. (2015), Table 176;
Appendix J
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Table 24: Summary of terrestrial vertebrate toxicity data for Vayego
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Bobwhite quail, Colinus
virginianus Acute oral LD50 >2000 mg substance/ kg bw
Hahne J., Breuer -Rehm M.
(2015), Table 202; Appendix J
Chicken, Gallus gallus
domesticus Acute oral LD50 >2000 mg substance/ kg bw
Hahne J., Breuer -Rehm M.
(2015), Table 201; Appendix J
Summary of toxicity of tetraniliprole, its metabolites and Vayego to birds
Acute and short-term dietary toxicity
Vayego
Vayego was tested on its acute toxicity to birds and the results indicate that the substance is not
acutely toxic to birds.
Tetraniliprole
The results of the acute and short term dietary tests indicate that the active ingredient is not acutely
toxic to birds.
Metabolites of tetraniliprole
The toxicity of metabolites of tetraniliprole was not tested to birds.
Sub-chronic and reproduction toxicity
Vayego
Not tested.
Tetraniliprole
The results of the reproduction tests indicate adverse effects of tetraniliprole.
Metabolites of tetraniliprole
The toxicity of metabolites of tetraniliprole was not tested to birds.
General conclusion about ecotoxicity to terrestrial vertebrates
Neither tetraniliprole nor Vayego trigger the HSNO thresholds for toxicity to terrestrial vertebrates
based on the data available.
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Ecotoxicity to pollinators and other terrestrial invertebrates
Pollinators
Acute toxicity
Table 25 contains the toxicity test results for the active ingredient tetraniliprole on honey bees and
bumblebees. Table 26 contains the toxicity test results for Vayego on honey bees and bumblebees.
Table 27 contains the toxicity test results for tetraniliprole metabolite BCS-CQ63359 on honeybees.
Table 25: Summary of pollinators acute toxicity data for tetraniliprole
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Honey bee, Apis
mellifera
Adult
Acute oral, 72 hr LD50 = 0.010 µg ai/bee
NOED = 0.0067 µg ai/bee Schmitzer S. 2012 ; Table
181. ; Appendix J
Acute contact, 96 hr LD50 = 0.410 µg ai/bee
NOED = 0.140 µg ai/bee
Honey bee, Apis
mellifera
Larva
Acute oral, 5 d
LD50 = 0.0128 µg ai/ larva
NOED = 0.0033 µg ai/ larva
Rottenberger A, Przygoda
D, Theis M, Gladbach D.
2014. ; Table 182 ;
Appendix J
Bumblebee,
Bombus terrestris Acute oral, 72 hr
LD50 = 0.050 µg ai/bee
NOED = 0.013 µg ai/ bee
Tänzler V. 2016. Table 185
; Appendix J
Bumblebee,
Bombus terrestris Acute contact, 96 hr
LD50 = 21.860 µg ai/bee
NOED = 6.250 µg ai/bee
Kling A, 2014. ; Table 186 ;
Appendix J
The results of the acute toxicity tests on honey bees and bumblebees indicate that the active
ingredient is highly toxic via the oral and contact route to honey bees, and harmful via the contact
route to bumblebees.
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Table 26: Summary of pollinators acute toxicity data for Vayego
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Honeybee, Apis
mellifera
Acute oral, 96 hr LD50 = 0.048 µg ai/bee
NOED = 0.014 µg ai/bee Schmitzer S. 2012. ; Table
218 ; Appendix J
Acute contact, 96 hr LD50 = 0.440 µg ai/bee
NOED = 0.130 µg ai/bee
Bumblebee,
Bombus terrestris
Acute oral, 48 hr LD50 = 0.040 µg ai/bee
NOED = 0.016 µg ai/bee Tänzler V. 2016. ;Table
228 ; Appendix J
Acute contact, 96 hr
LD50 = 93.52 µg ai/bee
NOED = 25 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
The results of the acute toxicity tests on honey bees and bumblebees indicate that Vayego is highly
toxic via the oral route, very toxic via the dermal route to honey bees, and slightly toxic via the dermal
route to bumblebees
Table 27: Summary of pollinators acute toxicity data for tetraniliprole metabolite BCS-CQ63359
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Honeybee, Apis
mellifera
Acute oral, 48 hours
LD50 LD50 > 53.3 µg metabolite/bee
Schmitzer S., 2015 ; Table
255 ; Appendix J
Acute contact LD50 LD50 > 100 µg metabolite/bee
The results of the acute toxicity test on honey bees indicates that tetraniliprole metabolite BCS-
CQ63359 is not toxic to bees via the oral and dermal routes.
Chronic toxicity
Table 28 contains the chronic toxicity test results for the active ingredient tetraniliprole on honey bees
larva. Table 29 contains the chronic toxicity test results for Vayego on honey bees.
Table 28: Summary of pollinators chronic toxicity data for tetraniliprole
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Honey bee, Apis
mellifera
Larva
Chronic oral, 17 days
LD50 = 0.01209 µg ai/ larva
(cumulative dose)
NOED = 0.010 µg ai/ larva
(cumulative dose)
Przygoda D. 2016. ; Table
183 ; Appendix J
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The results of the chronic toxicity test on honey bee larvae indicates that tetraniliprole is highly toxic to
larvae.
Table 29: Summary of pollinators chronic toxicity data for Vayego
Test species Test type and
duration Endpoint value Reference
Honeybee, Apis
mellifera Chronic oral, 10 days
LD50 = 0.0137 µg ai/bee/day
NOEDD = 0.00723 µg ai/bee/day
Goßmann A. 2016. ;
Table 219 ; Appendix J
The results of the chronic toxicity test on honey bee adults indicates that Vayego is highly toxic to
adult bees.
Semi field and field studies
Table 30 contains the semi-field and field test results for Vayego on honey bees and bumblebees.
Table 30: Summary of pollinators semi-field and field studies
Test
species
Application
rate/ exposure
method
Application
method Conclusions Reference
Key study
Honey bee,
Apis mellifera
60 g ai/ha
(applied as
formulated
product in 300L of
water per ha)
Tunnel test
Foliar spray 5
days before
bees start
foraging on
Phacelia
No major effect was observed
on behaviour, mortality, flight
intensity and colony strength but
a treatment-related transient
effect on brood development
is apparent.
Rexer HU. 2016. ;
Table 226 ;
Appendix J
Supportive studies not performed under the proposed use pattern, same application rate but different
application method
Honey bee,
Apis mellifera
60 g ai/ha
(applied as
formulated
product)
Tunnel test
Soil drench
on Phacelia
No major adverse effects on
colony strength, mortality and
foraging activity were observed
after soil drench application in
the absence of foraging bees. A
small and transient effect on
brood development was
observed.
The active ingredient was
detected in pollen samples.
Tänzler V. 2016.
Table 221 ;
Appendix J
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Test
species
Application
rate/ exposure
method
Application
method Conclusions Reference
Honey bee,
Apis mellifera
60 g ai/ha
(applied as
formulated
product) in
20,000L of water
per ha
Tunnel test
Drip irrigation
5 days before
bees start
foraging on
Phacelia
No major adverse effects were
observed after drip application;
however, there might be a
small effect on development
(high termination rate). Low
levels of tetraniliprole can be
detected in flowers (above
LOD of 0.3 µg/kg but below
LOQ 1.0 µg/kg)
Wucherer M.
2016. Table 225 ;
Appendix J.
Supportive studies not performed under the proposed use pattern: lower application rate
Honey bee,
Apis mellifera
20 g ai/ha
(applied as
formulated
product in 300L of
water per ha)
Tunnel test
Foliar spray 13
days before
bees start
foraging on
Phacelia
No major effect was observed
on behaviour, mortality, flight
intensity and colony strength but
a small (but not significant)
effect on brood development
is apparent. Residues can be
detected in pollen but are
below the LOD in nectar.
Rexer HU. 2016. ;
Table 226 ;
Appendix J
Honey bee,
Apis mellifera
2.5 and 5 g ai/ha
(applied as
formulated
product) in 400
L/ha
Tunnel test
Foliar spray
while bees are
foraging on
Phacelia
No major adverse effects were
observed after foliar application
at a low application rate in
presence of foraging bees.
NOER for brood development
is 5 g ai/ha.
Klockner A,
Hecht-Rost A,
Staffel J. 2016.
Table 222 ;
Appendix J
Honey bee,
Apis mellifera
2.5, 5 and 10 g
ai/ha (applied as
formulated
product), 200L of
water per ha
Tunnel test
Foliar
application
while bees are
foraging on
Phacelia
No major adverse effects were
observed after foliar application
at 2.5, 5 or 10 g/ha; however,
there was a transient increase
of mortality of foragers treated
with 10 g/ha, a dose-dependent
increase in behavioural
abnormalities and there might
be a small transient effect on
brood.
Kriszan M. 2014.
Table 223 ;
Appendix J.
Honey bee,
Apis mellifera
2.5, 5 and 10 g
ai/ha (applied as
formulated
product), 200L of
water per ha
Tunnel test
Foliar
application
while bees are
foraging on
Phacelia
No major adverse effects were
observed after foliar application
at 2.5, 5 or 10 g/ha; however,
there was a transient increase
of mortality of foragers treated
with 10 g/ha and a dose-
dependent increase in
behavioural abnormalities.
Kriszan M. 2014.
Table 224 ;
Appendix J
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Test
species
Application
rate/ exposure
method
Application
method Conclusions Reference
Honey bee,
Apis mellifera
81, 158, 318, 624
and 1720 μg of
pure technical ai
/kg of feeding diet
Spiked diet Chronic dietary exposure of
colonies to 1720 μg/kg
tetraniliprole resulted in
reductions in colony
performance and increased
colony loss.
NOAEL: Effects on brood
were observed at 318 μg/kg
and above
Louque J. 2016. ;
Table 184 ;
Appendix J
Bumblebee,
Bombus
terrestris L.
2x 8g ai /ha
(applied as
formulated
product in 300L of
water per ha)
Or furrow
application at 200
g/ha)
Tunnel test
Foliar spray 14
and 8 days
before bees
start foraging
And 1 furrow
application 47
days before
bees start
foraging on
potato
No relevant effect was observed
on behaviour, mortality, flight
intensity and colony strength.
No assessment of reproduction
was possible because the hives
were destroyed because the
number of individuals was too
low to proceed to the
reproduction test.
Klein O. 2016.;
Table 229 ;
Appendix J
Most of the higher tier studies summarised in Table 33, although performed according to accepted
guidelines, had insufficient numbers of replicates to detect moderate effects (as shown by Candolfi et
al 2018, the minimum detectable differences relative to the control ranged from 10-15% for endpoints
like foraging, number of brood cells and colony strength to 50% for termination rate with the sample
size used in the studies provided). Some of the effects reported above were below the threshold for
significance, however, given their consistency across studies, they are considered treatment-related
and biologically relevant.
Clear dose-dependent effects of the active ingredient on brood development are observed across the
semi-field studies provided. These effects were of a small magnitude and transient, and not all studies
showed effects reaching significance likely because of the small number of replicates (see Appendix
J). The effect is more pronounced in the study (Rexer HU. 2016. ;Table 226) ;which is closer to the
actual use pattern of the substance (correct application rate, frequency and method, however
spraying is applied 5 days before bees start being exposed and thus potentially decreasing
exposure), smaller effects on brood are also observed at lower application rate or with application
methods that reduce exposure (drip or soil drench). This effect is consistent with the effects observed
with the similar active ingredient cyantraniliprole on the target species (EC 2013).
One semi-field study (Klein O. 2016.;Table 229) was performed on bumblebees with two foliar
applications at 8 g ai/ha. No major effects were detected but all colonies were in poor conditions and
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therefore the study had to be terminated before the assessment of the reproduction ability could be
performed.
Uncertainties and data gaps
Bumblebees are essential for the pollination of kiwifruit, but the semi-field study provided had to be
terminated early due to quality issues with the colonies. The study was performed at a lower
application rate, therefore there is uncertainty regarding the safety of the product for bumblebees.
Non-target arthropods
Tier I - Laboratory studies
Table 31 contains the laboratory toxicity test results for Vayego on the two representative species of
non-target arthropods.
Table 31: Tier I – laboratory studies on non-target arthropods
Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi
48 hours LR50
laboratory glass plate 0.627 g ai/ha
Mueller U. 2014,
Table 203 ;
Appendix J
Predatory mite,
Typhlodromus pyri
7-day LR50
laboratory glass plate >44 g ai/ha
Mueller U. 2014,
Table 204 ;
Appendix J
The studies performed in Tier I indicate that parasitic wasps are highly sensitive to Vayego.
For the predatory mite, the tested dose was not high enough to determine the LR50. The highest effect
observed was 4.9% corrected mortality at 44 g ai/ha which was not significant. The maximum tested
dose for predatory mites is below the requested application rate of Vayego.
Tier II - extended laboratory studies
Table 32 contains the extended laboratory toxicity test results for Vayego on three representative
species of non-target arthropods.
Table 32: Tier II – extended laboratory studies on non-target arthropods
Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius
rhopalosiphi
48 hours LR50
Extended laboratory test with fresh,
dry and aged residue on apple
Could not be determined and
is less than 25 g ai/ha
Jans D. 2016,
Table 205 ;
Appendix J
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius
rhopalosiphi
48 hours LR50
Extended laboratory test with dry
residue on barley
0.7 g ai/ha
Waibel J. 2015,
Table 206 ;
Appendix J
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Test species Test type and duration Endpoint value Reference
Green lacewing,
Chrysoperla
carnea
19-day LR50
Extended laboratory test with dry
residue on bean leaves, LR50
>44 g ai/ha
Waibel J. 2015,
Table 208 ;
Appendix J
Ladybird,
Coccinella
septempunctata
19-day LR50
Extended laboratory test with dry
residue on bean leaves, LR50
>44 g ai/ha
Roehlig U.,
2015, Table 207
; Appendix J
The higher tier studies showed that the parasitic wasp is the most sensitive species tested.
For the green lacewing and ladybird, the tested dose was not high enough to determine the LR50. The
observed mortality (corrected mortality maximum 9.1% for the ladybird and 5.7% for the lacewing)
was not statistically significant. The maximum tested dose for the species is below the requested
application rate of Vayego.
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Tier III - higher tier studies
Semi-field studies
Table 33Table 32 contains the semi-field test results for Vayego on six representative species of non-
target arthropods.
Table 33: Summary of semi-field studies conducted on non-target arthropods
Test species
Application
rate/
exposure
method
Application
method Conclusions
(classification according
to IOBC)
Reference
Key study
Parasitoid wasp,
Aphidius
colemani
1 x 60 g ai/ha
Semi-field
Vegetables
4 studies
Foliar
1 slightly harmful
1 slightly harmful till day 14
thereafter harmless
2 harmless
Ernst G., Kroder S.
2016, Table 212 ;
Appendix J
Parasitoid wasp,
Encarsia
formosa
1 x 60 g ai/ha
Semi-field
Tomatoes
3 studies
Foliar
2 slightly harmful
1 moderately harmful till day
5 thereafter harmless
Ernst G., Kroder S.
2016, Table 211 ;
Appendix J
Parasitoid wasp,
Aphelinus mali
1 x 60 g ai/ha*
(1 study)
2 x 60 g ai/ha*
(3 studies)
2 x 30 g ai/ha*
(1 study)
Apples
5 studies
Foliar
1 slightly harmful till day 14
thereafter harmless
1 harmless, 1 slightly
harmful, 1 slightly harmful till
day 0 thereafter harmless
1 harmless
Ernst G., Kroder S.
2016, Table 210 ;
Appendix J
Supportive studies not performed under the proposed use pattern: lower application rate
Parasitoid wasp,
Eretmocerus
eremicus
2 x 20 g ai/ha
Aubergines
1 study
Foliar harmless
Ernst G., Kroder S.
2016,. Table 209 ;
Appendix J
Predatory mite,
Typhlodromus
pyri
2 x 45 g ai/ha*
Apples Airblast harmless to slightly harmful
Project nr:
IR12BELPFD0422
Table 215;
Appendix J
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Test species
Application
rate/
exposure
method
Application
method Conclusions
(classification according
to IOBC)
Reference
2 x 36 g/ha*
Apples harmless
Project nr:
IR11BELPFS0434
Table 216;
Appendix J
Predatory bug,
Anthocoris
nemoralis
15 g ai/ha/m
CH
(corresponds
to 45 g ai/ha)
Pears
Airblast harmless to slightly harmful
Project
nr:IR12BELPFF0425
Table 217;
Appendix J
Several species of parasitoid wasps were tested in semi-field studies up to an application rate of 60 g
ai/ha, with one or two applications. No data have been provided for an application frequency of three
applications.
Information regarding the effect of a single application to three species is available. The maximum
effects observed in the studies varied between harmless to moderately harmful. In three studies,
effects decreased to harmless within 14 days. In five studies, the effects at the end of the studies
were described as harmless, in three studies the effects at the end of the study were slightly harmful.
Three studies were performed with an application frequency of two, these studies covered a single
species. One study showed that Vayego was harmless, one study indicated that Vayego was slightly
harmful without recovery during the test duration and one study only observed a slightly harmful effect
at the application day meaning that by the end of the study Vayego could be described as harmless.
Studies provided by the applicant indicate that the substance was harmless to slightly harmful to the
predatory mites when exposed to two applications of 45 g ai/ha. The effect after the second
application was more pronounced compared to the first application. The study performed at 45 g ai/ha
indicates a more pronounced effect at the second application (overal study IOBC 1-2) making it likely
that applications at a higher rate and frequency will have more pronounced effects. An application of
36 g ai/ha only showed a slightly harmful effect (IOBC score 1). It should have been noted, however,
that the studies have been performed at lower application rates and fewer frequencies than the
requested use pattern.
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Field studies
Table 34Table 32 contains the field test results for Vayego on non-target arthropods.
Table 34: Summary of field studies conducted on non-target arthropods
Test
species
Application
rate/ exposure
method
Application
method Conclusions Reference
Key study
Non-target
arthropods
4 g ai/ha
Field study
off-crop habitats
Foliar
NOER community and
NOEAER population 4 g
ai/ha, highest rate tested
Bakker F., Aldershof
S.A. 2016, Table 213;
Appendix J
NOER community and
NOEAER population 4 g
ai/ha, highest rate tested
Bakker F., Aldershof
S.A. 2016, Table 214;
Appendix J
The No Observed Ecologically Adverse Effect Rate (NOEAER) population for field insects was
determined below the expected off-field exposure of Vayego (applied at 4 g ai/ha). The NOEAER of
the study as a result is below the estimated drift (between 4.8-7.3 g ai/ha per application). It should
however be noted that the NOEAER is the highest concentration tested and in theory could be higher
if a higher application rate was tested.
Statistically significant effects were observed during the studies but recovery of the respective
populations occurred within 2 months after treatment (NOER population 0.4 and 1.6 g a.i./ha).
General conclusion in relation to classification for terrestrial invertebrate
toxicity
Tetraniliprole triggers a 9.4A HSNO classification based on the acute oral toxicity study on bees. The
major soil and aquatic tetraniliprole metabolite BCS-CQ63359 is less toxic than tetraniliprole.
Vayego triggers the 9.4A HSNO classification based on the acute oral toxicity study on bees.
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Appendix F: Hazard classification of Vayego and tetraniliprole
The hazard classifications of tetraniliprole and Vayego are listed in Table 35 and Table 36
respectively.
Table 35: Staff classifications of the active ingredient tetraniliprole
Hazard Class/Subclass
Active
ingredient
classification
– EPA Staff
Method of
classification
Remarks
Test
resu
lts
Read
acro
ss
Class 1 Explosiveness No
Class 2, 3 & 4 Flammability NA
Class 5 Oxidisers/Organic
Peroxides No
Subclass 8.1 Metallic corrosiveness ND
There was no corrosion from
substance stored in HDPE and
PP for 2 years at 30oC
Subclass 6.1 Acute toxicity (oral) No LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw
Subclass 6.1Acute toxicity (dermal) No LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw
Subclass 6.1 Acute toxicity
(inhalation) 6.1E
LC50 >5.01 mg/L (one animal
died at this concentration)
Subclass 6.1 Aspiration hazard NA Active ingredient is a solid
Subclass 6.3/8.2 Skin
irritancy/corrosion No
Mean Draize score below
threshold for classification
Subclass 6.4/8.3 Eye
irritancy/corrosion No
Mean Draize score below
threshold for classification
Subclass 6.5A Respiratory
sensitisation ND
Subclass 6.5B Contact sensitisation 6.5B EC3 value is 8.2%
Subclass 6.6 Mutagenicity No In vivo and in vitro tests are
negative
Subclass 6.7 Carcinogenicity No
There was no significant
evidence to indicate the
material is carcinogenic.
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Subclass 6.8 Reproductive/
developmental toxicity No
No evidence of toxicity was
observed in offspring in the
developmental or the 2-
generation reproductive toxicity
studies
Subclass 6.8 Reproductive/
developmental toxicity (via
lactation)
No
No evidence of toxicity was
observed in offspring in the 2-
generation reproductive study
Subclass 6.9 Target organ systemic
toxicity (oral) No
The LOAEL from all the
repeated dose oral toxicity
studies on the ai exceeded the
100 mg/kg bw/day cut-off value
for 6.9B classification
Subclass 6.9 Target organ systemic
toxicity (dermal) No
Active is poorly absorbed
through the skin and is not
classified by the oral route
Subclass 6.9 Target organ systemic
toxicity (inhalation) ND
Subclass 9.1 Aquatic ecotoxicity 9.1A EC50 =0. 173 mg ai/L Daphnia.
magna
Subclass 9.2 Soil ecotoxicity No
Subclass 9.3 Terrestrial vertebrate
ecotoxicity No
Subclass 9.4 Terrestrial
invertebrate ecotoxicity 9.4A Oral LD50 = 0.010 µg ai/bee
NA: Not Applicable.
ND: No Data or poor quality data [according to Klimisch criteria (Klimisch, Andreae et al. 1997)]. There is a lack
of data for one or more components.
No: Not classified based on actual relevant data available for the substance. The data are conclusive and
indicate the threshold for classification is not triggered.
The EPA proposes to classify the active ingredient as 9.1A and 9.4A based on test results with this
active ingredient. The applicant did not provide a classification for the active ingredient.
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Table 36: Applicant and EPA Staff classifications of Vayego1
Hazard Class/Subclass
Mixture
classification by:
Method of
classification
Remarks
Applicant EPA
Staff
Mix
ture
data
Read
acro
ss
Mix
ture
ru
les
Class 1 Explosiveness No No
Class 2, 3 & 4 Flammability No No
Class 5 Oxidisers/Organic
Peroxides No No
Subclass 8.1 Metallic
corrosiveness No ND
Substance was not
corrosive to the HDPE
plastic storage container
during stability tests
Subclass 6.1 Acute toxicity
(oral) No No
LD50 >2000 mg/kg
bw/day
Subclass 6.1Acute toxicity
(dermal) No No
LD50 >2000 mg/kg
bw/day
Subclass 6.1 Acute toxicity
(inhalation) No No
LC50 >4.49 mg/L
Subclass 6.1 Aspiration
hazard No No
The substance is
aqueous-based and its
kinematic viscosity
exceeds the cut-off value
for classification.
Subclass 6.3/8.2 Skin
irritancy/corrosion No No
Non-irritating
Mean score - Erythema:
0.0 Oedema: 0.0
Subclass 6.4/8.3 Eye
irritancy/corrosion No No
Non-irritating;
Mean Draize Score -
Cornea Opacity: 0.0
Conjunctiva:
-Redness: 0.0
-Chemosis: 0.0
Iris: 0.0
1 Use of mixture rules may not adequately take into account interactions between different components in some circumstances and must be considered of lower reliability than substance (formulation) data.
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Hazard Class/Subclass
Mixture
classification by:
Method of
classification
Remarks
Applicant EPA
Staff
Mix
ture
data
Read
acro
ss
Mix
ture
ru
les
Subclass 6.5A Respiratory
sensitisation No ND
Absence of dermal
sensitisation potential
significantly minimizes
the likelihood it is a
respiratory sensitiser.
Subclass 6.5B Contact
sensitisation No No Non-sensitiser; (SI <3)
Subclass 6.6 Mutagenicity No ND
ND is due to data
missing from several very
minor non-active
components. The
significance of this data
absence is believed to be
minimal as most are
present at <1%, the
amount needed for
mixture classification.
Subclass 6.7 Carcinogenicity No ND
ND is due to data
missing from several very
minor non-active
components. The
significance of this data
absence is believed to be
minimal.
Subclass 6.8 Reproductive/
developmental toxicity No ND
ND is due to data
missing from several very
minor non-active
components. The
significance of this data
absence is believed to be
minimal.
Subclass 6.8 Reproductive/
developmental toxicity (via
lactation)
No ND
ND is due to data
missing from several very
minor non-active
components. The
significance of this data
absence is believed to be
minimal.
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Hazard Class/Subclass
Mixture
classification by:
Method of
classification
Remarks
Applicant EPA
Staff
Mix
ture
data
Read
acro
ss
Mix
ture
ru
les
Subclass 6.9 Target organ
systemic toxicity (oral) 6.9B No
The LOAEL from all the
repeated dose oral
toxicity studies on the ai
exceeded the 100 mg/kg
bw/day cut-off value for
6.9B classification.
Although data are
missing on some minor
components they are
present below the 1%
cut-off level.
Subclass 6.9 Target organ
systemic toxicity (dermal) No No
Oral exposure represents
the worst-case scenario
and does not trigger
classification.
Subclass 6.9 Target organ
systemic toxicity (inhalation) No ND
Subclass 9.1 Aquatic
ecotoxicity 9.1A 9.1A
EC50 = 0.382 mg
substance/L Daphnia
magna
Subclass 9.2 Soil ecotoxicity No No
Subclass 9.3 Terrestrial
vertebrate ecotoxicity No No
Subclass 9.4 Terrestrial
invertebrate ecotoxicity 9.4A 9.4A
Oral LD50 =0.048 µg
substance/bee
NA: Not Applicable. For instance testing for a specific endpoint may be omitted if it is technically not possible to
conduct the study as a consequence of the properties of the substance: eg very volatile, highly reactive or
unstable substances cannot be used, mixing of the substance with water may cause danger of fire or explosion
or the radio-labelling of the substance required in certain studies may not be possible.
ND: No Data or poor quality data [according to Klimisch criteria (Klimisch, Andreae et al. 1997)]. There is a lack
of data for one or more components.
No: Not classified based on actual relevant data available for the substance or all of its components. The data
are conclusive and indicate the threshold for classification is not triggered.
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There are no proposed mammalian toxicity classifications for Vayego. For ecotoxicity the following
classifications are proposed: very toxic to aquatic organisms (9.1A) and very toxic to terrestrial
invertebrates (9.4A). The EPA classification of Vayego differed from that of the applicant in regard to
target organ systemic toxicity (6.9B). The most likely explanation is that the applicant did not
recognize that this classification is only triggered when the LOAEL in a repeated dose systemic
toxicity is less than 100 mg/kg bw/day, not the NOAEL. The LOAEL from all repeated dose systemic
toxicity studies exceeded 100 mg/kg bw/day.
The ecotoxicity classification of the EPA is the same as the proposed classification of the applicant for
Vayego (9.1A and 9.4A). These classifications are based on test result with the formulated substance.
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Appendix G: Human health risk assessment
Quantitative risk assessment
The operator exposure assessment is based on a modification of the approach used by European
regulators, taking into account New Zealand specific factors. The model is based on the results of
actual measurements carried out in the field and has an established history of providing reliable and
reproducible results.
The re-entry worker exposure assessment is based on a modification of the approach used by
European regulators and the US EPA. The parameters for the modelling are based on empirical data
relating to measurements of dermal exposure of workers from contact with residues on foliage for
various activities and the number of foliar residues that are dislodgeable.
The bystander exposure assessment is based on a modification of the approaches used by European
regulators and the US EPA. Spray drift deposition from ground-based application is estimated using
the AgDrift model using the curves produced by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines
Authority (APVMA 2010). The parameters are based on empirical data. Spray drift deposition from
aerial application is estimated using the AGDISP model along with appropriate New Zealand input
parameters.
Full details of the methodology can be found in the risk assessment methodology document (EPA
2018).
To assess risks, the predicted systemic exposures to the active ingredient(s) are compared with an
acceptable operator exposure limit (AOEL) for the active ingredient and a RQ is calculated. RQ
values greater than one indicate that predicted exposures are greater than the AOEL and potentially
of concern. RQ values below one indicate that predicted exposures are less than the AOEL and are
not expected to result in adverse effects.
Input values for the human health risk assessment
No reference doses for tetraniliprole established by internationally reputable regulatory authorities
exist.
The relevant toxicity study that was utilised to derive an AOEL for tetraniliprole is summarised in
Table 37.
Table 37: Summary of studies relevant for establishing an AOEL
Key systemic
effect
NOAEL
mg/kg bw/day
Uncertainty
factors
Absorption
factor
AOEL
mg/kg
bw/day
Justification
Chronic toxicity
(52 weeks) in
dogs: Decreased
2900 ppm (M:
91.2 mg/kg
bw/day and F:
100 100% 0.88 The dog was the
most sensitive
species (lowest
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Key systemic
effect
NOAEL
mg/kg bw/day
Uncertainty
factors
Absorption
factor
AOEL
mg/kg
bw/day
Justification
bw effects and
increased alkaline
phosphatase
activity
88.4 mg/kg
bw/day)
NOAEL). In light of
the data that
indicated oral
absorption in the rat
was very low (30%)
and that there was
no oral absorption
data on the
sensitive species
(dog), the EPA used
the results from the
52 week dog study
as opposed to the
results from the 90
day dog study
(NOAEL 126 mg/kg
bw/day)
Dermal absorption data (human and rat in vitro, and rat in vivo) were provided for Vayego so default
values were not needed. Other input values for the exposure assessment are summarised in Table
38.
Table 38: Input values for human exposure modelling
Active
ingredient
Physical
form
Concentration
of each ai
(%)
Maximum
application rate
(for each ai, for
each method of
application)
(g ai/ha)
Dermal absorption
(%)
AOEL
(mg/kg
bw/day)
Concentrate Spray
Tetraniliprole Liquid 20% 60 0.5 16 0.27
Operator exposure assessment
The results of the operator exposure assessment are shown in Table 39.
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Table 39: Output of operator mixing, loading and application exposure assessment for tetraniliprole
Exposure Scenario: pome fruit, grapes, kiwi,
stone fruit
Estimated operator
exposure (mg/kg bw/day) RQ
Airblast
No PPE during mixing, loading and application 0.0160 0.018
Gloves only during mixing and loading 0.0159 0.018
Gloves only during application 0.0152 0.017
Full PPE during mixing, loading and application (excluding
respirator)
0.0010 0.001
Full PPE during mixing, loading and application (including
FP1, P1 and similar respirator achieving 75 % inhalation
exposure reduction)
0.0009 0.001
Full PPE during mixing, loading and application (including
FP2, P2 and similar respirator achieving 90 % inhalation
exposure reduction)
0.0008 0.001
Predicted operator exposures to tetraniliprole are below the AOEL for each use pattern, even without
the use of PPE. Therefore, operator exposures are not expected to result in adverse health effects.
Re-entry worker exposure assessment
The results of the re-entry worker exposure assessment are summarised in Table 40.
Table 40: Output of the re-entry worker exposure assessment for tetraniliprole
Active
ingredient
Crop/
activity
Internal (absorbed)
dose available for
systemic distribution
(mg/kg bw/8 hours)
AOEL
(mg/kg
bw/day)
RQ immediately
after
application (w/o
gloves)
REI
without
gloves
Tetraniliprole
Pome fruits/
Fruits (from
trees) search,
reach, pick
0.02 0.88 0.02 0.0
Grapes/
reach, pick
0.01 0.01 0.0
Kiwi/ reach,
pick
0.01 0.01 0.0
Stone fruits/
Fruits (from
trees) search,
reach, pick
0.02 0.03 0.0
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Predicted exposures to tetraniliprole for workers re-entering and working in areas where Vayego has
been applied are below the AOEL even without gloves. No re-entry intervals or use of gloves are
necessary.
Quantitative bystander risk assessment
It is considered that the main potential source of exposure to the general public for substances of this
type (other than via food residues which will be considered as part of the registration of this substance
under the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Act 1997) is via spray drift. In
terms of bystander exposure, toddlers are regarded as the most sensitive sub-population and are
regarded as having the greatest exposures. For these reasons, the risk of bystander exposure is
assessed in this sub-population. The AOEL calculated for the operator and re-entry worker exposure
assessments has been used for the bystander assessment, as the use of an oral Chronic Reference
Dose (CRfD) is usually likely to be over precautionary.
The results of the bystander exposure assessment are summarised in Table 41.
Table 41: Output of the bystander exposure assessment for tetraniliprole
Exposure Scenario Estimated exposure of 15 kg
toddler exposed through contact
to surfaces 8 m from an
application area
(µg/kg bw/day)
RQ Buffer zone
needed to
reduce toddler
exposure to the
AOEL
Airblast sparse orchard
(pome/stone fruits)
0.82 / 0.96 0.0009 / 0.0011 0
Airblast dense orchard
(pome/stone fruits)
0.27 / 0.32 0.0003 / 0.0004 0
Airblast vineyard
(grapes and kiwi fruit)
0.03 0.0000 0
Estimated bystander exposure from spray drift after application of Vayego to the soil around mature
pome and stone fruit, and kiwifruit and grape vines is below the AOEL. No buffer zone is required to
protect bystanders.
Conclusions of the human health risk assessment
It is considered that the risks to human health from the proposed use of Vayego are acceptable even
in the absence of appropriate PPE. There is no need for the application of REI or an additional buffer
zone to protect bystanders.
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Appendix H: Environmental risk assessment
Aquatic risk assessment
The basis for the aquatic risk assessment is a comparison of the Expected Environmental
Concentrations (EEC) with toxicity endpoints to which safety factors have been applied. The EEC is
divided by the toxicity endpoint to calculate a RQ value. The methodology for the aquatic risk
assessment, including the LOC ascribed to specific RQ values, is described in detail in the risk
assessment methodology document (EPA 2018).
Calculation of expected environmental concentrations
The parameters used in GENEEC2 modelling are listed in Table 42. Output from the model is given in
Table 43.
Table 42: Input parameters for GENEEC2 analysis for tetraniliprole
Parameters Pome fruit Stone fruit Grapes Kiwifruit
Application rate (kg/ha) 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06
Application frequency 3 2 1 1
Application interval (days) 21 14 - -
Koc 1331
Aerobic soil DT50 (days) 131.42
Pesticide wetted in? no
Methods of application airblast
‘No spray’ zone 0
Water solubility (ppm) 1.0
Hydrolysis (DT50 in days) 58
Aerobic aquatic DT50 whole system(days) 122
Aqueous photolysis DT50 (days) 10.5
1: Lowest value non-sandy soil used for risk assessment
2: Upper 80% of all DT50 values
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Output from the GENEEC2 model
Table 43: Output values from the GENEEC2 analysis for tetraniliprole
Pome fruit Stone fruit Grapes Kiwifruit
PEAK µg/L 7.22 5.15 2.43 2.43
4 day µg/L 7.18 5.12 2.41 2.41
21 day µg/L 6.95 4.96 2.33 2.33
60 day µg/L 6.44 4.60 2.16 2.16
90 day µg/L 6.09 4.34 2.04 2.04
The maximum Estimated Environmental Concentrations (EEC) for tetraniliprole, when used in Vayego
as estimated by GENEEC2, is 7.22 μg/L (pome fruit scenario).
Calculated risk quotients
The calculated acute risk quotients for each trophic level considering the above EEC and lowest
relevant toxicity figures are presented in Table 44. The calculated chronic risk quotients are presented
in Table 45.
For the acute risks of algae/diatoms the toxicity of a marine species was used as this is the worst
case scenario (Lowest EC50).
Table 44: Acute risk quotients derived from the GENEEC2 model and toxicity data
Species Peak EEC from
GENEEC2 (mg/L)
LC50 or EC50
(mg/L) Acute RQ Conclusion
Pome fruit, worst-case scenario
Fish, Cyprinus carpio
0.0072
>8.5 <0.0008 Below LOC for
threatened/non-threatened
species
Crustacea, Daphnia
magna 0.173 0.04
Below LOC for
threatened/non-threatened
species
Marine diatom,
Skeletonema
costatum
1.49 0.005
Below LOC (no threatened
species identified in New
Zealand)
Aquatic plants, Lemna
gibba >6.64 <0.001
Below LOC for
threatened/non-threatened
species
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Table 45: Chronic risk quotients derived from the GENEEC2 model and toxicity data
Species
Relevant EEC
from GENEEC2
(mg /L)*
NOEC
(mg/L)
Chronic
RQ Conclusion
Pome fruit, worst-case scenario
Fish, Pimephales
promelas (33 day) 0.00695 2.5 0.003
Below LOC for
threatened/non-threatened
species
Crustacea, Daphnia
magna (21 day) 0.00695 0.013 0.525
Above LOC for
threatened species,
below LOC for non-
threatened species
Midge, Chironomus
riparius (28 day) 0.00695 0.0008 8.7
Above LOC for
threatened/non-
threatened species
Stone fruit
Fish, Pimephales
promelas (33 day) 0.00496 2.5 0.002
Below LOC for
threatened/non-threatened
species
Crustacea, Daphnia
magna (21 day) 0.00496 0.013 0.382
Above LOC for
threatened species,
below LOC for non-
threatened species
Midge, Chironomus
riparius (28 day) 0.00496 0.0008 6.2
Above LOC for
threatened/non-
threatened species
Grapes, kiwifruit
Fish, Pimephales
promelas (33 day) 0.00233 2.5 0.001
Below LOC for
threatened/non-threatened
species
Crustacea, Daphnia
magna (21 day) 0.00233 0.013 0.179
Above LOC for
threatened species,
below LOC for non-
threatened species
Midge, Chironomus
riparius (28 day) 0.00233 0.0008 2.9
Above LOC for
threatened/non-
threatened species
* EEC selected must be as close as possible to the exposure duration of the study selected for risk assessment purposes.
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Refinement of the aquatic risk assessment
No acute risks are identified. The scenario modelled is a worst-case, using the maximum application
rate at the shortest interval and maximum frequency of applications. Therefore, it is considered that
the risks of the other scenarios are also below the LOC.
Predicted chronic exposures were above the LOC for midges for all scenarios, including a single
application. Predicted chronic exposures were above the LOC for threatened crustaceans for all
scenarios, including a single application. Because risks were identified, further modelling was
performed to consider whether buffer zones may be able to mitigate risks from spray drift and runoff.
Spray drift
Following the methodology described in the EPA risk assessment methodology, the required
downwind buffer zone to protect the aquatic environment from adverse effects of the substance due
to spray drift were calculated.
Exact buffer zones are impractical and too precise to be applied in the real world. Therefore, the
buffer zone distances are rounded so they can be visualized and remembered by end-users.
Table 46: Input parameters and calculation of spray drift buffer zone for the refined risk assessment of tetraniliprole
Application scenario
Input
parameters
Pome fruit Stone fruit Grapes/kiwifruit
Application rate (kg/ha) 0.06 0.06 0.06
Application frequency 3 2 1
Application interval (days) 21 14 -
Scenario Dense orchard Vineyard
Koc 133
DT50 soil 131.4
DT50 water/sed 122
Averaging time 28 days
Toxicity endpoint (mg/L) 0.0008 (chronic)
Assessment factor 10
Buffer zone (m) model 204 142 4
Buffer zone (m) control 200 140 5
The EPA proposes a downwind buffer zone of 200, 140 and 5 meters for pome fruit, stone fruit and
kiwifruit/grapes, respectively.
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Runoff
The REXTOX model was also used to calculate the required buffer zone to protect the aquatic
environment from adverse effects of the substance due to runoff (see Table 47). The crop interception
values for each crop are provided in Table 40.
Table 47: Input parameters and calculation of runoff buffer zones for the refined risk assessment
Application scenario
Input parameters
Pome fruit Stone fruit Kiwifruit, grapes
Application rate (kg/ha) 0.06 0.06 0.06
Koc 133
DT50 soil 131.4
Crop interception 65 65 60
Slope 12.7 12.7 12.7
Toxicity endpoint 0.0008 (chronic)
Assessment factor 10
Buffer zone (m) model 23 21 19
Buffer zone (m) control 25 20 20
The EPA proposes buffer zones to protect the aquatic environment from adverse effects due to runoff.
Conclusions of the aquatic risk assessment
Predicted exposures concentrations of tetraniliprole, applied as the formulated product Vayego
resulted in calculated RQ above the LOC for the aquatic environment (chronic exposure to threatened
crustaceans). To manage these risks, it is proposed to apply controls to reduce spray drift and runoff
into the aquatic environment.
The following controls are proposed to reduce exposures below the LOC:
- When applied using ground-based equipment on pome fruit (max 3 applications of 60 g ai/ha
per year), the substance should not be applied within 25 m of any waterbody.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on stone fruit (max 2 applications of 60 g ai/ha
per year), the substance should not be applied within 20 m of any waterbody.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on kiwifruit and grapes (max 1 application of 60
g ai/ha per year), the substance should not be applied within 20 m of any waterbody.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on pome fruit (max 3 applications of 60 g ai/ha
per year), there should be a downwind buffer zone of 200 m for waterbodies.
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- When applied using ground-based equipment on stone fruit (max 2 applications of 60 g ai/ha
per year), there should be a downwind buffer zone of 140 m for waterbodies.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on kiwi fruit and grapes (max 1 application of
60 g ai/ha per year), there should be a downwind buffer zone of 5 m for waterbodies.
Together with prescribed controls, additional controls including proposed buffer zones will reduce the
risks to below the LOC.
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Groundwater risk assessment
The predicted concentration of tetraniliprole in groundwater, calculated using the Sci-Grow model, is
shown in Table 48. The concentration is initially compared to the EU limit for the maximum
permissible concentration of pesticide active ingredients and their relevant metabolites of 0.1 µg/L.
Table 48: Input parameters for Sci-Grow analysis and resulting PEC values
Application scenario
Input parameters
Pome fruit Stone fruit Kiwifruit
Application rate (kg ai/ha) 0.06 0.06 0.06
Application rate (lb ai/acre)1 0.054 0.054 0.054
Crop interception (%) 65 65 60
Number of applications 3 2 1
Koc2 133
Aerobic soil DT50 (days) 131.4
PECgw (µg/L) 0.079 0.053 0.03
1 The application rate is a conversion from kg ai/ha to lb/acre (the units required to be entered into the model) by multiplying it by 0.892
2 Lowest Koc from a non-sandy soil (normalised values for the OC, temp and pH)
The predicted levels are below the LOC for the active ingredient tetraniliprole when applied multiple
times.
The active ingredient is highly mobile (McCall P.J., Laskowski D.A. et al. 1981) and its metabolites are
very highly to immobile in soil. The risk assessment considers the highly mobile active ingredient and
the mobility of the metabolites is considered not much higher, therefore the risk assessment is
considered to also cover the metabolites.
Conclusions of the groundwater risk assessment
For tetraniliprole the risks for groundwater contamination are below the level that might trigger
concern (0.1 µg/L).
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Sediment risk assessment
The sediment risk assessment for tetraniliprole is performed following the method outlined in the risk
assessment methodology document (EPA 2018).
The input parameters used in the risk assessment are summarised in Table 49.
Table 49: Input values and calculations for sediment risk assessment
Input parameters Value
PEC local water 0.0072
Toxicity value 0.0068
Assessment factor 10
PEC local sediment 0.0276
RQ 38.9
Conclusions of the sediment risk assessment
The RQ for sediment-dwelling organisms was above the LOC. The proposed controls to mitigate risks
to other aquatic organisms are considered to also protect sediment-dwelling organisms as it is based
on the aquatic exposure of sediment dwelling organisms (Chironomids).
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Terrestrial risk assessment
The terrestrial risk assessment considers the risks to soil organisms, terrestrial plants, birds, bees and
non-target arthropods.
The methodology for the terrestrial risk assessment is described in the risk assessment methodology
document (EPA 2018).
Soil macro-organisms
The soil organism risk assessment is based on a comparison of the PEC with toxicity values for the
substance. The toxicity value is divided by the PEC to give a Toxicity Exposure Ratio (TER). The
different levels of concern assigned to specific TER values are listed in the risk assessment
methodology document (EPA 2018).
The results of the acute risk assessment for soil organisms are summarised in Table 50. Results for
the chronic risk assessment for soils organisms are summarised in Table 51.
Table 50: Acute TER values for soil organisms
Species LC50
(mg/kg soil)
Drift
(%)
PEC (mg/kg
soil) TER acute Conclusion
Scenario – 3 times 60 g/ha – “in-field”
Earthworm >1000 NA 0.22 >4636 Below LOC for threatened/non-
threatened species
Scenario – 3 times 60 g/ha – “off-field”
Earthworm >1000 11.01 0.024 >42105 Below LOC for threatened/non-
threatened species
Table 51: Chronic TER values for soil organisms (using converted formulation data)
Species
NOEC
(mg ai/kg
soil)
Drift
(%)
PEC (mg/kg
soil) TER Conclusion
Scenario – 3 times 60 g/ha – “in-field”
Earthworm /
soil mite >200 NA 0.22 >927
Below LOC for threatened/non-
threatened species
Scenario – 3 times 60 g/ha – “off-field”
Earthworm /
soil mite >200 11.01 0.024 >8421
Below LOC for threatened/non-
threatened species
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Soil accumulation potential
According to Annex D (Information Requirements and screening criteria) of the HSNO Act, a
substance is considered persistent “if the half-life of the chemical in water is greater than two months,
or that its half-life in soil is greater than six months or if its half-life in sediment is greater than six
months”.
Given that the active ingredient tetraniliprole meets the above criteria for soil in the study and is
considered persistent using a weight of evidence approach, the potential for soil accumulation
following application of Vayego has been evaluated using the UK Health and Safety Executive’s PEC
Soil Calculator (Version 1.0).
Results of the acute and chronic risk assessment using the calculated peak PECsoil (20 years) are
summarised in Table 52.
Table 52: TER values for soil organisms following application of Vayego for 20 years
Species Endpoint
(mg/kg soil)1
Peak
PECsoil, 20
years
(mg/kg soil)
TER Conclusion
Scenario – 60 g/ha, 3 applications per year – “in-field”, acute
Earthworm >1000 0.281 >3559 Risk below LOC
Scenario – 60 g/ha, 3 applications per year – “in-field”, chronic
Earthworm
/ soil mite >200 0.281 >712 Risk below LOC
Given that the peak PECsoil accumulation value without crop interception with the highest application
rate per year is worst-case and no risks were identified, the long-term risk to soil organisms is
considered below the LOC.
Soil microorganisms
No adverse effects on nitrogen and carbon transformation were observed up to a rate of 10 L
substance per ha (2.0 kg ai/ha). As this is much higher than the proposed application rate of 0.06 kg
ai/ha, therefore no adverse effects are expected to soil microflora.
Conclusions of the soil organism risk assessment
Risks resulting from predicted acute exposures of soil organisms to tetraniliprole are below the LOC
for earthworms and soil micro-organisms.
No chronic data on the active ingredient are provided. However, this is not considered a data gap
because chronic data with the substance for earthworms and soil mites are provided. The results of
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these studies, as well as the risk assessment, indicate there are no chronic risks for both species
(NOEC >200 mg ai/kg soil).
The potential for soil accumulation following three applications per year (worst-case scenario) of
Vayego was evaluated (over a 20 year period) and no risks to soil organisms were identified.
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Non-target plant risk assessment
The non-target plant risk assessment is based on a comparison of the PEC with toxicity values for the
substance. Depending on the type of data provided, for non-threatened plants, a TER or an RQ is
calculated (a TER is used when an EC50 is available, an RQ is used when an EC25 is available). For
threatened non-target plants, an RQ is calculated by comparing the PEC with a No Observed Effect
Concentration (NOEC). The different levels of concern assigned to specific TER/RQ values are listed
described in the risk assessment methodology document (EPA 2018).
RQ/TER values for non-threatened non-target plants are shown in Table 53. TER values for
threatened non-target plants are shown in Table 54.
Table 53: RQ/TER value for non-target plant – edge of field
Scenario
Exposure
(g ai/ha) *
drift factor
EC25
(g ai/ha) RQ Conclusion
Fruit crops 3 times
60 g/ha
15 >200
(seedling emergence and
vegetative vigour)
<0.076 Below LOC for
threatened/non-threatened
species
Table 54: TER value for threatened non-target plant
Scenarios
Exposure
(g ai/ha) *
drift factor
NOEC
(g ai/ha) RQ Conclusion
Fruit crops 3 times
60 g/ha
15 200
(seedling emergence and
vegetative vigour)
0.076 Below LOC for
threatened/non-threatened
species
Conclusion for non-target plant risk assessment
Only the worst-case situation is assessed: the highest application rate and frequency without crop
interception. The predicted RQ to non-target plants calculated for tetraniliprole when applied to fruit
crops is below the LOC for both threatened and non-threatened species. Consequently, the other
uses and the effect of crop interception are not assessed as risks will be lower and therefore below
the LOC.
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Bird risk assessment
The bird risk assessment is based on a comparison of the PEC with toxicity values for the substance.
The toxicity value is divided by the PEC to give a Toxicity Exposure Ratio (TER). The different levels
of concern assigned to specific TER values are listed in the risk assessment methodology document
(EPA 2018).
Screening assessment
Predicted exposure to tetraniliprole under the bird acute dietary and reproduction screening
assessments is shown in Table 54.
Table 55: Exposure of birds for acute and reproduction screening assessments
Screening
type1
Indicator
species2
Applica
tion
rate
(kg/ha)
Short-cut
value
(90th%)3
Time
Weighted
Average4
(TWA)
Multiple
Application
Factor
(MAF)
(90th %)5
Number
of
applicati
ons
Daily
Dietary
Dose
(DDD)
Fruit crops- 3 times 60 g ai/ha, 21-day interval as worst-case scenario
Acute Small
insectivorou
s bird
0.06 46.8 NA 1.2 3 3.37
Reproduction 0.06 18.2 0.53 1.3 3 0.75
Grapes- once 60 g ai/ha
Acute Small
omnivorous
bird
0.06 95.3 NA 1 1 5.72
Reproduction 0.06 38.9 0.53 1 1 2.33
1 EFSA (EFSA 2009), Table 5 p27 2 EFSA (EFSA 2009), Table 6 p28 3 90th %ile short-cut value used for the acute assessment, mean value used for the reproduction assessment. EFSA
(EFSA 2009), Table 6 p28 4 The exposure assessment of the reproduction assessment uses time-weighted average (TWA) exposure estimates
over 1, 2, 3 or 21 days for different phases of the assessment. 1 day = 1.0; 2 days = 0.93; 3 days = 0.9; 21 days = 0.53. EFSA (EFSA 2009), Table 11 p34.
5 90th %ile MAF value used for the acute assessment, mean value used for the reproduction assessment. EFSA (EFSA 2009), Table 7 p29
Calculation of TERs
TER calculations for the acute dietary risk assessment are detailed in Table 56 and calculations for
the reproductive risk assessment are shown in Table 57.
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Table 56: TER values for acute dietary risk assessment (MAF = 1.2 or 1.0)
Crops Generic focal
species1 DDD
Toxicity
endpoint value
(mg/kg bw/d)*
TER
ratio Conclusion
Fruit crops, pome
fruit (worst-case
scenario)
Small
insectivorous
bird
3.37 2000 594
Below LOC for
threatened/non-
threatened species
Grapes Small
omnivorous bird 5.72 2000 350
Below LOC for
threatened/non-
threatened species
Table 57: TER values for reproductive risk assessment (TWA = 0.53; MAF = 1.3 or 1.0)
Crops & BBCH
class
Generic focal
species1 DDD
Toxicity
endpoint value
(mg/kg bw/d)*
TER
ratio Conclusion
Fruit crops, pome
fruit (worst-case
scenario)
Small
insectivorous
bird
0.75 42.9 57
Below LOC for
threatened/non-
threatened species
Grapes Small
omnivorous bird 2.33 42.9 35
Below LOC for
threatened/non-
threatened species
* Normally the NOAEL has to be converted from units of ppm (mg/kg diet) to mg/kg bw/day. In the first instance, a factor of 0.1 is used for such conversion. If specific information is available from the test reports, this is preferable. When reported as ppm in the studies, daily dose (mg/kg/day) = [Concentration in food (mg/kg) * Daily food consumption (g/bird/day)] / body weight (g) (over the entire exposure period).
The worst-case scenario for fruit crops results in risk below LOC. Consequently, the risks of the other
use will be below LOC as well. The risk for the grape scenario is below the level of concern
Conclusions of the bird screening risk assessment
The acute screening risk assessment indicates an acute risk below the LOC to birds from
tetraniliprole from the use of Vayego. In the reproductive screening assessment, the TER values also
indicate a chronic risk below the LOC to birds. As no risks were above the LOC, a Tier 1 risk
assessment was not performed.
Secondary poisoning
Given the criteria under the HSNO Act, tetraniliprole is not considered to be bioaccumulative
(BCF < 500). Therefore, no risk assessment via secondary poisoning is performed.
Conclusions for bird risk assessment
TER values for birds calculated for tetraniliprole when applied to fruit crops as the formulated product
Vayego are below the LOC and any risks are negligible.
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Pollinator risk assessment
The basis for the pollinator risk assessment is a comparison of the Environmental Exposure
Concentration (EEC) with toxicity endpoints to which safety factors have been applied. The EEC is
divided by the toxicity endpoint to calculate a RQ value. The methodology for the pollinator risk
assessment, including the LOC ascribed to specific RQ values, is described in detail in the risk
assessment methodology (EPA 2018).
Vayego is intended to be applied as a broadcast foliar spray at 60 g ai/ha. Up to 3 applications are
intended on pome fruits (post bloom), 2 on stone fruit (post bloom). Only one application per year is
intended on grapes and kiwifruit, but the application on kiwifruit is before bloom.
Tier I pollinator risk assessment
The results of the first tier of the bee risk assessment are shown in Table 58.
Table 58: Bee exposure estimates and RQ values
Use scenario Application
rate (kg ai/ha)
EEC (µg
ai/bee)
Toxicity endpoint
value (µg ai/bee) RQ Conclusion
Acute / Adult bees – contact
Foliar spray 0.060 0.144 0.41 0.35 Below the LOC
Acute / Adult bees – oral
Foliar spray 0.060 1.72 0.01 171.72 Above the LOC
Chronic / Adult bees – dietary
Foliar spray 0.060 1.72 0.00723 237.51 Above the LOC
Acute / Larvae – oral
Foliar spray 0.060 0.73 0.0128 56.78 Above the LOC
Chronic / Larvae – dietary
Foliar spray 0.060 0.73 0.0033 220.23 Above the LOC
The first tier analysis shows risks above the LOC for adults and larvae for oral acute and oral chronic
exposure. Risks from dermal exposure were below the LOC. Because risks to bees were identified, a
higher tier assessment was performed.
Tier II pollinator risk assessment
The applicant provided three studies on residues (the active ingredient is a systemic insecticide). The
results of these studies are summarized in Table 59. Two studies measured tetraniliprole content in
bee relevant matrices collected 6 to 10 months after three post-bloom applications in the previous
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growing season and considered relevant scenarios for pome and stone fruit (pollen cherry 10.8 µg/kg,
apple 0.9 µg/kg; no residues in nectar).
Table 59: Residues in pollen and nectar
Crop
species
Application details Residue level Reference
Cherry trees
3 foliar spray applications
at 60 g ai/ha post
flowering.
Nectar: 0
Pollen: 10.8 µg/kg (measured 10
months post applications)
Boscksch S. 2016. Table
138; Appendix J
Phacelia 1 foliar application at 60 g
ai/ha 16 days before the
onset of flowering
Nectar: 3.2 µg/kg
Pollen (comb): 4.8 µg/kg
Pollen (foragers): 4.3 µg/kg
Kanz C. 2016.; Table
139; Appendix J
Apple 3 foliar spray applications
at 60 g ai/ha post
flowering
Nectar: 0
Pollen: 0.9 µg/kg (measured 6
months post applications)
Fischer DR. and Jerkins
E. 2016.; Table 140 ;
Appendix J.
It is noted that no residue data were available for royal jelly; residue concentration higher than 8 µg/kg
would induce risks above the LOC according to BeeRex model (acute adult RQ=0.42, chronic
RQ=0.58, below LOC for larvae).The residues in apple pollen have been used to refine the risk
assessment for pome fruits (Table 60).
Table 60: Refined bee exposure estimates and RQ values for use on pome fruits
Use
scenario
Application
rate (kg
ai/ha)
Residue
concentration
(µg/kg)
EEC (µg
ai/bee)
Toxicity
endpoint value
(µg ai/bee)
RQ Conclusion
Acute / Adult bees – oral
Foliar spray
on pome tree
post bloom
0.060 0.9 0.0000086 0.01 0.00 Below the LOC
Chronic / Adult bees – dietary
Foliar spray
on pome tree
post bloom
0.060 0.9 0.0000086 0.00723 0.00 Below the LOC
Acute / Larvae – oral
Foliar spray
on pome tree
post bloom
0.060 0.9 0.0000032 0.0128 0.00 Below the LOC
Chronic / Larvae – dietary
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Use
scenario
Application
rate (kg
ai/ha)
Residue
concentration
(µg/kg)
EEC (µg
ai/bee)
Toxicity
endpoint value
(µg ai/bee)
RQ Conclusion
Foliar spray
on pome tree
post bloom
0.060 0.9 0.0000032 0.0033 0.00 Below the LOC
Risks to bees from the use of Vayego on pome fruits were below the LOC at the second tier of
analysis, when using pollen residue data from apple trees.
The residues in cherry pollen have been used to refine the risk assessment for stone fruits (Table 61).
Table 61: Refined bee exposure estimates and RQ values for use on stone fruits
Use
scenario
Application
rate (kg
ai/ha)
Residue
concentration
(µg/kg)
EEC
(µg
ai/bee)
Toxicity
endpoint value
(µg ai/bee)
RQ Conclusion
Acute / Adult bees – oral
Foliar spray on
pome tree
post bloom
0.060 11 0.0001 0.01 0.01 Below the LOC
Chronic / Adult bees – dietary
Foliar spray on
pome tree
post bloom
0.060 11 0.0001 0.00723 0.01 Below the LOC
Acute / Larvae – oral
Foliar spray on
pome tree
post bloom
0.060 11 0.00004 0.0128 0.00 Below the LOC
Chronic / Larvae – dietary
Foliar spray on
pome tree
post bloom
0.060 11 0.00004 0.0033 0.01 Below the LOC
Risks to bees from the use of Vayego on stone fruits were below the LOC at the second tier of
analysis, when using pollen residue data from cherry trees.
No residue analysis was provided for kiwifruit, despite the intended use pattern including pre-bloom
application on this crop which would result in potentially a high exposure of the bees. The applicant
proposes to use residue from a different crop, Phacelia (see Kanz C. 2016.; Table 139as a surrogate
for kiwifruit. The maximum residue level in Phacelia pollen collected from combs (4.8 µg/kg) was
measured 25 days after one application at the target application rate of 60 g ai/ha. Residues from
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pollen collected on foragers were still above the level of detection 16 days after the application. The
applicant proposes a 7-day pre-flowering interval on kiwifruit to protect bees.
The applicant provided a summary of the available information of their product that indicated the
availability of a number of studies on residues, however, these studies were not made available to the
EPA. Given the inter-species variation between residues (apple 0.9 µg/kg versus cherry 11 µg/kg and
variation in other studies provided in the summary), there is uncertainty on whether the residues on
Phacelia are suitable to use as a surrogate for kiwifruit. It was therefore determined that the residues
of Phacelia cannot be used to refine the risk assessment. Residue concentration in kiwifruit pollen
higher than 750 µg/kg would induce risks above the LOC according to BeeRex model (chronic adult
RQ=1.00, chronic larva RQ=0.82). Given that the residue level in kiwifruit pollen would need to be
significantly higher than the maximum level detected in other crops (750 µg/kg vs 140 µg/kg), the risks
to bees from the application on kiwifruit is considered unlikely to be above the LOC.
The applicant has proposed a 7-day pre-flowering interval for kiwifruit. As the risks to pollinators
without this control have been assessed as likely to be low and since there is no information available
to determine if application of a 7-day pre-flowering would result in a substantial decrease in residue
levels, the EPA does not recommend applying a pre-flowering interval for kiwifruit.
No residue analysis was performed on grapes, but given the low attractiveness of flowering grapes to
bees, the risks were considered negligible.
Tier III pollinator risk assessment
Beside residue studies, higher tier studies were provided. These studies were considered to refine the
risk assessment for the use of Vayego on kiwifruit.
One of the studies provided assessed the effect of foliar spray at the intended application rate and
application method (foliar spray at 60 g ai/ha, single application). This semi-field study (Rexer 2016,
Table 227) was performed with one foliar application 5 days before bees start foraging on Phacelia at
full bloom at the intended application rate (60 g ai/ha). This study showed no major effect on
behaviour, mortality, flight intensity and colony strength but a treatment-related transient effect on
brood development was apparent. Since adverse effects were measured in this study and given the
variability in residue levels between plant species highlighted in the tier II analysis, it is considered
that this study cannot be used to refine the risk assessment for use on kiwifruit, however, the
evaluation of the maximum residue levels from other species indicate that the risk is likely low.
One semi-field study was performed on bumblebees (Klein 2016; Table 229) with two foliar
applications at 8 g ai/ha. No major effects were detected but all colonies were in poor conditions and
therefore the study had to be terminated before the assessment of the reproduction ability could be
performed. The results of the study are considered of limited value. No risk assessment is available
for bumblebees but results can be extrapolated from the risk assessment on honey bees for pome
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fruits and stone fruit because the acute oral LD50 value for bumblebees is very similar to that of honey
bees (taking into account the weight difference between the two species).
It is noted that kiwifruit is mainly pollinated by bumblebees, in the absence of residue data, the risk to
bumblebees is considered to be similar to that calculated at tier II for honey bees, therefore unlikely to
be above the LOC.
Conclusions of the pollinator risk assessment
The first tier analysis shows risks above the LOC for adults and larvae for oral acute and oral chronic
exposure. Risks to bees from the use of Vayego on stone fruits and pome fruits were below the LOC
at the second tier of analysis, when using pollen residue data from cherry and apple trees. These
conclusions can be extrapolated to bumble bees.
Even though no residue analysis was provided for grapes, given the application post-bloom and low
attractiveness of this crop, effects are expected to be below the LOC.
The first tier risk assessment indicated a high risk to bees when the substance is applied to kiwifruit in
accordance with the GAP table (Table 6). With the available information, the assessment of the risks
cannot be fully refined, however risks above the LOC are considered to be unlikely based on the
expected residue levels.
Non-target arthropod risk assessment
The non-target arthropod risk assessment is a comparison of the predicted environmental
concentration (PEC) with toxicity endpoints to which safety factors have been applied. The PEC is
divided by the toxicity endpoint to calculate a Hazard Quotient (HQ) value. The methodology for the
non-target arthropods risk assessment, including the LOC ascribed to specific HQ values, is
described in detail in the EPA risk assessment methodology document (EPA 2018).
Tier I non-target arthropod risk assessment
Results of the Tier I in-field and off-field non-target arthropod risk assessment are shown in Table 62
and Table 63, respectively.
Table 62: In-field HQ values for non-target arthropods: Tier I
Species LR50
(g ai/ha)
Application rate
(g ai/ha) MAF HQ Conclusion
Three applications (pome fruit)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.627 60 2.3 220 Above the LOC
Predatory mite,
Typhlodromus pyri >44 60 2.3 <3
Potentially above
the LOC
Two applications (stone fruit)
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Species LR50
(g ai/ha)
Application rate
(g ai/ha) MAF HQ Conclusion
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.627 60 1.7 163 Above the LOC
Predatory mite,
Typhlodromus pyri >44 60 1.7 <2.3
Likely below the
LOC
One application (grapes and kiwi fruit)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.627 60 1.0 96 Above the LOC
Predatory mite,
Typhlodromus pyri >44 60 1.0 <1.4 Below the LOC
Table 63: Off-field HQ values for non-target arthropods: Tier I
Species LR50
(g ai/ha)
Application rate
(g ai/ha) MAF HQ Conclusion
Three applications (11.01% drift – Pome fruit1)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.627 60 2.3 24 Above the LOC
Predatory mite,
Typhlodromus pyri >44 60 2.3 <0.35 Below the LOC
Two applications (12.13% drift – stone fruit2)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.627 60 1.7 20 Above the LOC
One application (8.02% – grapes and kiwifruit3)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.627 60 1.0 8 Above the LOC
1 “Fruit crops” used as representative crop for pome fruit (maximum three applications)
2 “Fruit crops” used as representative crop for applications to stone fruit (maximum two applications)
3 “Grapevine” used as representative crop for applications to grapes and kiwifruit (one application only)
Tier I conclusion
Risks to predatory wasps are considered to be above the level of concern for all use patterns, in-field
as well as off-field.
For the predatory mite in-field risks is potentially above the level of concern for two and three
applications. The actual risk could not be determined because the LR50 could not be determined in the
studies (highest tested concentration did not cause >50% mortality). The HQ associated with two
applications is very close to the trigger value and therefore risks are likely below the level of concern.
The in-field risks for three applications cannot be fully excluded.For the predatory mite Typhlodromus
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pyri, off-field risks are considered negligible since risks were below the level of concern for the worst-
case application pattern (three applications).
Because risks to parasitic wasps were identified as well as potential risks to predatory mites a higher
tier assessment was performed.
Tier II non-target arthropod risk assessment
Risks were identified as above the level of concern both in-field and off-field from use of Vayego at
Tier I. As such, risks to non-target arthropods have been assessed at Tier II, using the higher tier
extended laboratory studies for the parasitic wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi, as well as the two additional
species green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea and ladybird beetle Coccinella septempunctata following
the recommendations by the ESCORT2 guidance (Workshop, Candolfi et al.) as shown in Table 64.
In the Tier I assessment potential risks were identified for the predatory mite Typhlodromus pyri when
Vayego is applied three times at 60 g ai/ha. A further evaluation and refinement of this potential risk
would have been appropriate. However, extended laboratory studies with predatory mites were not
available.
Table 64: HQ values for non-target arthropods in-field: Tier II
Species LR50
(g ai/ha)
Application rate
(g ai/ha) MAF HQ Conclusion
Three applications (pome fruit)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.7 60 2.3 197 Above the LOC
Green lacewing,
Chrysoperla carnea >44 60 2.3 <3
Potentially above
the LOC
Ladybird,
Coccinella septempunctata >44 60 2.3 <3
Potentially above
the LOC
Two applications (stone fruit)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.7 60 1.7 146 Above the LOC
Green lacewing,
Chrysoperla carnea >44 60 1.7 <2.3
Likely below the
LOC
Ladybird,
Coccinella septempunctata >44 60 1.7 <2.3
Likely below the
LOC
One application (grapes and kiwi fruit)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.7 60 1.0 86 Above the LOC
Green lacewing,
Chrysoperla carnea >44 60 1.0 <1.4 Below the LOC
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Species LR50
(g ai/ha)
Application rate
(g ai/ha) MAF HQ Conclusion
Ladybird,
Coccinella septempunctata >44 60 1.0 <1.4 Below the LOC
Table 65: HQ values for non-target arthropods off-field: Tier II
Species LR50
(g ai/ha)
Application rate
(g ai/ha) MAF HQ Conclusion
Three applications (11.01% drift – pome fruit)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.7 60 2.3 22 Above the LOC
Green lacewing,
Chrysoperla carnea >44 60 2.3 <0.4 Below the LOC
Ladybird,
Coccinella septempunctata >44 60 2.3 <0.4 Below the LOC
Two applications (12.13% drift – stone fruit)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.7 60 1.7 18 Above the LOC
One application (8.02% drift – grapes and kiwi fruit)
Parasitic wasp,
Aphidius rhopalosiphi 0.7 60 1.0 7 Above the LOC
Tier II conclusion
Risks to non-target arthropods have been identified at Tier II. Using the extended laboratory tests,
risks to the parasitic wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi were identified for all use patterns in-field as well as
off-field.
For the green lacewing and the ladybird, in-field risks are potentially above the level of concern for
two and three applications. The actual risk could not be determined because the LR50 could not be
determined in the studies (highest tested concentration did not cause >50% mortality). The HQ
associated with two applications is very close to the trigger value and therefore risks are likely below
the level of concern. The in-field risks for three applications, however, cannot be fully excluded. For
the green lacewing and the ladybird, off-field risks are considered negligible for all use patterns since
risks were below the level of concern for the worst-case use (three applications).
As risks could not be fully excluded at the Tier II level, a higher tier assessment was performed.
Tier III non-target arthropod risk assessment
Four semi-field studies for parasitoid wasps were submitted (see Table 33).
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In-field
Based on the Tier I and Tier II risk assessments, the highest concern was identified for parasitic
wasps. For the predatory mite, green lacewing and ladybirds the LR50 could not be determined. By
using the worst-case estimate, it was considered that the risks for one and two applications are below
the level of concern. The risks associated with three applications could not be fully excluded based on
the available data in Tier I and Tier II.
The parasitoid wasp has been identified as the most sensitive species in the lower tier assessments
and several semi-field tests have been performed. For a single application of 60 g ai/ha, several
studies with several species in several crops were performed. After considering a reasonable
recovery time of 14 days, Vayego was considered to be harmless to slightly harmful to parasitic
wasps. Using a weight of evidence approach also using the Tier I and Tier II information it is
considered that the effects on parasitic wasps are acceptable when Vayego is applied as a single
application.
One study evaluating the effects of two applications was provided (Ernst G., Kroder S. 2016, Table 210)
this study indicated that when Vayego is applied twice at a rate of 60 g ai/ha, effects vary between
harmless and slightly harmful. In one of the two cases, slightly harmful effects were observed but
these disappeared after one day. In the other case, the effects were still observed after 14 days.
Using a weight of evidence approach also using the Tier I and Tier II information, it is considered that
the effects on parasitic wasps are likely acceptable for one and two applications.
The provided semi-field studies provide insufficient information to evaluate the risks from three
applications of Vayego at a rate of 60 g.ai/ha. Therefore, risks from three applications cannot be
excluded.
The applicant has provided an evaluation regarding the compatibility of other organisms associated
with Integrated Pest Management (ie predatory bugs, earwigs, lady birds) at lower application rates
and/or lower application frequencies. Based on the assessment and associated provided studies, it is
concluded that the risks from a single application at 60 g ai/ha are considered likely below the level of
concern for predatory bugs (eg. Orius spp), earwigs (Forficula sp) and ladybirds (Coccinellidae)2. The
EPA considers that the presented studies do no provide sufficient information to draw conclusions
regarding the additional applications requested in the application (pome and stone fruit). For
predatory mites (Anthocoris nemoralis), Vayego was considered harmless to slightly harmful after two
applications of 45 g ai/ha (Project nr:IR12BELPFF0425; Table 217), a more pronounced effect was
observed after the second application. It is possible that an even more pronounced effect will be
observed with a third application. Insufficient information is also available regarding the potential
effects of three applications to the predatory mite, green lacewing and ladybirds.
2 This study is referred to as 11ZAphidpredAlnusVegiOri-49, a spreadsheet and presentation was
provided. No full study report has been provided and therefore there is no summary in appendix J.
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In conclusion, based on a weight of evidence approach, it is considered highly unlikely that a single
application will have unacceptable adverse effect on the non-target arthropods (at this frequency the
substance is potentially slightly harmful). For two applications, less information is available however
the data suggest that the maximum observed effect likely will be that the substance is slightly harmful.
The EPA considers this acceptable. However, insufficient information is provided to exclude risks from
three applications.
To inform end-users that effect on non-target arthropods (including those used in IPM) cannot be
excluded the following statement is advised:
“WARNING” the substance might not be not compatible with Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) when applied three times.
Off-field
In two tests on grassland/meadow as a representative off-crop habitat (Bakker F., Aldershof S.A.
2016, Table 213 and Table 214), the no-observed-effect-rate (NOER) community and no-observed-
ecologically-adverse-effect-rate (NOEAER) population were 4 g ai/ha (one application, maximum rate
tested).
The study assessed the effects after one treatment rather than the two and three applications
requested in the application. In the study statistically significant effects were observed on the
populations of several species (NOER population was 0.4 and 1.6 g ai/ha), however these recovered
after one and two months respectively. The interval between the applications is shorter than the
indicated recovery times. As a result already impacted, and not recovered populations can be
impacted again which might have a “knock-on” effect and potentially the local population cannot
recover.
The NOEAER population (4 g ai/ha) is considered the acceptable maximum allowable off-field
exposure for a single application.
Using the NOEC to determine the required buffer zones for a single application would be too
conservative as both field studies have demonstated recovery prior to the next planned application.
The BBA drift tables from the previous Tier assessments have been used to calculate the downwind
buffer zones. The required downwind buffer zone to mitigate the off-field effects from a single
application on kiwifruit and grapes is 5 m (3.6% drift). It should be noted that this buffer zone is small
and conservative as the NOEAER population is the highest application rate tested. If a higher rate
had been tested, it is possible that a higher NOEAER would be determined and thus a smaller
downwind buffer zone would have been required.
Combining the small size and the conservatism of the assessment, the EPA recommends not to apply
a downwind buffer zone. The risks for off-field effects on non target arthropod populations from a
single application on kiwifruit and grapes is considered low.
The NOEAER population (4 g ai/ha) has a recovery time of 1 and 2 months “incorporatedin its
determination. The application interval for Vayego is shorter than this recovery period, therefore, the
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average NOER population (1.00 g ai/ha average of 0.4 and 1.6 g ai/ha) is used to determine the
downwind buffer zone required to protect off-field non-target arthropods when multiple applictions of
Vayego are envisaged. The same MAF and BBA drift tables from the previous Tier assessments have
been used. The downwind buffer zone required to mitigate the effects from two applications on stone-
fruit is 20 meters, and for three applications on pome-fruit is 30 meters.
The assessment concluded that no downwind bufferzones are required for a single application to
kiwifruit and grapes, minor effects cannot be fully excluded but are considered acceptable. The
downwind buffer zone required to mitigate the effects from two applications on stone-fruit is 20
meters, and for three applications on pome-fruit is 30 meters. However, these downwind buffer zones
are not expected to be practical.
As the downwind buffer zones are considered not to be practical and therefore not recommended. To
minimise effects to non-target arthropods (off-field) the following label statement is advised:
“The best available application technique, which minimises off-target drift should be used to
reduce effects on non-target insects or other arthropods.”
Conclusion for non-target arthropod risk assessments
The results of the non-target risk assessment are summarized in Table 66.
In-field risks:
Parasitic wasps:
Tier I and Tier II of the risk assessment indicates that the in-field risks and off-field risk to the parasitic
wasp (Aphidius rhopalosiphi) is above the level of concern for all use patterns. The evaluation of Tier
III studies in semi-field situations evaluating three different species of parasitic wasps (Aphidius
colemani, Encarsia Formosa and Aphelinus mali) indicate that Vayego is harmless to slightly harmful
after 14 days when applied as a single application (as proposed for application on kiwifruit and grape).
For two applications (stone fruit) sufficient information was available for Aphelinus mali for which the
effects seemed slightly more pronounced compared to one application (harmless to slightly harmful
after 14 days instead of harmless). For the other two species, which showed a slightly more
pronounced effect in the single application study compared with Aphelinus mali, no data was
presented for two applications. No information was available to determine the effect of three
application and a “dose-response” was observed. As such, the effect at three applications is likely to
be more pronounced, however, the degree of severity cannot be determined.
In conclusion the EPA determined that effects from a single application will be limited, for two
applications, effects are likely to be slightly more pronounced but still acceptable (harmless-slightly
harmful), for three applications, insufficient data are available to refine the risks above the level of
concern identified in Tier I and II.
Other non-target arthropods:
For the Predatory mite (Typhlodromus pyri), Green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) and Ladybird,
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(Coccinella septempunctata) risks were determined to be below the level of concern when Vayego is
applied as a single application (kiwifruit) and applied twice (stone-fruit). The potential risk identified in-
field for three applications of Vayego (pome-fruit) are (partially) due to the test design. The application
rate was too low to determine the 50% effect concentration, and thus the endpoint was expressed as
bigger than. The EPA acknowledges the fact that the actual risk is lower than the identified risk,
however, how much lower is unknown. Additional Tier III data and an evaluation by the applicant
showed sufficient evidence that a single application is indeed unlikely to impact several beneficial
organisms. Some information was provided for two applications indicating that Vayego most likely is
harmless-slightly harmful. For 3 applications (pome-fruit), insufficient data are available to refine the
risks above the level of concern identified in TIER I and II.
Off-field risks:
It concluded that no downwind buffer zones are required for a single application to kiwifruit and
grapes, minor effects cannot be fully excluded but are considered acceptable. The downwind buffer
zone required to mitigate the effects from two applications on stone-fruit is 20 meters, and for three
applications on pome-fruit is 30 meters. However, these downwind buffer zones are not expected to
be practical.
As the downwind buffer zones are considered not to be practical and therefore not recommended.
The interval between the applications is shorter than the indicated recovery times. As a result, already
impacted, and not recovered populations can be impacted again which might have a “knock-on” effect
and potentially the local population cannot recover. To minimise effects to non-target arthropods (off-
field) the following label statement is advised:
“The best available application technique, which minimises off-target drift should be used to
reduce effects on non-target insects or other arthropods.”
Overall conclusion:
Based on a weight of evidence approach, it is considered highly unlikely that a single application of
Vayego will have highly adverse effect on the non-target arthropods (at this frequency the substance
is potentially slightly harmful). For two applications of Vayego, less information is available however
the data suggest that the observed effect likely will be that the substance is slightly harmful to
beneficial insects.
Insufficient information is provided to exclude risks from three applications. If three applications are
being approved, the EPA suggests to include a label statement warning end-users of the potential
negative effects to beneficial insects of three applications. To inform end-users that effect on non-
target arthropods (including those used in IPM) cannot be excluded the following statement is
advised:
“WARNING” the substance might not be not compatible with Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) when applied three times.
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Risk for off-field effects were identified and downwind buffer zones were calculated and considered
necessary for two and three applications. These downwind buffer zones are considered not to be
practical. To minimise effects to non-target arthropods (off-field) the following label statement is
advised:
“The best available application technique, which minimises off-target drift should be used to
reduce effects on non-target insects or other arthropods.”
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Table 66: Summary of the non-target arthropod risk assessment
Species Pome fruit Stone fruit Kiwifruit and grape
3x 60 g a.i/ha 2x 60 g a.i/ha 1x 60 g a.i/ha
In-field Off-field In-field Off-field In-field Off-field
TIER I
Parasitic wasp, Aphidius
rhopalosiphi Above the LOC Above the LOC Above the LOC Above the LOC Above the LOC Above the LOC
Predatory mite, Typhlodromus pyri Potentially above the LOC Below the LOC Likely below the LOC Below the LOC Below the LOC Below the LOC
TIER II
Parasitic wasp, Aphidius
rhopalosiphi Above the LOC Above the LOC Above the LOC Above the LOC Above the LOC Above the LOC
Green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea Potentially above the LOC Below the LOC Likely below the LOC Below the LOC Below the LOC Below the LOC
Ladybird, Coccinella
septempunctata Potentially above the LOC Below the LOC Likely below the LOC Below the LOC Below the LOC Below the LOC
TIER III
In-field1
Parasitic wasp, Aphidius colemani
(after 14 days) Insufficient data Insufficient data
Harmless-
slightly harmful
Parasitic wasp, Encarsia Formosa
(after 14 days) Insufficient data Insufficient data
Harmless-
slightly harmful
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Species Pome fruit Stone fruit Kiwifruit and grape
Parasitic wasp, Aphelinus mali
(after 14 days) Insufficient data
Harmless-slightly
harmful Harmless
Off-field
Field studies (2x)
Likely that off-field
population effects will be
observed
Likely that off-field
population effects
will be observed
Potential (likely
limited) off-
field population
effects will be
observed
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Conclusions of the ecological risk assessment
The EPA assessed the potential risk to be triggered by the use of Vayego following the instructions
captured in the proposed label and GAP table.
Aquatic organisms:
EECs of tetraniliprole applied as the formulated product Vayego resulted in calculated RQ above the
LOC for the aquatic environment (threatened crustaceans and insects). To mitigate these risks, it is
proposed to apply controls to reduce spray-drift and runoff into the aquatic environment.
The following controls are proposed to reduce exposures below the LOC and thus mitigate the risks:
- When applied using ground-based equipment on pome fruit (max 3 applications of 60 g ai/ha
per year), the substance should not be applied within 25 m of any waterbody.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on stone fruit (max 2 applications of 60 g ai/ha
per year), the substance should not be applied within 20 m of any waterbody.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on kiwifruit and grapes (max 1 application of 60
g ai/ha per year), the substance should not be applied within 20 m of any waterbody.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on pome fruit (max 3 applications of 60 g ai/ha
per year), there should be a downwind buffer zone of 200 m for waterbodies.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on stone fruit (max 2 applications of 60 g ai/ha
per year), there should be a downwind buffer zone of 140 m for waterbodies.
- When applied using ground-based equipment on kiwifruit and grapes (max 1 application of 60
g ai/ha per year), there should be a downwind buffer zone of 5 m for waterbodies.
- The substance must not be applied when wind speeds are less than 3 km/hr or more than 20
km/hr as measured at the application site.
Groundwater:
For tetraniliprole, the risks for groundwater contamination are below the level that might trigger
concern (0.1 µg/L).
Sediment-dwelling organisms:
The RQ of tetraniliprole is above the LOC (LOC ≥1). However, it is considered that the controls
proposed to protect the aquatic environment also protect the sediment-dwelling organisms and
reduce the risks to a negligible level.
Soil organisms:
Predicted acute exposures to soil organisms of tetraniliprole are below the LOC for an earthworm. No
chronic data of the active ingredient are provided. However, chronic data with the substance for
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earthworm and soil mite are provided. The results of the risk assessment indicate a risk below the
LOC. Furthermore, the potential for soil accumulation following three applications per year (worst-
case scenario) of Vayego was evaluated (over a 20 year period) and no risks to soil organisms were
identified.
Non-target plants:
Predicted non-target plant exposures to tetraniliprole, when applied to fruit crops and grapes as the
formulated product Vayego, are below the LOC for both threatened and not threatened species.
Birds:
The screening risk assessment indicates a risk below the LOC to birds from the use of Vayego
according to the provided GAP table. Tetraniliprole is not bioaccumulative so no risk assessment for
secondary poisoning is necessary for this active ingredient.
Pollinators:
The Tier I assessment indicates a risk above the LOC. In Tier II, residue information was available to
refine the risk assessment for pome and stone fruit, the risks were determined to be below the LOC.
The risks to grapes were also considered below the LOC as grapes are generally not attractive to
bees and thus exposure is likely limited. No information on the residues in kiwifruit was available,
however, considering the maximum residues found and the minimum residue level required to trigger
an effect, these risks are also considered to be below the LOC.
Non-target arthropods:
In-field risks:
Parasitic wasps:
Tier I and Tier II of the risk assessment indicates that the in-field risks and off-field risk to the Parasitic
wasp (Aphidius rhopalosiphi) is above the level of concern for all use patterns. Evaluation of higher
Tier information (semi-field studies) indicated that risks from a single application are likely to be
limited. For two applications (stone-fruit) sufficient information was available for Aphelinus mali for
which the effects seemed slightly more pronounced compared to one application (harmless to slightly
harmful after 14 days instead of harmless). For 3 applications, insufficient data are available to refine
the risks which were identified as being above the level of concern at Tier I and II.
Other Non-Target Arthropods:
For the Predatory mite (Typhlodromus pyri), Green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) and Ladybird,
(Coccinella septempunctata), risks were determined to be below the level of concern when Vayego is
applied as a single application (kiwifruit) and applied twice (stone-fruit). The potential risk identified in-
field for three applications of Vayego (pome-fruit) are (partially) due to the test design. Higher Tier
information was provided to refine the risk, however, for 3 applications (pome-fruit), insufficient data
are available to refine the risks above the level of concern identified in Tier I and II.
To inform end-users that effect on non-target arthropods (including those used in IPM) cannot be
excluded the following statement is advised:
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“WARNING” the substance might not be not compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
when applied three times.
Off-field risks:
It concluded that no downwind buffer zones are required for a single application to kiwifruit and
grapes, minor effects cannot be fully excluded but are considered acceptable. The downwind buffer
zone required to mitigate the effects from two applications on stone-fruit is 20 meters, and for three
applications on pome-fruit is 30 meters. These downwind buffer zones considered not to be practical.
If the downwind buffer zones are not applied it is likely that potentially impacted, and not recovered
populations can be impacted at consecutive populations which might have a “knock-on” effect and
potentially the local population cannot recover within a reasonable time-frame. To minimise effects to
non-target arthropods (off-field) the following label statement is advised:
“The best available application technique, which minimises off-target drift should be used to reduce
effects on non-target insects or other arthropods.”
Conclusion:
Overall, with the proposed controls, it is estimated that the risks to the environment resulting from the
application of Vayego following the proposed application pattern will be below the level of concern.
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Appendix I: Proposed controls
Exposure thresholds
Exposure thresholds proposed for tetraniliprole are shown in Table 67. ADE and PDE values are not
controls as such but are health-based exposure guidance values which can be used to inform risk
assessments as well as the setting of controls, such as MRLs under the ACVM Act.
Table 67: Derivation of appropriate health-based exposure guidance value for tetraniliprole
Available
international
toxicological
thresholds
Key
Systemic
effect
NOAEL
(mg/kg bw/day)
Uncertainty
factors
Value
(mg/kg
bw/day)
Modificat
ions Remarks
None
Decreased
bw effects
and
increased
alkaline
phosphata
se activity
88.4 100 0.88 None
As no
international
value was
established the
EPA set a value
based on the
results of a 1-
year study in
dogs. (Appendix
J)
Based on the assessment of the available data, the following ADE, PDE and Acute Reference Dose
(ARfD) values have been provided (Table 68).
Table 68: Active ingredient exposure thresholds
Active Ingredient ADE PDE ARfD TEL
Tetraniliprole 0.88 mg/kg
bw/d (source)
PDE (Food) = 0.62
mg/kg bw/d
PDE (Drinking water)
= 0.18 mg/kg
bw/d
PDE (Other) = 0.09
mg/kg bw/day
The low acute toxicity of the
active ingredient means no
ARfD is required.
Not set at this
time
No Tolerable Exposure Limit (TEL) value has been set for this substance. This is because it is
considered that exposure is not likely to result in an appreciable toxic effect based on the quantitative
risk assessment done here.
Impurity limits
No impurity limits are set at this time.
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Other toxicity controls
None identified.
Ecotoxicity controls
Application restrictions
When applied on kiwifruit and grape, the maximum application rate of this substance is 60 g
tetraniliprole/ha (equivalent to 0.3 L/ha), with a maximum of one application per calendar year.
When applied on stone fruit, the maximum application rate of this substance is 60 g tetraniliprole/ha
(equivalent to 0.3 L/ha), with a maximum of two applications per calendar year with a minimum of 14
days between applications.
When applied on stone fruit, the maximum application rate of this substance is 60 g tetraniliprole/ha
(equivalent to 0.3 L/ha), with a maximum of three applications per calendar year with a minimum of 21
days between applications.
Additional and varied controls
It is considered that the prescribed controls will manage most of the risks to humans and the
environment. However, additional controls are recommended to be set and default controls varied to
mitigate the non-negligible risks to the environment. It should be noted that some uncertainties were
identified during the risk assessment and maybe not all risks are managed.
Application restrictions
Significant environmental risks may occur from the use of this substance, due to the hazards posed
by tetraniliprole, the active ingredient in Vayego. Therefore, it is considered necessary to set a
maximum application rate, number of applications and frequency.
Application method
Vayego must only be applied by ground-based methods.
Vayego must not be applied when wind speeds are less than 3 km/hr or more than 20 km/hr as
measured at the application site.
Buffer zone distances
The person in charge of the application of this substance and any person applying this substance
must ensure that the substance is not applied within a specified distance of a waterbody or off-field
non-target arthropod habitat.
For this substance the following buffer zones apply (see Table 69), according to the relevant
application method and scenario:
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Table 69: Proposed buffer zones for Vayego
Application method Sensitive area Required buffer
zone (m)
Ground-based
Pome fruit
Waterbody 25
Waterbody
(downwind) 200
Ground-based
Stone fruit
Waterbody 20
Waterbody
(downwind) 140
Ground-based
Kiwifruit and grapes
Waterbody 20
Waterbody
(downwind) 5
Label Statements
The following label statements are advised:
“The best available application technique, which minimises off-target drift should be used to
reduce effects on non-target insects or other arthropods.”
“WARNING” the substance might not be not compatible with Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) when applied three times.
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Appendix J: Study summaries
Manufacturer code name for tetraniliprole is BCS-CL73507 technical.
Manufacturer code name for Vayego is BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G.
Mammalian toxicity
Mammalian toxicity studies on tetraniliprole/Vayego have been reviewed. These studies are used to
describe potential risks to human health. The effects on mammals in these studies are used as
proxies for the impact on humans. Data from the studies have been used for classifying the active
ingredient and the formulated substance and for the derivation of appropriate health-based criteria
which are used in risk assessment. The summary of the studies is provided in Table 70 to Table 106.
Tetraniliprole
Acute toxicity [6.1]
Table 70: Acute Oral Toxicity [6.1 (oral)] – Study 1
Type of study Acute oral toxicity in male rats (Acute toxic class)
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 09 May, 2015;
Vehicle: Polyethylene glycol 400
Endpoint Mortality (LD50)
Value >2000 mg/kg bw
Reference
Matting, E.; 2014. BCS-CL73507 technical - Acute Oral Toxicity Study in
Male Rats; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP158; Study Number:
14/218-001P; Edition No.: M-496837-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 423
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.1.
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.1100)
Species Rat
Strain CRL:(WI)
No/Sex/Group 6M, 3 animals/group
Dose Levels 2000 mg/kg bw
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Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
Test article did not cause any mortality or any clinical signs during the 14
day observation period. Animals gained weight normally and there were
no abnormal observations at necropsy.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion The LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw and the test article is not classifiable as no
evidence of toxicity was observed.
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Table 71: Acute Oral Toxicity [6.1 (oral)] – Study 2
Type of study Acute oral toxicity in female rats (Acute toxic class)
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 28 May, 2013;
Vehicle: Polyethylene glycol 400
Endpoint Mortality (LD50)
Value >2000 mg/kg bw
Reference
Matting, E.; 2013. BCS-CL73507 technical - Acute Oral Toxicity Study in
Rats; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem, Szabadsagpuszta,
Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP054; Study Number: 13/040-001P; Edition
No.: M-462506-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 423
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.1.
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.1100)
Species Rat
Strain CRL:(WI)
No/Sex/Group 6F, 3 animals/group
Dose Levels 2000 mg/kg bw
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
Test article did not cause any mortality or any clinical signs during the 14
day observation period. Animals gained weight normally and there were
no abnormal observations at necropsy.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion The LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw and the test article is not classifiable as no
evidence of toxicity was observed.
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Table 72: Acute Dermal Toxicity [6.1 (dermal)]
Type of study Acute dermal toxicity in rats
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot No.: 2012-005440; Specification No.:
102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 28 May, 2013; Vehicle:
water to dampen
Endpoint Mortality (LD50)
Value >2000 mg/kg bw
Reference
Matting, E.; 2013. BCS-CL73507 Technical - Acute Dermal Toxicity
Study in Rats; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Laboratory project ID: 13/040-002P; Edition
No.: M-462507-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 402
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.1200)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.3
Species Rat
Strain Crl:WI Wistar
No/Sex/Group 5M, 5F
Dose Levels 2000 mg/kg bw
Exposure Type Dermal, applied neat (dampened with water) under a gauze and semi-
occlusive wrap for 24 hours
Study Summary
Test article did not cause any mortality. There were no treatment-related
clinical signs during the 14 day observation period nor did it affect weight
gains. There were no abnormal observations at necropsy.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion The LD50 is >2000 mg/kg bw and the test article is not classifiable as no
evidence of toxicity was observed.
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Table 73: Acute Inhalation Toxicity [6.1 (inhalation)]
Type of study Acute inhalation (nose-only) toxicity in rats
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot No.: 2012-005440; Specification No.:
102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 28 May, 2013; Vehicle:
None
Endpoint Mortality (LC50)
Value > 5.01 mg/L
Reference
Nagy, K.; 2013. Acute Inhalation Toxicity Study (Nose-only) in the Rat
with BCS-CL73507 Technical. CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200
Veszprem, Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP063; Report
Number: 13/040-004P; Edition No.: M-461520-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 403
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.1300)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.2
Species Rat
Strain Crl:WI
No/Sex/Group 1M, 1F: Sighting study (Group 0.1)
5M, 5F: Main study (Group 1)
Dose Levels
4.83 ± 0.80 mg/L (Group 0.1), 5.01 ± 0.15 mg/L (Group 1)
MMAD: 3.72 µm (Group 0.1), 3.64 µm (Group 1)
GSD: 2.47 (Group 0.1), 2.40 (Group 1)
Exposure Type Nose only, 4 hours
Study summary
One male was found dead shortly after the exposure in Group 1.
Clinical observations: Wet fur and fur staining were commonly recorded
on the day of exposure and several days after exposure. These
observations were considered to be related to the restraint and exposure
procedures and, were considered not to be test-item related.
Slight laboured respiration was recorded in exposed animals on the day
of exposure and one day after exposure. In addition, sneezing, noisy
respiration, decreased activity and hunched posture were recorded; in
animals several days after exposure; however all clinical signs ceased
and no clinical signs were noted from Day 3, with the exception of one
female where fur loss around the eyes was recorded until Day 11.
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Following exposure, body weight loss was observed in the majority of
animals, which is due to the restrained procedure during the exposure.
Normal body weight gain was noted for all animals from Day 1 of the
observation period. The mean body weight and body weight gain of the
animals at termination of the study was in the normal range, compared
to untreated animals of the same age and strain.
In surviving animals, no macroscopic changes were noted in either study
group, however dark/red discolouration of the non-collapsed lungs was
macroscopically found in the dead animal from Group 1.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion The LC50 was considered to be > 5.01 mg/L and the test article should
be classified as 6.1E due to the one observed mortality.
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Eye irritation [6.3/8.2]
Table 74: Skin Irritation [6.3/8.2]
Type of study Acute dermal irritation in rabbits
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot No.: 2012-005440; Specification No.:
102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 28 May, 2013; Vehicle:
None
Endpoint Irritation; Draize score average from 24, 48, and 72-hour recordings
Value Mean score (24, 48,and 72 hr); Erythema: 0.2 and Oedema: 0.0
Reference
Matting, E.; 2013. BCS-CL73507 Technical - Acute Skin Irritation Study
in Rabbits; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP061; Report Number:
13/040-006N; Edition No.: M-462513-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 404
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.2500)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.4
Species Rabbit
Strain New Zealand White
No/Sex/Group 3M
Dose Levels 0.5 ml
Exposure Type Dermal, applied neat under a gauze and semi-occlusive wrap for 4
hours
Study Summary
The treated skin surface was examined at 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after
patch removal.
Very slight erythema (score 1) was noted in all animals at 1 hour after
patch removal and very slight erythema (score 1) was noted in two
rabbits 24 hours after patch removal.
At the observation time points, 48 and 72 hours after patch removal,
there were no local signs on the skin of the treated animals and the
study was terminated after the 72-hour observation.
No clinical signs of systemic toxicity were observed in the animals during
the study and no mortality occurred. The body weights of all rabbits were
considered to be within the normal range of variability.
Additional Comments No additional comments
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Conclusion Minimal evidence of irritation was observed and the test article is not
classifiable.
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Eye irritation [6.4/8.3]
Table 75: Eye Irritation [6.4/8.3]
Type of study Acute eye irritation in rabbits
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot No.: 2012-005440; Specification No.:
102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 28 May, 2013; Vehicle:
None
Endpoint Irritation; Draize score average from 24, 48, and 72-hour recordings
Value
Mean Draize Score (24/48/72h)
Cornea Opacity 0.0
Conjunctiva
Redness 0.44
Chemosis 0.11
Iris 0.0
Reference
Matting, E.; 2013. BCS-CL73507 Technical - Acute Eye Irritation Study
in Rabbits; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP060; Report Number:
13/040-005N; Edition No.: M-462510-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 405
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.2400)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.5
Species Rabbit
Strain New Zealand White
No/Sex/Group 3M
Dose Levels 0.1 g
Exposure Type Ocular instillation into the conjunctival sac
Study Summary
The eyes were examined at 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after application.
Fluorescein staining was performed 24 hours before administration and
24, 48 and 72 hours after application. Initial Pain Reaction (IPR) or any
Pain Reaction (PR) was not observed during the experimental period.
One hour after the application, conjunctival redness (score 2), chemosis
(score 2 or 1), discharge (score 2) was noted in all rabbits.
At 24 hours after treatment, conjunctival redness (score 1) was noted in
all animals and chemosis (score 1) was noted in one rabbit.
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At 48 hours after treatment, conjunctival redness (score 1) was noted in
one animal.
At 72 hours after treatment, no clinical signs, and no conjunctival or
corneal effects were observed.
Fluorescein staining was negative in all animals during the observation
period.
As no clinical signs were observed, the study was terminated 72 hours
after treatment of the third animal. There were no notable body weight
changes during the study.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion
Test material induced a mild amount of irritation up to 48 hours
observation and no evidence of irritation was observed at the 72-hour
observation and beyond. The test substance is not classifiable.
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Contact sensitisation [6.5]
Table 76: Contact Sensitisation [6.5] – study 1
Type of study Local lymph node assay
Flag Key study
Test Substance
Tetraniliprole technical (BCS-CL73507 technical); Batch No.: BECE 47-
140-8; Specification No.: 102000029576; Purity: 89.0% w/w; Expiry
Date: 22 April, 2017; Vehicle: dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Endpoint Sensitisation based on a Stimulation Index (SI; cellular proliferation in
response to a sensitisation effect)
Value
Sensitiser (SI >3); The observed stimulation index values were 7.1, 5.8
and 3.5 at concentrations of 50, 25 and 10 % (w/v), respectively. Based
on these data, the calculated EC3 value is 8.2% (w/v).
Reference
Varga-Kanizsai, B. 2016. Tetraniliprole Technical - Local Lymph Node
Assay in the Mouse; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVN260; Laboratory Project
ID: Study No.: 16/223-037E; Edition No.: M-570902-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 429
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.2600)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.42
Species Mouse
Strain CBA/CaOlaHsd
No/Sex/Group 7F/3 test substance groups, 5F/positive and negative control group
Dose Levels 50, 25, and 10% (w/v) in DMSO
Exposure Type Topical application on the ear dorsum (25 µl)
Study Summary
Following a preliminary irritation/toxicity test it was determined to assess
test item concentrations of 50, 25, and 10% (w/v) in DMSO. In addition,
there was a negative control group (DMSO) and a positive control group
that received 25% (w/v) α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde (HCA) in DMSO.
No mortality or signs of systemic toxicity was observed during the main
test. Test item precipitate or minimal amount of test item precipitate was
observed for all animals of the 50% (w/v) dose group and for five
animals of the 25% (w/v) dose groups on Days 1-6 and for two animals
of the 25% (w/v) on Days 1-5 and for all animals of the 10% (w/v) dose
groups on Days 1-5. Alopecia around the ears was observed in several
animals of the 50% and 25% (w/v) dose groups at various times. The
ear thickness data showed a mean increase of >25% at the 50 and 25%
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(w/v) dose levels indicating a potential of irritation. The 10% (w/v) was a
non-irritating dose.
The SI values for the high to low test concentrations were 7.1, 5.8 and
3.5, respectively. The EC3 value was calculated as 8.2% (w/v). Based
on the ear thickness data, the two highest dose levels of 50% (w/v), 25%
(w/v) tested in the main experiment had some evidence that the SI
results could have been influenced by irritation. However, at the low
dose of 10% (w/v) which was not an irritant concentration, had an SI
value of 3.5 which is greater than the SI trigger value of 3. Hence the
overall conclusion was that the test item was positive for this test item.
Additional Comments These data confirm the results of the previous study conducted by
Hargitai, J. (2013) summarized below.
Conclusion
Under the conditions of the present assay, tetraniliprole was shown to
have the potential to have contact sensitization potential (SI>3; EC3
8.2% w/v) and is classified as 6.5B.
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Table 77: Contact Sensitisation [6.5] – study 2
Type of study Local lymph node assay
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot No.: 2012-005440; Specification No.:
102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 28 May, 2013; Vehicle:
DMSO
Endpoint
Sensitisation based on a SI (SI; cellular proliferation in response to a
sensitisation effect)
Value
Sensitiser (SI >3); The observed stimulation index values were 5.6, 3.4
and 1.6 at concentrations of 50, 25 and 10 % (w/v), respectively. Based
on these data, the calculated EC3 value is 21.7%.
Reference
Hargitai, J.; 2013. BCS-CL73507 Technical - Local Lymph Node Assay
in the Mouse; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP059; Report Number:
13/040-037E; Edition No.: M-462501-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 429
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.42
Species Mouse
Strain CBA/J Rj
No/Sex/Group 4F/dose/5 groups (3 test substance groups, positive and negative
control group)
Dose Levels 50, 25, and 10% (w/v) in DMSO
Exposure Type Topical application on the ear dorsum (25 µl)
Study Summary
No mortality or systemic toxicity was observed during the study. No
treatment-related effects were observed on animal body weights in any
treated groups. There were no indications of any irritancy at the site of
application. Alopecia was observed in the 50% (w/v) dose group on
Days 2-6 and in the 25% (w/v) dose group on Days 3-6. Test item
precipitate was observed on the ears for the animals in all treated group
on Days 1-6. Rigid ears were observed in the 50% (w/v) dose group on
Days 2-6.
The observed stimulation index values were 5.6, 3.4 and 1.6 at
concentrations of 50, 25 and 10 % (w/v), respectively. Based on these
data, the calculated EC3 value is 21.7%.
Additional Comments Although it classifies as a sensitizer (ie, SI>3) it would be considered to
be a weak sensitizer based on the SI of 5.6 and 3.4 at 50 and 25%
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concentration. This study was repeated, see above Varga-Kanizsai, B.
2016 (Edition No.: M-570902-01-2.
Conclusion
Under the conditions of the present assay, BCS-CL73507 was shown to
have the potential to have contact sensitization potential and is classified
as 6.5B
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Genotoxicity [6.6]
Table 78: In Vitro Studies [6.6]
Study type/Test Guideline Result Reference
Salmonella typhimurium reverse
mutation assay (Strains TA1535,
TA1537, T98, TA100 and
TA102)
OECD Guidelines for Testing of
Chemicals No. 471
EPA Health Effects Test
Guidelines (OPPTS 870.5100)
Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 440/2008, B.13/B.14
Negative with and without s9
metabolic activation
Sokolowski, A.; 2013. BCS-
CL73507: Salmonella typhimurium
reverse mutation assay. Harlan
Cytotest Cell Research GmbH
(Harlan CCR) In Den
Leppsteinsweisen 19, 64380
Rossdof, Germany. Harlan Study
Number: 1548501, Sponsor
Reference: TXFVPO57; Edition
No.: M-461517-01-1
Chromosomal aberration test in
Chinese hamster V79 cells
OECD Guidelines for Testing of
Chemicals No. 473
EPA Health Effects Test
Guidelines (OPPTS 870.5375)
Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 440/2008, B.10
Negative: No clastogenicity
was observed either with or
without S9 metabolic
activation, and no relevant
increase in the frequencies
of polyploid metaphases was
found compared to the
frequencies of the controls.
Bhonenberger, S.; 2014. BCS-
CL73507: In vitro Chromosome
Aberration Test in Chinese
Hamster V79 Cells. Harlan Cytotest
Cell Research GmbH (Harlan CCR)
In den Leppsteinsweisen 19, 64380
Rossdof, Germany. Harlan Study
Number: 1548502; Sponsor
Reference: TXFVPO64; Edition
No.: M-465032-01-2
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Table 79: In Vivo Studies [6.6]
Study type Micronucleus assay in the bone marrow cells of the mouse
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 02 November, 2013
Endpoint A biologically significant increase in micronuclei (%) in Polychromatic
Erythrocytes (PCE).
Value Negative
Reference
Dony, E; 2013. BCS-CL73507 Technical - Micronucleus Assay in Bone
Marrow Cells of the Mouse. Harlan Cytotest Cell Research GmbH
(Harlan CCR) In den Leppsteinsweisen 19, 64380 Rossdof, Germany.
Harlan Study Number: 1576300, Bayer CropScience Activity ID:
TXFVP066; Edition No.: M-473874-01-3
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 474
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.5395)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.12
Species Mice
Strain NMRI
No/Sex/Group
2M / 2F per group (preliminary test)
6M / 6F per group (control, high dose 24 hour and 48 hour, and positive
control) for main study, 48 total
Dose Levels Preliminary test: 2000 mg/kg bw
Main study: 1 dose of 2000 mg/kg bw
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
The preliminary test indicated a dose level of 2000 mg/kg bw was non-
toxic and deemed suitable.
In comparison to the corresponding vehicle controls, there was no
biologically relevant or statistically significant enhancement in the
frequency of the detected micronuclei at either the 24-hour or 48-hour
preparation interval after administration of the test item with any gender
used. The positive control which showed a substantial increase of
induced micronucleus frequency.
Additional Comments
Staff consider that the toxicokinetic data indicate that the test system
was suitable and that bone marrow exposure to the test substance can
be assumed although this study did not demonstrate it.
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Conclusion
It can be stated that under the experimental conditions reported, the test
item BCS-CL73507 technical did not induce micronuclei and is
considered to be non-mutagenic in this micronucleus assay.
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Carcinogenicity [6.7]
Table 80: Carcinogenicity [6.7]
Study type Chronic toxicity (12 month) and carcinogenicity (18 month) in the mouse
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: Test material stability
was confirmed through out the study; Vehicle: None
Endpoints
52-week LOAEL: No toxicity was observed at the highest
dose administered
NOAEL: 6500 ppm in both sexes (equiv. to
952 mg/kg bw/day in males and 1225
mg/kg bw/day in females).
78-week
Non-Neoplastic Effects: LOAEL: No toxicity was observed at the highest
dose administered
NOAEL: 6500 ppm in both sexes (equiv. to 825
mg/kg bw/day in males and 1073 mg/kg
bw/day in females)
Neoplastic Effects: LOAEL: No toxicity was observed at the highest
dose administered
NOAEL: 6500 ppm in both sexes (equiv. to 825
mg/kg bw/day in males and 1073 mg/kg
bw/day in females)
Tumours
There was no evidence of an effect of the test item on neoplastic findings.
The tumours observed were consistent with the range of neoplastic findings
usually encountered in mice of this age and strain kept under laboratory
conditions and were of similar incidence in control and treated animals. (See
Table 10c pg 515 of main report)
Malignant/Benign Not applicable as there was no effect on tumour findings
Background Incidence Not applicable as there was no effect on tumour findings
Time of Onset
(malignant) Not applicable as there was no effect on tumour findings
Survival (18 months)
6500 ppm: 74% for males, 82% for females
1300 ppm: 82% for males, 88% for females
260 ppm: 82% for males, 90% for females
Controls: 86% for males, 86% for females
Reference
Kennel, P.; 2016. BCS-CL73507 Carcinogenicity Study in the C57BL/6J
Mouse by Dietary Administration. Bayer S.A.S. 355, rue Dostoievski, CS
90153 Valbonne, 06906 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Cedex, France; Study ID: SA
12225; Activity ID: TXFVP047; Edition No.: M-552413-01-3
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Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals 451
EEC Directive 88/302EEC, Method B.32
US-EPA, OCSPP Guideline No. 870.4200
JMAFF, notification 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Mouse
Strain C57BL/6J
No/Sex/Group 60 / M and F / group (10/sex were terminated after 52 weeks)
Dose Levels
0, 260, 1300, 6500 ppm
The mean achieved dose levels received by the animals over the 52 week
period were approximately 37.7, 190, 952 mg/kg bw/day in males and 49.5,
248, 1225 mg/kg bw/day in females.
The mean achieved dose levels received by the animals over the 78 week
period were approximately 32.9, 166 and 825 mg/kg bw/day in males and
43.1, 215 and 1073 mg/kg bw/day in females
Exposure Type Oral by the diet for either 52 or 78 weeks
Study Summary
Groups of 60 male and 60 female C57BL/6J mice were fed diet containing
0, 260, 1300 or 6500 ppm of BCS-CL73507. After 52 weeks, 10 males and
10 females from each group allocated to the chronic phase of the study
were necropsied at the scheduled interim sacrifice. The remaining 50
animals/sex/group, allocated to the carcinogenicity phase of the study,
continued treatment until the scheduled final sacrifice of the study after at
least 78 weeks of treatment. Mortality and clinical signs were checked daily.
Additionally, detailed physical examinations including palpation for masses
were performed weekly throughout treatment. Body weight and food
consumption were measured weekly for the first 13 weeks of the study, then
approximately monthly thereafter. Haematology determinations were
performed at Months 13 and 19 from designated animals. A blood sample
was also collected on selected animals for bioanalytical examination at
Months 4, 12 and at the end of the study. Where possible, blood smears
were prepared from moribund animals just before sacrifice. All animals were
subjected to necropsy, with selected organs weighed at scheduled interim
and final sacrifice. Designated tissues were fixed and those allocated to the
carcinogenicity phase were examined microscopically.
Up to the highest dose level tested of 6500 ppm, there were no treatment-
related effects on mean body weight parameters, mean food consumption
and haematology assessments throughout the study, or on an earlier
development or increased incidence of tumours in either sex.
The bioanalytical examination showed a dose-related increase in BCS-
CL73507 and BCS-CQ63359 (metabolite) mean plasma concentrations,
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with similar levels observed throughout the study and slightly higher mean
values in females compared to males.
Exposure
level
Sex 4 months 12 months 18 months
Active Metab. Active Metab. Active Metab.
260 ppm F 0.56 0.041 0.60 0.035 0.61 0.076
M 0.45 0.051 0.42 0.043 0.35 0.050
1300
ppm
F 0.98 0.12 0.95 0.13 1.2 0.17
M 0.60 0.12 0.58 0.11 0.54 0.11
6500
ppm
F 1.2 0.50 1.2 0.60 1.5 0.95
M 0.7 0.35 0.76 0.40 0.68 0.37
High dose groups - 6500 ppm (equating to 825 and 1073 mg/kg bw/day in
males and females, respectively):
There was a marginal increase in the mortality incidence in both sexes
compared to controls (not statistically significant).
At the weekly physical examinations, an increased incidence of ocular
discharge was noted during the second year of the study in females
(p≤0.05), compared to controls. As the incidence of this sign was increased
in one sex and during the second year only and as it was observed in
isolation, it was not considered to be an adverse effect of the treatment.
At the 12-month interim sacrifice, mean terminal body weight and organ
weights were unaffected by treatment in either sex. At the macroscopic
observation, no treatment-related changes were noted in either sex.
Histopathology was not performed for the chronic phase animals.
At the 18-month terminal sacrifice of the carcinogenicity phase animals,
mean terminal body weight and organ weights were unaffected by treatment
in either sex, except for a slight increase in mean absolute and relative liver
weights in males (+8 to 9% compared to controls, p≤0.01 or p≤0.001). As
the magnitude of this change was minor and as the change was not
associated with higher incidences of macroscopic or microscopic findings in
the liver, it was considered not to be an adverse effect of the treatment. At
the macroscopic observation and microscopic examination, no treatment-
related changes were noted in either sex.
Mid dose groups - 1300 ppm (equating to 166 and 215 mg/kg bw/day in
males and females, respectively):
No treatment-related effects were observed at this dose level
Low dose groups - 260 ppm (equating to 32.9 and 43.1 mg/kg bw/day in
males and females, respectively):
No treatment-related effects were observed at this dose level.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion No test item-related non-neoplastic or neoplastic findings were noted at the
end of the 18-month treatment period.
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The No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) over the 52 week period of
dietary administration was 6500 ppm in both sexes (equiv. to 952 mg/kg
bw/day in males and 1225 mg/kg bw/day in females).
The No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) over the 78 week period of
dietary administration was 6500 ppm in both sexes (equiv. to 825 mg/kg
bw/day in males and 1073 mg/kg bw/day in females).
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Table 81: Carcinogenicity [6.7]
Study type Chronic toxicity (12 month) and carcinogenicity (24 month) in the rat
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: Test material stability
was confirmed throughout the study; Vehicle: None
Endpoints
12-month LOAEL: No toxicity was observed at the highest
dose administered
NOAEL: 18000 ppm in both sexes (equivalent to
854 mg/kg bw/day in males and 1147
mg/kg bw/day in females).
24-month
Non-Neoplastic Effects: LOAEL: 18000 ppm (both sexes; equiv. to 741
mg/kg bw/day in males and 1052 mg/kg
bw/day in females)
NOAEL: 4000 ppm (both sexes; equiv. to 159
mg/kg bw/day in males and 221 mg/kg
bw/day in females
Neoplastic Effects: LOAEL: 18000 ppm females (equiv. to 1052
mg/kg bw/day)
NOAEL:18000 ppm for males (equiv. to 741
mg/kg bw/day) and the mid dose of 4000 ppm
for females (equiv. to 221 mg/kg
bw/day)
Tumours The only organ with evidence of tumours was the uterus
Malignant/Benign
Malignant: The only tumours deemed of significance are noted in the table
below.
Incidence of Neoplastic Findings in the Uterus
Dose (ppm) 0 900 4000 18000
No. of Animals 59 60 60 60
glandular polyp (benign) 2
(3.4%)
0 0 3
(5.0%)
endometrial adenocarcinoma 1
(1.7%)
0 0 2
(3.3%)
adenosquamous carcinoma 0 0 0 1
(1.7%)
Total Incidence of epithelial
tumours
3
(5.1%)
0 0 6 (10%)
Background Incidence HCD
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In-house HCD Registry of Individual
Toxicology Animal Data
(RITA - HCD)
Min
(%)
Max
(%)
Mean
(%)
Min
(%)
Max
(%)
Mean
(%)
glandular polyp 0.0 1.7 0.4 0.0 8.2 0.7
endometrial
adenocarcinoma
0.0 2.0 0.7 0.0 28.0 4.8
adenosquamous
carcinoma
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.1
Time of Onset
(malignant)
endometrial adenocarcinoma (3): Control (1): Day 716; High dose (2): 1 at
termination (Day 743) and 1 at Day 691,
adenosquamous carcinoma (1): Day 688
Survival
18000 ppm: 50.0% for males, 40.0% for females
4000 ppm: 66.7% for males, 51.4% for females
900 ppm: 76.7% for males, 48.4% for females
Controls: 69.5% for males, 65.0% for females
Reference
Odine, M.; 2016. BCS-CL73507 Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Study
in the Wistar Rat by Dietary Administration. Bayer S.A.S. 355, rue
Dostoievski, CS 90153 Valbonne, 06906 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Cedex,
France; Study ID: SA 12199; Activity ID: TXFVP048; Edition No.: M-568723-
03-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals 453
EEC Directive 88/302EEC, Method B.33
US-EPA, OCSPP Guideline No. 870.4300
JMAFF, notification 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Rat
Strain Wistar Rj:WI (IOPS HAN)
No/Sex/Group 70 / M and F / group (10/sex were terminated after 12 months)
Dose Levels
0, 900, 4000, 18000 ppm
The mean achieved dose levels received by the animals over the 12-month
period were approximately 41.0, 184 and 854 mg/kg bw/day in males and
56.7, 246 and 1147 mg/kg bw/day in females
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The mean achieved dose levels received by the animals over the 24-month
period were approximately 35.3, 159 and 741 mg/kg bw/day in males and
51.2, 221 and 1052 mg/kg bw/day in females
Exposure Type Oral by the diet for either 12 or 24 months
Study Summary
Groups of 70 male and 70 female rats were fed diet containing 0, 900, 4000,
and 18000 ppm BCS-CL73507. Ten males and 10 females from each group
were allocated to the chronic (12-month) phase and were necropsied after
52 weeks of treatment. The remaining 60 animals/sex/group were allocated
to the carcinogenicity (24-month) phase of the study and continued
treatment until final sacrifice after at least 105 weeks of treatment.
Mortality and clinical signs were checked daily. Detailed physical
examinations including palpation for masses were performed at least weekly
throughout the study. Body weight was recorded weekly for the first 13
weeks, then approximately every 4 weeks thereafter. Food consumption
was recorded twice weekly for the first 6 weeks of the study, then
approximately weekly up to Week 13, then every 4 weeks thereafter.
Ophthalmological examinations were performed on all animals during
acclimatization and after approximately one year and on all surviving
animals at two years. On Study Weeks 12, 53 and 104 (Study Days 82, 366
and 723), a blood sample was collected from the sublingual vein of the first
five suitable animals from each treated group for test item analysis.
Haematology and clinical chemistry determinations and urinalysis were
performed during months 3-4, 6, 12, 18-19 and 24-25 on selected animals.
At the scheduled chronic and carcinogenicity phase sacrifice, selected
organs were weighed and designated tissues sampled and examined
microscopically.
During the first 12-months of treatment, no treatment-related clinical signs
were observed and the mortality rate was low across all groups. There were
no treatment-related effects on the following parameters, at any dose-level
tested; food consumption throughout the study, ophthalmic changes at the
12 and 24-month examination, haematology, clinical chemistry or urinalysis
parameters after approximately 3, 6, 12, 18 or 24 months of treatment. In
addition, no treatment-related organ weight changes were observed at
either the 12-month interim or 24-month terminal sacrifice. No macroscopic
or microscopic changes were observed in animals allocated to the 12-month
interim sacrifice phase and no macroscopic changes were observed the 24-
month terminal sacrifice, which could be attributable to treatment.
The bioanalytical examination showed a dose-related increase in BCS-
CL73507 and BCS-CQ63359 (metabolite) mean plasma concentrations,
with similar levels observed throughout the study. At the low and mid-dose,
the concentration of parent compound was higher than the main metabolite
BCS-CQ63359. At the high dose level, the concentration of BCS-CQ63359
was higher than parent compound. Higher concentration levels (mg/L) of
BCS-CL73507 and BCS-CQ63359 were observed in females compared to
males, at the corresponding dose levels, for each of the three sampling
times.
Sex 3 months 12 months 23 months
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Exposure
level
Active Metab. Active Metab. Active Metab.
900 ppm F 0.63 0.34 0.70 0.36 1.1 0.39
M 0.33 0.09 0.30 0.10 0.38 0.12
4000
ppm
F 0.68 0.71 1.2 0.88 1.5 1.1
M 0.37 0.26 0.41 0.31 0.65 0.40
18000
ppm
F 0.96 3.49 2.3 3.5 1.7 3.9
M 0.54 0.78 0.90 1.1 0.75 1.0
High dose group - 18000 ppm:
Over the 2-year duration of the study, the mortality rate of both sexes was
markedly lower than in the corresponding control groups (50.0 % versus
69.5% for males, and 40.0% versus 65.0% for females, adjusting for
censored animals, ie animals which died as a result of accidental trauma or
during anaesthesia for blood sampling)
No treatment-related clinical signs were observed in males throughout the
study or in females during the first year of treatment. During the second year
of treatment, 4/58 females had a prolapsed vagina compared to 1/58
females in the control group.
Mean body weight in males was up to 3% lower than the corresponding
control group from Study Day 8 up to the end of the first year of treatment,
the effect being statistically significant on a number of occasions (p≤0.01 or
p≤0.05). A similar pattern was observed during the second year of
treatment, with a final mean body weight 7% lower than the controls, on
Study Day 729. Mean cumulative body weight gain was lower than the
control group throughout the study, by between 3 to 8% during the first year
of treatment and 4 to 10% during year 2, the effect attaining statistical
significance on a number of occasions (p≤0.05 or p≤0.01). Overall mean
cumulative body weight gain was 10% lower than the controls at the end of
the study on Study Day 729. No effect on terminal body weight was
observed in males.
In females, effects on mean body weight first became apparent at the end of
the first year of treatment, where mean body weight was 5% lower (not
statistically significant) and mean cumulative body weight gain was 8%
lower (p≤0.05) than the controls on Study Day 372. During the second year
of treatment, mean body weight was progressively lower than the controls,
resulting in a 15% reduction in final mean body weight on Study Day 729,
compared to the controls, the effect being statistically significant on most
occasions (p≤0.05, p≤0.01 or p≤0.001). Mean cumulative body weight gain
was reduced by between 8 and 24% during the second year of treatment,
compared to the controls, the effect being statistically significant on most
occasions (p≤0.05, p≤0.01 or p≤0.001). The magnitude of the response was
more pronounced during the latter phase of the study. Overall mean
cumulative body weight gain was 24% lower than the controls at the end of
the study on Study Day 729. At both the 12-month interim sacrifice and the
24-month terminal sacrifice, a lower mean terminal body weight was
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observed in females when compared to controls (-7%, not statistically
significant, -14%, p≤0.05, respectively).
In females at the 24-month terminal sacrifice, a slightly higher incidence of
epithelial uterine tumours was observed compared to the controls, the
incidence being slightly outside the in-house HCD, but within the RITA HCD
(Registry of Industrial Toxicology Animal Data).
The significance of the neoplastic lesions is heightened by the non-
neoplastic findings observed in the uterus, vagina, and ovary. In the uterus,
a higher incidence and severity of diffuse squamous cell hyperplasia in the
cervix (p≤0.01) and a higher incidence of focal squamous cell metaplasia in
the endometrium were observed when compared to controls. In the vagina,
a higher incidence of diffuse squamous cell hyperplasia (p≤0.05) was
observed. In the ovary, a tendency towards a higher severity of corpora
lutea depletion was observed when compared to controls.
Mid dose group - 4000 ppm
Apart from a lower mortality rate in females over the 2-year duration of the
study, compared to the controls (51.4% versus 65.0%, adjusted for
censored animals), there were no treatment-related effects in either sex.
Low dose group - 900 ppm
Apart from a lower mortality rate in females over the 2-year duration of the
study, compared to the controls (48.4% versus 65.0%, adjusted for
censored animals), there were no treatment-related effects in either sex.
Additional Comments
Although the tumour incidence rate exceeded control, the magnitude was
not statistically significant and was within the maximal percentage observed
by the RITA HCD. The study report authors also tempered the significance
of the increase by pointing out that the high dose level exceeded the 1000
mg/kg bw/day MTD and that there was excessive body weight loss (>10%).
The EPA deemed the significance of these latter two observations as being
minimal in regard to the observed increase in tumours. The observed
increase was not deemed of great significance by EPA in light of its lack of
statistical significance, as well as its magnitude relative to the RITA HCD
and incidence rate of tumours in the controls of this study. The control group
in this study was also elevated relative to the in-house HCD relative to
glandular polyps. The increased incidence of uterine and vaginal
hyperplasia in the high dose group is also consistent with the results of the
steroidogenesis assay that showed the active and the metabolite could
induce estrogen synthesis.
Conclusion
In conclusion, adverse treatment-related effects were limited to the high
dose of 18000 ppm in both sexes. In males, these effects were limited to an
effect on body weight parameters whereas, in females, these effects also
included non-neoplastic changes in the uterus, ovary and vagina and a
slight increase in epithelial uterine tumours after two years of treatment.
The No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) over a 12-month period of
dietary administration was 18000 ppm in both sexes (equiv. to 854 mg/kg
bw/day in males and 1147 mg/kg bw/day in females).
The No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) in terms of carcinogenic
potential was the high dose of 18000 ppm for males (equiv. to 741 mg/kg
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bw/day) and the mid dose of 4000 ppm for females (equiv. to 221 mg/kg
bw/day), based on the slight increase in epithelial uterine tumours observed
in females at 18000 ppm (equiv. to 1052 mg/kg bw/day) following a 24-
month period of dietary administration with BCS-CL73507.
The No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) over a 24-month period of
dietary administration rat was 4000 ppm in both sexes (equiv. to 159 mg/kg
bw/day in males and 221 mg/kg bw/day in females).
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Developmental Toxicity [6.8]
Table 82: Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity (Non-Guideline, Dose Range Finding Studies) [6.8]
Study type Summary Reference
Preliminary study of
reproductive
performance in the rat by
dietary administration
The objective of the study was to assess the influence
of BCS-CL73507 technical on reproductive
performance when continuously administrated via the
diet to Han Wistar rats and to establish suitable
treatment levels for a two-generation reproductive
performance study.
For the F0 generation, three groups of eight male and
eight female rats received BCS-CL73507 technical
orally, via the diet, at concentrations of 1500, 9000 or
15000 ppm for four weeks before pairing, throughout
pairing and gestation. During the lactation phase, the
dietary concentrations were lowered by 50% to 750,
4500 or 7500 ppm. A similarly constituted control group
received untreated basal diet for the same duration.
The F1 generation, comprising of 12 male and 12
female progeny from each group, received treatment
as for the main study phase at 1500, 9000 or 15000
ppm from weaning up to termination (following
completion of sexual maturation).
During the study, data was recorded on clinical
condition, body weight, food consumption, oestrous
cycles, mating performance and fertility, gestation
length, parturition and reproductive performance.
Organ weight and macroscopic pathology
investigations were undertaken on the adult
generation. The clinical condition of offspring, body
weight, litter size, offspring survival and sex ratio were
recorded up to weaning on Day 21 of age, thereafter
sexual maturation, body weight and food consumption
were recorded for selected F1 animals.
Macropathology investigations were undertaken for
unselected offspring at weaning and selected F1
animals following completion of sexual maturation.
Dietary administration of BCS-CL73507 to rats at main
phase concentrations of 1500, 9000 or 15000 ppm and
lactation phase concentrations of 750, 4500 or 7500
ppm was generally well-tolerated. There were no signs
of overt systemic toxicity among the F0 males and
females and their mating performance and fertility were
unaffected by treatment. The survival and clinical
condition of the F1 offspring were unaffected by
treatment. Treatment of the F0 females and litters
during lactation at 4500 ppm or 7500 ppm and
subsequent treatment of selected F1 animals at 1500,
9000 or 15000 ppm was associated with slightly low
Patten, R..;
2016. BCS-
CL73507
technical:
Preliminary
Study of
Reproductive
Performance
in the Han
Wistar Rat by
Dietary
Administration;
Envigo CRS
Limited, Eye,
Suffolk, IP23
7PX: Project
identity:
DNM0059;
Sponsor
reference No.:
TXFVP008;
Edition No.: M-
569906-01-1
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body weight gain of the F1 offspring from Day 14 of
age, resulting in slightly low absolute body weights of
selected F1 animals and a delay in the completion of
vaginal opening among selected F1 females at all dose
levels. Treated F1 males at all dose levels also showed
a significant delay in sexual maturation; however, the
correlation with body weight evolution was not as clear
as in females, as such, the delay may reflect a direct
effect of treatment or may be secondary to a delay in
physical development. Based on the delay in balano-
preputial separation observed at all dose levels a clear
no-observed-adverse-effect level was not established
on this study.
Based on the limited toxicity observed at 15000 (7500)
ppm, which equates to 1250 mg/kg bw/day in F0 males
and 1242 mg/kg bw/day in F0 females, a dietary
concentration which approximates to a limit dose of
1000 mg/kg bw/day in the adult animals during the pre-
mating phase, is expected to be well tolerated in the
main two-generation study in this strain of rat.
Range finding study for
developmental toxicity in
the rabbit by gavage
Groups of 8 time-mated New Zealand White KBL
rabbits were exposed to BCS-CL73507 by oral gavage
from Gestation Day (GD) 6 to 28. The doses given
were 0, 100, 300 and 900 mg/kg bw/day.
Clinical observations were recorded daily. Maternal
body weights were recorded on GD 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14,
16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 29. Food consumption was
measured during the intervals GD 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-8, 8-
10, 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18, 18-20, 20-22, 22-24,
24-26, 26-28 and 28-29. At scheduled sacrifice, on GD
29, a macroscopic examination of visceral organs was
performed, the gravid uterine weight was recorded and
the dams were evaluated for number of corpora lutea,
number and status of implantations (resorptions, dead
and live foetuses). In addition, the liver weight was
recorded for all pregnant females. Live foetuses were
removed from the uterus, counted, weighed, killed and
examined externally.
Pregnancy rate was unaffected by treatment. The
pregnancy rate was 100% at 900 mg/kg/day and in the
control group and 88% at 100 and 300 mg/kg bw/day.
Up to the dose of 900 mg/kg bw/day, there was no
treatment-related clinical signs and no effect on body
weight parameters or food consumption. The mean
liver weight was unaffected by treatment. No treatment-
related changes were noted on litter parameters,
including the number of live foetuses, the number of
implant sites per dam, the percentages of pre- and
post-implantation losses, the number of early and late
Blanck, M.;
2014. BCS-
CL73507
(formerly BCS-
CO80363) –
Range Finding
Study for
Developmental
Toxicity in the
Rabbit by
Gavage. Bayer
S.A.S. Bayer
CropScience,
Sophia
Antipolis,
France; Study
ID: SA 10426;
Activity ID:
TXRXP067;
Edition No.: M-
425262-01-2
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resorptions, the foetal death status, and the foetal body
weight. There were no treatment-related changes
observed in the external observations.
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Table 83: Developmental Toxicity [6.8]
Study type Developmental toxicity study in the rat
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 02 May, 2013;
(study was completed prior to expiry); Vehicle 0.05% aqueous
methylcellulose 400
Endpoint Developmental effects on foetuses and maternal systemic toxicity
Value
Parental Toxicity LOAEL: No toxicity was observed at the highest dose
administered
NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg bw/day
Foetal Toxicity LOEL: 1000 mg/kg bw/day
NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg bw/day; NOEL 250 mg/kg bw/day
Reference
Kennel, P.; 2014. BCS-CL73507 Developmental Toxicity Study in the
Rat by Gavage. Bayer S.A.S. 355, rue Dostoievski, CS 90153 Valbonne,
06906 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Cedex, France; Study ID: SA 12221; Activity
ID No.: TXFVP051; Edition No.: M-503758-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD guideline 414
EEC Directive 2004/73/EC, Method B.31
US EPA OCSPP Guideline number 870.3700
MAFF IN Japan notification 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Rat
Strain Crl:CD (SD) Sprague-Dawley
No/Sex/Group 23F/dose
Dose Levels 0, 62.5, 250, 1000 mg/kg bw/day
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
Clinical observations were recorded daily. Maternal body weights were
recorded for all females on GD 0, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 21. Food
consumption was also measured for all the females during the intervals
GD 1-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18 and 18-21. At scheduled
sacrifice, on GD 21, a macroscopic examination of the visceral organs
was performed, the gravid uterine weight was recorded and the dams
were evaluated for number of corpora lutea, number and status of
implantations (resorptions, dead and live foetuses). In addition, the liver
was weighed at scheduled sacrifice for all pregnant females. Live
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foetuses were removed from the uterus, counted, weighed, sexed and
examined externally. Approximately half of the live foetuses from each
litter were fixed in Bouin’s solution and subsequently dissected for
internal examination. The remaining half were eviscerated, skinned, fixed
in absolute ethanol and stained accordingly for skeletal examination of
bone and cartilage.
Pregnancy rate was unaffected by treatment. There were no treatment-
related mortalities, clinical signs or changes in mean maternal body
weight parameters or in mean food consumption throughout the study in
dams. At necropsy, there were no treatment-related macroscopic
findings in dams and mean liver weight was unaffected by treatment.
At caesarean section, the following litter parameters were unaffected by
treatment: the number of live foetuses, number of implant sites per dam,
percentages of pre- and post-implantation losses, number of early and
late resorptions, foetal death status and percentage of male foetuses
were unaffected by treatment at any dose level tested.
There were no treatment-related malformations at the external, visceral
and skeletal foetal examination.
At 1000 mg/kg bw/day:
At caesarean section, the only treatment-related change consisted of a
4% lower mean foetal body weight (combined and per sex) compared to
controls (p≤0.05 for combined sexes and females). Since the mean
values remained within the range of in-house HCD or were only
marginally outside (5.15 g for females compared to 5.16-5.48 g for
corresponding HCD), the change in foetal body weights was considered
not to be an adverse effect of the treatment.
At the external and visceral foetal examinations, there were no
treatment-related variations. At the skeletal foetal examination,
treatment-related changes consisted of an increased incidence of 2
spontaneous variations; “5th and 6th sternebrae: incomplete ossification”
at the foetal level and “5th and/or 6th sternebrae: unossified” at the foetal
and litter levels. As these findings were limited to a delay in ossification
in the 5th and 6th sternebrae, which are commonly seen spontaneous
variations that correlated with slightly lower mean foetal body weights,
they were considered to represent only a slight and transient delay in
foetal development with no adverse long term consequences.
At 250 and 62.5 mg/kg bw/day:
There was no treatment-related effect on any of the parameters assayed.
Additional Comments
Despite the maternal No Observed Effect Level (NOEL) being greater
than the foetal NOEL the observed changes in the treated offspring are
not of sufficient magnitude in both their severity or in their incidence to
warrant classification.
Conclusion
A dose level of 1000 mg/kg bw/day was considered to be a NOEL in
terms of maternal toxicity and a No Observed Adverse Effect Level
(NOAEL) in terms of foetal toxicity. A dose level of 250 mg/kg bw/day
was considered to be a NOEL in terms of foetal toxicity.
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Table 84: Developmental Toxicity [6.8]
Study type Developmental toxicity study in the rabbit
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 30 April, 2014;
(study was completed prior to expiry); Vehicle 0.05% aqueous
methylcellulose 400
Endpoint Developmental effects on foetuses and maternal systemic toxicity
Value
Parental Toxicity LOAEL: No toxicity was observed at the highest dose
administered
NOEL: 1000 mg/kg bw/day
Foetal Toxicity LOEL: No toxicity was observed at the highest dose
administered
NOEL: 1000 mg/kg bw/day
Reference
Kennel, P.; 2015. BCS-CL73507 Developmental Toxicity Study in the
Rabbit by Gavage. Bayer S.A.S. 355, rue Dostoievski, CS 90153
Valbonne, 06906 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Cedex, France; Study ID: SA
12223; Activity ID No.: TXFVP052; Edition No.: M-510211-02-3
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD guideline 414
EEC Directive 2004/73/EC, Method B.31
US EPA OCSPP Guideline number 870.3700
MAFF IN Japan notification 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Rabbit
Strain New Zealand White
No/Sex/Group 23F/dose
Dose Levels 0, 62.5, 250, 1000 mg/kg bw/day
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
Groups of time-mated pregnant rabbits were exposed to BCS-CL73507
from gestation day (GD) 6 to 28. The sperm-positive day was GD 0.
Clinical observations were recorded daily from GD 3 to GD 29. Maternal
body weights were recorded for all females on GD 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16,
18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 29. Food consumption was also measured for all
the females during the intervals GD 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12, 12-
14, 4-16, 16-18, 18-20, 20-22, 22-24, 24-26, 26-28 and 28-29. At
scheduled sacrifice, on GD 29, a blood sample was collected on at least
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5 pregnant animals/group for bioanalytical examination. A macroscopic
examination of the visceral organs was performed on all animals, the
gravid uterine weight was recorded and the dams were evaluated for
number of corpora lutea, number and status of implantations
(resorptions, dead and live foetuses). In addition, the liver was weighed
at scheduled sacrifice for all pregnant females. Live foetuses were
removed from the uterus, counted, weighed, sexed and examined
externally. The heads of the foetuses from approximately half of each
litter were immersed in Davidson fixative then in Bouin’s fluid and the
internal structures examined after fixation. The bodies of all foetuses
were dissected for soft tissues anomalies and sex determination.
Foetuses were eviscerated, skinned and fixed in absolute ethanol before
staining for skeletal abnormalities.
Pregnancy rate was unaffected by treatment, with a pregnancy rate of
91% in the control and mid-dose groups, 87% in the high dose group and
78% in the low dose group. The bioanalytical examination showed a
dose-related increase in the test item BCS-CL73507 and the major
metabolite BCS CQ63359 plasma concentrations.
Up to the highest dose level tested of 1000 mg/kg bw/day, there were no
treatment-related maternal mortalities or clinical signs throughout the
study. Mean maternal body weight parameters and food consumption
were unaffected by treatment. At necropsy of dams, there were no
treatment-related macroscopic findings or changes in mean liver weight.
Litter parameters including the number of live foetuses, number of
implant sites per dam, percentages of pre- and post-implantation losses,
number of early and late resorptions, foetal death status, foetal weight
(combined and per sex) and percentage of male foetuses were
unaffected by treatment. At the external, visceral and skeletal foetal
examinations, there were no treatment-related malformations or
variations.
The mean concentration values of BCS-CL73507 in plasma was 0.240,
0.375, and 0.574 mg/ml at the respective dose levels of 62.5, 250, and
1000 mg/ml. The mean concentration values of BCS-CQ63359 (the main
metabolite) in plasma was 0.099, 0.327, and 0.739 mg/ml at the
respective dose levels of 62.5, 250, and 1000 mg/ml.
Additional Comments
Blood plasma levels increased with dose but not in a directly proportional
manner. The presence of the main metabolite was also not found in a
dose proportional manner relative to dose of test material received or
relative to the plasma concentration of the test material.
Conclusion A dose level of 1000 mg/kg bw/day was considered to be a NOEL in both
dams and foetuses.
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Table 85: Reproductive Toxicity [6.8]
Study type Two generation reproductive performance
Flag Key
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry Date: 09 May, 2015;
Vehicle: None
Endpoint Parental systemic toxicity and reproductive performance
Value
Parental Toxicity LOAEL: 12000 ppm (equiv. to the mean achieved dose
before pairing: 896 mg/kg bw/day for F0
males;1032 mg/kg bw/day for F0 females;
1138 mg/kg bw/day for F1 males; 1218 mg/kg
bw/day for F1 females; 1361 mg/kg bw/day
for F2 males; 1392 mg/kg bw/day for F2
females)
NOAEL: 2700 ppm (equiv. to the mean achieved dose
before pairing: 196 mg/kg bw/day for F0
males; 224 mg/kg bw/day for F0 females; 253
mg/kg bw/day for F1males; 266 mg/kg bw/day
for F1 females; 307 mg/kg bw/day for F2
males; 312 mg/kg bw/day for F2 females)
Foetal Toxicity LOAEL: No toxicity was observed at the highest dose
administered
NOAEL: 12000 ppm (equiv. to the mean achieved
dose before pairing: 896 mg/kg bw/day for F0
males; 1032 mg/kg bw/day for F0 females;
1138 mg/kg bw/day for F1 males; 1218 mg/kg
bw/day for F1 females; 1361 mg/kg bw/day
for F2 males; 1392 mg/kg bw/day for F2
females)
Reference
Patten, R..; 2016. BCS-CL73507 technical: Two Generation
Reproductive Performance Study by Dietary Administration to Hans
Wistar Rats; Envigo CRS Limited, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7PX: Project
identity: DNM0060; Sponsor reference No.: TXFVP044; Edition No.: M-
569724-02-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD guideline 416
US EPA OPPTS Guideline number 870.3800
JMAFF, 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Rat
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Strain RccHan:(WIST)
No/Sex/Group 24/ M and F/ dose group
Dose Levels Main phase: 0, 300, 600, 2700, and 12000 ppm
Lactation phase: 0, 150, 300, 1350, 6000 ppm
Exposure Type Oral dietary
Study Summary
For the F0 generation males, four groups of 24 animals received BCS-
CL73507 via the diet at concentrations of 300, 600, 2700 or 12000 ppm
for 10 weeks before pairing until termination.
For the F0 generation females, four groups of rats received BCS-
CL73507 via the diet, at concentrations of 300, 600, 2700 or 12000 ppm
for 10 weeks before pairing, throughout pairing and gestation. During
lactation, the dietary concentrations were reduced 50% to 150, 300,
1350, and 6000 ppm.
The F1 generation comprised of two subsets (A and B) both including 24
male and 24 female progeny from each exposure group, and they
continued to receive the relevant diet, as per the F0 generation,
throughout the study until termination.
The F2 generation received the relevant diet from weaning until
termination on Day 70 of age.
During the study, data was recorded on clinical condition, body weight,
food consumption, oestrous cycles, mating performance and fertility,
gestation length and parturition observations and reproductive
performance. Semen analysis, organ weight, and macroscopic and
microscopic pathology investigations were undertaken on the F0 and
F1A generation. Organ weight and macroscopic pathology investigations
were undertaken on the F1B and F2 generation.
The clinical condition of offspring, litter size and survival, anogenital
distance, sex ratio, sexual maturation (selected F1 and F2 generation
only) and body weight gain was assessed and organ weight and
macroscopic pathology investigations were undertaken on each
generation.
Results
F0 Parental
The mean achieved dose during Weeks 1 to 10 of treatment at 300, 600,
2700 and 12000 ppm was 22, 44, 196 and 896 mg/kg bw/day for males
and 25, 51, 224 and 1032 mg/kg bw/day for females, respectively.
During gestation and lactation the achieved doses were 22, 43, 197 and
875 mg/kg bw/day for females at 300, 600, 2700 and 12000 ppm and 23,
47, 211 and 890 mg/kg bw/day for females at 150, 300, 1350 and 6000
ppm, respectively.
There were no unscheduled deaths and no signs at routine physical
examination that could be attributed to treatment. Overall the bodyweight
performance for males during 18 weeks of treatment and for females for
the 10-week pre-pairing period showed no adverse effects of treatment.
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During the first week of gestation (Days 0-7) females receiving 12000
ppm showed marginally low weight gain, and mean body weight gain for
all exposed groups was slightly lower during the second week of
gestation (Days 7-14). During the second week of gestation females at
all dose levels showed slightly but significantly low food consumption
(p<0.05-0.01)
From Day 1 of lactation at the reduced dietary concentrations the body
weight gain (Day 1-4) was slightly higher then controls. Food
consumption during lactation was unaffected by treatment with BCS-
CL73507.
Oestrous cycles, pre-coital interval, mating performance and fertility were
unaffected by treatment. The majority of animals littered within the
normal range of 22 to 23.5 days, including all females at 12000 ppm.
Gestation index was unaffected by treatment.
Assessment of vaginal cytology prior to termination of F0 females on Day
28 post-partum did not reveal any differences across the groups that
could be associated with treatment.
Sperm analysis revealed no adverse effects on number, motility or
morphology of sperm.
Organ weights for males after 18 weeks of treatment and females on
Day 28 post-partum were unaffected by treatment. Macroscopic
observations and microscopic examinations of various tissues performed
on these terminated males and females revealed no changes considered
to be related to treatment.
F1 offspring
The general condition of the offspring was unaffected by treatment. Litter
size, offspring survival, sex ratio and the anogenital distance on Day 1 of
age was unaffected by treatment.
Offspring bodyweight on Day 1 of age and subsequent gain up to Day 7
of age in either sex showed no adverse effects of maternal treatment.
During Days 7 to 14 of age female offspring in each treated group
showed low weight gain when compared with controls, this persisted up
to weaning for offspring receiving 6000 ppm. Following weaning (Days
21 to 25 of age), the weight gain for treated female offspring was not
significantly different from the controls.
High dose (6000 ppm) male offspring showed low weight gain from Day
7 of age up to weaning on Day 21. Following weaning (Days 21 to 25 of
age) selected male offspring receiving diet at the two higher main study
dietary concentrations (300, 600 ppm) also showed slightly but
significantly low weight gain.
Organ weights for offspring on Day 21 of age were unaffected by
treatment. Macroscopic examination of unselected offspring on Day 21 of
age and offspring dying before scheduled termination did not reveal any
findings that could be attributed to treatment.
F1 Parental
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The mean achieved dose during Weeks 1 to 10 of the F1 generation at
300, 600, 2700 and 12000 ppm was 28, 57, 253 and 1138 mg/kg bw/day
for males and 30, 63, 266, and 1218 mg/kg bw/day for females,
respectively.
During gestation and lactation the achieved doses were 23, 47, 211 and
1000 mg/kg bw/day for females at 300, 600, 2700 and 12000 ppm and
23, 47, 215 and 947 mg/kg bw/day for females at 150, 300, 1350, and
6000 ppm, respectively.
There were no signs at routine physical examination that could be
attributed to treatment.
At the start of the F1 generation (Week 0), the mean absolute body
weights for both males and females receiving BCS-CL73507 were
significantly low when compared with controls. Subsequent weight gain
for the males up to Week 10 of the F1 generation was essentially similar
across the groups, however, treated females showed statistically low
weight gain over the same period.
During gestation and lactation, the absolute body weights continued to
be low when compared with the concurrent controls. However, the
weight gain during these phases was essentially similar across the
groups; with the exception of the high dose group that showed high
weight gain during Days 1 to 4 of lactation and low weight gain during
Days 4-7 of lactation (p<0.05).
When compared with controls food consumption for the 10 week period
before animals were paired for mating was variable, but in general,
animals receiving BCS-CL73507 tended to show low consumption up to
Week 5 of the F1 generation; thereafter consumption was similar to
controls. Food consumption for females during gestation and lactation
was unaffected by treatment.
The efficiency of food utilisation for the period before animals were
paired for mating was unaffected by treatment with BCS-CL73507.
The completion of vaginal opening at 12000 ppm was significantly
delayed when compared with the concurrent controls; however, the
mean body weight on completion was essentially similar across the
groups. The onset of vaginal opening and the onset and completion of
balano-preputial separation were unaffected by treatment. Oestrous
cycles, pre-coital interval, mating performance and fertility were
unaffected by treatment.
As seen in the F0 generation, there was a slight shift in gestation length
with a higher percentage of females at 12000ppm showing a shorter
gestation length, although the gestation length of all females at 12000
ppm was within the normal range of 22 to 23.5 days.
Assessment of vaginal cytology prior to termination of F1A females on
Day 28 post-partum and F1B females on Day 70 of age did not reveal
any differences across the groups that could be associated with
treatment.
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Assessment of ovarian follicle counts for F1 control females and females
that received 6000/12000 ppm on Day 28 post-partum did not reveal any
differences that could be related to treatment.
Sperm analysis revealed no adverse effects on number, motility or
morphology of sperm.
On Day 70 of age, the absolute ovarian weights were significantly low
and the body weight relative weight for the Cowper’s gland were
significantly higher for F1B animals that received 12000 ppm.
Analysis of the F1A organ weights for males after 18 weeks of the F1
generation and for females on Day 28 post-partum did not reveal any
differences that could be attributed to treatment.
The macroscopic examination performed on F1B animals on Day 70 of
age, F1A males killed after 18 weeks of the F1 generation and F1A
females killed on Day 28 post-partum, revealed no changes which were
considered to be related to treatment. There were no histopathological
changes in the F1A tissues presented for examination in males killed
after 18 weeks of the F1 generation and females killed on Day 28 post-
partum which were considered to be related to treatment.
F2 Offspring
The general condition of the offspring, litter size, offspring survival and
sex ratio were unaffected by treatment.
The mean anogenital distance for treated female offspring was larger
than that observed for controls; with statistical significance attained at
dietary concentrations of 600/300 ppm or higher, however, no dose
response was apparent. The anogenital distance for male offspring was
unaffected by treatment.
Offspring body weight on Day 1 of age and subsequent gain up to Day
14 of age showed no adverse effects of maternal treatment. From Day
14 to 21 of age both high dose male and female offspring at 6000 ppm
showed significantly low weight gain, with significantly low absolute
weights for male offspring from Day 7 to 25 of age and for female
offspring from Day 21 to 25 of age. Body weight gain after weaning
(Days 21 to 25 of age) was similar across the groups and showed no
adverse effects of treatment.
Organ weights for offspring on Day 21 of age were unaffected by
treatment.
Macroscopic examination of unselected offspring on Day 21 of age and
offspring dying before scheduled termination did not reveal any findings
that could be attributed to treatment.
F2 generation
The mean achieved dose during Weeks 1 to 5 of the F2 generation at
300, 600, 2700 and 12000 ppm was 34, 69, 307 and 1361 mg/kg/day for
males and 34, 68, 312 and 1392 mg/kg/day for females, respectively.
There were no mortalities and no signs at routine physical examination
that could be attributed to treatment.
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Overall the body weight gain from Weeks 0 to 5 of the F2 generation
showed no adverse effects of treatment. At 12000 ppm the absolute
body weights of male and female animals tended to be slightly low when
compared with the controls; the difference attaining statistical
significance (p<0.05) for males on Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4 and 5 and for
females on Weeks 1, 4 and 5.
For the majority of the F2 generation, there was no evidence for any
adverse effects on food consumption.
The efficiency of food utilisation for the F2 animals from Weeks 0 to 5 of
the F2 generation was unaffected by treatment.
The completion of balano-preputial separation at 12000 ppm was
significantly delayed when compared with the concurrent controls
(p<0.05); however the mean body weight on completion was essentially
similar across the groups. The onset and completion of vaginal opening
and the onset of balano-preputial separation were unaffected by
treatment.
Assessment of vaginal cytology prior to termination of F2 females on Day
70 of age did not reveal any differences across the groups that could be
associated with treatment. On Day 70 of age, both the absolute and body
weight relative ovarian weights were significantly low for females that
received 12000 ppm. Macroscopic examination on Day 70 of age did not
reveal any findings that could be related to treatment.
Discussion
Body weight change and food consumption during the pre-
pairing/maturation phases did not show any adverse effects of treatment
with the efficiency of food utilisation essentially similar across the groups.
During gestation, the F0 females receiving BCS-CL73507 showed low
body weight gain and food consumption. In the successive F1 generation
although the absolute body weights were low, the weight gain and food
consumption were unaffected by treatment.
During the lactation phase females that littered received diet at 50% of
the main study dietary concentration. In each generation females at 6000
ppm (reduced from 12000 ppm) showed weight gain during Days 1 to 4
of lactation that was superior to the concurrent controls. This was
considered to be related to the adjustment of the dose level rather than a
direct effect of treatment. Food consumption during lactation showed no
adverse effects of treatment during either generation.
Oestrous cycles, pre-coital interval, mating performance and fertility were
unaffected by treatment during each generation. However, the F0 and F1
females at the high dose tended to show a shorter gestation length.
Since the gestation length for all females at the high dose was within the
normal range of 22 to 23.5 days for both generations and the body
weight on Day 1 of age, the survival and clinical condition of both the F1
and F2 offspring were unaffected by treatment, this finding was
considered not to be adverse.
Despite the slightly shorter gestation length in the high dose group the
mean body weight for offspring on Day 1 of age was essentially similar
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across the groups. Subsequent weight gain up to Day 7 in the F1
offspring and Day 14 in the F2 offspring was considered to be unaffected
by treatment. However subsequent weight gain up to weaning on Day 21
of age was generally low in the high dose group for both males and
females. F1 female offspring in the lower dose groups also showed low
weight gain during Days 7 to 14 of age. A decline in body weight
performance from approximately mid-lactation is not uncommon as this
coincides with offspring beginning to consume solid food. This effect on
body weight gain may, therefore, be related to either a direct effect of
treatment, or an indirect maternal effect on lactation, or a combination of
both a direct and indirect effect.
Following weaning (Days 21 to 25 of age) animals received the main
study dietary concentrations and the F1 males at all dose levels showed
low weight gain during this period; this effect was not apparent for the F1
females or F2 animals. The subsequent Week 0 bodyweight for selected
animals at the start of the successive generations were low for F1 males
and females at all dietary concentrations and for high dose
(12000/6000ppm) F2 males and females; this may provide some
evidence for adaptation between the generations.
The anogenital distance for F1 offspring and F2 male offspring on Day 1
of age was unaffected by treatment. However, for F2 female offspring,
the anogenital distance was greater in the treated groups, although no
dose-response was apparent. In the absence of an effect on F1
anogenital distance, vaginal opening, oestrous cycles, macropathology
or reproductive organ weights for selected F2 females, this finding is
considered to be incidental and is not considered to represent an
adverse effect of treatment.
F1 selected females at 12000 ppm showed a delay in the completion of
vaginal opening whilst F2 selected male offspring at 12000 ppm showed
a delay in the completion of balano-preputial separation. For both of
these parametres, the mean body weight on completion of sexual
maturation was similar to the controls. Therefore as there is no
consistency between the generations and the body weight on completion
was considered to be unaffected, the delays were considered to be
secondary to a delay in physical development rather than a direct effect
of treatment.
F1 and F2 females at 12000 ppm killed on Day 70 of age both had low
absolute ovarian weight and for F2 females the body weight relative
ovarian weight was also low. In the absence of an effect on oestrous
cycles, ovarian weight or histopathology for F0 or F1 females that littered
and were terminated on Day 28 post-partum, the aetiology of this finding
remains unclear and may be more reflective of a lower terminal body
weight, but is not considered to represent an adverse effect of treatment.
At 12000 ppm the mean body weight relative weight of the Cowper's
glands in F1B males at Day 70 of age was marginally but statistically
significantly higher than in controls. As this was an isolated finding with
no effect of treatment on the weights of the other reproductive organs, no
effect on the mating or reproductive performance of the F1 males, and
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was not replicated in the F2 males at Day 70 of age, no relationship to
treatment was inferred.
Additional Comments These data support the absence of in vivo significance to the results of
the in vitro H295R steroidogenesis assay.
Conclusion
Dietary administration to Han Wistar rats of BCS-CL73507 technical at
concentrations of 300, 600, 2700 and 12000 ppm (adjusted to 150, 300,
1350 and 6000 ppm for females during lactation) was generally well-
tolerated.
It is therefore considered that 2700 ppm (equiv. to the mean achieved
dose before pairing: 196 mg/kg bw/day for F0 males; 224 mg/kg bw/day
for F0 females; 253 mg/kg bw/day for F1 males; 266 mg/kg bw/day for
F1 females; 307 mg/kg bw/day for F2 males; 312 mg/kg bw/day for F2
females) represents the no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) in
this study for both the F0, F1 and F2 adult animals and the F1 and F2
offspring.
In terms of reproductive effects, no treatment-related findings were
observed at any dose level tested; therefore, the high dose of 12000
ppm (equiv. to the mean achieved dose before pairing: 896 mg/kg
bw/day for F0 males; 1032 mg/kg bw/day for F0 females; 1138 mg/kg
bw/day for F1 males; 1218 mg/kg bw/day for F1 females; 1361 mg/kg
bw/day for F2 males; 1392 mg/kg bw/day for F2 females) is considered
to be the NOAEL for reproductive toxicity.
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Target organ Toxicity [6.9]
Table 86: Repeated Dose Toxicity (Non-Guideline, Dose Range Finding Studies) [6.9]
Study type Summary Reference
14-Day
dermal
dose range
finding
study in
rats
The objective of this study was to select the dose levels to be used
in a definitive 28-day dermal toxicity study in rats (5/sex/group)
and to provide preliminary information on possible health hazards
likely to arise from repeated dermal exposure. The solid test item
was moistened with water to form a film and applied uniformly to
the skin at 100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg bw/day for approximately 6
hours/day.
Animal examinations included mortality, general and local clinical
signs, body weights, food consumption, clinical pathology, gross
pathology and organ weights. No histology was performed.
There were no test item administration related clinical and/or local
signs or unscheduled mortality during the study.
There were no signs of toxicity observed on body weights or body
weight gains during the study. There was no effect of treatment on
food consumption. There were no test item-related findings on the
clinical pathology (haematology and clinical chemistry) parameters
evaluated at the completion of the treatment period. No test item-
related changes were seen during gross necropsy at dose levels
up to and including 1000 mg/kg bw/day. There were no clear
toxicologically significant changes in organ weights.
The NOEL to rats in this study was 1000 mg/kg bw/day.
Torok-Batho, M.;
2015. BCS-
CL73507
technical: 14-Day
Dose Range
Finding Dermal
Study in Wistar
Rats; CiToxLAB
Hungary Ltd., H-
8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta,
Hungary; Study
Code: 14/21`8-
102PE; Edition
No.: M-513347-
01-1
Exploratory
28-day
dietary
study in
the rat
The objective of this study was to determine the potential systemic
toxicity of BCS-CO80363 (former name for BCS-CL73507) in
Wistar rats (5/sex/group) following 28-days of continuous dietary
administration to provide information for selection of dose levels
for future toxicity studies in this species. This study was a
preliminary study and was not designed to meet regulatory
requirements.
Text material was fed at concentrations of 500, 2000 and 8000
ppm, corresponding to 38, 148 and 599 mg/kg bw/day in males
and 43, 171 and 700 mg/kg bw/day in females, respectively.
All animals were observed for mortality and clinical signs daily,
body weight and food consumption were measured weekly. A
detailed physical examination was performed weekly throughout
the study. Before scheduled necropsy, a blood sample was
collected for haematology and clinical chemistry determinations.
All animals were necropsied, selected organs weighed and a
range of tissues were taken, fixed and examined microscopically.
The remaining portions of the liver were homogenized for
microsomal preparations in order to determine cytochrome P-450
isoenzyme profile and UDPGT.
BCS-CO80363, up to 8000 ppm, did not induce any mortality or
clinical signs. There was no significant effect on body weight and
Lasserre, D.;
2011. BCS-
CO80363
Exploratory 28-
Day Toxicity
Study in the Rat
by Dietary
Administration.
Bayer S.A.S. 355,
rue Dostoievski,
BP153 06903
Sophia Antipolis
Cedex, France;
Study ID: SA
10263; Sponsor
ID: Lynx-PSI No.
TXRXP063;
Edition No.: M-
408743-01-1
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body weight changes or in food consumption. Haematology and
biochemistry parameters were not affected. Total cytochrome P-
450 and related activities and UDPGT activity were not affected.
The NOEL obtained in this study was 8000 ppm (equating to 599
and 700 mg/kg bw/day) in males and females, respectively.
Preliminary
28-day
dietary
study in
the mouse
The objective of this study was to determine the potential systemic
toxicity of BCS-CO80363 (former name for BCS-CL73507) in
C57BL/6J mice (5/sex/group) following 28-days of continuous
dietary administration to provide information for selection of dose
levels for future toxicity studies in this species. This study was a
preliminary study and was not designed to meet regulatory
requirements.
Test material was fed at concentrations of 0, 600, 3000 and 6000
ppm (equating approximately to 0, 100, 523 and 1010 mg/kg
bw/day in males and 0, 113, 576 and 1159 mg/kg bw/day in
females). Animals were observed daily for mortality and clinical
signs. A detailed physical examination was performed at least
weekly. Body weight and food consumption were recorded
approximately weekly. Selected clinical chemistry parameters
were determined at the end of the study. All animals were
subjected to necropsy, selected organs weighed and a range of
tissues were fixed and examined microscopically.
Exposure up to the limit dose of 6000 ppm did not cause any
mortalities, treatment-related clinical signs, changes in food
consumption, effects on clinical chemistry parameters, or
alterations in organ weights and histopathological findings. At 6000
ppm in females, changes in body weights were noted compared to
the controls.
The NOEL to C57BL/6J mice in this study was 6000 ppm in males
(equating 1010 mg/kg bw/day) and 3000 ppm in females (equating
576 mg/kg bw/day).
Blanck, M.; 2011.
BCS-CO80363
Preliminary 28-
Day Toxicity
Study in the
Mouse by Dietary
Administration.
Bayer S.A.S. 355,
rue Dostoievski,
BP153 06903
Sophia Antipolis
Cedex, France;
Study ID: SA
10288; Sponsor
ID: Lynx-PSI No.
TXRXP060;
Edition No.: M-
408546-01-1
Preliminary
28-day
dietary
study in
the dog
The objectives of this study were to determine the potential toxic
effects of BCS-CL73507 when administered via the diet to beagle
dogs (2 animals/sex/dose group) and to provide information for
selection of dose levels for further studies in this species.
Animals received BCS-CL73507 at doses of 2000, 6000 or 17000
ppm (equating approximately to 62.2, 190, 555 mg/kg bw/day in
males and 60.5, 222, 597 mg/kg bw/day in females). Each animal
was checked for ill-health, moribundity and mortality twice daily or
once daily on weekends. Food consumption was recorded daily
and body weight was measured weekly and prior to necropsy.
Additionally, a detailed clinical examination was performed
approximately weekly prior to treatment and during the treatment
period. Once during the acclimatization phase and at the end of
treatment, ophthalmological examination, blood analysis
(haematology, clinical chemistry) and urinalysis were performed.
All animals were subjected to a detailed necropsy. Selected
Kennel, P. 2012.
BCS-CL73507
(formerly BCS-
CO80363)
Preliminary 28-
Day Toxicity
Study in Dog by
Dietary
Administration.
Bayer S.A.S. 355,
rue Dostoievski,
BP153 06903
Sophia Antipolis
Cedex, France;
Study ID: SA
10439; Sponsor
ID: Lynx-PSI No.
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organs were weighed and a range of tissues were taken and
processed for histopathological examination.
Dietary administration of BCS-CL73507 induced no mortalities, no
clinical signs and no changes at the physical and ophthalmological
examinations. Body weight parameters, food consumption and
haematology parameters were also unaffected by the treatment.
Plasma levels at the end of the study showed a similar test item
concentration between all treated animals with a marginal increase
observed 4 to 6 hours after food distribution, which likely reflects a
limitation in the absorption of the test item in blood.
At 17000 ppm
Treatment-related effects were noted at the clinical chemistry
determinations, necropsy and histopathological evaluations.
Clinical chemistry determinations revealed increased total
cholesterol concentrations in the two animals from both sexes
(+28% and +37% in males, +40% and +24% in females), when
compared to their own pre-test results. At necropsy, slight red foci
were observed in the stomach in 1/2 females. This change was
correlated with slight glandular erosion/necrosis in the stomach
observed at the microscopic examination
At 6000 ppm: Treatment-related effects were noted at the clinical
chemistry determinations, necropsy and histopathological
evaluations. Clinical chemistry determinations revealed increased
total cholesterol concentrations in the two animals from both sexes
(+38% and +15% in males, +24% and +30% in the females), when
compared to their own pre-test results. At necropsy, minimal red
foci were observed in the stomach in 1/2 females. This change
was correlated with minimal glandular erosion/necrosis in the
stomach observed at the microscopic examination.
At 2000 ppm: No treatment-related change was noted in either
sex.
The NOEL for BCS-CL73507 is considered to be 2000 ppm (an
average dose of 62.2 and 60.5 mg/kg bw/day in males and
females, respectively).
TXFVP005;
Edition No.: M-
440096-01-1
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Table 87: Repeated Dose Toxicity (90-Days) [6.9]
Type of study Subchronic toxicity in rats
Flag Key
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 (formerly BCS-CO80363); Lot/Batch number: NLL 8217-
48-2; Purity: 92.6%
Endpoint
LOAEL: Not determined as no toxicity was observed at highest dose
NOAEL: 10,000 ppm (equating to 608 and 723 mg/kg bw/day in males
and females, respectively)
Reference
Odine, M.; 2016. BCS-CL73507 (formerly BCS-CO80363) 90-Day
Toxicity Study in the Rat by Dietary Administration. Bayer S.A.S. 355,
rue Dostoievski, CS 90153 Valbonne, 06906 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS
Cedex, France; Study ID: SA 10431; Sponsor ID No.: Nexus No.
TXFVP007; Edition No.: M-443358-02-3
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals 408
EEC 2001/59/EC, Method B.26
US-EPA, OCSPP Guideline No. 870.3100
JMAFF, notification 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Rat
Strain Wistar Rj:WI (IOPS HAN)
No/Sex/Group 10M/10F; 6 Groups [control, low, medium, high, and 4 week recovery
groups (control, high)]; 120 total
Dose Levels
0, 900 (M: 55 mg/kg bw/day; F: 66 mg/kg bw/day) , 3000 (M: 178 mg/kg
bw/day; F: 213 mg/kg bw/day), 10000 ppm (M: 608 mg/kg bw/day; F:
723 mg/kg bw/day)
Exposure Type Oral by the diet
Study Summary
BCS-CL73507 was administered continuously to rats via dietary
administration for 90 days at three different concentrations with an
additional 2 groups (control and high dose) maintained on control diet for
one month following termination of the 3-month exposure to assess
recovery.
Animals were observed for clinical signs daily and body weight was
measured weekly. Food consumption was measured twice weekly
during the first 6 weeks of treatment and weekly thereafter. A detailed
physical examination was performed once during the acclimatization
phase and weekly throughout the study. All surviving animals were
subjected to a neurotoxicity assessment (exploratory locomotor activity,
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open field observations, sensory reactivity and grip strength) during
Weeks 11 to 12 of the study. Ophthalmological examinations were
performed on all animals during the acclimatization phase and on all
animals of the control and high dose groups during Week 12. Urine
samples were collected overnight on the week before scheduled
necropsy from all surviving animals. During week 12, a blood sample
was collected from the first five suitable animals of each group for
compound analysis. Before scheduled necropsy, a blood sample was
collected from the retro-orbital venous plexus of each surviving animal
for haematology and clinical chemistry determinations. All animals were
necropsied, selected organs weighed and a range of tissues were taken,
fixed and examined microscopically. Based on the absence of findings in
the neurological and ophthalmological examinations during the
treatment phase, these parameters were not evaluated during the
recovery phase.
For both sexes, there were no treatment-related clinical signs noted
during the study. The few clinical signs recorded in both sexes were
observed in isolation or evenly distributed between groups. No
treatment-related changes were observed in any of the neurobehavioral
assessments [grip strength, landing foot splay, mean spontaneous
motor activity, Functional Observational Battery (FOB)] evaluated in
either sex in any treatment group compared to controls. The very few
signs observed were distributed among all groups including controls
without any relationship with treatment. No deaths were observed during
the treatment or recovery phase except for one control animal (Day-23
of the recovery phase).
There was no treatment-related effect on mean body weight, mean body
weight gain and mean cumulative body weight gain in either sex at any
dose level. In the recovery phase, the mean body weight in group 4 was
comparable to controls from Day 1 to final sacrifice in both sexes. There
was no effect on the mean food consumption at any dose level in the
males when compared to controls. In females, the mean food
consumption was sporadically increased on a few occasions at all dose
levels, when compared to controls and considered as incidental and
therefore not related to the treatment. The mean food consumption of
group 4 was comparable to controls throughout the recovery period for
both sexes.
No treatment-related change was noted at any dose level, in either sex
in haematology. When compared to the controls a tendency towards
higher inorganic phosphorus concentrations was noted at 10000 ppm in
males only (+6%, p≤0.05). In view of the variation of the individual
values and of its low magnitude, this change was considered not to be
treatment-related or biologically significant. This slight elevation became
a statistically significant slight decrease after recovery and was also
considered to be incidental and not treatment-related or biologically
relevant. No treatment-related change was noted at any dose level, in
either sex in the urinalysis.
At 10000 ppm, mean liver to body weight ratio was statistically
significantly higher in males, when compared to the controls. At 10000
ppm, mean absolute kidney weight was statistically significantly higher in
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females when compared to the controls. At 10000 ppm, mean absolute
and relative thyroid gland weights were higher but not statistically
significant in females, when compared to the controls. Since these
differences were slight, and not accompanied with any relevant
microscopic findings, they were considered to be incidental and not
treatment-related. The few other organ weight changes were considered
to be incidental.
In recovery phase animals mean absolute and relative adrenal gland
weights were statistically significantly higher in females when compared
to the controls. Since no modifications were seen at the final sacrifice, it
was considered to be incidental and not treatment-related.
All gross pathological changes were considered as incidental and not
treatment-related. In the thyroid gland, an abnormal morphology
characterized by thyroid dysplasia was observed in two male animals at
10000 ppm and one female at 900 ppm. This abnormality was
associated with higher mean absolute and relative thyroid gland weights
in group 4. However, it was considered not to be treatment-related but
the result of a genetic disorder as already described by Shimoi et al.
(2001) and Weber et al. (2009). A special staining (Periodic acid Schiff)
of the thyroid gland has confirmed the similarity of the genetic
abnormality described by these authors. All other microscopic findings
were those commonly observed in the rat of this strain and age.
The mean concentration values of BCS-CL73507 in plasma was 0.266,
0.315, and 0.406 mg/ml in males and 0.875, 0.778, and 0.915 mg/ml in
females at their respective low to high exposure concentrations.
Additional Comments
It appears as if the test article has a restricted absorption potential as
there is only a minor difference in serum levels between the lowest (900
ppm) and highest concentration (10,000 ppm) that is ~10x more. The
higher levels in females are also greater than what would be expected
based on dose alone (female conc. of 0.875 mg/ml at the lowest
concentration dose of 66 mg/kg bw/day vs males 55 mg/kg bw/day
resulting in a blood level of only 0.266 mg/ml). The more than doubling
of plasma conc. levels in females compared to males indicates that
females may either be able to absorb a higher percentage of the test
article or perhaps are unable to clear it from their blood as fast as males.
Conclusion
An exposure level of 10000 ppm BCS-CL73507 (equating to 608 and
723 mg/kg bw/day in males and females, respectively) was considered
to be a No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) in the male and
female Wistar rat following a 90-day treatment by dietary administration.
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Table 88: Repeated Dose Toxicity (90-Days) [6.9]
Study type Subchronic toxicity in mice
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 (formerly BCS-CO80363); Lot/Batch number: NLL 8217-
48-2; Purity: 92.6%
Endpoint
LOAEL: Not determined as no toxicity was observed at highest dose
NOAEL: 6000 ppm (equating to 973 and 1224 mg/kg bw/day in males
and females, respectively)
Reference
Odine, M.; 2016. BCS-CL73507 (formerly BCS-CO80363) 90-Day
Toxicity Study in the Mouse by Dietary Administration. Bayer S.A.S. 355,
rue Dostoievski, CS 90153 Valbonne, 06906 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS
Cedex, France; Study ID: SA 10431; Sponsor ID No.: Lynx-PSI No.
Nexus No. TXFVP004; Edition No.: M-448164-02-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals 408
EEC 2001/59/EC, Method B.26
US-EPA, OCSPP Guideline No. 870.3100
JMAFF, notification 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Mouse
Strain C57BL/6J
No/Sex/Group 10M/10F; 4 Groups (control, low, medium, high); 80 total
Dose Levels
0, 900 (M: 145 mg/kg bw/day; F: 179 mg/kg bw/day) , 2700 (M: 426
mg/kg bw/day; F: 544 mg/kg bw/day), 6000 ppm (M: 973 mg/kg bw/day;
F: 1224 mg/kg bw/day)
Exposure Type Oral by the diet
Study Summary
BCS-CL73507 was administered continuously via dietary administration
to mice at concentrations of 0, 900, 2700, and 6000 ppm (equating
approximately to 145, 426, 973 mg/kg bw/day in males and 179, 544,
1224 mg/kg bw/day in females, respectively).
Animals were observed daily for mortality and clinical signs. Body weight
and food consumption were measured weekly. A detailed physical
examination was performed weekly throughout the study. During Week
12 of the study, a blood sample was collected from 5 animals in each
group sample for assessing plasma concentrations. At study termination,
blood was collected from each surviving animal for selected clinical
chemistry determinations. All animals were necropsied, selected organs
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weighed and a range of tissues were taken, fixed and examined
microscopically.
No treatment-related clinical signs were noted at any dose level in either
sex. The few physical examinations observed were considered not to be
related to BCS-CL73507 administration as they were evenly distributed
across the groups including the controls with no evidence of a dose-
related effect.
There were no treatment-related mortalities during the study. One male
from the 6000 ppm group was found dead on Study Day 8. In isolation
and in the absence of any clear microscopic findings which could be
attributed to the cause of death, the death of this animal was considered
to be incidental. Body weight and body weight gain parameters were
unaffected by treatment. Food consumption was unaffected by treatment
in either sex at any dietary level.
A tendency towards higher total cholesterol concentrations was noted at
6000 and 2700 ppm (+16%, p≤0.01 and +10%, p≤0.05 respectively) in
females only. These differences were of a low magnitude and most of
the individual values were within the range of the HCD and they were
considered not to be relevant.
There was no change in mean terminal body weight in treated animals
when compared to the controls. At 6000 ppm in females, a statistically
significantly higher mean liver to body weight ratio was observed when
compared to controls (+6%, p≤0.05). At 2700 ppm in females, statistically
significantly higher mean relative spleen weights were observed when
compared to controls (13% and 15%, p≤0.05). Since these differences
were slight, not dose-related and not associated with any relevant
microscopic findings, they were considered to be incidental and not
treatment-related. The few other organ weight changes were not
statistically significant and were considered to be incidental. No
treatment-related macroscopic or microscopic findings were observed.
The mean concentration values of BCS-CL73507 in plasma was 0.364,
0.412, and 0.570 mg/ml in males and 0.697, 0.774, and 1.01 mg/ml in
females at their respective low to high exposure concentrations.
Additional Comments
Similar to rats, it appears as if the test article has a restricted absorption
potential as there is only a minor difference in serum levels between the
lowest (900 ppm) and highest concentration (6,000 ppm) in each sex.
Also, females appear to be able to absorb a higher percentage or
perhaps are unable to clear it from their blood as fast as males. At the
lowest exposure females had almost a 2x higher plasma concentration of
test article compared to males (0.697 vs 0.364 mg/ml) yet only had a
23% higher exposure dose (179 vs. 145 mg/kg bw/day).
Conclusion
An exposure level of 6000 ppm BCS-CL73507 (equating to 973 and
1224 mg/kg bw/day in males and females, respectively) was considered
to be a No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) in the male and
female C57BL/6J mouse following a 90-day treatment by dietary
administration.
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Table 89: Repeated Dose Toxicity (90-Days) [6.9]
Study type Subchronic toxicity in dogs
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; Expiry date: August 1, 2015
Endpoint
LOAEL: 12800 ppm (M: 440 mg/kg bw/day; F: 485 mg/kg bw/day
NOAEL: 3200 ppm (M: 126 mg/kg bw/day and F: 138 mg/kg bw/day)
Reference
Kennel, P.; 2015. BCS-CL73507 90-Day Toxicity Study in the Dog by
Dietary Administration. Bayer S.A.S. 355, rue Dostoievski, CS 90153
Valbonne, 06906 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Cedex, France; Study ID: SA
13013; Activity ID No.: TXFVP043; Edition No.: M-495692-02-3
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals 409
EEC Directive 67/548/EEC, Annex V, Method B.27
US-EPA, OCSPP Guideline No. 870.3150
JMAFF, notification 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Dog
Strain Beagle
No/Sex/Group 4M/4F; 4 Groups (control, low, medium, high)
Dose Levels
0, 800 (M: 25.6 mg/kg bw/day; F: 29.9 mg/kg bw/day) , 3200 (M: 126
mg/kg bw/day; F: 138 mg/kg bw/day), 12800 ppm (M: 440 mg/kg bw/day;
F: 485 mg/kg bw/day)
Exposure Type Oral by the diet
Study Summary
Dogs received BCS-CL73507 via the diet for at least 13 weeks. Each
animal was checked for ill-health, morbidity, mortality and observed
clinical signs were recorded daily. A detailed clinical examination was
performed approximately weekly and a detailed physical examination was
carried out monthly. Food consumption was recorded daily throughout the
study and body weight was measured weekly and prior to necropsy.
Ophthalmological examination was performed during the acclimatization
phase and at the end of the study. Blood analysis (haematology, clinical
chemistry) and urinalysis were performed once during the acclimatization
phase, at Week 7 and at the end of the study. A blood sample was also
collected on selected animals for bioanalytical examination at the end of
the study. All animals were subjected to a detailed necropsy. Selected
organs were weighed and a range of tissues were collected and
processed for histopathological examination.
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Up to the highest dose level tested (12800 ppm), BCS-CL73507 induced
no mortalities, no treatment-related changes at the ophthalmological
examination, haematology determinations, urinalysis, gross observation
and microscopic examination. The bioanalytical examination showed a
dose-related increase in the test item BCS-CL73507 and metabolite BCS-
CQ63359 plasma concentrations, with similar results observed between
the two sexes.
High dose groups - 12800 ppm (equating to 440 and 485 mg/kg bw/day in
males and females, respectively)
The only treatment-related clinical signs consisted of increased salivation
noted for two dogs on 4 and 6 occasions, respectively, at the clinical
examination. Mean body weight gain during the first week of treatment
was reduced by 88% in males (not statistically significant) and 91% in
females (p≤0.01), compared to controls. Mean body weight gain/week was
also affected on several occasions throughout the study in both sexes,
which resulted in an overall mean body weight gain of 0.58 kg in males
and 0.63 kg in females, compared 17 of 552 to 1.50 and 1.55 kg in the
corresponding controls (-61% and -59%, respectively, p≤0.01 in females
only). As a consequence, mean body weight was decreased from 5% on
Day 8 to 12% on Day 92 in males and from 4% on Day 8 to 11% on Day
92 in females (not statistically significant), compared to controls. The
weekly mean food consumption was marginally affected in females only.
Overall between Weeks 1-13, mean food consumption was decreased by
11% in females compared to controls. Clinical chemistry determination
revealed higher mean alkaline phosphatase activity at Weeks 7 and 13 in
males (+28% and +58%, respectively, not statistically significant) and
females (+53% and +114%, respectively, p≤0.01) when compared to
controls. At necropsy, mean terminal body weight was lower by 12% in
males and 11% in females, when compared to controls (not statistically
significant), whilst mean organ weight parameters were unaffected by the
treatment.
Mid dose groups - 3200 ppm (equating to 126 and 138 mg/kg body
weight/day in males and females, respectively)
The only treatment-related clinical signs consisted of increased salivation
noted on one or more occasions for 3 male dogs at the weekly clinical
examinations and at 2 occasions for one male dog at the monthly physical
examinations. This finding in isolation was considered not to be adverse.
There were no treatment-related changes in the low dose groups - 800
ppm (equating to 25.6 and 29.9 mg/kg body weight/day in males and
females, respectively).
The bioanalytical examination showed a trend towards a dose-related
increase in the test item BCS-CL73507 and metabolite BCS-CQ63359
plasma concentrations, with females showing slightly higher
concentrations.
Exposure
level
Sex 13-Weeks
Active Metab.
800 ppm F 2.68 0.40
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M 2.01 0.40
3200 ppm F 3.89 1.14
M 2.92 0.77
12800 ppm F 4.94 1.62
M 4.64 1.70
Additional Comments
Similar to the 52-week study, test material induced an increase in both
circulating platelet count and alkaline phosphatase enzyme. Such effects
are consistent with an increase in cortisol which might have been present
as seen in the H295R cell line (steroidogenesis) results.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a dietary level of 3200 ppm (equating to 126 and 138 mg/kg
body weight/day in males and females, respectively) administered to
Beagle dogs for at least 13 weeks was considered to be a No Observed
Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) in males and a NOEL in females.
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Table 90: Repeated Dose Toxicity (52-Weeks) [6.9]
Study type Chronic toxicity in dogs
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 technical; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440; Specification
No.: 102000026788; Purity: 89.6% w/w; See comments below regarding
expiration.
Endpoint
LOAEL: 12800 ppm (M: 440 mg/kg bw/day; F: 408 mg/kg bw/day
NOAEL: 2900 ppm (M: 91.2 mg/kg bw/day and F: 88.4 mg/kg bw/day)
Reference
Kennel, P.; 2016/amended 2017. BCS-CL73507 Chronic Toxicity Study in
the Dog by Dietary Administration. Bayer S.A.S. 355, rue Dostoievski, CS
90153 Valbonne, 06906 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Cedex, France; Study ID:
SA 13268; Activity ID No.: TXFVP045; Edition No.: M-562764-03-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals 452
EEC Directive 88/302/EEC, Method B.30
US-EPA, OCSPP Guideline No. 870.4100
JMAFF, notification 12 Nousan No. 8147
Species Dog
Strain Beagle
No/Sex/Group 4M/4F; 4 Groups (control, low, medium, high)
Dose Levels
0, 650 (M: 19.8 mg/kg bw/day; F: 18.3 mg/kg bw/day) , 2900 (M: 91.2
mg/kg bw/day; F: 88.4 mg/kg bw/day), 12800 ppm (M: 440 mg/kg bw/day;
F: 408 mg/kg bw/day)
Exposure Type Oral by the diet
Study Summary
Three groups of 4 males and 4 females received test material for at least
52 weeks. Each animal was examined for ill-health, morbidity and
mortality twice daily or once daily on weekends and public holidays during
the acclimatization phase and throughout the study. Observed clinical
signs were recorded daily. A detailed clinical examination was performed
approximately weekly and a detailed physical examination was carried out
monthly. Food consumption was recorded daily throughout the study and
body weight was measured weekly and prior to necropsy.
Ophthalmological examination was performed during the acclimatization
phase and at the end of the study. Blood analysis (haematology, clinical
chemistry) and urinalysis were performed once during the acclimatization
phase, at Months 3-4, 6-7 and at the end of the study. A blood sample
was also collected on selected animals for bioanalytical examination at
Month 4 and at the end of the study. All animals were subjected to a
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detailed necropsy. Selected organs were weighed and a range of tissues
were taken and processed for histopathological examination.
Up to the highest dose level tested no mortalities and no treatment-related
changes were noted at the ophthalmological examination, food
consumption, urinalysis or gross observation.
The bioanalytical examination showed a trend towards a dose-related
increase in the test item BCS-CL73507 and metabolite BCS-CQ63359
plasma concentrations, with similar results observed between the two
sexes.
Exposure
level
Sex 3 months 12 months
Active Metab. Active Metab.
650 ppm F 1.7 0.38 2.9 0.69
M 2.0 0.38 1.8 0.52
2900 ppm F 2.6 0.73 2.4 1.4
M 2.8 0.82 3.6 1.1
12800 ppm F 5.9 2.0 7.4 3.1
M 4.8 2.5 6.4 2.9
High dose groups - 12800 ppm
The only treatment-related clinical signs consisted in increased salivation
noted for one male dog at 15 occasions and for three female dogs up to a
maximum of 34 occasions throughout the study at the daily cage-side
clinical observation and/or weekly detailed clinical examination. Increased
salivation was also noted for one male dog at 3 occasions and for one
female dog at one occasion throughout the study at the monthly physical
examination.
A mean body weight loss of 0.13 kg in males and 0.03 kg in females was
noted during the first week of the study compared to a gain of 0.20 kg in
the controls (p≤0.05 in males only). After 3 months (Day 92), the overall
mean body weight gain was reduced by 62% in males and 49% in
females, compared to controls (not statistically significant). This effect on
mean body weight parameters persisted throughout the study. At the end
of the study (Day 365), the overall mean body weight gain was reduced by
73% in males and 57% in females, compared to controls (p≤0.05 in
females only) and mean body weight was reduced by 14% in males and
13% in females, compared to controls (not statistically significant).
Haematology determinations revealed a higher mean platelet count in
both sexes throughout the study (+50 to +112%, p≤0.01) when compared
to controls. Clinical chemistry determinations revealed a higher mean
alkaline phosphatase activity in males at Months 6 and 12 (+132% and
+200%, respectively, p≤0.05) when compared to controls.
At necropsy, mean terminal body weight was lower by 14% in males and
12% in females, when compared to controls (not statistically significant),
whilst mean organ weight parameters were unaffected by the treatment.
At the microscopic examination, the only treatment-related change
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consisted of a minimal or slight diffuse vacuolation of the zona
glomerulosa noted in the adrenal gland in both sexes. This adrenal gland
microscopic change, characterized by foamy cytoplasm and loss of central
alignment of nuclei of zona glomerulosa cells, was interpreted to be part of
a continuum of focal/multifocal vacuolation of zona glomerulosa and/or
zona fasciculata as it is frequently observed in untreated beagle dogs
(Sato, J. et al.; 2012), including at the Test Facility. In the present study,
focal zona glomerulosa vacuolation was seen in one control male and one
control female. In view of the diffuse change in treated dogs and clear
inter-group difference, this minor finding was considered to be test item-
related and to represent a minor and non-adverse functional adaptation of
the adrenal zona glomerulosa.
Mid dose groups - 2900 ppm
The only treatment-related clinical sign consisted in increased salivation
noted for one male dog at 6 occasions and for two female dogs up to a
maximum of 31 occasions throughout the study at the daily cage-side
clinical observation and/or weekly detailed clinical examination. Increased
salivation was also noted only for one female dog at 2 occasions
throughout the study at the monthly physical examination. In isolation, this
clinical sign was considered not to be an adverse effect of the treatment.
Mean body weight parameters were unaffected by treatment throughout
the study. Haematology determinations revealed a higher mean platelet
count in males at Month 12 (+55%, p≤0.05) and in females throughout the
study (+45 to +65%, p≤0.01) when compared to controls. These
treatment-related changes were considered not to be adverse in the
absence of related histopathological findings.
At necropsy, mean terminal body weight and organ weight parametres
were unaffected by the treatment. At the microscopic examination, the
only treatment-related change consisted of a minimal or slight diffuse
vacuolation of the zona glomerulosa noted in the adrenal gland in both
sexes, which was considered not to be adverse (see aforementioned
conclusion for the high dose groups).
Low dose groups - 650 ppm
The only treatment-related findings consisted of a slightly higher mean
platelet count in females at Month 12 (+41%, p≤0.05), when compared to
controls. In addition at necropsy, a minimal or slight diffuse vacuolation of
the zona glomerulosa was noted at the microscopic examination in the
adrenal gland in both sexes. These treatment-related changes were
considered not to be adverse.
Additional Comments
The study began dosing on February 17, 2014 and was terminated on Feb
17, 2015. There were two Certificate of Analysis (CoA) in the appendix to
cover stability of the testing material during this time period. However, one
(Certificate No.: MZ00601) indicated the test material expired May 28,
2013, ~9 months prior to study initiation. The other CoA (Certificate No.:
MZ00855) analysed test material on May 9, 2014 indicating stability
(expiration date) until May 9, 2015 (after study termination). Thus, the first
~5 months of the study may have used expired test material.
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The significance of this is minimized as another CoA (Certificate No.:
MZ00755) from another study (Study ID: SA 12223; Activity ID No.:
TXFVP052; Edition No.: M-510211-02-3) showed test material from the
same batch as being stable from a test period of Oct. 2013 till April 30
2014 which would have covered the first 5 months of exposure. Numerous
other CoA’s from other studies indicate test material from this same origin
batch (2012-005440) as being stable over several years of animal testing.
Conclusion
A dietary level of 2900 ppm (equating to 91.2 and 88.4 mg/kg bw/day in
males and females, respectively) administered to Beagle dogs for one
year was considered to be a No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL)
in both sexes (based on the body weight effects and increased alkaline
phosphatase activities noted at 12800 ppm).
Study type Whole-body distribution and pilot metabolism study
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507; Radiochemical purity >98%,
Vehicle: 0.5% aqueous tragacanth
Endpoint
The main objectives were to provide data on the:
absorption of radioactivity from the GI-tract, distribution in and
elimination from blood, organs and tissues using the whole body
autoradiography (WBAL)technique
excretion of radioactivity with urine and faeces
radioactivity in exhaled carbon dioxide
metabolic profiles in excreta (urine and faeces), plasma, liver and
kidney
storage stability of frozen plasma samples.
Value
Tmax (hr) = 1(M) and 4(F)
Cmax (blood)(µg equiv./g) = 0.251 (M, 1 hr) and 0.173 (F, 4 hr)
Blood clearance (hr) = <48 (M/F)
Liver/blood (1 hr) = 10(M/F)
~13 metabolites identified in urine 6 in the faeces
Essentially no 14CO2 was eliminated
parent and metabolites appeared to be stable when frozen
Faeces contained 95.4% of the 0-24h dose and urine 2.57%
Reference
Koester, J.; 2015. [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 -
Distribution of the Total Radioactivity in Male and Female Rats Determined
by Quantitative Whole Body Autoradiography, Determination of the
Exhaled 14CO2, and Pilot Metabolism Experiments Bayer CropScience
AG, Development - Environmental Safety – Testing, BCS-D-EnSa-Testing
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Alfred-Nobel-Str. 50, D-40789 Monheim am Rhein, Germany Study ID:
M182209-1, Activity ID: MEFVP004; Edition No.: M-526337-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guideline for Testing Chemicals, 417
US EPA OCSPP 870.7485
Japan/FAMIC-ACIS Annex 2.3 1 to Notification 12 Nousan 8147
Species Rat
Strain Wistar
No/Sex/Group 4 males/pilot metabolism and 8 males and females whole body distribution
Dose Levels 5 mg/kg bw / test
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
The absorption of radioactivity from the GI-tract, distribution to and
elimination from blood, organs and tissues were analysed qualitatively and
quantitatively by whole-body autoradioluminography. One rat of each sex
was taken for cryosectioning at 1, 4, 8, 24, 48, 72, 120, and 168 hours
after administration.
The amounts of radioactivity in excreta (urine and faeces) and exhaled
carbon dioxide were additionally determined for selected time periods.
With regard to metabolism one male rat was sacrificed at 1, 4, 8, and 24 hr
after administration. The following samples were collected and afterwards
prepared for the chromatographic evaluation by High Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC) with radiometric detection of the metabolic
profiles: urine, faeces, plasma, liver and kidney.
Additionally, plasma samples from the animals sacrificed at 1, 4, and 8
hours were analysed up to approx. 1 year after collection in order to get
information on the stability after storage at ≤ -18o C.
Toxicokinetic Behaviour of Rats (Test 2 and Test 3)
Distribution of Radioactivity to and Elimination from Organs and
Tissues
In male rats, maximum (TRR)-values [equivalent concentration (CEQmax)
expressed as μg a.s. equiv. /g] were reached in all organs and tissues at
one to four hours after administration, while in females it was one to eight.
During this time period, the organ/blood concentration ratio values for most
organs ranged from ~1 to 10 for both sexes. The radioactivity
concentration in these organs and tissues was higher than the
concentration in blood for which however a comparatively low value (0.251
mg/kg) was measured.
The test compound related radioactivity was cleared from blood very fast
(<48 hr) and distributed to the entire body preferably towards those organs
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or tissues that are responsible for metabolism (liver) and excretion
(kidney), some glandular organs (eg adrenal gland, pancreas), brown fat
and ovary and uterus in females. The tissue/blood-concentration ratios at
tmax (1 hr) were highest for liver (factor ~10) and adrenal gland (factor ~4.5)
in both sexes. The relatively lowest values were calculated for the testis
(0.3), the vitreal body (0.1) and spinal cord (0.03). Either no amount, or a
minimal amount, of radioactivity, was detected in the brain for males and
females, respectively.
Residual Concentrations in Organs and Tissues
At the end of the test on Day 7, no residual radioactivity was measured in
nearly all organs and tissues in either sex except in the liver and kidney,
where trace amounts of radioactivity ˂0.6% and 1.0%, respectively were
detected.
Excretion and Exhalation
One day after administration more than 95% of the given dose had been
excreted and the excretion was nearly completed after two days in males
and three in females. The major part of the given dose (more than 98% in
males and 92% in females) was excreted with faeces and the minor part
(up to ~2%) with urine.
The exhalation of 14C-carbon dioxide was tested with four animals for a
period of 48 hours. Only a negligible amount (< 0.01%) of the given dose
was exhaled during this sampling period. This demonstrated that the 14C
labelling in the pyrazole-carboxamide moiety of the molecule was stable
with regard to formation of carbon dioxide.
Metabolism (Pilot Test 1, males)
Approximately. 2.6% and 95.4% of the given dose were excreted via urine
and faeces, respectively within the 24 hours experimental period. The
values in plasma decreased from approx. 0.06% (1 hr) to <0.01% (24 hr).
A similarly significant reduction was observed for the liver, kidney and
erythrocytes: liver from ~4.4% (1 hr) to 0.2% (24 hr), kidney from ~0.1% (1
hr) to <0.01% (24 hr), and erythrocytes from ~0.03% (1 hr) to <0.001% (24
hr).
Metabolic Profile in Excreta (Urine and Faeces)
In the urine samples, 14 metabolites were detected beside the parent
compound. No component exceeded a value of 1% of the given dose.
The parent compound was the largest substance that was detected in the
urine (0.49%) and faeces extract (77.2%). In the faeces, six metabolites
ranged from ~1 to 4% and another nine ranged from 0.2 to 0.6% of the
given dose.
Metabolic Profile in Plasma
The (TRR)-value increased from 0.214 mg/kg at 1 hour to 0.264 mg/kg at 4
hours after dosing before a decrease was noticed for the 8 h sample
(0.118 mg/kg). The TRR-value for the 24 hours sample was too low for a
detailed analytical investigation (0.017 mg/kg). The by far prominent
component was the parent compound ranging from approx. 89% to 67% of
the TRR for the 1 and 8 hours samples, respectively. For the metabolite
BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone, values from 4.2% to 9.1% of the
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TRR were calculated. None of the up to five other unknown metabolites
exceeded 10% of the TRR.
Stability of the Metabolic Profile in Plasma
The stability of the metabolic pattern in plasma following a cold storage (≤ -
18 oC) of up to 1 year after sacrifice showed a small increase of the
metabolite BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone. A similar result was
obtained for the 4 and 8 hours samples of animals 80 and 81 that were
analysed latest after 1-year storage. The parent compound was by far the
most prominent component at any time of the investigation.
Additional Comments The metabolic profiling portion of this study was primarily an investigative
study and was more robustly assessed in other studies.
Conclusion
Tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507), labelled with 14C in the pyrazole
carboxamide moiety of the molecule, was absorbed very limited from the
gastrointestinal tract of male and female Wistar rats after single oral
administration leading to relatively low residue values in the systemic
compartment blood, in organs and tissues, and in the amount that was
excreted with the urine.
The absorbed test compound related radioactivity was distributed
throughout the animal bodies immediately after dosing with a clear
preference to the liver and kidney. Peak concentrations of radioactivity in
most organs and tissues were reached in the course of eight hours after
dosing. Slight delays were observed for some organs and tissues of
female rats relating to the time to reach the maximum value. The
compound related radioactivity was then almost completely and rapidly
eliminated from the central and peripheral compartments of the animals
until sacrifice.
No significant sex-related differences concerning the maximum equiv.
concentrations in blood and in organs and tissues as well as the excretion
via urine and faeces were observed between male and female rats.
The results of the whole body autoradiography experiments of this study
showed that male and female rats exhibited a very similar absorption,
distribution and excretion behaviour. Any accumulation or significant
retention of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 related residues in
organs and tissues of male and female rats can be excluded.
Study type Adsorption, Distribution, Excretion, and Metabolism
Flag Key study
Test Substance [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507; Radiochemical purity >98%,
Vehicle: 0.5% aqueous tragacanth
Endpoint ADME kinetics and metabolite identification
Value
Tmax(hr) =1 (2 mg/kg M/F and 20 mg/kg M) and 7 (20 mg/kg F)
Cmax(mg/L) 2 mg/kg = 0.199 (F) and 0.131 (M, cannulated)- 0.138(M)
Cmax(mg/L) 20 mg/kg = 0.008(F) and 0.006(M)
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Cmax(mg/L) 200 mg/kg = Not detectable in either sex
t1/2 (hr) 2 mg/kg = 18(F) and 27.9(M)
t1/2 (hr) 20 mg/kg = 4.1(F) and 14.3(M)
AUC0-∞ (mg/L*h) 2 mg/kg = 1.21(M) and 2.36(F)
AUC0-∞ (mg/L*h) 20 mg/kg = 0.06(M) and 0.12(F
Reference
Bongartz, R. and Miebach, D.; 2016. [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-
CL73507 - Absorption, Distribution, Excretion and Metabolism in the Rat.
Bayer CropScience AG, Development - Environmental Safety – Testing,
BCS-D-EnSa-Testing Alfred-Nobel-Str. 50, D-40789 Monheim am Rhein,
Germany Study ID: M1824594-3, Activity ID: MEFVP011; Edition No.: M-
549940-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guideline for Testing Chemicals, 417
US EPA OCSPP 870.7485
Japan/FAMIC-ACIS Annex 2.3 1 to Notification 12 Nousan 8147
Species Rat
Strain Wistar Unilever HsdCpb:WU
No/Sex/Group 4/sex/group 1 and 2; and 3/sex/group 3
Dose Levels
Group 1: a single dose of either 2, 20 or 200 mg/kg bw
Group 2: a 14-day pre-treatment of 2 mg/kg (non-labelled BCS-CL73507)
before receiving test C14 labelled test material
Group 3: a single dose of 2 mg/kg bw after bile duct cannulation
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
Rats received the test compound by oral gavage and were sacrificed three
days (72 hr) after dosing (grp 1 and 2), or 48 hrs after bile duct cannulation
(grp 3). The total radioactivity that included the test compound and the
metabolites was determined in plasma samples, urine, faeces, organs and
tissues at sacrifice. The metabolism was investigated in extracts of urines,
bile, and faeces.
Test material recovery from the various test groups ranged from 94.4% to
110.26% of the administered dose.
Absorption
The absorption of test material started immediately after administration as
shown by the measured concentration of radioactivity in the plasma of the
low dose tests (2 mg/kg) and high dose tests at 20 mg/kg. For all low dose
tests, even the test after 14 days of pre-treatment, the maximum plasma
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concentration (Cmax) was reached within 1 hour (tmax) after the
administration and ranged from 0.131 to 0.199 mg/L.
In the high dose tests with 20 mg/kg bw, the measured maximum of the
plasma concentration was reached at 1 hour for males and delayed to
approx. 7 hours for females. For these tests with 20 mg/kg, the highest
measured equiv. plasma concentration amounted to <0.01 mg/L, due to a
restricted absorption of the test compound, and too low to calculate at 48
hours and 72 hours.
In the high dose tests with 200 mg/kg, radioactivity was too low to calculate
a concentration in all plasma samples.
Female rats showed a higher absorption rate (~2X) for plasma compared
to male rats for both administered doses (2 and 20 mg/kg)
Bile-duct cannulated animals showed that about 35% of the recovered
dose was detected in the bile for males and 24% in the bile for females,
indicating a distribution via enterohepatic circulation.
Absorption rates were calculated by summation of the recovered
radioactivity in urine, bile and body without GIT and amounted to 41.2% for
males and 29.3% for females.
Distribution and Plasma Kinetics
For all low dose tests, the plasma concentration declined to < 2% of the
maximum concentration within 72 hours post administration. This indicates
no retention of compound-related residues in the body of the animals.
Plasma dose normalised concentrations of the low dose tests, as well as
the high dose tests at 20 mg/kg, were calculated with a two-compartment
model by TOPFIT. The weighting of 1/y or 1 were used, due to a very fast
elimination phase after reaching the plasma maximum followed by a
slower elimination phase after approx. 24 hr.
The calculated AUC0-∞ value of test material in the plasma for low and high
dose (2 and 20 mg/kg) was ~2X lower in males compared to females (1.21
v. 2.36 and 0.06 v. 0.12, respectively). In addition, the AUC0-∞ for low dose
rats of both sexes at 2 mg/kg showed ~20X higher concentration (eg,
males 1.21/0.06) compared to high dose (20 mg/kg) rats that received 10X
less, due to the restricted absorption of the test compound at higher dose
levels.
Excretion
Generally, in the low and high dose tests, the excretion was almost
completed 72 hours after administration. At this time more than 99% of the
recovered dose had been excreted via urine and faeces. In all tests, the
excretion was mainly faecal and ranged from 92 to 99% of the recovered
radioactivity. Rats with a cannulated bile duct showed approx. 35% for
males and 24% for females of the recovered dose in bile.
For all low dose tests (2 mg/kg) the urinal excretion rate ranged from
4.51% to 6.58 % of the recovered dose. Negligible urinal excretion rates
were measured for the high dose tests at 20 and 200 mg/kg and ranged
from 0.08% to 0.57% of the recovered dose. These low urinal excretion
rates also show that there is a significantly reduced absorption of BCS-
CL73507 at higher dose rates.
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Radioactive Residues in Tissues and Organs at Sacrifice
Generally, there were very low residues in organs and tissues in all test
groups. Female rats showed higher organ concentrations compared to
male rats. At sacrifice low portions of radioactivity [between 0.012% and
0.396% of the administered dose (mean values)] were found in the bodies
excluding GIT showing that the elimination of the test compound related
radioactivity was nearly completed at sacrifice. The highest equiv.
concentrations were detected in the liver of all low dose tests and high
dose tests. They ranged from 0.0526 mg/kg to 0.4247 mg/kg.
Concentrations in plasma and blood cells were very low and amounted to
≤ 0.0062 mg/kg, only. Noticeable was the amount of radioactivity in peri-
renal fat of low dose females (eg 0.0261 mg/kg) because there was no
radioactivity detected in fat of male rats. The concentrations in the other
organs and tissues ranged from 0.0007 to 0.0115 mg/kg.
Metabolism
The metabolic profiles for urine, bile and faeces extracts were determined
by HPLC analysis. Only, quantitative differences of the metabolites were
observed in the profiles of males compared to females, both from low dose
tests. Profiles of the low dose tests showed more metabolic transformation
compared to the high dose tests. In the high dose tests, parent compound
was nearly completely excreted via faeces. There were no significant
differences between urine and faeces extracts of the current study and the
rat ADME study with the phenyl-carbamoyl[14C] label, the pyridinyl-2
label[14C] and the tetrazolyl[14C] label, except for individual label specific
metabolites.
The majority of metabolites (about 89.59% to 108.29% of the administered
dose) were identified. Parent compound was the major compound in all
tests and amounted between 51.32-66.42% of the dose for low dose tests
and between 88.84-107.98% of dose for high dose test (20 and 200 mg/kg
respectively) for both sexes. Major metabolites were BCS-CL73507-5-
hydroxypyridine and the hydroxy-N-methyl moiety and ranged from 4 to
9% of the dose, respectively. In general, there were no different
metabolites found for males and females; and the quantity of the individual
metabolites was not significantly sex-related.
Additional Comments
All results correspond well with the findings in the ADME studies with the
other studies where the phenylcarbamoyl, the pyridinyl-2-, and the
tetrazolyl moieties were labelled.
Conclusion
The toxicokinetic and metabolic behaviour of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 can be characterised by the following facts:
BCS-CL73507 was rapidly absorbed and distributed. For all low dose tests
(M and F) and males at 20 mg/kg bw, the maximum plasma concentration
was reached 1 hour after administration, whiles for females at 20 mg/kg it
was ~7 hr.
A restricted absorption behaviour was detected for rats at high dose levels
as the 20 mg/kg dose showed a 20X lower plasma concentration despite a
10 fold higher dose. No radioactivity was detected in the plasma at 200
mg/kg.
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Females showed a higher absorption rate for plasma compared to males.
Absorbed radioactivity was quickly and efficiently eliminated from the
bodies of the rats within 72 hours after administration.
The excretion was predominantly faecal. Low urinal excretion was
detected in low dose tests. For high dose tests (20 and 200 mg/kg) the
urinal excretion was negligible.
For males ~39% of the dose and for females, 25% of the dose were
distributed via the enterohepatic circulation.
Absorption rates were calculated and amounted to 41.2% for males and
29.3% for females.
Parent compound was the main compound in faeces of low and high dose
(2 and 20 mg/kg) tests. In high dose tests, the metabolism of parent
compound was negligible compared to the low dose tests, in which approx.
50% of the dose was metabolised.
There were no significant differences between the metabolites of either
male or female rats.
No metabolite exceeded 10% of the dose
Study type Adsorption, Distribution, Excretion, and Metabolism
Flag Key study
Test Substance [Pyridinyl-2-14C]BCS-CL73507; Radiochemical purity 99.8%, Vehicle: 0.5%
aqueous tragacanth
Endpoint ADME kinetics and metabolite identification
Value
Tmax(hr) = 1(M/F)
t1/2 (hr) = 36.0(M) and 11.3(F)
Cmax(mg/L) = 0.096(M) and 0.108(F)
AUC0-∞ (mg/L*h) = 1.04(M) and 1.21(F)
Reference
Bongartz, R. and Miebach, D.; 2016. [Pyridinyl-2-14C]BCS-CL73507 -
Absorption, Distribution, Excretion and Metabolism in the Rat. Bayer
CropScience AG, Development - Environmental Safety - Testing, BCS-D-
EnSa-Testing Alfred-Nobel-Str. 50, D-40789 Monheim am Rhein, Germany
Study ID: M1824605-6, Activity ID: MEFVN007; Edition No.: M-549948-01-
1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guideline for Testing Chemicals, 417
US EPA OCSPP 870.7485
Japan/FAMIC-ACIS Annex 2.3 1 to Notification 12 Nousan 8147
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Species Rat
Strain Wistar Unilever HsdCpb:WU
No/Sex/Group 4 M and 4F
Dose Levels 2 mg/kg bw
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
Rats received the test compound by oral gavage and were sacrificed 72
hours after dosing. The total radioactivity that included the test compound
and the metabolites was determined in plasma samples, urine, faeces,
organs and tissues at sacrifice. The metabolism was investigated in
extracts from urines and faeces.
Test material recovery of the administered dose was 105.39% and
104.47% for males and females respectively.
Absorption
The absorption of BCS-CL73507 started immediately after administration
as shown by the concentration of radioactivity in the plasma. Female rats
showed a higher absorption rate for plasma compared to male rats based
on a 1 hour normalised Cmax of 0.108 versus 0.096 mg/L. The calculated
AUC value for females was approximately 1.2x higher than males (1.21
versus 1.04 mg/L*h).
Distribution and Plasma Kinetics
The distribution of the test substance from the central compartment to the
different organs and tissues was observed by measuring the concentration
of the total radioactivity in plasma. After a single oral administration of 2
mg/kg to male and to female rats, the maximum of the plasma
concentration of the radioactivity was measured 1 hour after dosage (tmax).
The maximum dose normalised concentration amounted to 0.096 and
0.108 mg/L for males and females respectively. The plasma concentration
declined to < 4% of the maximum concentration within 72 hours post
administration. This indicates no retention of compound-related residues in
the body of the animals.
Dose normalised plasma concentrations were fitted with a two-
compartment model by TOPFIT due to a very fast elimination phase at the
beginning of the test followed by a slower elimination after approx. 24 hr.
Excretion
Generally, the excretion was almost completed 72 hours after
administration. At this time more than 99% of the recovered dose had been
excreted via urine and faeces. In all animals, the excretion was mainly
faecal and amounted to 96.8% of the recovered radioactivity for males and
97.41% of the recovered radioactivity for females. The urinal excretion rate
amounted to 2.89% of the recovered radioactivity for males and 2.40% of
the recovered radioactivity for females.
Residues in Organs and Tissues at Sacrifice
Generally, there were very low residues in organs and tissues. Female rats
showed higher organ concentrations compared to male rats. At sacrifice <
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0.4% of the administered dose (mean values) was found in the bodies
excluding the GIT. Negligible amounts of radioactivity were detected in the
GITs (0.037% of dose for males and 0.029% of dose for females), showing
that the elimination of the radioactivity was nearly completed at sacrifice.
The highest equiv. concentrations of all tests were detected in the liver and
amounted to 0.0778 mg/kg for males and 0.0730 mg/kg for females.
Concentrations in the other organs and tissues ranged from < 0.0001 to
0.0101 mg/kg. From the renal and faecal excretion and from the
elimination kinetics of total radioactivity from plasma it was concluded that
small amounts of residual radioactivity in organs and tissues are subject
for further elimination.
Metabolism
For the investigation of the metabolism, urine and faeces were sampled at
different time points. Parent compound and metabolites were analysed and
quantified by HPLC with radioactivity detection. For the investigation of the
metabolism, urine and faeces were sampled at different time points in the
individual tests.
The metabolite pattern in the urines and extracts of faeces from the current
study and the ADME studies with the pyrazole-carboxamide label, the
phenyl-carbamoyl label and the tetrazolyl label were very similar, except
for the individual label specific metabolites. There were no sex-specific
metabolites detected. Slight quantitative differences of the metabolites
between males and female were observed within the dose group. By trend,
males showed more hydroxylation compared to females.
Parent compound was the major compound in all tests and amounted to
61.9% of dose for males and 71.4% of dose for females. Conjugation with
glucuronic acid was observed as a follow-up reaction after hydroxylation.
Major metabolites were BCS-CL73507-hydroxy-N-methyl and 5-
hydroxypyridine and ranged from 2.8 to 7.7% of the dose.
Further prominent metabolites were BCS-CL73507- deshydrochloro-
dihydrate, BCSCL73507-dihydroxy (males only), BCS-CL73507-deschloro-
desmethyl-amide-dihydroxy, BCS-CL73507-benzylalcohol (males only),
BCS-CL73507-pyridinyl-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (males only) and BCS-
CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone (females only). These prominent
metabolites were detected in the range from 2.1 to 3.1% of dose.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion
Test material is rapidly absorbed from the GIT (tmax 1 hr) and is also rapidly
eliminated (<2%) by 72 hr. This study also showed females to have a
higher absorption rate than males as occurred in the repeated dose
studies as the AUC (mg/L*hr) for males was 1.04 and females was 1.21.
More than half (62-71%) of the absorbed material was eliminated as parent
while the other half was metabolised into several metabolites (maximum
7.73%) of the dose.
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Table 94: Toxicokinetics
Study type Adsorption, Distribution, Excretion, and Metabolism
Flag Key study
Test Substance [Phenyl-carbamoyl-14C]BCS-CL73507; Radiochemical purity 99%, Vehicle:
0.5% aqueous tragacanth
Endpoint ADME kinetics and metabolite identification
Value
Tmax(hr) = 1(M/F)
t1/2 (hr)= 22.9(M) and 25.0(F)
Cmax(mg/L) = 0.144(M) and 0.205(F)
AUC0-∞ (mg/L*h) = 1.29(M) and 2.32(F)
Reference
Bongartz, R. and Miebach, D.; 2016. [Phenyl-carbamoyl-14C]BCS-
CL73507 -Absorption, Distribution, Excretion and Metabolism in the Rat.
Bayer CropScience AG, Development - Environmental Safety - Testing,
BCS-D-EnSa-Testing Alfred-Nobel-Str. 50, D-40789 Monheim am Rhein,
Germany Study ID: M1824595-4, Activity ID: MEFVP010; Edition No.: M-
549947-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guideline for Testing Chemicals, 417
US EPA OCSPP 870.7485
Japan/FAMIC-ACIS Annex 2.3 1 to Notification 12 Nousan 8147
Species Rat
Strain Wistar Unilever HsdCpb:WU
No/Sex/Group 4 M and 4F
Dose Levels 2 mg/kg bw
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
Rats received the test compound by oral gavage and were sacrificed 72
hours after dosing. The total radioactivity that included the test compound
and the metabolites was determined in plasma samples, urine, faeces,
organs and tissues at sacrifice. The metabolism was investigated in urines
and extracts of faeces.
Test material recovery of the administered dose was 100.03% and
101.66% for males and females respectively.
Absorption
The absorption of BCS-CL73507 started immediately after administration
as shown by the concentration of radioactivity in the plasma. Female rats
showed a higher absorption rate for plasma compared to male rats based
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on a 1 hour normalised Cmax of 0.205 versus 0.144 mg/L. The calculated
AUC value for females was approx. 2-times higher compared to males
after oral administration (2.32 versus 1.29 mg/L).
Distribution and Plasma Kinetics
The distribution of the test substance from the central compartment to the
different organs and tissues was observed by measuring the concentration
of the total radioactivity in plasma. After a single oral administration of 2
mg/kg bw to male and to female rats, the maximum of the plasma
concentration of the radioactivity was measured approx. 1 hour after
dosage (tmax). The maximum dose normalised concentration amounted to
0.144 and 0.025 mg/L for males and 0females, respectively. The plasma
concentration declined to < 2% of the maximum concentration within 72
hours post administration. This indicates no retention of compound-related
residues in the body of the animals.
Dose normalised plasma concentrations of the low dose tests with 2 mg/kg
were fitted with a two-compartment model by TOPFIT. The weighting of 1/y
was used, due to a very fast elimination phase at the beginning of the test
followed by a slower elimination after approx. 24 hr.
Excretion
Generally, the excretion was almost completed 72 hours after
administration. At this time more than 99% of the recovered dose had been
excreted via urine and faeces. The main portion of radioactivity was
excreted latest after 24 hr. In all tests, the excretion was mainly faecal and
amounted to 95.68% of the recovered radioactivity for males and 95.00%
of the recovered radioactivity for females. The urinal excretion rate
amounted to 4.04% of the recovered radioactivity for males and 4.52% of
the recovered radioactivity for females.
Residues in Organs and Tissues at Sacrifice
Generally, there were very low residues in organs and tissues. Female rats
showed higher organ concentrations compared to male rats. At sacrifice, <
0.4% of the administered dose (mean values) was found in the bodies
excluding the GIT. Negligible amount of radioactivity was detected in the
GITs (0.033% of dose for males and 0.106 % of dose for females),
showing that the elimination of the radioactivity was nearly completed at
sacrifice.
The highest equiv. concentrations of all tests were detected in the liver and
amounted to 0.0705 mg/kg for males and 0.0923 mg/kg for females.
Noticeable was the amount of radioactivity in peri-renal fat of females
(0.0197 mg/kg) because there was no radioactivity detected in fat of male
rats. The concentrations in the other organs and tissues ranged from
0.0010 to 0.0091 mg/kg.
Metabolism
For the investigation of the metabolism, urine and faeces were sampled at
different time points in the individual tests. Parent compound and
metabolites were analysed and quantified in the urines and the extracts of
faeces by HPLC with radioactivity detection. The metabolite pattern in the
urines and extracts of faeces from the current study and the ADME studies
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with the pyrazole-carboxamide label, the pyridinyl-2 label and the tetrazolyl
label were very similar, except for the individual label specific metabolites.
There were no sex-specific metabolites detected in the current study.
Slight differences of the metabolite concentrations between males and
females were observed within the dose group.
Tentatively, male rats showed more hydroxylation compared to female
rats. The identification rate of parent compound and metabolites was high
and amounted to 94.9% of the dose for males and 96.3% of the dose for
females.
Parent compound was the major compound in all tests and amounted to
52.7% of dose for males and 59.5% of dose for females. Conjugation with
glucuronic acid was observed as a follow-up reaction after hydroxylation.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion
Test material is rapidly absorbed from the GIT (tmax ~1hr) and is also
rapidly eliminated (<2%) by 72 hr. This study also showed females to have
a higher absorption rate than males as occurred in the repeated dose
studies as the AUC (mg/L*hr) for males was 1.29 and females was 2.32.
Approximately half the absorbed material was eliminated as parent while
the other half was metabolised into several different metabolites with a
maximum of 7.28% of the dose.
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Table 95: Toxicokinetics
Study type Adsorption, Distribution, Excretion, and Metabolism
Flag Key study
Test Substance [Tetrazolyl-14C]BCS-CL73507; Radiochemical purity >99%, Vehicle: 0.5%
aqueous tragacanth
Endpoint ADME kinetics and metabolite identification
Value
Tmax(hr) = 1(M/F); t1/2 (hr)= 31.6(M) and 25.0(F)
Cmax(mg/L) = 0.161(M) and 0.208(F)
AUC0-∞ (mg/L*h) = 1.27(M) and 2.00(F)
Reference
Bongartz, R. and Miebach, D.; 2016. [Tetrazolyl-14C]BCS-CL73507 -
Absorption, Distribution, Excretion and Metabolism in the Rat. Bayer
CropScience AG, Development - Environmental Safety - Testing, BCS-D-
EnSa-Testing Alfred-Nobel-Str. 50, D-40789 Monheim am Rhein, Germany
Study ID: M1824607-8, Activity ID: MEFVN008; Edition No.: M-549952-01-
1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guideline for Testing Chemicals, 417
US EPA OCSPP 870.7485
Japan/FAMIC-ACIS Annex 2.3 1 to Notification 12 Nousan 8147
Species Rat
Strain Wistar Unilever HsdCpb:WU
No/Sex/Group 4 M and 4F
Dose Levels 2 mg/kg bw
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
The rats received the test compound by oral gavage and were sacrificed
72 hours after dosing. The total radioactivity that included the test
compound and the metabolites was determined in plasma samples, urine,
faeces, organs and tissues at sacrifice. The metabolism was investigated
in urines and extracts of faeces.
For males 103.55% and for females 102.26% of the administered dose
was recovered from measurement of the total radioactivity in plasma
samples, urines and faeces, as well as in organs and tissues at sacrifice.
Absorption
The absorption of BCS-CL73507 started immediately after administration
as shown by the concentration of radioactivity in the plasma. Female rats
showed a higher absorption rate for plasma compared to male rats based
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on a 1 hour normalised Cmax of 0.208 versus 0.161 mg/L. The calculated
AUC value for females was approx. 50% higher compared to males after
oral administration (2.00 versus 1.27 mg/L).
Distribution and Plasma Kinetics
The distribution of the test substance from the central compartment to the
different organs and tissues was observed by measuring the concentration
of the total radioactivity in plasma. After a single oral administration of 2
mg/kg bw to male and to female rats (low dose), the maximum of the
plasma concentration of the radioactivity was measured approx. 1 hour
after dosage (tmax). The maximum dose normalised concentration
amounted to 0.161 for males and 0.208 for females. The plasma
concentration declined to < 2% of the maximum concentration within 72
hours post administration. This indicates no retention of compound-related
residues in the body of the animals.
Dose normalised plasma concentrations of the low dose tests with 2 mg/kg
were fitted with a two-compartment model and a weighting of 1/y by
TOPFIT, due to a very fast elimination phase at the beginning of the test
followed by a slower elimination after approx. 24 h.
Excretion
Generally, the excretion was almost completed 72 hours after
administration. At this time more than 99% of the recovered dose had been
excreted via urine and faeces. The main portion of radioactivity was
excreted latest after 24 hr. In all tests, the excretion was mainly faecal and
amounted to 97.88% of the administered dose for males and 96.02% for
females. The urinal excretion rate amounted to 5.38% of the recovered
radioactivity for males and 5.94% of the recovered radioactivity for
females.
Residues in Organs and Tissues at Sacrifice
Generally, there were very low residues in organs and tissues. Female rats
showed higher organ concentrations compared to male rats. At sacrifice <
0.3% of the administered dose (mean values) was found in the bodies
excluding the GIT. Negligible amount of radioactivity was recovered in the
GITs (0.043% of dose for males and 0.046% of dose for females), showing
that the elimination of the radioactivity was nearly completed at sacrifice.
The highest equivalent concentrations were detected in the liver and
amounted to 0.0737 mg/kg for males and 0.0672 mg/kg for females.
Concentrations in plasma and blood cells were very low and amounted to
≤ 0.0052 mg/kg. Noticeable was the amount of radioactivity in peri-renal fat
of females (0.0087 mg/kg) because there was no radioactivity detected in
fat of male rats. The concentrations in the other organs and tissues of
males and females were comparable and ranged from 0.0009 to 0.0072
mg/kg.
Metabolism
For the investigation of the metabolism, urine and faeces were sampled at
different time points in the individual tests. Parent compound and
metabolites were analysed and quantified in the urines and the extracts of
faeces by HPLC with radioactivity detection. The metabolite pattern in the
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urines and extracts of faeces from the current study and the ADME studies
with the pyrazole-carboxamide label, the pyridinyl-2 label, and the phenyl-
carbamoyl label were very similar, except for the individual label specific
metabolites. Slight quantitative differences of the metabolites between
males and females were observed within the dose group. There were no
sex-specific metabolites detected.
Tentatively, males showed more hydroxylation compared to females. The
identification rate of parent compound and metabolites was high and
amounted to 99.6% of the dose for males and 99.2% of the dose for
females.
Parent compound was the major compound in all tests and amounted to
46.7% of dose for males and 56.1% of dose for females.
Major metabolites were BCS-CL73507-hydroxy-N-methyl (both genders)
and BCSCL73507-dihydroxy (males only) and ranged from 4.3 to 10.1% of
the dose. Further prominent metabolites were detected in the range from
2.0 to 3.7% of dose.
The most important metabolic reaction was the hydroxylation in the N-
methyl moiety, the methyl group of phenyl moiety and the pyridinyl moiety
leading to mono- and/or dihydroxy compounds. Conjugation with
glucuronic acid was observed as a follow-up reaction after hydroxylation.
Additional Comments
All results correspond well with the findings in the ADME studies with the
other studies where the phenylcarbamoyl, the pyridinyl-2-, and the
pyrazole-carboxamide moieties were labelled.
Conclusion
Test material is rapidly absorbed from the GIT (tmax ~1hr) and is also
rapidly eliminated (<2%) by 72 hr. This study also showed females to have
a higher absorption rate than males as occurred in the repeated dose
studies as the AUC (mg/L*hr) for males was 1.27 and females was 2.00.
Approximately half the absorbed material was eliminated as parent while
the other half was metabolised into several different metabolites with a
maximum of 10.06% of the dose.
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Dermal Absorption
Table 96: Dermal Absorption – In Vitro
Study type In vitro dermal absorption through rat and human skin
Flag Key study
Test Substance
Carbon-14 labelled Tetraniliprole ([pyrazole-carboxamide-14C], batch No.:
KML 9817; Specific activity: 3.92 MBq (105.93 μCi)/mg; Radiochemical
purity: 98%; Non-radiolabelled material Test Item Name: Tetraniliprole;
Alternate Name: BCS-CL73507; Batch Code: BCS-CL73507-01-09;
Original Batch No: GSE 61495-1-2; Chemical Purity: 99.3% (w/w); Vehicle;
Diluted with water
Endpoint Absorption kinetics
Value
Concentration Human Skin Rat Skin
200 g/L 0.33 ± 0.32% 3.80 ± 2.26%
0.3 g/L 9.20 ± 5.0% 1.90 ± 2.33%
0.01 g/L 4.18 ± 2.24% 4.23 ± 2.28%
Reference
Blackstock, C.; 2016. The In Vitro Percutaneous Absorption of
Radiolabelled Tetraniliprole in the Concentrate Tetraniliprole SC 200
Formulation and Two In-Use Spray Dilutions Through Human and Rat
Skin. Charles River Laboratories Edinburgh Ltd., Elphinstone Research
Centre, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 2NE, United Kingdom; Study ID:
795121; Report No.: 35685; Edition No.: M-554633-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guideline for Testing of Chemicals, Guideline 428: Skin Absorption:
In Vitro Method
OECD Environmental Health and Safety Publications Series on Testing
and Assessment No. 28. Guidance Document for the Conduct of Skin
Absorption Studies.
European Commission Guidance Document on Dermal Absorption –
Sanco/222/2000/Rev. 7
Scientific Opinion on Dermal Absorption (EFSA Journal, 2012, 10(4):
2665)
EPA OCSPP Guideline No. 870.7600
Species Rat and Human
Strain Crl:CD (SD) Sprague-Dawley
No/Sex/Group 13 human (9 abdominal, 3 breast,1 thigh)
Dose Levels Concentrated active:200 g/L; high “In-use” dilution: 0.3 g/L; and low “In-
use” dilution 0.01 g/L
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Exposure Type In vitro using flow-through diffusion chambers
Study Summary
Split-thickness human skin and rat skin membranes were mounted into
flow-through diffusion cells. Receptor fluid was pumped underneath the
skin. The skin surface temperature was maintained at 32°C ± 1°C
throughout the experiment. A tritiated water barrier integrity test was
performed and any human skin sample exhibiting absorption greater than
0.6% of the applied dose was excluded from subsequent absorption
measurements.
Absorption of [14C]-Tetraniliprole was assessed by collecting receptor fluid
in hourly fractions from 0 to 8 h post dose, then 2 hourly fractions from 8 to
24 h post dose. At 24 h post dose, the underside of the skin was rinsed
with receptor fluid (receptor rinse). The skin was removed from the cells
and dried with a tissue swab. The cell was dismantled and the donor
chamber and receptor chamber were retained separately for analysis. The
stratum corneum was removed by tape stripping and the skin divided into
exposed and unexposed skin.
Human skin (200 g/L): At 8 h post dose, 97.48% of the applied dose was
removed during washing. At 24 h post dose, the total dislodgeable dose
was 98.06% of the applied dose. The stratum corneum retained 0.60% of
the applied dose, with 0.37% being removed with the first two tape strips.
The total unabsorbed dose was 98.67% of the applied dose. The total
absorbed dose and dermal delivery were 0.05% and 0.10% of the applied
dose, respectively.
The potentially absorbable dose was calculated for [14C]-Tetraniliprole
since the absorption was “incomplete” as defined in the EFSA Scientific
Opinion – Guidance on Dermal Absorption 2012; 10(4):2665. Absorption is
defined as incomplete if less than 5% of the absorption occurs within the
first half of the experiment (cumulative absorption into the receptor fluid at
12 h and 24 h post-dose was 0.003% and 0.004% of the applied dose,
respectively, therefore 68.64% of the absorption into the receptor fluid
occurred within the first 12 h). The potentially absorbable dose was 0.33 ±
0.32% of the applied dose.
Rat skin (200 g/L): At 8 h post dose, 95.38% of the applied dose was
removed during washing. At 24 h post dose, the total dislodgeable dose
was 96.32% of the applied dose. The stratum corneum retained 1.57% of
the applied dose, with 0.34% being removed with the first two tape strips.
The total unabsorbed dose was 97.92% of the applied dose. The absorbed
dose and dermal delivery were 0.10% and 2.57%, respectively.
The potentially absorbable dose was calculated for [14C]-tetraniliprole since
the absorption was “incomplete” as defined in the EFSA Scientific Opinion
– Guidance on Dermal Absorption 2012; 10(4):2665. Cumulative
absorption into the receptor fluid at 12 h and 24 h post-dose was 0.044%
and 0.062% of the applied dose, respectively. Therefore, 70.11% of the
absorption into the receptor fluid occurred within the first 12 h. The
potentially absorbable dose was 3.80 ± 2.26% of the applied dose.
Human skin (0.3 g/L): At 8 h post dose, 83.53% of the applied dose was
removed during washing. At 24 h post dose, the total dislodgeable dose
was 84.57% of the applied dose. The stratum corneum retained 8.05% of
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the applied dose, with 3.55% being removed with the first two tape strips.
The total unabsorbed dose was 92.64% of the applied dose. The absorbed
dose and dermal delivery were 0.05% and 4.70%, respectively.
The potentially absorbable dose was calculated for [14C]-tetraniliprole since
the absorption was “incomplete” as defined in the EFSA Scientific Opinion
– Guidance on Dermal Absorption 2012; 10(4):2665. Cumulative
absorption into the receptor fluid at 12 h and 24 h post-dose was 0.014%
and 0.020% of the applied dose, respectively. Therefore, 68.97% of the
absorption into the receptor fluid occurred within the first 12 h. The
potentially absorbable dose was 9.20 ± 5.0% of the applied dose.
Rat skin (0.3 g/L): At 8 h post dose, 83.73% of the applied dose was
removed during washing. At 24 h post dose, the total dislodgeable dose
was 86.36% of the applied dose. The stratum corneum retained 5.60% of
the applied dose, with 0.99% being removed with the first two tape strips.
The total unabsorbed dose was 92.78% of the applied dose. The absorbed
dose and dermal delivery were 1.90 ± 2.33% and 10.35%, respectively.
The potentially absorbable dose was not calculated for [14C]-tetraniliprole
since the absorption was “complete” as defined in the EFSA Scientific
Opinion - Guidance on Dermal Absorption 2012; 10(4):2665. Cumulative
absorption into the receptor fluid at 12 h and 24 h post-dose was 1.58%
and 1.82% of the applied dose, respectively. Therefore, 86.77% of the
absorption into the receptor fluid occurred within the first 12 h.
Human skin (0.01 g/L): At 8 h post dose, 92.85% of the applied dose was
removed during washing. At 24 h post dose, the total dislodgeable dose
was 95.17% of the applied dose. The stratum corneum retained 2.49% of
the applied dose, with 0.92% being removed with the first two tape strips.
The total unabsorbed dose was 97.77% of the applied dose. The absorbed
dose and dermal delivery were 1.49% and 2.61%, respectively.
The potentially absorbable dose was calculated since the absorption was
“incomplete” as defined in the EFSA Scientific Opinion – Guidance on
Dermal Absorption 2012; 10(4):2665. Cumulative absorption into the
receptor fluid at 12 h and 24 h post-dose was 0.66% and 0.93% of the
applied dose, respectively. Therefore, 71.29% of the absorption into the
receptor fluid occurred within the first 12 h. The potentially absorbable
dose was 4.18 ± 2.24% of the applied dose.
Rat skin (0.01 g/L): At 8 h post dose, 83.78% of the applied dose was
removed during washing. At 24 h post dose, the total dislodgeable dose
was 85.12% of the applied dose. The stratum corneum retained 4.50% of
the applied dose, with 1.01% being removed with the first two tape strips.
The total unabsorbed dose was 91.08% of the applied dose. The absorbed
dose and dermal delivery were 4.23 ± 2.28% and 9.46%, respectively.
The potentially absorbable dose was not calculated since the absorption
was “complete” as defined in the EFSA Scientific Opinion – Guidance on
Dermal Absorption 2012; 10(4):2665. Cumulative absorption into the
receptor fluid at 12 h and 24 h post-dose was 2.77% and 3.52% of the
applied dose, respectively. Therefore, 78.59% of the absorption into the
receptor fluid occurred within the first 12 h.
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Additional Comments
The potentially absorbable dose was used as the % absorbed for the
human skin samples and the high dose rat as absorption was deemed
incomplete after 24 hours. This creates values that are very conservative
as it includes material in stratum corneum take strips that might not be
absorbed.
Conclusion
The results of these studies indicate Vayego is poorly absorbed through
the skin as a concentrate (200 g/L) or minimally absorbed when diluted
into two in-use spray dilutions (0.3 and 0.01 g/L).
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Table 97: Dermal Absorption – In Vivo
Study type In vivo dermal absorption through rat skin
Flag Key study
Test Substance
Carbon-14 labelled Tetraniliprole ([phenyl-carbamoyl-14C], batch No.: KML
9817; Specific activity: 3.92 MBq (105.93 μCi)/mg; Radiochemical purity:
98%; Non-radiolabelled material Test Item Name: Tetraniliprole (BCS-
CL73507); Batch No: GSE 45467-3-6; Chemical Purity: 99.7% (w/w);
Vehicle; Diluted with blank formulation
Endpoint Absorption kinetics
Value
Absorbed Dose
Time of Experiment 8 h 24 h 72 h 96 h
200 g/L - 2.83 ±
1.29
0.54 ±
0.22
0.83 ±
0.32 *
0.05 ±
0.10 **
0.3 g/L - 4.50 ±
2.24
1.57 ±
0.91
3.27 ±
2.47 *
0.24 ±
0.44 **
0.01 g/L - 7.73 ±
1.83
6.05 ±
5.33
7.57 ±
4.24 *
1.28 ±
2.56**
* EFSA Guidance
** OECD Guidance
Reference
Bernal, J.; 2016. In-Vivo Rat Skin Penetration of 14C-tetraniliprole (BCS-
CL73507) in BCS-CL73507 SC 200 Test Item. Eurofins Agroscience
Services Chem SAS 75, Chemin de Sommieres 30310 Vergeze France.
Study ID: S16-04735; Activity ID: TXFVP071; Edition No.: M-568871-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline
OECD Guideline for Testing of Chemicals, Guideline 427: Skin Absorption:
In Vivo Method
OECD Environmental Health and Safety Publications Series on Testing
and Assessment No. 28. Guidance Document for the Conduct of Skin
Absorption Studies.
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OECD guidance notes on dermal absorption, OECD series on testing and
assessment n°156; [ENV/JM/MONO(2011)36]
Scientific Opinion on Dermal Absorption (EFSA Journal, 2012, 10(4):
2665)
EPA OCSPP Guideline No. 870.7600 Dermal Penetration
Species Rat
Strain Sprague-Dawley
No/Sex/Group 48; 4M / 4 different harvest times (6,24,72,and 96h) / 3 concentration
levels
Dose Levels Concentrated active:200 g/L; high “In-use” dilution: 0.3 g/L; and low “In-
use” dilution 0.01 g/L
Exposure Type Dermal application for 8 hours contact time
Study Summary
The concentrated test item BCS CL73507 SC 200 and the diluted test
items containing 14C-BCS CL73507 were applied on the skin of clipped
male Sprague-Dawley rats (16 rats per group). Three different groups were
assessed that represented the absorption of neat product (concentrated
active: 200 g/L) and various “in-use” dilutions (0.3 and 0.01 g/L).
A protective device was placed on the skin after which the test items were
applied topically and then protected by a gauze cover. After an 8-hour
exposure period, the treated skin was washed with a suitable cleaning
agent. Following the washing procedure, the animals of the 24, 72 and 96-
hour cohort were refitted with a new gauze cover to prevent contact of the
application site with the external environment and to prevent the rats
licking the application site.
Radioactivity in blood, urine, faeces, tape strips, skin, washing of the
application site (including the protective device and gauze cover(s),
remaining skin, cage wash and carcass were measured at 8, 24, 72 and
96 hours after initial application. The percent absorption rate results for the
various tests were:
Concentrated Test Item (200 g/L)
Time of Experiment 8 h 24 h 72 h 96 h
(A) Not absorbed
(%)
96.38 ±
1.77
92.49 ±
6.10
97.47 ±
1.19
97.00 ±
1.46
(B) Absorbable (%) 4.76 ±
1.29
7.87 ±
4.87
3.06 ±
0.84
3.76 ±
1.08
(C) Absorbed (%) 0.004 ±
0.003
0.04 ±
0.07
0.004 ±
0.004
0.05 ±
0.10
Absorbable dose (B
+ C)
(%)
4.76 ±
1.29
- - -
Absorbed dose
(C + skin) (%) *
- 2.83 ±
1.29
0.54 ±
0.22
0.83 ±
0.32 **
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0.05 ±
0.10 ***
Total recovery (%) 101.14 ±
0.56
100.41 ±
1.29
100.53 ±
0.60
100.81 ±
0.39
Diluted Test Item (0.3 g/L)
Time of Experiment 8 h 24 h 72 h 96 h
(A) Not absorbed
(%)
83.48 ±
8.39
84.86 ±
6.75
94.81 ±
4.95
87.79 ±
5.98
(B) Absorbable (%) 11.08 ±
2.12
14.07 ±
3.14
9.29 ±
2.64
10.86 ±
5.38
(C) Absorbed (%) 0.42 ±
0.75
0.01 ±
0.01
0.35 ±
0.66
0.24 ±
0.44
Absorbable dose (B
+ C)
(%)
11.51 ±
1.39
- - -
Absorbed dose
(C + skin) (%) *
- 4.50 ±
2.24
1.57 ±
0.91
3.27 ±
2.47 **
0.24 ±
0.44 ***
Total recovery (%) 94.99 ±
8.44
98.94 ±
9.49
104.45 ±
3.25
98.89 ±
1.54
Diluted Test Item (0.01 g/L)
Time of Experiment 8 h 24 h 72 h 96 h
(A) Not absorbed
(%)
87.71 ±
1.91
82.94 ±
2.43
82.33 ±
3.25
81.64 ±
3.36
(B) Absorbable (%) 12.60 ±
2.62
12.97 ±
1.77
9.17 ±
1.69
13.56 ±
1.92
(C) Absorbed (%) BLQ BLQ 2.30 ±
4.59
1.28 ±
2.56
Absorbable dose (B
+ C)
(%)
11.51 ±
1.39
- - -
Absorbed dose
(C + skin) (%) *
- 7.73 ±
1.83
6.05 ±
5.33
7.57 ±
4.24 **
1.28 ±
2.56***
Total recovery (%) 94.32 ±
1.36
95.91 ±
1.22
93.80 ±
6.66
96.49 ±
2.75
BLQ : Below the Limit of Quantification
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According to OPPTS 870.7600 Dermal Penetration Guideline:
(A) Not absorbed part = quantity in skin wash, on the protective cover and in strips 1 and 2 (considered as desquamation)
(B) Absorbable part = quantity in/on the washed skin and in the stratum corneum (strips after strips1 and 2)
(C) Absorbed part = quantity in the urine, cage wash, faeces, blood and in the remaining carcass According to OECD ENV/JM/MONO(2011)36 and EFSA Journal 2012 Guidance:
* As more than 75% of the total BCS CL73507 absorption was recovered at half of the study duration, all the radioactivity contained in strips were considered as not absorbable.
** EFSA Guidance
*** OECD Guidance
Additional Comments
The difference in the EFSA and OECD guidance is that the OECD
excludes the remaining amount of material in the skin at the 96-hour
harvest as it is believed to not be available for absorption. The basis for
choosing the OECD guidance value was that the study results
demonstrate that the amount of material absorbed did not increase over
time and that, therefore, the likelihood of any of the material remaining at
the dose site becoming available systemically was low. Equally the amount
of absorbed material did not considerably increase between 72 hours and
96 hours (taking standard deviations into consideration) which also
suggests that the absorption profile was complete for this compound.
Conclusion
This was a well-conducted study assessing in vivo dermal absorption that
indicated a very minimal amount of material was absorbed (<5%) after 96
hours. The amount of material absorbed at the 200, 0.3, and 0.01 g/L
concentrations was 0.05 ± 0.10, 0.24 ± 0.44, and 1.28 ± 2.56%,
respectively.
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Endocrine Disruption
Table 98: Endocrine Disruption Screen – In Vivo
Study type Immature rat uterotrophjc assay
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 (formerly BCS-CO80363) technical; Batch/Lot Number:
NLL8217-6-2; Purity: 96.0% w/w; Expiry Date: 21 July, 2011, Vehicle:
aqueous 0.5% methyl cellulose
Endpoint Uterine weight and first day of vaginal opening (evidence of estrogenic and
anti-estrogenic activity)
Value No difference in weight change or day of vaginal opening between treated
and control
Reference
Blanck, M.; 2011. BCS-CO80363 Evaluation in the Immature Rat
Uterotrophic Assay Coupled with Vaginal Opening. Bayer S.A.S. 355, rue
Dostoievski, BP153 06903 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France; Study ID: SA
10066; Activity ID: TXRXP032; Edition No.: M-407664-03-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline US EPA OCSPP 870.SUPP
Species Rat
Strain Sprague Dawley [Crl:CD(SD)]
No/Sex/Group 6 F / 2 groups
Dose Levels Group 1: 0, 100, 400, or 800 mg/kg bw/day
Group 2: 0, 600 mg/kg bw/day
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
To identify estrogenic activity, groups of 6 immature female rats (19 days
of age) were dosed daily by oral gavage for three days at 0, 100, 400 or
800 mg/kg bw/day. Vaginal opening was checked and uterine weights
were recorded 24 hours after the end of the dosing period. Estradiol
benzoate was used as a positive control for the induction of an uterotrophic
response.
To identify anti-estrogenic activity, additional groups of 6 animals (19 days
old) were dosed for at least 20 days at 0 or 600 mg/kg bw/day. Animals
were checked for vaginal opening on Day 10 and daily thereafter. The
uterine weight was recorded 24 hours after the end of the dosing period.
Administration to immature female rats had no effect on vaginal opening
and uterine weight up to the dose level of 600 mg/kg bw/day for up to 20
days. In addition, the administration of BCS-CO80363 to immature female
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rats had no effect on vaginal opening and uterine weight at a dose of up to
800 mg/kg bw/day for 3 days.
There were no clinical signs observed or effects on body weight in either
group although all dosed animals body weights were 4-5% lower.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion No evidence of an estrogenic or anti-estrogenic potential was detected
under those conditions.
Study type In vitro assessment of hormone synthesis
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507; Batch/Lot Number: 2012-005440
BCS-CQ63359 Batch/Lot Number: NLL 9030-3-1
Endpoint
Secretion levels of progesterone, testosterone, estradiol, and cortisol using the
H295R cell line
Value See study summary
Reference
Tinwell, H.; 2016. Assessment of BCS-CL73507 and BCS-CQ63359 (main
mammalian metabolite of BCS-CL73507) in the H295R Steroidogenesis Screen.
Bayer S.A.S. 355, rue Dostoievski, BP153 06903 Sophia Antipolis Cedex,
France; Study ID: SA 15286; Sponsor ID: Lynx-PSI No. TXCAL002; Edition No.:
M-569723-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline US EPA OCSPP 890.1550
Species Human cells
Strain H295R
No/Sex/Group 3 replicates/concentration
Dose Levels BCS-CL73507: 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3, 10, 12, and 15 µM
BCS-CQ63359: 0.1, 0.3, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12 µM
Exposure Type In vitro
Study Summary
Species/Sex Plasma
sample time
Dose Administered [ppm, (mg/kg bw/day)]
Rat (F) 24 months 900 (51.2) 4000 (221) 18000
(1052)
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Plasma
Conc. (µM)
BCS-
CL73507
2.03 2.78 3.04
BCS-
CQ63359
0.74 2.00 7.43
Mouse (F) 18 months 260 (43.1) 1300 (215) 6500 (1073)
Plasma
Conc. (µM)
BCS-
CL73507
1.11 2.14 2.80
BCS-
CQ63359
0.144 0.325 1.81
Dog (M) 12 months 650 (19.8) 2900 (91.2) 12800 (440)
Plasma
Conc. (µM)
BCS-
CL73507
3.32 6.59 11.65
BCS-
CQ63359
0.98 2.15 5.37
Cells were exposed to the appropriate compound at the appropriate
concentration in triplicate for 48h. Forskolin (1 μM) was included as a reference
control to demonstrate the responsiveness of the cells to stimulation of
steroidogenesis. DMSO at 0.1% was used as the vehicle control of the test
system. No statistical analysis was performed on the data due to the low sample
size (n = 3/concentration).
Compound
Conc. (μM)
Percent Control (0 μM pg/ml value)1
Progesterone Testosterone Estradiol Cortisol
BCS-
CL73507
0 3296 (pg/ml) 6757 411 33376
0.1 104 (% C) 104 96 121
0.3 103 111 97 135
1 109 112 95 133
3 138 132 137 187
10 146 133 197 321
12 139 125 208 336
15 131 119 226 329
BCS-
CQ63359
0 3234 (pg/ml) 7472 359 38913
0.1 95 (%C) 92 100 100
0.3 98 96 114 110
1 116 109 142 151
2 131 122 156 198
4 125 117 204 ND2
8 100 138 217 171
12 82 145 181 120
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Forskolin 1 5210 (155%) 11000
(149%)
6398
(1591%)
152233
(481%)
1.) Any value which is ±20 % of the control value is generally considered
to be within the normal variability
2.) No data (values were off the curve high)
All values were off-curve high
Changes in testosterone and progesterone were only marginally increased in
comparison to control. Clear increases in estradiol and cortisol were observed
for BCS-CL73507 starting from 3 μM. The main mammalian metabolite of BCS-
CL73507, BCS-CQ63359, induced increases in estradiol and cortisol secretion
starting from 1 μM. Whereas, marginal increases in testosterone were observed
for BCSCQ63359 starting from 8 μM.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion
Overall, BCS-CL73507 and its main metabolite, BCS-CQ63359, increased
estradiol and cortisol secretion at biologically relevant concentrations (ie
concentrations similar to those recorded in plasma samples of rats, dogs and
mice following chronic exposure to the parent compound) when tested in the
H295R screen.
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Acute toxicity [6.1]
Table 100: Acute Oral Toxicity [6.1 (oral)]
Type of study Acute oral toxicity in rats (Up and Down procedure)
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G; Batch number: 2013-006255; Specification
number: 102000026908; Content: BCS-CL73507 (BCS-CL73507):
18.5% w/w, 206.6 g/L; Expiry date: 11 December 2015; Vehicle: Distilled
water
Endpoint Mortality (LD50)
Value >2000 mg/kg bw
Reference
Zelenak, V.; 2014. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G - Acute Oral Toxicity Study
the Rat (Up and Down Procedure); CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200
Veszprem, Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP030; Report
Number: 14/095-001P; Edition No.: M-495200-01-3
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 425
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.1100)
Species Rat
Strain RccHan:(WIST)
No/Sex/Group 5M, 5F
Dose Levels 2000 mg/kg bw
Exposure Type Oral by gavage
Study Summary
Test article did not cause any mortality or any clinical signs during the 14
day observation period. Animals gained weight normally and there were
no abnormal observations at necropsy
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion The LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw and the test article is not classifiable as no
evidence of toxicity was observed.
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Table 101: Acute Dermal Toxicity [6.1 (dermal)]
Type of study Acute dermal toxicity in rats
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G; Batch number: 2013-006255; Specification
number: 102000026908; Content: BCS-CL73507 (BCS-CL73507):
18.5% w/w, 206.6 g/L; Expiry date: 11 December 2015; Vehicle: None
Endpoint Mortality (LD50)
Value >2000 mg/kg bw
Reference
Zelenak, V.; 2014. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G - Acute Dermal Toxicity
Study in Rats; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP032; Report Number:
14/095-002P; Edition No.: M-488651-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 402
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.1200) EPA 712–C–
98–192
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.3
Species Rat
Strain Crl:WI
No/Sex/Group 5M, 5F
Dose Levels 2000 mg/kg bw
Exposure Type Dermal, applied neat under a gauze and semi-occlusive wrap for 24
hours
Study Summary
Test article did not cause any mortality. There were no treatment-related
clinical signs during the 14 day observation period nor did it affect weight
gains. There were no abnormal observations at necropsy.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion The LD50 is >2000 mg/kg bw and the test article is not classifiable as no
evidence of toxicity was observed.
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Table 102: Acute Inhalation Toxicity [6.1 (inhalation)]
Type of study Acute inhalation (nose-only) toxicity in rats
Flag Key study
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G; Batch number: 2013-006255; Specification
number: 102000026908; Content: BCS-CL73507 (BCS-CL73507):
18.5% w/w, 206.6 g/L; Expiry date: 11 December 2015; Vehicle: Distilled
water, diluted to 70% w/w
Endpoint Mortality (LC50)
Value >4.49 mg/L
Reference
Matyas, A.; 2014. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G - Acute Inhalation Toxicity
Study (Nose-only) in the Rat; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200
Veszprem, Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP033; Report
Number: 14/095-004P; Edition No.: M-495202-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 403
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.1300)
Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, B.2
Species Rat
Strain Wistar Crl:WI
No/Sex/Group 1M, 1F: Sighting study (Group 0.1)
5M, 5F: Main study (Group 1)
Dose Levels
4.93 ± 0.29 mg/L (Group 0.1), 4.49 ± 0.20 mg/L (Group 1); both were
deemed as maximum feasible concentrations
MMAD: 3.61 µm (Group 0.1), 3.71 µm (Group 1)
GSD: 1.95 (Group 0.1), 1.98 (Group 1)
Exposure Type Nose only, 4 hours
Study summary
No mortality was noted in either group. Laboured respiration (slight) was
recorded in all animals of the study on Day 0. Red-brown staining and/or
wet fur were also recorded in all animals of the study on the day of the
exposure. These observations were considered to be related to the
restraint and exposure procedures and were considered not to be
toxicologically significant. Each rat was symptom-free from Day 1. In
Group 0.1, slight bodyweight loss (0.4 %) was observed in the male
animal on Day 1 and returned to the initial body weight by Day 3. In
Group 1, slight bodyweight loss (0.4-2.3 %) was recorded in all males
and one female animal on Day 1 and a late bodyweight loss of 2.0% in a
single female on Day 3. All animals of this group normalised in the
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bodyweight by Day 7. No external or internal findings were recorded at
necropsy in any animal.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion
The LC50 >4.49 mg/L and the test article is not classifiable as this was a
maximum feasible exposure and no evidence of toxicity was observed in
any other acute toxicity study.
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Skin irritation [6.3/8.2]
Table 103: Skin Irritation [6.3/8.2]
Type of study Acute dermal irritation in rabbits
Flag Key
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G; Batch number: 2013-006255; Specification
number: 102000026908; Content: BCS-CL73507 (BCS-CL73507):
18.5% w/w, 206.6 g/L; Expiry date: 11 December 2015; Vehicle: None
Endpoint Irritation; Draize score average from 24, 48, and 72-hour recordings
Value Mean score (24, 48,and 72 hr); Erythema: 0.0 and Oedema: 0.0
Reference
Zelenak, V.; 2014. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G - Acute Skin Irritation Study
in Rabbits; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP035; Report Number:
14/095-006N; Edition No.: M-495206-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 404
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.2500)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.4
Species Rabbit
Strain New Zealand White
No/Sex/Group 3M
Dose Levels 0.5 ml
Exposure Type Dermal, applied neat under a gauze and semi-occlusive wrap for 4
hours
Study Summary
The treated skin surface was examined at 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours after
patch removal. There were neither clinical signs nor skin irritation effects
observed in the treated animals at any time period.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion No evidence of irritation was observed.
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Eye irritation [6.4/8.3]
Table 104: Eye Irritation [6.4/8.3]
Type of study Acute eye irritation in rabbits
Flag Key
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G; Batch number: 2013-006255; Specification
number: 102000026908; Content: BCS-CL73507 (BCS-CL73507):
18.5% w/w, 206.6 g/L; Expiry date: 11 December 2015; Vehicle: None
Endpoint Irritation; Draize score average from 24, 48, and 72-hour recordings
Value
Mean Draize Score (24/48/72h)
Cornea Opacity 0.0
Conjunctiva
Redness 0.0
Chemosis 0.0
Iris 0.0
Reference
Zelenak, V.; 2014. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G - Acute Eye Irritation Study
in Rabbits; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP034; Report Number:
14/095-005N; Edition No.: M-494111-01-3
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 405
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.2400)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.5
Species Rabbit
Strain New Zealand White
No/Sex/Group 3M
Dose Levels 0.1 g
Exposure Type Ocular instillation into the conjunctival sac
Study Summary
First animal (No: 01035) clinical observation:
At 1 hour after treatment, Conjunctival redness (score 1), chemosis
(score 1) and discharge (score 1) were found.
At 24, 48, 72 hours after treatment, there were no clinical signs and no
conjunctival effects.
Second animal (No: 01025) clinical observation:
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At 1 hour after treatment, Conjunctival redness (score 2), chemosis
(score 2) and discharge (score 2) were found.
At 24, 48, 72 hours after treatment, there were no clinical signs and no
conjunctival effects.
Third animal (No: 01048) clinical observation:
At 1 hour after treatment, Conjunctival redness (score 2), chemosis
(score 2) and discharge (score 2) were found.
At 24, 48, 72 hours after treatment, there were no clinical signs and no
conjunctival effects.
During the study, the control eye of each animal was symptom-free. The
general state and behaviour of animals were normal throughout the
study period. There were no notable body weight changes during the
study period.
Additional Comments No additional comments
Conclusion
Test material induced a mild amount of irritation at the one-hour
observation and no evidence of irritation was observed at the 24-hour
observation and beyond. The test substance is not classifiable.
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Contact sensitisation [6.5]
Table 105: Contact Sensitisation [6.5]
Type of study Local lymph node assay
Flag Key
Test Substance
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G; Batch number: 2013-006255; Specification
number: 102000026908; Content: BCS-CL73507 (BCS-CL73507):
18.5% w/w, 206.6 g/L; Expiry date: 11 December 2015; Vehicle: 1%
aqueous Pluronic PE9200
Endpoint
Sensitisation based on a SI (SI; cellular proliferation in response to a
sensitisation effect)
Value
Non-sensitiser (SI <3); the calculated stimulation index values were 0.6,
1.0 and 0.6 at concentrations of 100% (undiluted), 50 and 25% (w/v),
respectively.
Reference
Valiczko, E.; 2014. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G - Local Lymph Node
Assay in the Mouse; CiToxLAB Hungary Ltd., H-8200 Veszprem,
Szabadsagpuszta, Hungary; Activity ID: TXFVP029; Report Number:
14/095-037E; Edition No.: M-489250-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None of significance
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals No. 429
EPA Health Effects Test Guidelines (OPPTS 870.2600)
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, B.42
Species Mouse
Strain CBA/J Rj
No/Sex/Group 5F/dose/5 groups (3 test substance, positive and negative control)
Dose Levels 100% (undiluted), 50 % and 25% (w/v) using 1% Pluronic as vehicle
Exposure Type Topical application on the ear dorsum (25 µl)
Study Summary
No mortality or systemic toxicity was observed during the study. Minimal
amount of test item precipitate was observed on the ears of the animals
in the 100 % (undiluted) dose group on Days 1-6. There were no
indications of any irritancy at the site of application. No treatment-related
effects were observed on animal body weights. Appearance of the
lymph nodes was normal in the negative control group, in the 50 and 25
% (w/v) dose groups. Normal / smaller than normal lymph nodes were
detected in the 100 % (undiluted) group, larger than normal / slightly
enlarged lymph nodes were observed in the positive control group.
Additional Comments No additional comments
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Conclusion
Under the conditions of the present assay, BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
was shown to have no sensitization potential (non-sensitiser).
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Tetraniliprole metabolites BCS-CR74541
Table 106: Soil Metabolite (In Vitro): BCS-CR74541
Study type/Test Guideline Result Reference
Gene mutation assay in Chinese
hamster V79 cells in vitro
(V79/HPRT)
OECD Guidelines for Testing of
Chemicals No. 476
EPA Health Effects Test
Guidelines (OPPTS 870.5300)
Commission Regulation (EC)
No. 440/2008, B17
Negative with and without s9
metabolic activation
Wollny, H-E.; 2014. Gene
mutation assay in Chinese
hamster V79 cells in vitro
(V79/HPRT) BCS-CR74541
technical. Harlan Cytotest Cell
Research GmbH (Harlan CCR)
In den Leppsteinsweisen 19,
64380 Rossdof, Germany.
Harlan Study Number: 1499303;
Edition No.: M-450761-01-2
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Environmental fate
Several studies on the environmental fate of tetraniliprole have been reviewed. These studies are
used to describe how the active ingredient will move through the environment. Data from the studies
have been used to parameterise the models used to determine exposure in the risk assessment
conducted for Vayego. Data from the studies have been used in relevant areas of the risk
assessment. Summary of these studies is provided in Table 107 to Table 137.
Soil degradation
Aerobic conditions
Table 107: Aerobic degradation in soil –study 1
Study type Aerobic degradation, laboratory
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 127, 29.1, 171, 46.7 days , recalculated
Reference
Hellpointner E., Junge T. 2015 Amendment no 1 to [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507: Aerobic soil metabolism and time-dependent sorption in
four European soils. Report no EnSa-13-0244, M-465975-02-1
Sur R., Mikolasch B. Kinetic evaluation of the degradation of tetraniliprole and
its metabolites in soil under aerobic laboratory conditions. Report no EnSa-16-
0845, M-568184-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Test Guideline No 307, 2002, Commission Directive 95/36/EC
amending Council Directive 91/414, 1995, Regulation (EC) No.1107/2009,
2009, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No. 835.4100, 2008, OECD Test
Guideline No. 106, 2001 (only in parts)
Dose Levels 0.5 mg ai/ kg soil dw (200 g ai/ha)
Analytical
measurements HPLC, LSC
Study Summary
The degradation and time-dependence of sorption of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 was investigated in four soils under aerobic conditions in
the dark in the laboratory for 119 days at 20 ± 2 °C (mean:19.7 °C) and a
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soil moisture of 55 ± 5% (mean: 53.9%) of the maximum water holding
capacity.
The characteristics of the German soils are (pH in 0.01 M CaCl2):
Laacher Hof AXXa Monheim, Loamy Sand, pH 6.2, %OC 1.8, max WHC 53.4
Dollendorf II Blankenheim, Loam, pH 7.3, %OC 5.1, max WHC 82.7
Hanscheiderhof Monheim, Silt Loam, pH 5.3, %OC 2.7, max WHC 61.3
Hoefchen Am Hohenseh 4a Burscheid, Silt Loam, pH 6.4, %OC 2.7, max
WHC 66.7.
The study application rate was 549 μg/ kg soil (dry weight), equal to 0.5 mg
BCS-CL73507/kg soil (dry weight). Duplicate test systems were processed
and analysed 0 (after 30 min and 24h), 2, 6, 9, 16, 22, 29, 62, 91 and 119
Days After Treatment (DAT).
Overall mean material balance was 97.2% of %AR for soil Laacher Hof AXXa,
98.5%AR for soil Dollendorf II, 98.0%AR for soil Hanscheiderhof and
98.0%AR for soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh.
The following maximum amounts of carbon dioxide were detected at DAT-119
(study end): 1.0%AR in soil Laacher Hof AXXa, 2.5%AR in soil Dollendorf II,
0.6%AR in soil Hanscheiderhof and 2.2%AR in soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh.
Formation of volatile organic compounds was not significant, values being ≤
0.1%AR at all sampling intervals in all soils.
Total extractable residues decreased from 94.3%AR at DAT-0 to 84.3%AR at
DAT-119 in soil Dollendorf II, from 94.1%AR at DAT-0 to 91.9%AR at DAT-
119 in soil Hanscheiderhof and from 94.1%AR at DAT-0 to 90.6%AR at DAT-
119 in soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh. In soil Laacher Hof AXXa the extractable
radioactivity remained constant over the period of incubation with 95.0%AR at
DAT-0 and 94.4%AR at DAT-119.
Non-Extractable Residues (NER) increased from 0.2, 0.7, 0.3 and 0.3%AR at
DAT-0 to maximum amounts of 5.2, 13.9, 9.3 and 8.1%AR at DAT-119 in soils
Laacher Hof AXXa, Dollendorf II, Hanscheiderhof and Hoefchen Am
Hohenseh, respectively.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the soil extracts decreased from 91.2%AR at
DAT-0 to 41.9%AR at DAT-119 in soil Laacher Hof AXXa, from 87.7%AR at
DAT-0 to 4.9%AR at DAT-119 in soil Dollendorf II, from 92.1%AR at DAT-0 to
55.9%AR at DAT-119 in soil Hanscheiderhof and from 88.8%AR at DAT-0 to
17.1%AR at DAT-119 in soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, respectively.
Besides the formation carbon dioxide, six major degradation products were
identified. BCS-CU81056 (BCS-CL73507-quinazolinone-carboxylic acid) was
detected with maximum amounts of 6.5%AR at DAT-119 in soil Dollendorf II,
BCS-CQ63359 (BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone) with 14.6%AR at
DAT-91 in soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, BCS-CR60014 (BCS-CL73507-
amide) with 6.9%AR at DAT-62 in soil Hanscheiderhof, BCS-CR74541 (BCS-
CL73507-carboxylic acid) with 47.8%AR at DAT-62 in soil Dollendorf II, BCS-
CU81055 (BCS-CL73507-desmethyl-amidecarboxylic acid) with 12.0%AR at
DAT-119 in soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh and BCS-CT30673 (BCS-CL73507-
N-methyl-quinazolinone-carboxylic acid) with 10.6%AR at DAT-119 in soil
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Dollendorf II. Furthermore, five minor degradation products were found with no
component exceeding 3.5%AR at any sampling interval.
The experimental data could be well described by a double first order in
parallel kinetic model for loamy sand soil and by a first order multi-
compartment kinetic model for the other soils.
The calculated half-lives of BCS-CL73507 under aerobic conditions were 94.5
days in soil Laacher Hof AXXa (kinetic DFOP), 18.4 days in soil Dollendorf II
(kinetic FOMC), 183 days in soil Hanscheiderhof (kinetic FOMC) and 43.8
days in soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh (kinetic FOMC).
The sorption of BCS-CL73507 to soil increased in the course of the study. The
calculated RTDS values (Ratio of concentration of test item in soil [μg/g]/
concentration of test item in solution [μg/ml]) were 4.61, 11.69, 6.71 and 8.04
ml/g for soils Laacher Hof AXXa, Dollendorf II, Hanscheiderhof and Hoefchen
Am Hohenseh, respectively, at the beginning of the study (DAT-0). With time
of ageing in soil, values increased to 13.91, 38.62, 19.39, and 28.82 ml/g on
DAT-119 for the four soils.
Addition
In a separate report, a kinetic evaluation of the degradation of tetraniliprole
and its metabolites in soil under aerobic laboratory conditions was performed.
The software tool KinGUI 2.1 was used for this evaluation. The normalised
values at 20oC are 127 d loamy sand, 29.1 d loam, 171 d silt loam and 46.7 d
silt loam [(DFOP best fit).
BCS-CQ63359: DT50 = 65 d loamy sand, 44.4 d loam, 58.5 d silt loam, 62.8 d
silt loam.
BCS-CR60014: DT50 =4.68 d loamy sand, 0.924 d loam, 17.2 d silt loam, 4.33
d silt loam.
BCS-CR74541: DT50 = 118 d loamy sand, 78.2 d loam, 104 d silt loam, 63.6 d
silt loam.
BCS-CU81055: DT50 = 33.8 d loamy sand, 25.7 d loam, 6.27 d silt loam, 36.3 d
silt loam.
BCS-CU81056: DT50 = not calculated loamy sand, 213.7 d loam, not
calculated silt loam, 2.65 d silt loam.
BCS-CT30673: DT50 = 29.5 loamy sand, other soils not calculated/detected
In the report is not clarified why the half-life in some soils is not calculated.
Conclusion
DT50 in days: 127 d loamy sand, 29.1 d loam, 171 d silt loam and 46.7 d silt
loam, recalculated
Major metabolites: BCS-CQ63359 14.6%, BCS-CR74541 47.8%,
BCS-CU81055 12%, BCS-CT30673 10.6%, BCS-CU60014 6.9%
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Table 108: Aerobic degradation in soil – study 2
Study type Aerobic degradation, laboratory
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 101, 72.3, 91.9, 149, 111, 56 days
Reference
Mislankar S., Haddix J. 2016 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507:
Aerobic soil metabolism and time-dependent sorption in six US soils. Report
no MEFVP098, Doc no M 557172-01-1
Sur R., Mikolasch B. Kinetic evaluation of the degradation of tetraniliprole and
its metabolites in soil under aerobic laboratory conditions. Report np EnSa-16-
0845, M-568184-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviation
s None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Test Guideline No 307, 2002, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No.
835.4100 and 835 1230, 2008, OECD Test Guideline No. 106, 2001 (only in
parts)
Dose Levels 0.5 mg ai/ kg soil dw (200 g ai/ha)
Analytical
measurements HPLC
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Study Summary
The degradation and time-dependence of sorption of [pyrazole-carboxamide-
14C]BCS-CL73507 was investigated in six soils under aerobic conditions in the
dark in the laboratory for 120 days at 20 ± 2 °C (mean:20.6 °C) and a soil
moisture between 2.0 and 2.5 pF.
The characteristics of the US soils are (pH in 0.01 M CaCl2):
Kansas (KS), silt loam, pH 5.8, %OC 1.2, max WHC 39.3%
Nebraska (NE) silt loam, pH 6.5, %OC 1.8, max WHC 64.4%
California (CA), sandy loam, pH 6.2, %OC 0.9, max WHC 27.6%
North Dakota (ND), clay loam, pH 6.4, %OC 6.0, max WHC 55.5%
California (CAH), loamy sand, pH 7.1, %OC 0.39, max WHC 21.9%
North Dakota (HCB), clay loam, pH 7.3, %OC 3.7, max WHC 63.7%
The study application rate was 25 μg/ 50 g soil (dry weight), equal to 0.5 mg
BCS-CL73507/kg soil (dry weight). Duplicate test systems were processed and
analysed 0.5 hours, 24 hours and 2, 7,14, 28, 42, 63, 91 and 120 DAT.
parameter Location
KS NE CA ND CAH HCB
Mean material
balance % of
AR
95.2 93.4 97.1 99.5 95.0 95.8
Max carbon
dioxide of %AR
(120 DAT)
1.3 0.8 1.0 0.7 0.8 2.1
Total
extractable
residues of
%AR
Day 0
99.7 99.7 99.7 99.2 100 99.7
Total
extractable
residues of
%AR
Day 120
81.8 83.7 91.4 84.4 89.1 75.2
Non extractable
residues %AR
day 0
≤0.3 ≤0.3 ≤0.3 0.8 <LOD ≤0.3
Non extractable
residues %AR
day 120
10.4 8.4 3.2 12.3 3.5 18.9
BCS-CL73507
%AR Day 0
98.7 98.8 98.8 98.2 98.1 98.7
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BCS-CL73507
%AR Day 120
42.8 32.2 50.7 42.7 39.8 23.5
Formation of volatile organic compounds was not significant, values being ≤
0.3%AR at all sampling intervals in all soils.
Two major degradation products were identified with the following maximum
amounts: BCSCR74541- carboxylic acid with 34.8%AR at DAT-120 in HCB
soil and BCS-CQ63359-N-methylquinazolinone with 33.4%AR at DAT-120 in
CAH soil. Furthermore, three minor degradation products were found with no
component exceeding 4.9%AR at any sampling interval.
The experimental data could be well described by a double first order in
parallel kinetic model for all soils.
The calculated half-lives of BCS-CL73507 under aerobic conditions were 91.8,
58.3, 90.1, 117.3, 82.5, and 45.8 days for KS, NE, ND, CA, CAH and HCB
soils, respectively.
The calculated RTDS values (Ratio of concentration of test item in soil [μg/g]/
concentration of test item in solution [μg/ml]) were 4.67, 6.87, 1.45, 14.86,
0.58 and 14.91 ml/g for soils KS, NE, CA, ND, CAH and HCB, respectively, at
the beginning of the study (DAT-0). With time of ageing in soil, these values
increased throughout the study in all soils to 12.11, 15.12, 4.64, 80.53, 1.86
and 51.24 ml/g for soils KS, NE, CA, ND, CAH and HCB, respectively, on
DAT-120. At 120 days, the mean RTDS values increased by a factor of 2.22 to
5.4.
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Addition
In a separate report, a kinetic evaluation of the degradation of tetraniliprole and
its metabolites in soil under aerobic laboratory conditions was performed. The
software tool KinGUI 2.1 was used for this evaluation. The normalised values
at 20oC are 101 (KS), 72.3 (NE), 91.9 (ND), 149 (CA), 111 (CAH) and 56
(HCB).
BCS-CQ63359: DT50 = 137 d silt loam, 77.2 d clay loam, 75.7 d clay loam, 65.6
d sandy loam, 63.4 d silt loam, 175 d loamy sand.
BCS-CR60014: DT50 = 2.9 d silt loam, 2.51 d clay loam, 4.69 d clay loam, 13.2
d sandy loam, 4.9 d silt loam, 13.8 d loamy sand.
BCS-CR74541: DT50 = 80.8 d silt loam, 75.9 d clay loam, 66.3 d clay loam,
90.1 d sandy loam, 47.8 d silt loam, 54.4 d loamy sand.
BCS-CU81055: DT50 = 14.5 d silt loam, 6.82 d clay loam, 7.39 d clay loam, not
determined due to bad quality of fit in sandy loam, 12.5 d silt loam, not
detected loamy sand.
BCS-CU81056: not calculated
BCS-CT30673: DT50= 96.6 silt loam, in clay loam not determined due to bad
quality of fit, other soils not calculated
In the report is not clarified why the half-life in some soils is not calculated.
Conclusion DT50 in days:101, 72.3, 91.9, 149, 111, 56.
Major metabolites: BCS-CQ63359 33.4%, BCS-CR74541 34.8%
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Table 109: Aerobic degradation in soil – study 3
Study type Aerobic degradation, laboratory
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CU81055 (metabolite of ai)
Endpoint DT50
Value 372 d sandy loam, 263 d silt loam, 359 silt loam
Reference
Beckmann M., Koenig H. 2016 [Phenyl-carbamoyl-14C] BCS-CU81055:
Aerobic degradation in three soils. Report no EnSa-13-0204, M-561277-01-1
Sur R., Mikolasch B. Kinetic evaluation of the degradation of tetraniliprole and
its metabolites in soil under aerobic laboratory conditions. Report np EnSa-16-
0845, M-568184-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Test Guideline No. 307, DRAFT SANCO 11802/2010/rev 1 in
accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009
US EPA OCSPP Test Guideline No. 835.4100 / 835.4200
Japanese MAFF New Test Guidelines Annex No. 2-5-2
Dose Levels 140 µg test substance/kg soil dw (200 g ai/ha)
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS, LSC
Study Summary
The degradation of [phenyl-carbamoyl-14C] BCS-CU81055 was investigated in
three soils under aerobic conditions in the dark in the laboratory for 120 days
at 20 ± 2 °C (mean: 20.0 °C) and a soil moisture of 55 ± 5% (mean:
53.5%) of the maximum water holding capacity.
The characteristics of the German soils are (pH in 0.01 M CaCl2):
Laacher Hof AXXa Monheim, sandy loam, pH 6.4, %OC 1.6, max WHC 49.3
Hanscheiderhof Burscheid, Silt Loam, pH 5.8, %OC 2.7, max WHC 64.4
Hoefchen Am Hohenseh Burscheid, Silt Loam, pH 6.5, %OC 2.0, max WHC
59.0.
The study application rate was 140 μg/ kg soil (dry weight), equal to 200 g
ai/ha. Duplicate test systems were processed and analysed 0, 3, 8, 14, 30, 45,
59, 91 and 120 DAT.
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parameter Location
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof
Mean material balance
% of AR
98.6 98.8 98.4
Max carbon dioxide of
%AR
(120 DAT)
4.4 5.7 3.0
Total extractable
residues of %AR
Day 0
97.6 96.0 96.5
Total extractable
residues of %AR
Day 120
86.7 84.0 81.4
Non extractable
residues %AR day 0
0.6 2.2
Max 10.2 at
day 59
1.8
Max 17.1 at
day 59
Non extractable
residues %AR day 120
7.4 9.3 14.2
BCS-CU81055 %AR
Day 0
97.3 95.3 96.1
BCS-CU81055 %AR
Day 120
78.5 72.0 76.5
Formation of volatile organic compounds was not significant, values being ≤
0.1%AR at all sampling intervals in all soils.
As degradation product BCS-CL73507-quinazolinone-carboxylic acid (BCS-
CU81056) was observed with amounts of 5.4%, 9.7% and 3.4% in soil
Laacher Hof AXXa, Hoefchen am Hohenseh and Hanscheider Hof,
respectively. The total unidentified residues amounted to a maximum of
1.9%AR.
The experimental data could be well described by a First-Order Multi-
Compartment (FOMC) for soil Laacher Hof AXXa and Double First-Order in
Parallel (DFOP) kinetic model for soils Hoefchen am Hohenseh and
Hanscheider Hof.
The calculated half-lives of [phenyl-carbamoyl-14C] BCS-CU81055 under
aerobic conditions were >1000 days for all soils.
Addition
In a separate report, a kinetic evaluation of the degradation of the metabolite
of tetraniliprole and its metabolites in soil under aerobic laboratory conditions
was performed. The software tool KinGUI 2.1 was used for this evaluation.
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The normalised values at 20oC are 372 d sandy loam, 263 d silt loam, 359 silt
loam.
Conclusion DT50 372 d sandy loam, 263 d silt loam, 359 silt loam
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Table 110: Aerobic degradation in soil – study 4
Study type Aerobic degradation, laboratory
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CT30673 (metabolite of ai)
Endpoint DT50
Value 411 d sandy loam, 387 d silt loam, 246 d silt loam, 334 days for loam soil
Reference
Beckmann M., Koenig H. 2016 [Dihydroquinazoline-2-14C] BCS-CT30673:
Aerobic degradation in three soils. Report no EnSa-13-0079, M-561290-01-1
Sur R., Mikolasch B. Kinetic evaluation of the degradation of tetraniliprole and
its metabolites in soil under aerobic laboratory conditions. Report np EnSa-16-
0845, M-568184-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviation
s None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Test Guideline No. 307, DRAFT SANCO 11802/2010/rev 1 in
accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009
US EPA OCSPP Test Guideline No. 835.4100 / 835.4200
Japanese MAFF New Test Guidelines Annex No. 2-5-2
Dose Levels 128 µg test substance/kg soil dw (200 g ai/ha)
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
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Study Summary
The degradation of [Dihydroquinazoline-2-14C] BCS-CT30673 was
investigated in three soils under aerobic conditions in the dark in the laboratory
for 120 days at 20 ± 2 °C (mean:20.0 °C) and a soil moisture of 55 ± 5%
(mean: 54.8%) of the maximum water holding capacity.
The characteristics of the German soils are (pH in 0.01 M CaCl2):
Laacher Hof AXXa Monheim, loamy sand, pH 6.0, %OC 2.1, max WHC 52.5
Hanscheiderhof Burscheid, Loam, pH 5.4, %OC 2.3, max WHC 60.7
Hoefchen Am Hohenseh Burscheid, Silt Loam, pH 6.3, %OC 1.9, max WHC
60.4.
The study application rate was 128 μg/ kg soil (dry weight), equal to 200 g
ai/ha. Duplicate test systems were processed and analysed 0, 3, 7, 16, 28, 45,
59, 91 and 120 DAT.
parameter Location
Laacher hof Hoefchen Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof
Mean material balance
% of AR
101.0 100.9 100.9
Max carbon dioxide of
%AR
(120 DAT)
0.4 0.9 0.4
Total extractable
residues of %AR
Day 0
101.3 99.2 99.1
Total extractable
residues of %AR
Day 120
89.8 88.5 82.7
Non extractable
residues %AR day 0
0.4 1.4
Max 11.8 at
day 91
2.3
Non extractable
residues %AR day 120
9.5 11.3 16.8
BCS-CT30673 %AR
Day 0
101.3 99.2 99.1
BCS-CT30673 %AR
Day 120
82.7 82.6 71.2
Formation of volatile organic compounds was not significant, values being ≤
0.1%AR at all sampling intervals in all soils.
No degradation product was observed. The total unidentified residues
amounted to a maximum of 1.9%AR.
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The experimental data could be well described by a double first order in
parallel kinetic model for all soils.
The calculated half-lives of [Dihydroquinazoline-2-14C] BCS-CT30673 under
aerobic conditions were >1000 days for loamy sand and silt loam soils, and
334 days for the loam soil.
Addition
In a separate report, a kinetic evaluation of the degradation of this metabolite
of tetraniliprole and its metabolites in soil under aerobic laboratory conditions
was performed. The software tool KinGUI 2.1 was used for this evaluation.
The normalised values at 20oC are 411 d sandy loam, 387 d silt loam, 246 d
silt loam.
Conclusion DT50 = 411 d sandy loam, 387 d silt loam, 246 d silt loam, 334 days for loam
soil.
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special conditions
Table 111: Degradation in soil (paddy)
Study type Degradation, laboratory
Flag Key study
Test Substance [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 4.4 days in water and 84.5 days in total system
Reference
Heinemann O., Kasel D. 2016 [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507:
Paddy soil metabolism in one soil – final report. Report EnSa -14-1369, Study
no M1282322-0, MEFVP109, M545810-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Test Guideline No. 307,
OCSPP Test Guideline No. 835.4100 / 835.4200
Japanese MAFF New Test Guidelines 12 Nousan 8147 No. 2-5-1
Dose Levels 58.9 µg test substance/100 g soil dw (200 g ai/ha)
Analytical
measurements HPLC, LSC
Study Summary
The route and rate of degradation of [[pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-
CL73507 were investigated in a paddy sandy loam soil in the dark in the
laboratory for 181 days at 25 ± 2 °C. The Italian soil is a sandy loam soil
with a pH of 5.3 and %OC of 1.0. (pH in 0.01 M CaCl2).
The study application rate was 58.9 μg/ 100 g soil (dry weight), and based on
a 3-fold maximum single field application rate of 200 g ai/ha.
The test was performed in static systems consisting of cylindrical flasks each
containing 100 g soil (dry weight equivalents). The soil was covered with 100
ml of water to result in a water layer of approximately 3.5 cm height and mixed
to achieve paddy conditions. The incubation vessels were equipped with traps
(permeable for oxygen) for the collection of carbon dioxide and volatile organic
compounds.
Duplicate samples were processed and analysed 0, 3, 7, 14, 30, 62, 100, 140
and 181 DAT.
The mean material balance was 102% AR (range from 101 to 109% AR).
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The maximum amount of carbon dioxide formed at the end of the study (DAT-
181) was 0.1% AR only. Formation of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) was
insignificant as demonstrated by values of ≤ 0.2% AR at all sampling intervals.
Residues in water decreased from DAT-0 to DAT-181 from 54.9 to 2.6% AR.
Extractable residues in soil increased from 47.4% at DAT-0 to 94.0% AR at
DAT-140 and then decreased to 85.9% AR at DAT-181.
Extractable residues in the total system (water and soil extracts) decreased
from DAT-0 to DAT-181 from 102 to 88.5% AR.
NER increased from DAT-0 to DAT-181 from 0.1 to 12.1% AR.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the water decreased from DAT-0 to DAT-181
from 54.3 to 0.9% AR. The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the soil extracts
increased from DAT-0 to DAT-30 from 46.9 to 55.9% AR and decreased then
to 34.4% AR at DAT-181.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the total system decreased from DAT-0 to
DAT-181 from 101 to 35.3% AR.
One degradation product was identified as BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-
quinazolinone with a maximum occurrence in the total system of 47.6% AR at
DAT-140. The total unidentified residues in the total system amounted to a
maximum of 6.3% AR and no single component exceeded 3.6% AR at any
sampling interval.
The experimental data could be best described by a DFOP kinetic model. The
DT50 value of BCS-CL73507 under paddy conditions was 4.4 days in the water
and 84.5 days in the total system.
Conclusion DT50 = 4.4 days in water and 84.5 days in total system
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Anaerobic conditions
Table 112: Anaerobic degradation in soil
Study type Anaerobic degradation, laboratory
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 124, 116 and 79 days
Reference
Heinermann O., 2016 Amendment no 1 to [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-
CL73507: Anaerobic degradation/metabolism in three soils. Report no EnSa-
12-0694, M-478837-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviation
s None, that impact the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Test Guideline No 307, 2002, Commission Directive 283/2013 in
accordance with EC 1107/2009, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No. 835.4100
and 835.4200, 2008, Japanese MAFF New Test Guidelines Annex No. 2-5-3
Dose Levels 53.3 µg ai/100 g soil dw (200 g ai/ha)
Analytical
measurements HPLC, LSC
Study Summary
The degradation of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507 was
investigated in three soils under anaerobic conditions in the dark in the
laboratory for 120 days at 20 ± 2 °C (mean:20.1°C). Aerobic incubation
phase is 15 days for Dollendorf soil and 29 days for the other soils. Soil
moisture of 55 ± 5% of the maximum water holding capacity during the
aerobic phase.
The characteristics of the German soils are (pH in 0.01 M CaCl2):
Laacher Hof AXXa Monheim, sandy loam, pH 6.3, %OC 1.6, max WHC 49.5
Dollendorf II Blankenheim, Loam, pH 7.1, %OC 4.9, max WHC 81.6
Hoefchen Am Hohenseh 4a Burscheid, Silt Loam, pH 6.1, %OC 1.8, max
WHC 58.4.
The study application rate was 53.3 μg/ 100 g soil (dry weight), equal to 0.5
mg BCS-CL73507/kg soil (dry weight) and 200 g/ha. During the aerobic phase,
duplicate test systems were processed and analysed on day 0 and day 15 or
29 after treatment. During the anaerobic phase duplicate test systems were
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processed and analysed at day 15, 18,22, 29,45, 73, 105, and 134 after
treatment.
parameter Location
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen Am
Hohenseh
Dollendorf
Mean material
balance % of AR
99.4 99.5 101.6
Max carbon
dioxide of %AR
(15 / 29 DAT)
0.3 0.4 0.3
Total extractable
residues of %AR
Day 0
99.2 102.1 101.3
Total extractable
residues of %AR
Day 15/ 29
96.6 93.2 93.8
Non extractable
residues %AR
day 0
0.2 0.3 0.9
Non extractable
residues %AR
Day 15/ 29
3.2 4.7 5.5
Non extractable
residues %AR
Anaerobic phase
Day 15- 134/ 29-
150
7.8 10.4 7.6
BCS-CL73507
%AR Day 0
99.2 102.1 101.3
BCS-CL73507
%AR Day 15/ 29
61.3 60.6 51.7
BCS-CL73507
%AR anaerobic
phase Day 15-134/
29-150
31.7 29.1 22.6
Formation of volatile organic compounds was not significant, values being ≤
0.1%AR at all sampling intervals in all soils.
Three major degradation products were identified during the study: BCS-
CL73507-carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541; max. aerobic: 31.2%AR at DAT-15;
anaerobic: 44.2%AR at DAT-45); BCSCL73507- N-methyl-quinazolinone
(BCS-CQ63359; max. aerobic: 12.6%AR at DAT-29; anaerobic: 34.7%AR at
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DAT-150) and BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone-carboxylic acid (BCS-
CT30673;max. aerobic: < LOD; anaerobic: 11.2%AR at DAT-134).
The experimental data could be well described by a double first order in
parallel kinetic model for all soils tested. The calculated half-lives of BCS-
CL73507 under anaerobic conditions were 124 days in soil Laacher Hof AXXa,
116 days in soil Hoefchen am Hohenseh 4a and 79 days in soil Dollendorf II.
Conclusion DT50 in days: 124 sandy loam, 116 silt loam, 79 loam
Major metabolites: BCS-CQ63359, BCS-CR74541, BCS-CT30673
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Table 113: Soil photolysis
Study type Soil photolysis
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 82.4 days (USA), 127.7 days (Greece)
Reference
Koenig H., Beckmann M., 2014 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-
CL73507: Phototransformation on soil. Report no EnSa-14-0217,
M-493228-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
DRAFT SANCO 11802/2010/rev 7 in accordance with Regulation
(EC) No 1107/2009
OECD Draft Test Guideline, Phototransformation of Chemicals on
Soil Surfaces
US EPA OCSPP Test Guideline No. 835.2410
Dose Levels 7.3 mg ai/ kg soil dw (200 g ai/ha)
Study Summary
The photolytic route and rate of degradation of [pyrazole-
carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 was investigated in one soil under
exposure to simulated sunlight and aerobic conditions in the
laboratory for 11 days at 20 ± 2 °C (mean:19.8 °C) and a soil
moisture of 55 ± 5% (mean: 53.4%) of the maximum water holding
capacity. The tested German soil is a silt loam with pH of 6.4, %OC
of 1.8 and maximum WHC of 53.5.
The study application rate was 7.3 mg test substance/ kg soil (dry
weight). Duplicate test systems were processed and analysed 0, 1,
2, 4, 7, 9 and 11 DAT.
Overall mean material balance was 98.7% of %AR for irradiated
samples and 100.0%AR for dark samples.
The maximum amount of carbon dioxide was 0.8 and <0.1%AR at
study end in irradiated and dark samples respectively. Formation of
volatile organic compounds was not significant, values being ≤
0.1%AR at all sampling intervals for both irradiated and dark
samples.
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Extractable residues ranged from 94.7 to 102.1%AR in irradiated
samples and from 96.1 to 102.6%AR in dark samples.
NER increased from <0.1%AR at day 0 to 1.3%AR and 0.4%AR in
irradiated and dark samples respectively.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 decreased from 101.65%AR at DAT-
0 to 77.4%AR at DAT-11 in irradiated samples and from 101.5%AR
to 86.5%AR in dark samples, indicating degradation in irradiated
samples.
BCS-CQ63359 (BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone) was
identified as metabolite in irradiated samples with 7.0%AR at DAT-
11 and in dark samples 5.7%AR day 11. The unidentified residues
amounted to a maximum of 12.9%AR in the irradiated samples with
no single component exceeding 1.9%AR and 7.5%AR in the dark
samples with no single component exceeding 2.9%AR.
The experimental data could be well described by a Single First-
Order Kinetics (SFO). The experimental half-lives for BCS-CL73507
were 27.13 and 44.31 days in the irradiated and dark samples,
respectively. The corresponding net photodegradation rate constant
(difference between irradiated and dark samples) was calculated to
0.0100 days-1, resulting in a net photodegradation DT50 of 69.3
days. Based on the experimental DT50 value of 27.1 days for
irradiated samples, the DT50 of BCS-CL73507 under environmental
conditions is calculated to be eg 82.4 solar summer days at
Phoenix, Arizona, USA, or 127.7 solar summer days at Athens,
Greece.
Conclusion DT50 82.4 days (USA), 127.7 days (Greece),
No major metabolites were identified.
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Field dissipation
Table 114: Field dissipation – study 1
Study type Field dissipation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 28.2, 31.5, 29.9, 68.4, 33.0, 39.6 days on bare soil and 42.4 days on
turf soil.
Reference
Xu T., McConnell L.L., 2016 Terrestrial field dissipation of BCS-
CL73507 in California bare ground soil, 2014, Report no MEFVN014,
Doc no M-569279-01-1
Xu T., McConnell L.L., 2016 Terrestrial field dissipation of BCS-
CL73507 in Florida bare ground soil, 2014, Report no MEFVP115, Doc
no M-570061-01-1
Ripperger R., McConnell L.L., 2016 Terrestrial field dissipation of BCS-
CL73507 in Midwest bare ground soil, 2015, Report no MEFVN027,
Doc no M-569284-01-1
Ripperger R., McConnell L.L., 2016 Terrestrial field dissipation of BCS-
CL73507 in New York turf and bare ground soil, 2015, Report no
MEFVN026, Doc no M-570641-01-1
Harbin A., McConnell L.L., 2016 Terrestrial field dissipation of BCS-
CL73507 in Ontario, Canada (bare soil), 2014, Report no MEFVN013,
Doc no M-570253-01-1
Xu T., McConnell L.L., 2016 Terrestrial field dissipation of BCS-
CL73507 in Washington bare ground soil, 2014, Report no MEFVN015,
Doc no M-569629-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OCSPP 835.6100, Terrestrial Field Dissipation, US EPA, October 2008
PMRA Data Code No.: 8.3.2
Dose Levels 200 g ai/ ha
Study Summary
Terrestrial field dissipation studies of BCS-CL73507 (SC 200) were
conducted at five sites in the United States and one site in Canada:
California (CA), Florida (FL), Iowa (IA), New York (NY), Ontario (ONT),
and Washington (WA). The objective was to evaluate the dissipation
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and mobility of BCS-CL73507 under a range of actual field use
conditions. All sites utilized bare ground plots except NY where bare
ground and turfed plots were side by side. All sites were located within
the ecoregions where target crops are grown.
Soil characteristics:
parameter Location
CA FL IA NY ONT WA
Soil type Sandy
loam
sand Clay
loam
Sandy
loam
Sandy
loam
sand
CEC (meq/100
g)
11.1 2.7 18.6 8.3/8.31
12.4 8.9
Moisture at 1/3
bar (%)
10.2 5.4 23.4 18.7/
12.11
22.8 7.8
pH (1:1
soil:water)
7.9 6.3 6.8 5.8/5.81
6.9 7.7
pH (0.01M
CaCl2)
7.7 5.8 6.5 5.4/5.51
- 7.1
Organic matter
(%)
0.98 1.1 3.8 3.3/2.51
3.3 1.2
1 the first parameter relates to bare ground and the second to turf soil
The target application rate of 200 g ai /ha was used for field dissipation
studies, equal to the maximum single field application rate.
Supplemental irrigation was supplied as needed to maintain at least
110% of 30-year average rainfall or crop requirement, whichever was
greater for CA (142% of crop requirement fruit), FL (citrus), ONT
(potatoes), WA (apples). For IA (corn) and NY (turf), only the 30-year
average rainfall was used to set moisture targets. The overall percent
of target moisture received from precipitation and irrigation was: CA
(142%), FL (104%), IA (136%), NY (103%), ONT (88%), and WA
(99.8%). For ONT, moisture received was 110% of historical rainfall
and 137% of crop requirement. For WA, moisture received was 116%
of the crop requirement.
The field dissipation studies were conducted for 538, 560, 346, 440,
519, and 540 days at the CA, FL, IA, NY, ONT, and WA, sites,
respectively, with nominal soil sampling times of approximately -6, 0, 1,
3, 7, 14, 28, 60, 90, 120, 180, 270, 365, and 540 DAT. The actual
sampling times varied with each site. Soil cores were collected at a
depth of 0 to approximately120 cm (0 to 48 in) and were divided into
15-cm (6 in) segments except for the NY turf plot where the surface
segment was divided into 0-7.5cm and 7.5-15 cm segments. In FL and
ONT the maximum soil core depth was 105 cm (42 in). BCS-CL73507
and its metabolites were extracted from soil using a validated method.
The Limit Of Quantitation (LOQ) and Method Detection Limit (MDL) for
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BCS-CL73507 and its metabolites was 2.0 ng/g and 0.7 ng/g,
respectively.
The application rate was verified using solvent saturation pad and soil
pan application monitors. Application verification solvent saturation
pads showed an average recovery ranging from 71.1% to 98.7%.
Application verification soil pans had an average recovery from 53.8%
to 83.9%. The maximum concentration of BCS-CL73507 in the 0-15 cm
soil segment ranged from 87.5 ng/g at DAT-1 in CA to 223 ng/g at
DAT-1 in the 0 to 7.5 cm soil segment of NY turf. Concentrations of
BCS-CL73507 declined during the studies. At the last interval of each
study, the concentrations of BCS-CL73507 ranged from <MDL in CA to
15.2 ng/g in the 0 to 7.5 cm soil segment of NY turf.
BCS-CL73507 residues were relatively immobile and were primarily
observed in the top 0-15cm soil segment in all studies. The maximum
depth BCS-CL73507 was detected above the MDL was 15-30 cm. The
maximum concentrations detected in the 15-30 cm soil segment
ranged from 1.49 ng/g in ONT to 7.36 ng/g in FL.
BCS-CQ63359 was observed in all studies, and residues were
relatively immobile, observed primarily in the surface soil segment. The
maximum depth BCS-CQ63359 was detected above the MDL was 15-
30 cm. The maximum concentration detected in the 15-30 cm soil
segment was 2.41 ng/g in CA at DAT-89. The maximum concentration
of BCS-CQ63359 observed in all studies was in NY turf at 40.6 ng/g in
the upper 0-7.5 cm soil segment at DAT-180. In the bare soil plots, the
maximum concentration was 29.5 ng/g in FL at DAT-274.
Concentrations of BCS-CQ63359 declined at the end of all studies with
a maximum concentration in the final interval of 31.6 ng/g in NY turf
(DAT-440), and in bare soil plots, the maximum concentration in the
final interval was 23.6 ng/g in FL (DAT-560).
BCS-CR60014 was observed at low levels in all studies, primarily in
the surface soil segment. The maximum depth BCS-CR60014 was
detected above the MDL was 15-30 cm. The maximum concentration
detected in the 15-30 cm soil segment was 3.43 ng/g in NY turf at DAT-
269. The maximum concentration of BCS-CR60014 observed in all
studies was in NY turf at 7.61 ng/g in the 0- 7.5 cm soil segment at
DAT-180 and declined to 1.55 ng/g at DAT-440. In bare soil plots, the
maximum concentration was 3.32 ng/g in FL at DAT-90, declining to
0.765 ng/g in the 0-15 cm soil segment at DAT-560. In all other studies,
concentrations declined to ≤1.80 ng/g by the end of the studies.
BCS-CR74541 was observed in all studies except WA, primarily in the
0-15 cm and 15-30 cm soil segments. The maximum depth BCS-
CR74541 was detected above the MDL was one observation of 0.796
ng/g in the 60-75 cm soil segment of NY turf at DAT-366. The
maximum concentration of BCS-CR74541 in all studies was in NY turf
at 13.4 ng/g in the 0-7.5 cm soil segment at DAT-90, declining to 5.98
ng/g by DAT-440. In the bare soil plots, the maximum concentration
was 7.26 ng/g in ONT at DAT-368 in the 0-15 cm soil segment,
declining to 3.11 ng/g by DAT-519. In all other studies, concentrations
declined to ≤ 3.79 ng/g by the final interval.
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BCS-CT30673 was observed at low concentrations in at least one
interval in all studies except IA, primarily in the 0-15 cm soil segment.
The maximum depth BCS-CT30673 was detected above the MDL was
1.79 ng/g in the 15-30 cm soil segment of WA at DAT-540. The
maximum concentration of BCS-CT30673 in all studies was 6.49 ng/g
at DAT-538 in CA in the 0-15 cm soil segment.
BCS-CU81055 was observed at low concentrations in at least one
interval in ONT and NY turf. The maximum depth BCS-CU81055 was
observed was 0.717 ng/g in the 45-60 cm soil segment of NY turf at
DAT-269. The maximum concentration of BCS-CU81055 was 4.72
ng/g at DAT-119 in NY turf in the 0-15 cm soil segment.
BCS-CU81056 was observed only in the final interval in the surface soil
segment of NY turf and ONT at a maximum of 1.15 ng/g.
Concentration measurements of BCS-CL73507 were converted to units
of g/ha and then to % of applied nominal rate (%ANR) as a means to
assess the potential for residue carryover. For example, in CA, BCS-
CL73507 decreased from a maximum at DAT-1 of 100%ANR to below
detection limit in the final two intervals. In the other studies, the %ANR
remaining at the final interval ranged from 1.5 %ANR in WA to 14.4
%ANR in NY bare soil. Therefore, the potential for carryover of
BCSCL73507 residues is low.
The DT50, DT90 calculations of BCS-CL73507 under terrestrial field
conditions were carried out using kinetics modelling. The estimated
degradation DT50 and DT90 of BCS-CL73507 are stated below.
parameter Location
CA FL IA NY ONT WA
Soil type Sandy
loam
sand Clay
loam
Sandy
loam
Sandy
loam
sand
pH (0.01M
CaCl2)
7.7 5.8 6.5 5.4/5.51 - 7.1
DT50 days 31.5 68.4 39.6 29.942.41
33.0 28.2
DT90 days 105 >1000 132 719/
5471
411 144
Χ2 14.4 15.1 14.8 10.9/14.
81
12.5 9.34
Best fit model SFO FOMC SFO DFOP DFOP FOMC
1 the first parameter relates to bare ground and the second to turf soil
Results of these six terrestrial field dissipation studies indicate the
pattern of formation and decline was similar to that observed in the
aerobic soil metabolism studies and conforms to the proposed route of
degradation. BCS-CQ63359, BCS-CR60014, BCS-CR74541 were
formed in the first two weeks, increased to their maximum
concentration and then declined. Formation of the secondary and
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tertiary metabolites BCS-CT30673, BCS-CU81055, and BCS-CU81056
were observed in some studies, generally in the later intervals.
The degradation rates measured for BCS-CL73507 in the terrestrial
field dissipation studies were also in the range of DT50 values observed
in the laboratory studies. Residues of BCS-CL73507 and its
metabolites remained primarily in the top 30 cm of the soil column with
only trace quantities of the more polar metabolites moving to deeper
soil layers. None of the metabolites were found to move below 75 cm,
even with significant moisture inputs to the soil.
Conclusion
DT50 = 28.2, 31.5, 29.9, 68.4, 33.0, 39.6 days on bare soil and 42.4
days on turf soil.
Major metabolites: BCS-CQ63359, BCS-CR60014, BCS-CR74541,
BCS-CT30673, BCS-CU81055, and BCS-CU81056
Table 115: Field dissipation – study 2
Study type Field dissipation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 13.9, 30.1, 41.2, 66.3, 92.9 and 205 days
Reference
Heinemann O., Junge T., 2016 Terrestrial field dissipation with BCS-
CL73507 SC 200 in Germany, United Kingdom, France (North),France
(South), Italy and Spain, 2016, Report no MEFVP117, Study ID 13-2700,
M549513
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviatio
ns None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OPPTS 835.6100, NAFTA DIR2006-01
Dose Levels 0.30 L /ha (corresponding to 60 g ai/ha)
Study Summary Terrestrial field dissipation studies of BCS-CL73507 were conducted under
European conditions at six sites in Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy
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and Spain. BCS-Cl 73507 SC 200 was applied on bare soil plots. Sites were
located within the ecoregions in Northern and Southern Europe.
Soil characteristics:
parameter Location
Germany UK France
North
France
South
Italy Spain
Soil type
(cm)
Silt loam
(0-75)
Loam
(75-100)
Clay
(0-
100)
Sandy
loam
(0-50)
Loam
(50-75)
Clay
loam
(75-
100)
Silty
clay
loam (0-
50)
Silty
clay (50-
100)
Clay
loam
(0-30)
Silty
clay
loam
(30-
50)
Silty
clay
50-
100)
loam
(0-30)
Sandy
loam
(30-75)
Sandy
clay
loam
(75-
100)
pH (1:1
soil:water)
per soil layer
cm
0-30
6.0 7.1
5.8 8.1 7.5 5.8
30-50 6.2 7.8 6.5 8.0 7.8 5.7
50-75 6.3 7.9 7.2 8.0 7.7 5.9
75-100 6.8 8.0 7.2 8.1 7.7 6.1
pH (0.01M
CaCl2)
per soil layer
0-30
5.5 7.0 5.4 7.8 7.2 5.5
30-50 5.8 7.5 6.1 7.8 7.4 5.3
50-75 5.8 7.5 6.8 7.7 7.5 5.4
75-100 6.7 7.6 6.8 7.7 7.5 5.6
Organic
matter (%)
Per soil layer
0-30
0.9 2.1 0.6 0.8 1.7 0.7
30-50 0.2 0.7 00.3 0.6 1.2 0.2
50-75 0.1 0.8 0.3 0.5 0.8 0.1
75-100 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.2
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BCS-CL73507 SC 200 was sprayed once onto 304 to 920 m2 plots at a rate
of 0.30 L/ha, corresponding to nominal 60 g/ha BCS-CL73507. The plots
were irrigated with 10 mm (13-2710, 4 mm only) of water unless rainfall
occurred between DAT-0 and DAT-3.
The control plots were at least 5 m away from the treated plots. Soil samples
were taken from day 0 before application up to 759 days post-application to a
maximum depth of 85 cm, homogenized and analysed for BCS-CL73507 and
its degradation products BCS-CQ63359, BCS-CR60014, BCS-CR74541,
BCS-CU81055, BCS-CT30673 and BCS-CU81056.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 decreased from DAT-0 to study end (DAT-
728) from 60.5 to 8.28 g/ha at Burscheid (Germany), from DAT-0 to DAT-518
onwards from 54.7 g/ha to residues below the LOQ at Cambridge(UK), from
DAT-0 to DAT-700 from 62.7 to 14.0 g/ha at Lignieres de Touraine (France
North), from DAT-0 to DAT-89 from 56.4 g/ha to residues below the LOQ at
St. Etienne du Gres (France south), from DAT-0 to DAT-252 from 48.3 g/ha
to residues below the LOQ at Albaro (Italy) and from DAT-0 to DAT-702 from
50.0 to 3.65 g/ha at Vilobi d’ Onyar (Spain).
Residues of BCS-CL73507 remained mainly in the top 0-20 cm of soil.
Dissipation of BCS-CL73507 from soil was moderately to fast with DT50
values ranging from 13.9 to 205 days for all test sites (details below).
parameter Location
Germany UK France
North
France
South
Italy Spain
Soil type
(cm)
Silt loam
(0-75)
Loam
(75-100)
Clay
(0-100)
Sandy
loam
(0-50)
Loam
(50-75)
Clay
loam
(75-
100)
Silty
clay
loam
(0-50)
Silty
clay
(50-
100)
Clay
loam
(0-30)
Silty
clay
loam
(30-50)
Silty
clay
50-
100)
loam
(0-30)
Sandy
loam
(30-75)
Sandy
clay
loam
(75-
100)
pH (0.01M
CaCl2)
5.5 7.0 5.4 7.8 7.2 5.5
DT50 days 92.9 41.2 205 13.9 30.1 66.3
DT90 days 892 183 >1000 57.3 122 610
Chi error 6.0 10.7 4.2 3.7 5.5 4.5
Best fit
model
DFOP DFOP DFOP DFOP DFOP DFOP
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Dissipation of BCS-CL73507 was accompanied by the formation of its
degradation products BCS-CQ63359, BCS-CR60014, BCS-CR74541, BCS-
CT30673, BCS-CU81055 and BCS-CU61056.
The maximum amounts of BCS-CQ63359 in the entire soil profiles were
detected between DAT-59 and DAT-556 and ranged from 4.87 to 27.5 g/ha.
Residues above the LOQ were detected only in the top 0-10 cm soil layer at
five of the six test sites.
BCS-CR60014 residues were detected between the LOD and LOQ in the
entire soil profiles between DAT-8 and DAT-477.
The maximum amounts of BCS-CR74541 in the entire soil profiles were
detected between DAT-103 and DAT-556 and ranged from 4.48 to 11.4 g/ha.
The major part of the residues was detected in the top 0-10 cm soil layer.
Residues above the LOQ were found down to a depth of 20 cm.
The maximum amounts of BCS-CT30673 in the entire soil profiles were
detected between DAT-631 and DAT-759 and ranged from 3.79 to 6.30 g/ha.
Residues above the LOQ were detected in the top 0-10 cm soil layer.
BCS-CU81055 and BCS-CU81056 residues in the entire soil profiles were
below the LOD at all sites and at all sampling intervals. All detected residues
of BCS-CU81055 and BCS-CU81056 within the single soil layers were
between the LOD and LOQ.
Conclusion
DT50 = 13.9, 30.1, 41.2, 66.3, 92.9 and 205 days
Metabolites: BCS-CQ63359, BCS-CR60014, BCS-CR74541, BCS-CT30673,
BCS-CU81055, and BCS-CU81056
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Table 116: Field dissipation – study 3
Study type Field dissipation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 139 days
Reference Harbin A. 2017 Terrestrial field dissipation of BCS-CL73507 in PEI Canada
(bare soil),2017 Report no MEFVN016, Study ID MEFVN016, M584183
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OCSPP 835.6100
Dose Levels 200 g ai/ha
Study Summary
Dissipation of tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) and its transformation products
under Canadian field conditions was examined in bare soil at one site in New
Glasgow, Prince Edward Island (PEI). The site was located in Queens County
within the 8.1 Ecoregion of North America (mixed wood plains). The soil is a
sandy loam soil with a pH of 5.6 (0-15 cm).
The study was conducted over a period of 514 days using a nominal
application rate of 200 g ai/ha, the current proposed single application
maximum use rate for potatoes. The control plot was located 15 m from the
treated plot. Rainfall was supplemented with irrigation as needed. Total water
input through the study period was 120% of the historical rainfall and 240% of
the crop requirement through study period. The monthly mean air
temperatures during the study were between -0.6 and 4.0 °C of the historical
average monthly mean temperatures.
The application rate was verified using solvent saturation pad and soil pan
application monitors. An average of 90.1% (n = 8) of the expected active
ingredient was recovered from solvent saturation pad monitor samples. An
average of 67.4% (n=4) of the expected active ingredient was recovered from
the soil pan application monitors.
Soil cores were collected from the treated plots on the day of application (0
DAT, v0 DAT) to a depth of 15 cm, and at all other intervals (-3, 3, 7, 15, 29,
59, 88, 172, 318, 359, 423, and 514 DAT) to a depth of 105 cm.
Residues of tetraniliprole and its six degradation products, BCS-CQ63359,
BCS-CR60014, BCS-CR74541, BCS-CU81055, BCS-CT30673 and BCS-
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CU81056, were extracted and analysed using a validated LC/MS/MS method.
The LOQ for all analytes was 2.0 ng/g and the MDL was 0.7 ng/g.
Average recovery of tetraniliprole and its degradation products ranged from 95
to 111% at the 200 ng/g spike level, 82 to 99% at the 40 ng/g spike level, 84 to
103% at the 10 ng/g spike level, and 74 to 105% at the 2.0 ng/g spike level.
The study was terminated after the target 540-day interval (actual interval 514
days), when the pattern of formation, decline and downward movement of
parent and metabolites was clearly defined. The average 0 DAT concentration
of tetraniliprole was 63.0 ng/g in the 0-15 cm soil segment, increasing to a
maximum concentration of 89.0 ng/g at 3 DAT, then declining to 15.8 ng/g by
514 DAT. Tetraniliprole was detected primarily in the upper 0-15 cm soil
segment, although residues were detected at 15-30 cm in all but the 0 DAT
interval, at average concentrations ranging from 0.88 ng/g (<LOQ) to 4.07
ng/g. Tetraniliprole residues were observed at low concentrations at 15, 318,
423 and 514 DAT in the 30-45 cm soil segment (ranging from 1.30 (<LOQ) to
2.60 ng/g). In the 45-60 cm soil segment, tetraniliprole was observed in the
423 and 514 DAT intervals at 1.36 (<LOQ) and 2.08 ng/g (<LOQ),
respectively. No residues greater than the LOQ were observed in deeper
levels.
Degradation products were observed in primarily the 0-15 cm soil segment.
BCS-CQ63359, detected only in the 0-15 cm segments, was first observed at
29 DAT at 1.15 ng/g (<LOQ), increasing to a maximum of 6.68 ng/g by 423
DAT, and declining slightly to 6.18 ng/g by the end of the study. BCS-
CR60014, also detected only in the 0-15 cm segments, was first observed at
15 DAT at 1.96 ng/g (<LOQ), increasing to a maximum of 4.51 ng/g at 88 DAT
and declining to 2.66 ng/g by the end of the study. BCS-CR74541 was
detected between 59 DAT and 514 DAT in the 0-15 cm soil segment at
concentrations ranging from 2.23 ng/g (<LOQ) to 8.25 ng/g, in the 15-30 cm
segments at concentrations ranging from 1.33 ng/g (<LOQ) to 3.64 ng/g, in the
30-45 cm segments at concentrations ranging from 0.71 to 1.33 ng/g (all
<LOQ), and in the 45-60 DAT segment at 0.79 ng/g (<LOQ). BCS-CU81055
was detected only at concentrations <LOQ, and only in the 0-15 cm segment
at 423 DAT and in the 15-30 cm segment at 514 DAT. BCS-CT30673 and
BCS-CU81056 were not detected in any segments during the study.
Examination of total tetraniliprole and degradation product residues in soil as
percent of applied nominal rate (% ANR) indicates that between 0 DAT and 3
DAT residues ranged from 49.6% to 71.9% ANR. Total tetraniliprole declined
throughout the study to 34.2% at 514 DAT. Considering the total residues from
all soil segments, tetraniliprole alone decreased from a maximum of 71.9%
ANR at 3 DAT to 20.2% ANR at the end of the study.
BCS-CQ63359 reached a maximum of 5.4% ANR at 423 DAT, decreasing to
5.0% ANR by the end of the study.
BCS-CR60014 was observed at a maximum of 3.4% ANR at 88 DAT,
decreasing to 2.0% ANR by 514 DAT. BCS-CR74541 was observed at a
maximum of 9.6% ANR at 423 DAT, declining to 6.1% ANR at 514 DAT. BCS-
CU81055 never reached levels >LOQ, and BCS-CR30673 and BCS-CU81056
were not observed.
Under field conditions at New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, tetraniliprole
had a dissipation DT50 value of 139 days, and a DT90 value of >1000 days
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(Kinetic modelling (KinGUI), FOMC. At the end of the 514-day period, the total
carryover of residues of tetraniliprole was 20.2% of the target applied amount.
The major routes of dissipation of tetraniliprole under field conditions were
transformation and biodegradation. Results of this study support the
degradation pathway observed in the laboratory aerobic soil metabolism
studies.
Conclusion
DT50 = 139 days
Metabolites: BCS-CQ63359 (max 5.5%), BCS-CR60014 (max 3.4%), BCS-
CR74541 (max 9.6%), BCS-CU81055 (<LOQ)
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Table 117: Adsorption/desorption
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Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 195.3, 200.4, 211.0, 252.3
(high mobility)
Reference
Tinnefeld D. 2012 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507:
Adsorption/desorption in four European soils, Report no MEF-11/302, M-
427580-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230, Canada PMRA Environmental Chemistry and
Fate, DACO No. 8.2.4.2
Dose Levels 0.5, 0.15, 0.05, 0.015 and 0.005 mg/L
Analytical
measurements LSC
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Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-
CL73507 was studied in four different German soils in the dark in the
laboratory at 20 ±1 oC using the batch equilibrium method. The soil
characteristics are as follows:
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam Silt loam loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.2 6.4 5.3 7.3
%OC 1.8 2.7 2.7 5.1
%OM 3.1 4.7 4.7 8.8
WHC at 0.1
bar (pF 2.0)%
13.3 32.0 36.7 38.5
The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using air-dried soils pre-
equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution with a soil-to-solution ratio of 1/4
(5 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soils Laacher Hof,
Hoefchen Am Hohenseh and Hanscheiderhof and 1/10 (2 g soil (dry weight
equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soil Dollendorf II.
BCS-CL73507 was applied at nominal concentrations of 0.5, 0.15, 0.05, 0.015
and 0.005 mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution. The desorption phase was
performed by supplying pre-adsorbed soil samples with fresh aqueous 0.01 M
CaCl2 solution for all test concentrations. For the highest test concentration
(0.5 mg/L) two additional desorption cycles were performed likewise. The
adsorption and desorption steps were carried out each for 24 hours under
continuous agitation. For the highest concentration, two additional desorption
cycles were performed with 24 hours equilibration time each.
BCS-CL73507 was sufficient stable throughout the study. The parental mass
balances were 97.0, 95.6, 97.2 and 93.0% of the %AR for soil Laacher Hof,
Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II, respectively.
Mean material balances were 95.7, 95.1, 94.9 and 94.1%AR for soil Laacher
Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II, respectively.
At the end of the adsorption phase, 53.8 – 65.4%AR was adsorbed to soil
Laacher Hof, 66.6 – 75.5%AR was adsorbed to soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh,
60.2 – 70.0%AR was adsorbed to soil Hanscheiderhof and 54.7 –66.1%AR
was adsorbed to soil Dollendorf II. The adsorption/desorption constants and
correlation coefficients of BCS-CL73507 in soil are presented below. The
desorption constants KF, OC(des) were about two times higher than the KF,
OC(ads) values, indicating a strengthened binding of the test item once
adsorbed to the soil.
parameter Location in Germany
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hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam Silt loam loam
Adsorption
Kf 3.789 6.813 5.274 10.222
1/n 0.897 0.908 0.913 0.899
R2 0.999 0.9998 0.9995 0.9994
Kf, oc 211.0 252.3 195.3 200.4
Desorption
Kf 8.829 13.54 11.56 20.869
1/n 0.926 0.926 0.942 0.924
R2 0.998 0.999 0.9997 0.999
Kf, oc 490.5 501.4 428.2 409.2
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
According to Briggs3, the mobility of BCS-CL73507 can be classified as low for
adsorption and for desorption in all tested soils.
Conclusion
Kf oc adsorption 195.3, 200.4, 211.0, 252.3
According to McCall classification (McCall P.J., Laskowski D.A. et al. 1981)
BCS-CL73507 is considered highly to moderately mobile.
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Soil adsorption
Tetraniliprole
Table 118: Adsorption/desorption tetraniliprole – study 1
Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 411, 133 (medium-high mobility)
1920 in sediment (slightly mobile)
Reference Haddix J.K., Arthur E.L. 2016 [14C] BCS-CL73507: Adsorption/desorption on
two US soils and one US sediment, Report no MEFVP112, M-557175-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230
Dose Levels 0.5, 0.15, 0.05, 0.015 and 0.005 mg/L
Analytical
measurements LSC
Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-
CL73507 was studied in two US soils and one US sediment in the dark in the
laboratory at 20 ±1 oC using the batch equilibrium method. The soil
characteristics are as follows:
parameter Location in US
Nebraska (NE) California (CA) Kansas (KS)
Soil type Silt loam Sandy loam Silt-clay loam
(sediment)
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.5 6.2 7.5
%OC 1.8 0.90 0.34
%OM 3.2 1.5 0.58
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WHC at 0.1
bar (pF 2.0)
%
38.6 23.4 44.1
The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using air-dried soils pre-
equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution with a soil (sediment)-to-solution
ratio of 1/4.2 (4.8 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soil NE, 1/2
(10 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soil CA and 1/4.6 (4.5 g
soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for the KS sediment.
BCS-CL73507 was applied at nominal concentrations of 0.5, 0.15, 0.05, 0.015
and 0.005 mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution. The desorption phase was
performed by supplying pre-adsorbed soil samples with fresh aqueous 0.01 M
CaCl2 solution for one desorption step. The adsorption and desorption steps
were carried out each for 24 hours under continuous agitation.
BCS-CL73507 was sufficient stable throughout the study. The parental mass
balances were 95.3, 94.2 and 92.2%AR for NE, CA and KS, respectively.
Mean material balances for NE and CA soils, and KS sediment were 92.5%AR
(range 87.8 to 97.3%AR), 97.5%AR (range 86.7 to 104.0%AR), and 94.8%AR
(range 92.8 to 96.7%AR), respectively. The overall mean material balance
was 94.9% (SD = 2.5%).
At the end of the desorption phase, 20.0 – 26.1%, 23.1 – 29.5% and 26.0 –
27.8% of the initially adsorbed amount were desorbed from soil NE, CA and
KS sediment, respectively.
The calculated adsorption constants KF-ads from the Freundlich isotherms
ranged from 1.2 to 7.4 ml/g (mean 5.0 ml/g) for three tested matrices. The
Freundlich exponents 1/n were in the range of 0.9381 to 0.9860 (mean
0.9671), indicating that the concentration of the test substance affected the
adsorption behaviour of the test substance in the examined concentration
range. In general, the organic matter in soil or sediment determined as organic
carbon content is the most important component responsible for binding
organic chemicals. Therefore, the adsorption coefficients KF were correlated
with the organic carbon content of the soil/sediment to compare the adsorption
behaviour in different soils or sediment. For BCS-CL73507, the KF-OC-ads
values ranged from 133 to 1,920 ml/g (mean 821 ml/g).
According to Briggs classification scheme4, BCS-CL73507 can be classified
as having low mobility to immobile.
The calculated desorption constants KF-des of the Freundlich isotherms ranged
from 6.6 to 11.4 ml/g (mean: 9.4 ml/g) for the tested matrices. The Freundlich
exponents 1/n ranged from 0.9346 to 1.037 (mean: 0.9856), indicating that the
concentration of the test substance affected the desorption behaviour of the
test substance in the examined concentration range. The KF-OC-des values for
desorption ranged from 567 to 3,355 ml/g (mean 1,552 ml/g). The KF-OC-des
values were significantly higher (1.4 to 5.5 times higher) than the KF-OC-ads
values, indicating a strengthened binding of the test substance once adsorbed
to the soil/sediment.
The adsorption/desorption constants and correlation coefficients of BCS-
CL73507 in soil are presented below.
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parameter Location in US
Nebraska (NE) California
(CA)
Kansas (KS)
Soil type Silt loam Sandy loam Silt-clay loam
(sediment)
Adsorption
Kf 7.4 1.2 6.5
1/n 0.938 0.986 0.977
R2 0.991 0.994 0.998
Kf, oc 411 133 1920
Desorption
Kf 10.2 6.6 11.4
1/n 0.935 1.037 0.985
R2 0.999 0.995 0.999
Kf, oc 567 732 3355
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
Conclusion
Kf oc adsorption 411, 133,1920 (sediment)
According to McCall classification, the mobility is considered medium to high.
In sediment the substance mobility of the substance is low.
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Table 119: Adsorption/desorption tetraniliprole – study 2
Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CR60014 (metabolite)
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 130.8,181.5, 154.0, 144.5
(low to medium mobility)
Reference
Tinnefeld D. 2012 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CR60014:
Adsorption/desorption in four European soils, Report no EnSa- 12-0385, M-
440103-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviatio
ns None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230, Canada PMRA Environmental Chemistry and
Fate
Dose Levels 1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03, 0.01 mg/L
Analytical
measurements LSC
Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-
CR60014 was studied in four different German soils in the dark in the laboratory
at 20 ±1 oC using the batch equilibrium method. The soil characteristics are as
follows:
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.0 6.3 5.4 7.2
%OC 2.1 1.9 2.3 5.1
%OM 3.6 3.3 4.0 8.8
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WHC at 0.1
bar (pF 2.0)
%
15.6 26.4 27.7 41.4
The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using air-dried soils pre-
equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution with a soil-to-solution ratio of 1/10
(2 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soils Laacher Hof, Hoefchen
Am Hohenseh and Hanscheiderhof and 1/20 (1 g soil (dry weight
equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soil Dollendorf II.
BCS-CR60014 was applied at nominal concentrations of 1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03, 0.01
mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution. Mercury(II) chloride was added to the
CaCl2 solution at a concentration of 50 mg/L to inhibit microbial activity. The
desorption phase was performed by supplying pre-adsorbed soil samples with
fresh aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 containing HgCl2 solution for all test
concentrations.
The adsorption and first desorption steps were carried out each for 24 hours
under continuous agitation for soils Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh and
Hanscheiderhof. For soil Dollendorf II adsorption and one desorption cycle were
limited to 8 and 16 hours, respectively, due to the insufficient stability of the test
item in this soil. For the highest concentration (1.0 mg/L), two additional
desorption cycles were performed with 24 hours equilibration time each. For soil
Dollendorf II only one desorption step was carried out.
BCS-CR60014 was sufficiently stable throughout the study. The parental mass
balances were 95.5, 95.3, 97.7 and 90.2% of the %AR for soil Laacher Hof,
Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II, respectively.
Mean material balances were 95.9, 95.9, 95.6 and 96.3% AR for soil Laacher
Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II, respectively.
At the end of the adsorption phase, 22.2 – 29.5% AR was adsorbed to soil
Laacher Hof, 26.5 –35.3% AR was adsorbed to soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh,
26.7 – 33.7% AR was adsorbed to soil Hanscheiderhof and 27.3 –30.0% AR
was adsorbed to soil Dollendorf II. The adsorption constants KF(ads) of BCS-
CR60014 calculated based on the Freundlich isotherms of the four test soils
ranged from 2.746 to 7.367 ml/g (mean: 4.276 ml/g). The Freundlich exponents
1/n were in the range of 0.9130 to 0.9712 (mean: 0.9329), indicating that the
concentration of the test item affects its adsorption behaviour in the examined
concentration range. The corresponding calculated KF, OC(ads) values varied
between 130.8 and 181.5 ml/g (mean: 152.7 ml/g).
After the first desorption phase between 44.0 – 61.5% of the initially adsorbed
radioactivity was desorbed from the respective soils. The desorption constants
KF, OC(des) were about two times higher than the KF, OC(ads) values, indicating a
strengthened binding of the test item once adsorbed to the soil.
The adsorption/desorption constants and correlation coefficients of BCS-
CR600014 in soil are presented below.
parameter Location in Germany
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hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
Adsorption
Kf 2.746 3.448 3.541 7.367
1/n 0.919 0.913 0.928 0.971
R2 0.9989 0.9997 0.9995 0.9995
Kf, oc 130.8 181.5 154.0 144.5
Desorption
Kf 5.992 6.952 7.661 12.021
1/n 0.905 0.904 0.925 0.928
R2 0.996 0.999 0.996 0.996
Kf, oc 282.0 365.9 333.1 235.7
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
According to Briggs, BCS-CR60014 can be classified as low mobile for
adsorption and for desorption in all tested soils.
Conclusion Kf oc adsorption 130.8, 181.5, 154.0, 144.5
According to McCall classification, the mobility is considered low to medium.
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Metabolites
Table 120: Adsorption/desorption – metabolites - study 1
Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CR74541 (metabolite)
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 17.8, 18.6, 25.6, 11.6 (very high)
Reference
Tinnefeld D. 2012 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-
CR74541: Adsorption/desorption in four European soils,
Report no EnSa- 12-0473, M-441867-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230, Canada PMRA
Environmental Chemistry and Fate
Dose Levels 1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03, 0.01 mg/L
Analytical measurements LSC
Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Pyrazole-
carboxamide-14C] BCS-C R74541 (BCS-CL73507-
carboxylic acid) was studied in four different German soils
in the dark in the laboratory at 20 ±1 oC using the batch
equilibrium method. The soil characteristics are as follows:
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.0 6.3 5.4 7.2
%OC 2.1 1.9 2.3 5.1
%OM 3.6 3.3 4.0 8.8
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WHC at 0.1
bar (pF 2.0)
%
15.6 26.4 27.7 41.4
The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using
air-dried soils pre-equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2
solution with a soil-to-solution ratio of 1/1 (20 g soil (dry
weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soils Laacher Hof,
Hoefchen Am Hohenseh and Hanscheiderhof and 1/2 (10 g
soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soil
Dollendorf II.
BCS-C R74541 was applied at nominal concentrations of
1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03, 0.01 mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2
solution. The desorption phase was performed by supplying
pre-adsorbed soil samples with fresh aqueous 0.01 M
CaCl2 solution for all test concentrations. A single
adsorption and desorption cycle was performed. For the
highest concentration (1.0 mg/L), two additional desorption
cycles were performed with 24 hours equilibration time
each. The adsorption and desorption steps were carried out
each for 24 hours under continuous agitation.
BCS-C R74541 was sufficiently stable throughout the study.
The parental mass balances were 97.9, 93.8, 92.8 and
95.4% of the %AR for soil Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am
Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II, respectively.
Mean material balances were 93.4, 93.4, 102.7 and
98.5%AR for soil Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh,
Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II, respectively.
At the end of the adsorption phase, 26.6 – 35.4 %AR was
adsorbed to soil Laacher Hof, 26.3 –35.0%AR was
adsorbed to soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, 37.7 – 45.9%AR
was adsorbed to soil Hanscheiderhof and 23.1 –32.7%AR
was adsorbed to soil Dollendorf II. The adsorption
constants KF(ads) of BCS-CR74541 calculated based on
the Freundlich isotherms of the four test soils ranged from
0.373 to 0.590 ml/g (mean: 0.476 ml/g). The Freundlich
exponents 1/n were in the range of 0.8891 to 0.9281
(mean: 0.9118), indicating that the concentration of the test
item affects its adsorption behaviour in the examined
concentration range. The corresponding, calculated KF,
OC(ads) values varied between 11.6 and 25.6 ml/g (mean:
18.4 ml/g).
After the first desorption phase between 18.7 – 47.5% of
the initially adsorbed radioactivity was desorbed from the
respective soils. The desorption constants KF, OC(des) were
about five times higher than the KF, OC(ads) values, indicating
a strengthened binding of the test item once adsorbed to
the soil.
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The adsorption/desorption constants and correlation
coefficients of BCS-CR74541 in soil are presented below.
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
Adsorption
Kf 0.373 0.354 0.588 0.590
1/n 0.928 0.905 0.925 0.889
R2 0.993 0.996 0.997 0.995
Kf, oc 17.8 18.6 25.6 11.6
Desorption
Kf 2.164 1.897 2.824 2.117
1/n 0.963 0.932 0.939 0.909
R2 0.980 0.991 0.996 0.988
Kf, oc 103.0 99.8 122.8 41.5
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
According to Briggs, BCS-CR74541 can be classified as
mobile for adsorption and intermediate mobile for
desorption in the tested soils.
Conclusion
Kf oc adsorption 17.8, 18.6, 25.6, 11.6
According to McCall classification, the mobility is
considered very high.
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Table 121: Adsorption/desorption – metabolites - study 2
Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CU81055 (metabolite)
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 23.5, 29.9, 50.4, 19.5 (very high)
Reference
Beckmann M., Koenig H. 2013 [Phenyl-carbamoyl-14C] BCS- CU81055:
Adsorption/desorption in four European soils, Report no EnSa- 13-0037,
M-456812-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230, Canada PMRA Environmental Chemistry
and Fate
Dose Levels 1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03, 0.01 mg/L
Analytical measurements LSC
Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Phenyl-carbamoyl -14C] BCS-
CU81055 (BCS-CL73507-desmethyl-amide-carboxylic acid) was studied
in four different German soils in the dark in the laboratory at 20 ±1 oC
using the batch equilibrium method. The soil characteristics are as
follows:
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.0 6.3 5.4 7.2
%OC 2.1 1.9 2.3 5.1
%OM 3.6 3.3 4.0 8.8
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WHC at 0.1
bar (pF 2.0)
%
15.6 26.4 27.7 41.4
The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using air-dried soils
pre-equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution with a soil-to-solution
ratio of 1/1 (20 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soils
Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh and Hanscheiderhof and 1/2 (10 g
soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for soil Dollendorf II.
BCS- CU81055 was applied at nominal concentrations of 1.0, 0.3, 0.1,
0.03, 0.01 mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution. The desorption phase
was performed by supplying pre-adsorbed soil samples with fresh
aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution for all test concentrations. For the highest
concentration (1.0 mg/L), two additional desorption cycles were
performed with 24 hours equilibration time each. The adsorption and
desorption steps were carried out each for 24 hours under continuous
agitation.
BCS- CU81055 was sufficiently stable throughout the study. The
parental mass balances were 96.6, 95.0, 94.1 and 95.4% of the %AR for
soil Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and
Dollendorf II, respectively.
Mean material balances were 94.7, 92.7, 95.5 and 96.6%AR for soil
Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II,
respectively.
At the end of the adsorption phase, 32.8 – 43.7%AR was adsorbed to
soil Laacher Hof, 36.3-46.6%AR was adsorbed to soil Hoefchen Am
Hohenseh, 37.4 – 46.9%AR was adsorbed to soil Hanscheiderhof and
34.3-46.8%AR was adsorbed to soil Dollendorf II. The adsorption
constants KF(ads) of BCS- CU81055 calculated based on the Freundlich
isotherms of the four test soils ranged from 0.494 to 1.159 ml/g (mean:
0.805 ml/g). The Freundlich exponents 1/n were in the range of 0.8947 to
0.9267 (mean: 0.9110), indicating that the concentration of the test item
affects its adsorption behaviour in the examined concentration range.
The corresponding, calculated KF, OC(ads) values varied between 19.5 and
50.4 ml/g (mean: 30.9 ml/g).
After the first desorption phase between 19.5 – 32.7% of the initially
adsorbed radioactivity was desorbed from the respective soils. The
desorption constants KF, OC(des) were about four times higher than the KF,
OC(ads) values, indicating that the test item once adsorbed to the soil is not
readily desorbed.
The adsorption/desorption constants and correlation coefficients of BCS-
CU81055 in soil are presented below.
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
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Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
Adsorption
Kf 0.494 0.569 1.159 0.996
1/n 0.910 0.913 0.927 0.895
R2 0.999 0.999 0.999 1.000
Kf, oc 23.5 29.9 50.4 19.5
Desorption
Kf 2.291 2.741 3.625 3.606
1/n 0.931 0.944 0.936 0.938
R2 0.999 0.999 0.997 0.997
Kf, oc 109.1 144.3 157.6 70.7
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
According to Briggs, BCS- CU81055 can be classified as mobile for
adsorption and low mobile for desorption in the tested soils.
Conclusion Kf oc adsorption 23.5, 29.9, 50.4, 19.5
According to McCall classification, the mobility is considered very high.
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Table 122: Adsorption/desorption – metabolites – study 3
Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CQ63359 (metabolite)
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 4875, 13416, 9049, 6464 (slightly - immobile)
Reference
Tinnefeld D., 2012 [Dihydroquinazoline-4-14C] BCS- CQ63359:
Adsorption/desorption in four European soils, Report no EnSa- 12-0596,
M-441845-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations
Due to abiotic degradation, only one desorption step was carried out
instead of three desorption steps as required by the Canadian PMRA
Guidelines
This does not affect the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230, Canada PMRA Environmental Chemistry
and Fate
Dose Levels 1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03, 0.01 mg/L
Analytical measurements LSC
Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Dihydroquinazoline-4-14C] BCS-
CQ63359 (BCS-CL73507-N- methyl-quinazolinone) was studied in four
different German soils in the dark in the laboratory at 20 ±1 oC using the
batch equilibrium method. The soil characteristics are as follows:
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.0 6.3 5.4 7.2
%OC 2.1 1.9 2.3 5.1
%OM 3.6 3.3 4.0 8.8
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WHC at 0.1
bar (pF 2.0)
%
15.6 26.4 27.7 41.4
The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using air-dried soils
pre-equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution with a soil-to-solution
ratio of 1/40 (0.5 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for all
soils.
BCS- CQ63359 was applied at nominal concentrations of 1.0, 0.3, 0.1,
0.03, 0.01 mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution. The desorption phase
was performed by supplying pre-adsorbed soil samples with fresh
aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution for all test concentrations. The adsorption
and desorption step was24 hours under continuous agitation.
BCS- CQ63359 was sufficiently stable throughout the study in control
samples without soil. The parental mass balances were 91.0, 92.3, 93.4
and 92.2% of the %AR for soil Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh,
Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II, respectively.
Mean material balances were 95.9, 95.9, 96.0 and 98.4%AR for soil
Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II,
respectively.
At the end of the adsorption phase, 74.2-83.7%AR was adsorbed to soil
Laacher Hof, 86.7-87.7%AR was adsorbed to soil Hoefchen Am
Hohenseh, 84.0-89.0%AR was adsorbed to soil Hanscheiderhof and
91.2-93.9%AR was adsorbed to soil Dollendorf II. The adsorption
constants KF(ads) of BCS- CQ63359 calculated based on the Freundlich
isotherms of the four test soils ranged from 102.4 to 329.7 ml/g (mean:
223.8 ml/g). The Freundlich exponents 1/n were in the range of 0.8859 to
0.9831 (mean: 0.9297), indicating that the concentration of the test item
affects its adsorption behaviour in the examined concentration range.
The corresponding calculated KF, OC(ads) values varied between 4875 and
13416 ml/g (mean: 8451 ml/g).
After the first desorption phase between 4.8-20.8% of the initially
adsorbed radioactivity was desorbed from the respective soils. The
desorption constants KF, OC(des) were about 10% higher than the KF, OC(ads)
values, indicating that the test item once adsorbed to the soil is not
readily desorbed.
The adsorption/desorption constants and correlation coefficients of BCS-
CQ63359 in soil are presented below.
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
Adsorption
Kf 102.366 254.896 208.127 329.652
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1/n 0.886 0.983 0.933 0.917
R2 0.997 0.996 0.994 0.997
Kf, oc 4875 13416 9049 6464
Desorption
Kf 127.497 259.815 247.676 332.719
1/n 0.873 0.956 0.942 0.889
R2 0.995 0.998 0.996 0.998
Kf, oc 6071 16375 10769 6524
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
According to Briggs, BCS- CQ63359 can be classified as mobile for
adsorption and desorption in the tested soils.
Conclusion
Kf oc adsorption 4875, 13415, 9049, 6464
According to McCall classification, the mobility is considered slightly to
immobile.
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Table 123: Adsorption/desorption – metabolites - study 3
Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CT30673 (metabolite)
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 543, 568,718, 326 (low - medium)
Reference
Beckmann M., Koenig H., 2013 [Dihydroquinazoline-2-14C] BCS- CT30673:
Adsorption/desorption in four European soils, Report no EnSa- 13-0036, M-
467319-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230, Canada PMRA Environmental Chemistry and
Fate
Dose Levels 1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03, 0.01 mg/L
Analytical
measurements LSC
Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Dihydroquinazoline-2-14C] BCS-
CT30673 (BCS-CL73507-desmethyl-amide-carboxylic acid) was studied in
four different German soils in the dark in the laboratory at 20 ±1 oC using the
batch equilibrium method. The soil characteristics are as follows:
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.0 6.3 5.4 7.2
%OC 2.1 1.9 2.3 5.1
%OM 3.6 3.3 4.0 8.8
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bar (pF 2.0)
%
15.6 26.4 27.7 41.4
The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using air-dried soils pre-
equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution with a soil-to-solution ratio of
1/10 (2 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for all soils.
BCS- CT30673 was applied at nominal concentrations of 1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03,
0.01 mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution. The desorption phase was
performed by supplying pre-adsorbed soil samples with fresh aqueous 0.01 M
CaCl2 solution for all test concentrations. For the highest concentration (1.0
mg/L), two additional desorption cycles were performed with 24 hours
equilibration time each. The adsorption and desorption steps were carries out
each for 24 hours under continuous agitation.
BCS- CT30673 was sufficiently stable throughout the study. The parental
mass balances were 102.3, 109.2, 103.1 and 106.5% of the %AR for soil
Laacher Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II,
respectively.
Mean material balances were 92.6, 95.9, 98.0 and 98.5%AR for soil Laacher
Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II, respectively.
At the end of the adsorption phase, 52.9-67.2%AR was adsorbed to soil
Laacher Hof, 53.8-70.7%AR was adsorbed to soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh,
64.2-78.4%AR was adsorbed to soil Hanscheiderhof and 65.3-79.9%AR was
adsorbed to soil Dollendorf II. The adsorption constants KF(ads) of BCS-
CT30673 calculated based on the Freundlich isotherms of the four test soils
ranged from 0.782 to 16.602 ml/g (mean: 13.825 ml/g). The Freundlich
exponents 1/n were in the range of 0.8503 to 0.8849 (mean: 0.8618),
indicating that the concentration of the test item affects its adsorption
behaviour in the examined concentration range. The corresponding,
calculated KF, OC(ads) values varied between 325.5 and 718.0 ml/g (mean:
538.5 ml/g).
After the first desorption phase between 13.7-37.0% of the initially adsorbed
radioactivity was desorbed from the respective soils. The desorption constants
KF, OC(des) were about 30% higher than the KF, OC(ads) values, indicating a
strengthened binding of the test item once adsorbed to the soil.
The adsorption/desorption constants and correlation coefficients of BCS-
CT30673 in soil are presented below.
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
Adsorption
Kf 11.40 10.78 16.51 16.60
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1/n 0.885 0.850 0.861 0.851
R2 0.996 0.998 0.998 0.999
Kf, oc 543 568 718 326
Desorption
Kf 16.01 14.45 22.56 22.43
1/n 0.867 0.828 0.843 0.840
R2 0.991 0.996 0.994 0.998
Kf, oc 762 760 981 440
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
According to Briggs, BCS- CT30673 can be classified as mobile for adsorption
and desorption in the tested soils.
Conclusion Kf oc adsorption 543, 568,718, 326
According to McCall classification, the mobility is considered low to medium.
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Table 124: Adsorption/desorption – metabolites – study 4
Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CU81056 (metabolite)
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 1081, 1104, 1204, 668 (low)
Reference
Beckmann M., Koenig H., 2013 [Dihydroquinazoline-4-14C] BCS- CU81056:
Adsorption/desorption in four European soils, Report no EnSa- 13-0038, M-
467313-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230, Canada PMRA Environmental Chemistry and
Fate
Dose Levels 0.5, 0.15, 0.05, 0.015, 0.005 mg/L
Analytical measurements LSC
Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Dihydroquinazoline-4-14C] BCS-
CU81056 (BCS-CL73507-quinazolinone- carboxylic acid) was studied in four
different German soils in the dark in the laboratory at 20 ±1 oC using the
batch equilibrium method. The soil characteristics are as follows:
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.0 6.3 5.4 7.2
%OC 2.1 1.9 2.3 5.1
%OM 3.6 3.3 4.0 8.8
WHC at 0.1
bar (pF 2.0)
%
15.6 26.4 27.7 41.4
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The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using air-dried soils pre-
equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution containing HgCl2 with a soil-to-
solution ratio of 1/20 (1 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for all
soils.
BCS- CU81056 was applied at nominal concentrations of 0.5, 0.15, 0.05,
0.015 and 0.005 mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution. The desorption
phase was performed by supplying pre-adsorbed soil samples with fresh
aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 containing HgCl2 for one desorption cycle. For the
highest concentration (0.5 mg/L), two additional desorption cycles were
performed with 24 hours equilibration time each. The adsorption and
desorption steps were carries out each for 24 hours under continuous
agitation.
BCS- CU81056 was sufficiently stable throughout the study. The parental
mass balances were 90.9, 93.0, 91.7 and 94.2% of the %AR for soil Laacher
Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II,
respectively.
Mean material balances were 89.6, 92.1, 94.4 and 98.0%AR for soil Laacher
Hof, Hoefchen Am Hohenseh, Hanscheiderhof and Dollendorf II,
respectively.
At the end of the adsorption phase, 59.7- 73.1%AR was adsorbed to soil
Laacher Hof, 57.3- 71.9%AR was adsorbed to soil Hoefchen Am Hohenseh,
63.9- 77.5%AR was adsorbed to soil Hanscheiderhof and 67.4-75.9%AR
was adsorbed to soil Dollendorf II. The adsorption constants KF(ads) of BCS-
CU81056 calculated based on the Freundlich isotherms of the four test soils
ranged from 20.98 to 34.09 ml/g (mean: 26.36 ml/g). The Freundlich
exponents 1/n were in the range of 0.851 to 0.9045 (mean: 0.870), indicating
that the concentration of the test item affects its adsorption behaviour in the
examined concentration range. The corresponding calculated KF, OC(ads)
values varied between 668 and 1204 ml/g (mean: 1014 ml/g).
After the first desorption phase between 13.5-26.9% of the initially adsorbed
radioactivity was desorbed from the respective soils. The desorption
constants KF, OC(des) were about 70% higher than the KF, OC(ads) values,
indicating a strengthened binding of the test item once adsorbed to the soil.
The adsorption/desorption constants and correlation coefficients of BCS-
CU81056 in soil are presented below.
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Loamy
sand
Silt loam loam loam
Adsorption
Kf 22.70 20.98 27.69 34.09
1/n 0.866 0.859 0.851 0.905
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R2 0.998 0.998 0.998 0.999
Kf, oc 1081 1104 1204 668
Desorption
Kf 34.61 35.58 52.55 56.57
1/n 0.857 0.849 0.869 0.893
R2 0.993 0.997 0.998 0.999
Kf, oc 1648 1873 2285 1109
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
According to Briggs, BCS- CU81056 can be classified as immobile for
adsorption and desorption in the tested soils.
Conclusion Kf oc adsorption 1081, 1104, 1204, 668
According to McCall classification, the mobility is considered low.
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Table 125: Adsorption/desorption – metabolites – study 5
Study type Adsorption/ desorption
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CT30672 (metabolite)
Endpoint Kf oc adsorption
Value 6386, 12624, 5646, 5460 (immobile)
Reference
Hein W., D’Ambrosio A., 2016 [Dihydroquinazoline-2-14C] BCS- CT30672:
Adsorption/desorption in four European soils, Report no AS 446, M-
553074-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 106, OCSPP 835.1230
Dose Levels 1.0, 0.3, 0.1, 0.03, 0.01 and 0.003 mg/L
Analytical measurements LSC
Study Summary
The adsorption /desorption behaviour of [Dihydroquinazoline-2-14C] BCS-
CT30672 was studied in four different German soils in the dark in the
laboratory at 20 ±2 oC using the batch equilibrium method. The soil
characteristics are as follows:
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Sandy
loam
Silt loam Silt loam Clay loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
6.5 6.1 5.4 7.3
%OC 1.5 1.9 2.9 4.8
%OM 2.6 3.3 5.0 8.3
CEC [meq /
100g]
8.2 10.5 10.1 18.8
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The adsorption phase of the study was carried out using air-dried soils pre-
equilibrated in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution with a soil-to-solution ratio of
1/20 (1 g soil (dry weight equivalents)/20 ml solution) for all soils.
BCS- CT30672 was applied at nominal concentrations of 1.0, 0.3, 0.1,
0.03, 0.01 and 0.003 mg/L in aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution. The
desorption phase was performed by supplying pre-adsorbed soil samples
with fresh aqueous 0.01 M CaCl2 solution for all test concentrations. The
adsorption and desorption steps were carries out each for 24 hours under
continuous agitation.
BCS- CT30672 was sufficiently stable throughout the study. The parental
mass balances were in the range of 93.61% and 97.94%AR.
The material balances with respect to the individual vessel ranged from
91.3% to 118.1% of the AR in the four tested soils. Mean recovery rates
above 110% of applied were only measured for the 0.01 mg/L-batch of soil
Laacher Hof AXXa (exception) and for all test systems of the 0.003 mg/L
batch due to the extremely low concentration.
The adsorption parameters were calculated using the Freundlich
adsorption isotherm. Due to the low water solubility (≤ 0.26 mg/L) of the
test item only the three lowest test concentrations (0.003 mg/L – 0.03
mg/L) were used. Calculations including higher concentrations did not
change the result significantly.
At the end of the adsorption phase, 89.3 - 92.1%, 82.3-87.7%, 94.1-96.5%
and 91.2-94.8%AR was adsorbed in soils Hanscheider Hof, Laacher Hof,
Dollendorf II and Hoefchen am hohenseh, respectively. The calculated
adsorption constants KF(ads) of BCS-CT30672 calculated based on the
Freundlich isotherms of the four test soils ranged from 95.8 to 262.1 ml/g
(mean: 190.4 ml/g). The Freundlich exponents 1/n were in the range of
0.9684 to 1.0169 (mean: 0.9953). The corresponding calculated KF, OC(ads)
values varied between 5460 and 12624 ml/g (mean: 7529 ml/g).
At the end of the desorption phase, 5.7 – 8.1%, 4.1 – 6.6%, 2.7 – 4.8% and
10.0 – 13.5% of the initially adsorbed amount were desorbed from soil
Hanscheider Hof, Hoefchen am Hohenseh, Dollendorf II and Laacher Hof,
respectively. The desorption constants KF(des) ranged from 119.7 to 287.9
ml/g (mean: 206.8 ml/g) and the normalized desorption constants KF,
OC(des) ranged from 6650 to 15155 ml/g (mean: 8627 ml/g).
The adsorption/desorption constants and correlation coefficients of BCS-
CT30672 in soil are presented below.
parameter Location in Germany
Laacher
hof
Hoefchen
Am
Hohenseh
Hanscheiderhof Dollendorf
II
Soil type Sandy
loam
Silt loam Silt loam Clay loam
Adsorption
Kf 95.8 239.9 163.7 262.1
1/n 1.003 1.017 0.993 0.968
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R2 0.9999 1.000 0.999 1.000
Kf, oc 6386 12624 5646 5460
Desorption
Kf 119.7 287.9 192.9 226.7
1/n 0.993 1.011 0.992 0.927
R2 0.999 1.000 0.999 1.000
Kf, oc 7981 15155 6650 4723
Kf oc are the Kf values normalised to organic carbon content.
According to Briggs11, BCS-CT30672 can be classified as immobile for
adsorption and for desorption in all tested soils.
Conclusion Kf oc adsorption 6386, 12624, 5646, 5460
According to McCall classification the substance is considered immobile.
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Soil leaching
Table 126: Column leaching
Study type Column leaching
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint mobility
Value Slightly to moderately mobile
Reference
de Souza T.J.T. 2015 Mobility of [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-
CL73507 in Brazilian soils - soil columns leaching method. Report BCS-
CL73507, M-52348
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 312
Dose Levels 200 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The leaching behaviour of [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]-BCS-CL73507
was studied in four Brazilian soils under laboratory conditions. The four
soil types were Argissolo (clay), Latossolo vermelho (clay), Neossolo
(loamy sand) and Gleissolo humico (sandy clay loam). Duplicate glass
columns per soil type were filled with the respective soil to a height of 30
cm. After conditioning with 0.01 M CaCl2 solution, the test substance,
[Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]-BCS-CL73507, was applied to the top of the
columns at a dosage approximating the maximum application rate of 200
g ai/ ha. A product containing monuron was used as a reference
substance and was applied at a rate of 5 kg ai/ ha in the same column.
After the application of the test and reference substances, each column
was irrigated with 200 mm of artificial rain over a 48-hour period, and the
respective leachate samples were collected. After percolation, the soil
columns were divided into 6 layers of ca. 5 cm each, and the soil
samples were extracted with Acetonitrile: water (80:20 v/v). Layers
containing more than 10% of AR were sequentially extracted until the
last extract represented less than 10% of AR. Extracted radioactivity was
analysed by HPLC with radiometric detection.
Soil characteristics:
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parameter Origin in Brazil
Argissolo
(Piracicab
a)
Latossolo
vermelho
(Nova
Prata)
Neossolo
(Osorio)
Gleissolo
humico
(Viamao)
Soil type
(USDA)
clay clay Loamy sand/
sandy loam
loam
pH
(0.01 M
CaCl2)
4.9 4.8 4.3 3.2
pH (H2O)
6.0 5.6 4.8 4.3
%OC 2.7 1.5 0.8 6.5
%OM 4.7 2.6 1.3 11.2
The average mass balance ranged from 102.0% to 105.0% in the four
tested soils. The AR was completely retained in Argissolo, Latossolo and
Gleissolo soils and percolated to the leachate in Neossolo soil after the
application of the artificial rain. The maximum (mean) depth penetration
of the radioactivity in the soil profiles was ≤ 10 cm for Argissolo soil, ≤ 30
cm for Latossolo, > 30 cm for Neossolo, and ≤ 10 cm for Gleissolo soil.
The maximum (mean) depth penetration of Monuron was ≤ 27.5 cm for
Argissolo soil, > 30 cm for Latossolo, > 30 cm for Neossolo and ≤ 10 cm
for Gleissolo soil.
Due to the very high penetration of monuron, the Relative Mobility Factor
(RMF) does not accurately describe the relationship between differential
percolation of BCS-CL73507 and monuron. This relationship can be
better understood by means of the RMF50, Relative Mobility Factor 50%,
ie, the relation between the distances of penetration of 50% of the
applied doses. The depth accumulating half of the AR was ≤ 5 cm for
Argissolo soil, ≤ 10 cm for Latossolo, ≤ 20 cm for Neossolo, and ≤ 5 cm
for Gleissolo soil, while depth containing half of the applied monuron was
≤ 12.5 cm for Argissolo soil, ≤ 22.5 cm for Latossolo, > 30 cm for
Neossolo and ≤ 5 cm for Gleissolo soil.
Extractable radioactivity ranged for all soils from 88.08% to 100.92%,
and non-extractable radioactivity ranged from 3.34% to 14.65%. The
results of the HPLC analysis did not show degradation of the parent
compound during the timescale of the study.
The RMF, in comparison to monuron, for BCS-CL73507 was 0.37 in
Argissolo soil, 1.0 in Latossolo, 1.0 in Neossolo soil and 1.0 in Gleissolo
soil.
Based on these values, BCS-CL73507 can be classified as little mobile
in Argissolo and moderately mobile in Latossolo, Neossolo and Gleissolo
soils. The RFM50 was 0.42 in Argissolo soil, 0.45 in Latossolo, 0.67 in
Neossolo soil, and 1.0 in Gleissolo soil, what would classify BCS-
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CL73507 as little mobile in Argissolo, Latossolo and Neossolo soils and
moderately mobile in Gleissolo soil.
Mobility classes according to JA Guth are used.
Conclusion BCS-CL 73705 is slightly to moderately mobile according to JA Guth
classification
Aquatic degradation
Hydrolysis
Table 127: Hydrolysis
Study type Hydrolysis in aquatic environment
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50 at 20oC
Value 265, 58 and 1.27 days at pH 4,7 and 9 respectively
Reference Hein E.M., Kasel D., 2016 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507: Hydrolytic
degradation Report no EnSa-14-0308, M-565616-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 111, OPPTS Test Guideline No. 835.2120 and
835.2130, Japanese MAFF no 2-6-1
Dose Levels 0.3 mg ai/ L
Analytical
measurements HPLC, LSC
Study Summary
The abiotic hydrolytic degradation of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507
was investigated at 20, 25 and 50oC in sterile buffer solutions with pH values of
4,7 or 9 in the dark in the laboratory.
An application rate of 0.3 mg/L was applied considering the low water solubility of
the test item and its degradation products.
Duplicate samples were processed and analysed for at least seven sampling
intervals, distributed over the entire incubation period of 30 days. The preliminary
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test (test 1, 50 °C) for pH 9 was terminated after 2 days, due to fast degradation
of the test item (> 95%AR). In the preliminary test (test 1, 50 °C) mean material
balances at pH 4 were 95.7%AR (range from 92.5 to 100.0%AR), at pH 7
97.4%AR (range from 92.5 to 100.9%AR), and at pH 9 97.8%AR (range from 93.2
to 101.1%AR). In the main test (test 2, 25 °C) mean material balances at pH 4
were 95.7%AR (range from 93.0 to 100.0%AR), at pH 7 95.3%AR (range from
92.2 to 100.0%AR), and at pH 9 100.2%AR (range from 98.7 to 103.1%AR). In
the optional test (test 3, 20 °C) mean material balances at pH 4 were 96.6%AR
(range from 93.7 to 101.8%AR), at pH 7 95.8%AR (range from 93.4 to
100.0%AR), and at pH 9 99.5%AR (range from 97.1 to 103.9%AR).
In the preliminary test (test 1, 50 °C) the amount of BCS-CL73507 in test
solution decreased at pH 4 from 100.0%AR at DAT-0 to 16.3%AR at DAT-30, at
pH 7 from 100.0%AR at DAT-0 to 1.6%AR at DAT-30, and at pH 9 from 97.2%AR
at DAT-0 to 2.9%AR at DAT-2.04. In the main test (test 2, 25 °C), the amount of
BCS-CL73507 in test solution decreased at pH 4 from 100.0%AR at DAT-0 to
89.6%AR at DAT-30, at pH 7 from 100.0%AR at DAT-0 to 56.5%AR at DAT-30,
and at pH 9 from 97.2%AR at DAT-0 to 1.8%AR at DAT-30. In the optional test
(test 3, 20 °C), the amount of BCS-CL73507 in test solution decreased at pH 4
from 100.0%AR at DAT-0 to 91.5%AR at DAT-30, at pH 7 from 100.0%AR at
DAT-0 to 68.1%AR at DAT-30, and at pH 9 from 97.2%AR at DAT-0 to 1.5%AR at
DAT-30.
One degradation product was identified as BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone
with a maximum amount of 99.6%AR at DAT-30 (pH 9, optional test, 20 °C). The
total unidentified residues amounted to a maximum of 3.3%AR and no single
component exceeded 3.3%AR at any sampling interval of all conducted tests.
The experimental data could be well described by an SFO kinetic model. The
hydrolytic degradation of BCS-CL73507 was observed to be pH dependent. At 50
°C, the experimental half-lives of BCS-CL73507 were 10.9, 3.74 and 0.04 days
for pH 4, 7 and 9, respectively. At 25 °C, the experimental half-lives of BCS
CL73507 were 287, 38.8 and 0.75 days for pH 4, 7 and 9, respectively. At 20 °C,
the experimental half-lives of BCS CL73507 were 265, 58.0 and 1.27 days for pH
4, 7 and 9, respectively.
It is concluded that hydrolysis of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507
contributes to the elimination of this compound from the aqueous environment.
Conclusion DT50 at 20oC: 265, 58 and 1.27 days at pH 4,7 and 9 respectively
Hydrolytic degradation strongly depended on temperature and pH.
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Photolysis
Table 128: Photolysis – study 1
Study type Photolysis in aquatic environment
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 3.4 days, calculated for USA 10.5 d
Reference Heinemann O., Kasel D., 2014 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507:
Phototransformation in water. Report no EnSa-13-0320, M-484185-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Devi
ations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 316, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No. 835.2240,
Japanese MAFF 2-6-2
Dose Levels 0.48 mg ai/ L
Analytical
measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The photolytic route and degradation of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507
were investigated in sterile acetate buffer solution (pH 4) under exposure to simulated
sunlight in the laboratory for 11 days at 25 ± 2 °C (study temp. 25.0 °C mean
irradiated and 25.1 oC mean dark).
The study application rate of 0.48 mg/L was applied due to the low water solubility of
the test item. 11 days of incubation under exposure to simulated sunlight were
equivalent to 34 days under environmental conditions (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). For
comparison, additional samples were incubated in the dark. Duplicate samples were
processed and analyzed 0, 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, and 11 DAT.
Mean material balances were 98.9 and 102.6%AR for irradiated and dark samples,
respectively. The maximum amount of carbon dioxide was 0.4%AR at study end
(DAT-11) and 0.7%AR at DAT-4 in irradiated and dark samples, respectively.
Formation of VOC was insignificant as demonstrated by values of ≤ 0.1%AR at all
sampling intervals for irradiated samples and ≤ 0.5%AR for dark samples.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the test solution decreased from 99.6%AR at DAT-0
to 13.2 and 96.3%AR at DAT-11 in irradiated and dark samples, respectively.
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Degradation of BCS-CL73507 in irradiated samples was accompanied by the
formation of one major degradation product, identified as BCS-CL73507-deschloro-
oxazine with the maximum amount of 72.7%AR at DAT-11. The total unidentified
residues amounted to a maximum of 13.1%AR and no single component exceeded
7.0%AR at any sampling interval.
In the test solutions of the dark test systems, no significant formation of degradation
products was observed.
Comparing both dark and irradiated test systems, degradation of the test item was
only observed under exposure to light.
The experimental data could be well described by an SFO kinetic model. The half-life
of BCS-CL73507 in irradiated samples was 3.4 days. Based on this experimental
DT50 value for [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 in irradiated samples,
predicted environmental DT50 values are calculated to be eg 10.5 solar summer days
at Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The calculated DT50 value for [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 under dark conditions was 188.5 days.
It is concluded that photodegradation of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 in
water systems is a contributor to the elimination of this compound from the aqueous
environment.
Conclusion DT50 in days: 3.4 d (10.5 d USA calculated)
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Table 129: Photolysis – study 2
Study type Photolysis in aquatic environment
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 0.7 days, calculated for Tokyo 4.7 d
Reference Heinemann O., Junge T., 2014 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507:
Phototransformation in natural water. Report no EnSa-13-0321, M-489424-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviatio
ns None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 316, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No. 835.2240,
Japanese MAFF 2-6-2
Dose Levels 0.45 mg ai/ L
Analytical
measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The photolytic route and degradation of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-
CL73507 were investigated in natural water (pH 8) from the river Rhine under
exposure to simulated sunlight in the laboratory for 10 days at 25 ± 2 °C
(study temp. 24.9°C mean irradiated and 24.4o C mean dark).
The study application rate of 0.45 mg/L was applied due to the low water
solubility of the test item. 10 days of incubation under exposure to simulated
sunlight were equivalent to 69.1 days of solar summer days in Japan. Additional
samples were incubated in the dark. Duplicate samples were processed and
analyzed 0, 0.25, 1, 2, 4, 7, and 10 DAT.
Mean material balances were 95.6 and 97.6%AR for irradiated and dark
samples, respectively. The maximum amount of carbon dioxide was 10.9 and
≤0.1%AR in irradiated and dark samples, respectively. Formation of VOC was
insignificant as demonstrated by values of ≤ 0.1%AR at all sampling intervals for
both irradiated and dark samples.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the test solution decreased from 97.2%AR at
DAT-0 to 1.2 and 4.1%AR at DAT-10 in irradiated and dark samples,
respectively.
Besides the formation of carbon dioxide four degradation products were
identified in irradiated samples with the following maximum occurrences: BCS-
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CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone with 34.5%AR at DAT-0.25, BCS-CL73507-
despyridyl-N-methyl-quinazolinone with 7.2%AR at DAT-2, BCS-CL73507-
deschloro-pyrazine with 37.2%AR at DAT-2 and BCS-CL73507-pyrazole-5-
carboxylic acid with 18.0%AR at DAT-10. The total unidentified residues
amounted to a maximum of 56.3%AR and no single component exceeded
9.4%AR at any sampling interval.
In dark samples, BCS-CL73507 was degraded to BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-
quinazolinone with the maximum occurrence of 95.0%AR at DAT-10.
Comparing both dark and irradiated test systems, degradation of the test item
was less rapid under exposure to light.
The experimental data could be well described by a SFO kinetic model. The
half-life of BCS-CL73507 in irradiated samples was 0.7 days. Based on this
experimental DT50 value for [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 in
irradiated samples, predicted environmental DT50 values are calculated to be eg
4.7 solar summer days at Tokyo, Japan. Under dark conditions [pyrazole-
carboxamide- 14C]BCS-CL73507 had a DT50 value of 0.3 days.
It is considered that photodegradation of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-
CL73507 in natural water systems is a contributor to the elimination of this
compound from the aqueous environment.
Conclusion
DT50 in days: 0.7 d (4.7 d Tokyo calculated)
Although photodegradation contributes to the overall degradation of BCS-
CL73507, degradation in the dark is faster and forms the major metabolite BCS-
CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone (max. 95%AR).
Table 130: Photolysis – study 3
Study type Photolysis in aquatic environment
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 0.77 days, calculated for Tokyo 4.9 d
Reference Heinemann O., Kasel D., 2016 [Pyridinyl-2-14C] BCS-CL73507:
Phototransformation in natural water. Report no EnSa-16-0158, M-568022-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons None that affected the study results
GLP yes
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Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 316, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No. 835.2240,
Japanese MAFF 2-6-2
Dose Levels 0.5 mg ai/ L
Analytical
measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The photolytic route and degradation of [Pyridinyl-2-14C] -14C]BCS-CL73507 were
investigated in natural water (pH 8.5) from the river Rhine under exposure to
simulated sunlight in the laboratory for 11 days at 25 ± 2 °C.
The study application rate of 0.5 mg/L was applied due to the low water solubility
of the test item. 11 days of incubation under exposure to simulated sunlight were
equivalent to 69.6 days of solar summer days in Japan. Additional samples were
incubated in the dark. Duplicate samples were processed and analyzed 0.25, 1,
2, 4, 7 and 11 DAT.
Mean material balances were 101 and 103%AR for irradiated and dark samples,
respectively. The maximum amount of carbon dioxide was 38.9 and ≤0.1%AR in
irradiated and dark samples, respectively. Formation of VOC was insignificant as
demonstrated by values of ≤ 0.2%AR at all sampling intervals for both irradiated
and dark samples.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the test solution decreased from 97.7%AR at
DAT-0 to non-detectable amounts and 4.8%AR at DAT-10 in irradiated and dark
samples, respectively.
Besides the formation of carbon dioxide two degradation products were identified
in irradiated samples with the following maximum occurrences: BCS-CL73507-N-
methyl-quinazolinone with 39.2%AR at DAT-1 and BCS-CL73507-deschloro-
pyrazine with 38.8%AR at DAT-2. The total unidentified residues amounted to a
maximum of 62.4%AR and no single component exceeded 7.3%AR at any
sampling interval.
In dark samples, BCS-CL73507 was degraded to BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-
quinazolinone with the maximum occurrence of 99.0%AR at DAT-11.
The experimental data could be well described by an SFO kinetic model. The half-
life of BCS-CL73507 in irradiated samples was 0.77 days. Based on this
experimental DT50 value for [Pyridinyl-2-14C] BCS-CL73507 in irradiated samples,
predicted environmental DT50 values are calculated to be eg 4.9 solar summer
days at Tokyo, Japan. Under dark conditions [Pyridinyl-2-14C] BCS-CL73507 had
a DT50 value of 0.75 days.
It is considered that photodegradation of [Pyridinyl-2-14C] BCS-CL73507 in natural
water systems is a contributor to the elimination of this compound from the
aqueous environment.
Conclusion
DT50 in days: 0.77 d (4.9 d Tokyo calculated)
Although photodegradation contributes to the overall degradation of BCS-
CL73507, degradation in the dark is also fast and forms the major metabolite
BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone (max. 99%AR).
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Table 131: Photolysis – study 4
Study type Photolysis in aquatic environment
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CQ63359, metabolite of ai
Endpoint DT50
Value 0.41 d (1.3 d USA, 1.9 d Greece calculated)
Reference Beckmann M., Junge T., 2016, BCS-CQ63359: Phototransformation in water.
Report no EnSa-16-0894, M-571379-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Devia
tions None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 316, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No. 835.2240,
Japanese MAFF 2-6-2
Dose Levels 0.0913 mg ai/ L
Analytical
measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The photolytic rate of degradation of BCS-CQ63359 was investigated in sterile
aqueous buffer solution at pH 7 under exposure to simulated sunlight and aerobic
conditions in the laboratory for 1.25 days at 25 °C. Samples were continuously
exposed to a xenon lamp with a mean irradiance of 1086 watt/m2, equivalent to eg
3.8 and 5.9 solar summer days in USA (Phoenix) and Greece (Athens). Additional
samples were incubated in the dark. Duplicate samples were processed and
analyzed 0, 0.08, 0.17, 0.25, 0.33, 1 and 1.25 DAT.
An actual application rate of 91.3 µg/L was applied due to the low water solubility of
this metabolite.
The amount of BCS-CQ63359 in the test solution decreased from 100%AA at DAT-
0 to 13.4%AA at DAT-1.25 in irradiated samples and remained at 100%AA in dark
samples.
The experimental data could be well described by an SFO kinetic model. The half-
life of BCS-CQ63359 in irradiated samples was 0.41 days and >1000 days in dark
samples. Thus, the net experimental photodegradation rate constant (difference
between irradiated and dark samples) was calculated to be 1.67 day-1, resulting in a
net experimental half-life of 0.41 days. Based on the experimental DT50 value of
0.41 days for irradiated samples, the DT50 of BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-
quinazolinone under environmental conditions is calculated to be eg 1.3 solar
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summer days at Phoenix, Arizona, USA or 1.9 solar summer days at Athens,
Greece.
It is concluded that photolytic degradation may contribute to the overall fate of BCS-
CL73507-N-methyl- quinazolinone under aqueous conditions eg by enhancing its
degradation rate.
Conclusion DT50 in days: 0.41 d (1.3 d USA, 1.9 Greece calculated)
Table 132: Photolysis – study 5
Study type Photodegradation in water
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 0.4- 1.2 days
Reference
Heinemann O. 2013 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507:
Determination of the quantum yield and assessment of the
environmental half-life of the direct photo-degradation in water.
Report no EnSa-13-0319-01-2, M-467310-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 101 and 316
US EPA OCSPP Test Guideline No. 830.SUPP
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The quantum yield of the direct phototransformation of [pyrazole-
carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507 was determined in buffer pH 4 at 25
1 °C using polychromatic light according to the ECETOC method.
The Ultra Violet Visible (UV-VIS) absorption spectrum of BCS-
CL73507 in water/acetonitrile (4/1, v/v) showed one shoulder at about
274 nm (abs 0.2822). The UV-VIS absorption spectra of BCS-
CL73507 in buffered neutral and acidic solutions showed similar
absorption properties, whereas the UV-VIS absorption spectrum in
buffered alkaline solution showed a differed absorption with a shift to
longer wavelengths probably due to faster degradation of the test
item in alkaline solution.
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The molar extinction coefficient ε of BCS-CL73507 in buffer pH
4/acetonitrile (4/1, v/v) at 290 nm was determined to be 6717 L x mol-
1 cm-1 and at 295 nm to be 5207 L x mol-1 cm-1. In general, the
absorption properties indicate a potential for direct photolytic
interactions of BCS-CL73507 with sunlight in aqueous solutions.
Degradation of BCS-CL73507 in aqueous buffer pH 4 in a range of
about 98 to 99% was measured by HPLC-radiodetection after a
maximum irradiation period of 500 min. This indicated almost
complete degradability of BCS-CL73507 via direct
phototransformation in buffered acidic solution. A mean quantum
yield of = 0.001312 was calculated on the basis of Ultra Violet (UV)
absorption data and the degradation kinetics determined from both
experiments.
The estimates based on the two modelling concepts (Zepp & Cline or
Frank & Kloepffer1) were comparable. Both estimates considered the
quantum yield and the absorption in the UV-VIS spectrum being in
the range of wavelengths relevant for the environment.
Environmental half-lives of sunlight exposed top surface water layers
were estimated to about 0.4 to 1.2 days for a direct
phototransformation of BCS-CL73507 during periods of main use in
spring to fall. In the winter period half-lives were estimated of 1.4 to
4.3 days.
Thus, direct phototransformation in water may contribute to the
dissipation of BCS-CL73507 from the environment with a high
probability. This assessment does not consider other potential
mechanisms which may enhance the degradation in natural water, eg
indirect photolytic processes.
Conclusion DT50 in days: 0.4 to 1.2 (estimate spring-fall)
1 Zepp R.G., Cline D.M. Environ.Sci.Technol. 11,359 (1977), Frank R., Kloepffer W. UBA Research report no 10602046 (1985)
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Aerobic conditions
Table 133: Aerobic aquatic degradation
Study type Water/sediment study
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 11.1 and 122 days, total system
Reference
Stroech K., Kasel D., 2014 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507:
Aerobic aquatic degradation/metabolism. Report no EnSa-14-0098, M-
492584-01-1
Sur R., Mikolasch B. Tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) and metabolites:
kinetic evaluation of aerobic aquatic metabolism in water-sediment
systems. Report no EnSa -16-0924, MRFVP126, M-574006-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 308, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No.
835.4300/ 835.4400, Draft Sanco 11802/2010/rev 7
Dose Levels 99.0 µg ai/ L
Analytical measurements HPLC, LSC
Study Summary
The route and degradation of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507
were investigated in two water/sediment systems under aerobic conditions
in the dark in the laboratory for 101 days at 20.3°C.
The characteristics of the systems are stated below.
parameter Location Germany
Anglersee,
Leverkusen
Wiehtalsperre,
Reichshof
Soil type (USDA) sand Silt loam
Sediment pH
(0.01 M CaCl2)
7.2 5.5
Water pH direct
after sampling
7.8 7.7
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%Total OC
sediment
3.5 110
%Total OC water <2 2
The study application rate was 51.5 µg ai/ test system, corresponding to
99.0 µg ai/ L. This rate is based on a 5-fold single field rate of BCS-CL
73507 of 200 g /ha.
Duplicate test systems were processed and analysed 0, 1, 3, 8, 14, 29, 59
and 101 DAT.
Overall mean material balance was 102.4% of %AR for water/sediment
system Anglersee and 101.1%AR for water/sediment system
Wiehltalsperre.
The maximum amount of carbon dioxide was 0.2%AR at study end (DAT-
101) in both water/sediment systems. Formation of VOC was insignificant
as demonstrated by values of ≤ 0.1%AR at all sampling intervals for both
water/sediment systems.
Residues in water decreased from 93.7 to 7.2%AR in system Anglersee
and from 92.5 to 5.1%AR in system Wiehltalsperre from DAT-0 to DAT-
101. Extractable residues in sediment increased from 7.4 to 87.4%AR in
system Anglersee and from 8.8 to 84.9%AR in system Wiehltalsperre from
DAT-0 to DAT-101. Extractable residues in the total system (water and
sediment extracts) decreased in system Anglersee from 101.1 to 94.6%AR
from DAT-0 to DAT-101. In system Wiehltalsperre, extractable residues in
the total system decreased from 101.3 to 87.9%AR from DAT-0 to DAT-59
and increased then slightly to 90.0%AR at DAT-101.
NER increased in system Anglersee from 0.2 to 7.7%AR from DAT-0 to
DAT-101. In system Wiehltalsperre, NER increased from 0.3 to 12.1%AR
from DAT-0 to DAT-29 and decreased then slightly to 10.3%AR at DAT-
101.
BCS-CL73507 dissipated from the water due to degradation and
translocation into the sediment. The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the water
in system Anglersee was 92.9%AR at DAT-0 and was not detectable at
DAT-101. In system Wiehltalsperre, the amount of BCS-CL73507 in the
water decreased from DAT-0 to DAT-101 from 92.5 to 4.3%AR. The
amount of BCS-CL73507 in the sediment extracts increased in system
Anglersee from DAT-0 to DAT-8 from 7.4 to 22.1%AR and decreased then
to below Limit Of Detection (LOD) at DAT-101. In system Wiehltalsperre,
the amount of BCS-CL73507 in the sediment extracts increased from
8.8%AR at DAT-0 to 64.1%AR at DAT-14 and decreased then to 47.7%AR
at DAT-101.
The amount of BCS CL73507 in the total system decreased from
100.2%AR to < LOD in system Anglersee and from 101.3 to 52.0%AR in
system Wiehltalsperre from DAT-0 to DAT-101.
Two degradation products were identified with the following maximum
occurrences in the total system: BCS-CL73507-N methyl-quinazolinone
with 84.8%AR at DAT-59 (system Anglersee) and BCS-CL73507-N
methyl-quinazolinone-amide with 9.2%AR at DAT-101 (system Anglersee).
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The total unidentified residues for both water/sediment systems amounted
to a maximum of 4.1%AR and no single component exceeded 2.7%AR at
any sampling interval for both water/sediment systems.
The experimental data could be best described by SFO and DFOP kinetic
models. The DT50 values for the dissipation of BCS-CL73507 from the
water were 5.3 and 6.3 days in system Anglersee and Wiehltalsperre,
respectively. The DT50 values for the degradation of BCS-CL73507 in the
total water/sediment system were 11.1 and 122 days in system Anglersee
and Wiehltalsperre, respectively.
It is concluded that BCS-CL73507 and its degradation products will be
degraded in the aquatic environment.
Addition
In a separate report, a kinetic evaluation of the degradation of tetraniliprole
and its metabolites was performed according to the recommendations of
FOCUS (FOCUS 2006).
The DT50 was determined to be 10.7 days of the total system of Anglersee.
For the other system, no reliable value could be determined.
Note: the FOCUS model is not applicable for NZ circumstances and EPA
NZ does not use this model.
The EPA will use the study results for the risk assessment as a worst-case
scenario.
Conclusion DT50 = 11.1 and 122 days, total system
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Table 134: Aerobic aquatic degradation
Study type Degradation in water
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 0.9 days
Reference
Heinemann O., Kasel D., 2016 [Pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-
CL73507: Aerobic mineralisation in surface water-final report. Report no
EnSa-14-0948, M-545815-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 309, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No.
835.SUPP, Commission Regulation (EU) no 283/2013
Dose Levels 10.7 and 53.7 µg ai/ L
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The route and degradation of [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C]BCS-CL73507
were investigated at two test concentrations in surface water under
aerobic conditions in the dark in the laboratory at 20±.2°C for 65 days at
maximum.
The natural surface water is from a reservoir for the preparation of
drinking water in Germany (Weihltalsperre, North -Rhine-Westphalia).
The pH of the water is 8.0, oxygen saturation 84 %, total and dissolved
organic carbon <2.0 mg/. The study application rates were 10.7 (low) and
53.7 (high) µg ai/L surface water.
The test was performed in test systems consisting of Erlenmeyer flasks
with baffles each containing 100 ml of the sampled surface water and
equipped with traps (permeable for oxygen) for the collection of carbon
dioxide and volatile organic compounds. The surface water in the test
systems was kept in motion during the entire study period.
Duplicate samples of each test concentration were processed and
analysed 0, 0.08, 0.16, 0.25, 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, 30, 45 and 63 DAT. Sterile
samples of both concentrations were processed and analysed at DAT-
65. The amounts of test item and degradation products in surface water
were determined by Liquid Scintillation Counting (LSC) and by TLC/
radiodetection analysis. The amount of volatiles was determined by LSC.
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Test item and degradation products were identified by HPLC-MS(/MS)
including accurate mass determination and/or by co-chromatography
with reference items.
Mean material balances were 104.5% AR for low concentration test
systems (range from 100.8 to 107.1% AR) and 102.7% AR for high
concentration test systems (range from 99.9 to 104.4% AR).
The maximum amounts of carbon dioxide were ≤ 1.4% AR at all
sampling intervals for both concentrations. The amounts of carbon
dioxide formed in sterile samples after 65 days were 0.3% AR for both
concentrations.
Formation of VOC was insignificant as demonstrated by values of ≤ 2.3%
AR at all sampling intervals for both concentrations in degradation
samples as well as in sterile samples.
The residues in surface water ranged between 100.6 and 107.1% AR in
low concentration test systems and between 99.9 and 104.3% AR in high
concentration test systems for all sampling intervals. In sterile samples,
residues in surface water amounted to 105.5% AR in low concentration
test systems and 103.4% AR in high concentration test systems.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in surface water decreased from DAT-0 to
DAT-63 from 97.2% AR to < LOD in low concentration test systems and
from 93.5 to 3.7% AR in high concentration test systems. In sterile
samples (DAT-65), the amount of BCS-CL73507 in surface water was
3.6% AR in low concentration test systems and 3.5% AR in high
concentration test systems.
One degradation product was identified with the following maximum
occurrences: BCSCL73507- N-methyl-quinazolinone with 104.2% AR at
DAT-45 in low concentration samples and 100.5% AR at DAT-45 in high
concentration samples.
The total unidentified residues amounted to a maximum of 5.7% AR and
no single component exceeded 4.3% AR at any sampling interval for
both concentrations.
In sterile samples, the amount of BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone
in the surface water at DAT-65 was 96.8% AR for low concentration
samples and 94.6% AR for high concentration samples.
The experimental data could be best described by a FOMC kinetic
model. The DT50 values for BCS-CL73507 in the tested surface water
under aerobic conditions were 0.9 days for both concentrations.
Formation of carbon dioxide was insignificant during the test, indicating
that mineralization plays only a minor role in the fate of BCS-CL73507 in
surface water under the conditions of the test.
Conclusion DT50 = 0.9 days
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Anaerobic conditions
Table 135: Anaerobic aquatic degradation
Study type Water/ sediment study
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 218, 104 days, total system
Reference
Gabbert D., Arthur E. 2016 [Phenyl-carbamoyl-14C] BCS-CL73507: Anaerobic
aquatic metabolism in two water/sediment systems. Report no MEFVP107, M-
546847-01-2
Sur R., Mikolasch B. Tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) and metabolite: kinetic
evaluation of anaerobic aquatic metabolism in water-sediment systems. Report no
EnSa -16-0931, MEFVP126, M-574034-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Test Guideline No 308, US EPA OPPTS Test Guideline No. 835.4300/
835.4400, Commission Regulation (EU) no 283/2013/ draft SANCO
11802/2010/rev 7
Dose Levels 100 µg ai/ L
Analytical
measurements HPLC, LSC
Study Summary
The route and degradation of [Phenyl-carbamoyl--14C]BCS-CL73507 were
investigated in two water/sediment systems under anaerobic conditions in the
dark in the laboratory for 104 days at 20 ±2 ˚C.
The characteristics of the systems are stated below.
parameter Location USA
Wilson (NC) Hughson (CA)
Soil type (USDA) loam Loamy sand
Sediment pH
(0.01 M CaCl2)
4.6 7.7
Water pH
6.9 9.0
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% OC sediment 1.8 0.33
CEC (meq/100g) 6.5 5.0
The study application rate was 17.6 µg ai/ test system, corresponding to 100 µg
ai/ L. This rate is based on a 5-fold single field rate of BCS-CL 73507 of 200 g /ha.
Duplicate test systems were processed and analysed 0, 6,12, 20, 40, 60, 82 and
104 DAT.
Overall mean material balance was 99.8% of %AR for water/sediment system NC
and 98.2%AR for water/sediment system CA.
Volatile compounds (carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds) remained
low throughout the study at ≤ 0.4%AR for water/sediment system NC and ≤
0.1%AR for water/sediment system CA.
Residues in water decreased from 91.0%AR at DAT-0 to 12.1%AR at DAT-104 in
water/sediment system NC and from 90.7%AR at DAT-0 to 27.3%AR at DAT-104
in water/sediment system CA.
Extractable residues in sediment increased from 5.2%AR at DAT-0 to 78.1%AR at
DAT-104 in water/sediment system NC and from 6.3%AR at DAT-0 to 61.6% at
DAT-82 and decreased to 61.0%AR at DAT-104 in water/sediment system CA.
NER increased from below the detection limit at DAT-0 to 10.4%AR at DAT-82
and slightly decreased to 9.4%AR at DAT-104 in water/sediment system NC. In
water/sediment system CA NER increased from below the detection limit at DAT-
0 to 4.9%AR at DAT-104.
BCS-CL73507 dissipated from the water due to degradation and translocation into
the sediment. The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the water decreased from DAT-0
to DAT-104 from 91.0 to 12.1%AR in water/sediment system NC and from 87.5 to
24.4%AR in water/sediment system CA.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the sediment extracts increased in
water/sediment system NC from DAT-0 to DAT-60 from 5.0 to 67.0%AR and
decreased then to 58.6%AR at DAT-104. In water/sediment system CA the
amount of BCS-CL73507 in the sediment extracts increased from DAT-0 to DAT-
12 from 5.9 to 30.0%AR and decreased then to 19.9%AR at DAT-104.
The amount of BCS-CL73507 in the total system decreased from DAT-0 to DAT-
104 from 96.0 to 70.7%AR in water/sediment system NC and from 93.3 to
44.3%AR in water/sediment system CA.
One major degradation product, N-methyl-quinazolinone, was identified during the
study with the following maximum amounts: max. water: 6.1%AR at DAT-20; max.
sediment: 41.1%AR at DAT- 104; max. entire system: 44.0%AR at DAT-104).
The experimental data could be well described by a DFOP kinetic model. The
DT50 values for the dissipation of BCS-CL73507 from the water were 16.0 and
24.1 days in water/sediment system NC and CA, respectively. The DT50 values
for the degradation of BCSCL73507 in the total water/sediment system were 218
and 104 days in days in water/sediment system NC and CA, respectively.
It is concluded that BCS-CL73507 will be degraded slowly in an anaerobic aquatic
water/sediment environment.
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Addition
In a separate report, a kinetic evaluation of the degradation of tetraniliprole and its
metabolites was performed according to the recommendations of FOCUS
(FOCUS 2006).
The DT50 total system was determined to be 218 and 92.8 days for NC and CA
respectively.
[Report EnSa -16-0931, M-574034-01-1]
Note: the FOCUS model is not applicable for NZ circumstances and EPA NZ does
not use this model.
The EPA will use the study results for the risk assessment as a worst-case
scenario.
Conclusion DT50 = 218 and 104 days, total system
Biodegradability
Table 136: Biodegradation
Study type Biodegradation, 28 days
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint Degradability
Value Not readily biodegradable
Reference Neuhahn A., 2016, Biodegradation of BCS-CL73507 tetraniliprole. Report no
2016/0048/01, M-571269-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviatio
ns None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Test Guideline No 301 F
EU method C.4-D
Dose Levels 100 mg ai/ L (50-100 mg Theoretical Oxygen Demand (ThOD) or COD/Litre)
Study Summary
A study was performed to assess the ready biodegradability of BCS-CL73507 -
tetraniliprole.
A suspension of BCS-CL73507 – tetraniliprole of 100 mg/L in a mineral medium,
equalling to 50-100 mg ThOD or COD/Litre as the nominal sole source of
organic carbon, was stirred in a closed flask and inoculated at a constant
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temperature (22 ± 1 °C) for up to 28 days under aerobic conditions in the dark.
Test organisms was a mixed population of aquatic microorganisms (activated
sludge) from a wastewater plant treating predominantly domestic sewage.
During the test, degradation was followed by continuous automated BOD
determinations.
BCS-CL73507 - tetraniliprole showed:
0 % degradation after 7 days
1 % degradation after 14 days
1 % degradation after 21 days
1 % degradation after 28 days
Therefore, BCS-CL73507 - tetraniliprole is considered to be “Not Readily
Biodegradable“.
The reference compound sodium benzoate showed 85 % degradation after 14
days.
The toxicity control showed 54% degradation after 14 days indicating that the
substance is not toxic to the microorganisms.
All validity criteria were met.
Conclusion BCS-Cl73507 is not readily biodegradable, 1% after 28 days
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Degradation in air
Table 137: Degradation in air
Study type Degradation in air, calculation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Endpoint DT50
Value 0.404 days
Reference Beckmann M. 2016 BCS-CL73507: Calculation of the chemical half-life in the
troposphere. Report no EnSa-15-1014, M-544693-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s Commission Regulation (EU) no 283/2013,
US EPA OCSPP Test Guideline No. 830.SUPP
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The half-life in air of BCS-CL73507 was estimated according to the structure-
activity relationship (SAR) methods developed by Atkinson et al1.
The half-life in air was estimated with 0.404 days (long-term scenario)
assuming the typical OH radical concentration averaged over 24 hours (0.5 x
106 radicals/cm³) and 0.270 days (long-term scenario) assuming the typical
OH radical concentration averaged over 12 hours (1.5 x 106 radicals/cm³).
It is concluded that BCS-CL73507 will be rapidly degraded in air, thereby
excluding a potential for long-range transport in the atmosphere.
Conclusion DT50 = 0.404 days
1 Atkinson et al: Kinetics and mechanism of the gas-phase: Reactions of the hydroxyl radical with organic compounds under atmospheric conditions. Chem. Rev. 85, 69-201 (1985). Estimations of OH radical rate constants from H-atom abstraction from C-H and O-H bonds over the temperature range 250-1000 K. Intern. J. Chem. Kinet. 18: 555-568 (1986). A structure-activity relationship for the estimation of rate constants for the gas-phase reactions of OH radicals with organic compounds. Intern. J. Chem. Kinet. 19: 799-828 (1987). Estimation of gas-phase hydroxyl radical rate constants for organic chemicals. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 7: 435-442 (1988). Kinetics and mechanisms of the gas-phase reactions of the hydroxyl radical with organic compounds. J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data Monograph No. 1. NY: Amer. Inst. Physics & Amer. Chem. Soc. (1989). Kinetics of the gas-phase reactions of a series of organosilicon compounds with OH and NO3 radicals and O3 at 297 ± 2K. Environ. Sci. Technol. 25: 863-6 (1991). Biermann, H.W., MacLeod, H., Atkinson, R., Winer, A.M., and Pitts, Jr. J.N.: Kinetics of the gas-phase reactions of the hydroxyl radical with naphthalene, phenanthrene, and anthracene. Environ. Sci. Technol. 19: 244-248 (1985). Kwok, E.S.C., Atkinson, R. and Arey, J.: Gas-phase atmospheric chemistry of selected. thiocarbamates. Environ. Sci. Technol. 26: 1798-1807 (1992).
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Kwok, E.S.C. and Atkinson, R.: Estimation of Hydroxyl Radical Reaction Rate Constants for Gas-Phase Organic Compounds Using a Structure-Reactivity Relationship: An Update. Atmospheric Environment (29: 1685-95) [from Final Report to CMA Contract No. ARC-8.0-OR, Statewide Air Pollution Research Center, Univ. of CA, Riverside, CA 92521] (1995).
Kwok, E.S.C., S.M. Aschmann and Atkinson, R.: Rate constants for the gas-phase reactions of the OH radical with selected
carbamates and lactates. Environ. Sci. Technol. 30: 329-34 (1996).
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Residues
Table 138: Residues in cherry trees
Study type Residue study on cherry trees
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
3 foliar spray applications at 60 g/ha at 6-7 day interval before harvest.
Nectar and pollen from cherry flowers were collected during the following bloom
period (so at least 10 months after spraying) at five sampling events (within a
few days of each other) per treatment group.
Test species Cherry trees
Endpoints Quantification of residues in pollen and nectar
Reference
Boscksch S. 2016. Determination of Residues of F4260 (BCS-CL73507) in
Pollen and Nectar Collected from Cherry
Eurofins Agroscience Services EcoChem GmbH / Eurofins Agroscience Services
Ecotox GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.SUPP
No/Group 3 trial locations in Michigan
3 replicates per location
Dose Levels 3 applications at 59.8 g ai/ha in 100 gal/acre (935L/ha) at 6-7 day intervals
before fruit harvest
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
This study was designed to determine residues of BCS-CL73507 in hand
collected nectar and pollen from cherry trees after three subsequent applications
with BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G under field conditions in the USA. Trees were
sprayed 6-7 days before fruit harvest and pollen was collected during the next
flowering season.
BCS-CL73507 applied three times with a spray interval of 6-7 days at a rate of
59.8 g ai./ha during post-bloom of cherry trees resulted in residues in pollen that
ranged from <LOD (0.0003 mg/kg) – 10.8 ppb (10.8 µg/kg).
No residues of BCS- CL73507 were detected above the LOQ (0.0001 mg/kg) in
any treated nectar samples.
No residues of BCS-CQ63359 were detected above the LOQ in any treated
pollen or nectar samples.
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Conclusion
No residue of tetraniliprole was detected in nectar.
No residue of the metabolite was detected in nectar or pollen.
The maximum concentration of residue in pollen 10 months after three foliar
applications was 10.8 µg/kg
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Table 139: Residues in Phacelia
Study type Residue study in Phacelia tanacetifolia
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
1 foliar spray applications at the onset of flowering, 17 days before bees are
exposed.
Nectar and pollen from returning foragers and pollen and wax from combs
were collected during the exposure period (8 days)
Test species Phacelia tanacetifolia
Endpoints Quantification of residues in pollen, nectar and wax
Reference
Kanz C. 2016. Determination of Residues of BCS-CL73507 after application of
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G just before flowering in a semi-field residue study
with honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) in Phacelia tanacetifolia in 2013.
Eurofins Agroscience Services EcoChem GmbH / Eurofins Agroscience
Services Ecotox GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn,
Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s Guideline 1607/VI/97 (rev. 2) to Directive 91/414/EEC and Regulations (EU)
283/2013 and 284/2013 implementing Regulation (EC) 1107/2009
No/Group
1 trial location in Niefern-Öschelbronn, federal state of Baden-Württemberg,
Southern Germany
1 replicate for control, 3 replicates for T1 and T2
Dose Levels 1 application at 60 g ai/ha in 300L water/ha before the onset of flowering
(BBCH 58-60)
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine residues of BCS-CL73507 in Phacelia
nectar, Phacelia pollen and honey bee wax after spray applications of BCS-
CL73507 SC 200 G.
Honeybee wax was sampled from combs after exposure. Phacelia nectar and
Phacelia pollen were prepared/sampled from both, forager bees and combs
after exposure of Apis mellifera L. to flowering Phacelia tanacetifolia, which
was treated once before flowering with BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G at a target
rate of 60 g ai/ha respectively. The study was conducted under confined semi-
field conditions.
This study included three treatment groups: T1 (BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G; for
sampling of forager bees), T2 (BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G; for sampling of
nectar, pollen and bee wax from combs) and an untreated control C. In the test
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substance treatment groups, the crop was sprayed 16 days before setup of the
hives in the tunnel tents, just before the onset of flowering at BBCH 58-60.
Bees were allowed to forage on the treated crop for 8 days.
Samplings of forager bees (in T1 and C), Phacelia nectar, pollen and wax from
combs (in T2) inside the tunnel tents started at 0DAE. Thereafter, forager bee
samplings inside the tunnels were performed daily in T1 up to 8DAE (except on
2DAE) and three times in C (3DAE, 4DAE, 8DAE). Phacelia nectar and pollen
from combs in T2 were sampled once per day from 0DAE to 8DAE inside the
tunnels and on four occasions at the monitoring site (10DAE, 16DAE, 22DAE
and 28DAE). Wax from combs (in T2) was sampled at 0DAE, 2DAE, 4DAE
and 8DAE during the exposure phase and on four occasions at the monitoring
site (10DAE, 16DAE, 22DAE and 28DAE).
Pollen samples (sampled from combs or prepared from forager bees), nectar
samples (sampled from combs or prepared from forager bees) and wax
samples from combs were analysed for residues of BCS-CL73507.
No residues of BCS-CL73507 above the respective LOD (0.3 μg/kg) were
found in any of the untreated samples taken from control (nectar and pollen
prepared from forager bees).
No residues of BCS-CL73507 above the respective LOD were found in any of
the wax from combs samples or in the nectar from combs samples taken from
the treated test substance group T2.
No residues of BCS-CL73507 above the respective LOD were found in the
nectar samples prepared from forager bees taken from the treated test
substance group T1, except for the sample taken on 7DAA (T1a), where
residues of BCS-CL73507 with 3.2 μg/kg were determined.
Residues of BCS-CL73507 were determined between < LOD and 4.3 μg/kg in
the pollen samples prepared from forager bees (T1) and between <LOD and
4.8 µg/kg in pollen samples from combs (T2), respectively. Residues in pollen
from combs were detected from 1DAE to 10DAE, with concentrations ranging
from1.9 to 4.8 μg/kg, residues were below the LOD at the next sampling point,
16DAE, after the bees have been removed from the tunnels. Residues in
pollen from foragers were detected from 1DAE to 8DAE (no sampling after),
with concentrations ranging from <LOD to 4.3 μg/kg.
Additional Comments
The rate of decline of residue in pollen is unknown since sampling stopped
after 8 days and the substance was still measured in pollen at concentrations
similar to 1DAE.
Conclusion
No residue of tetraniliprole was detected in wax.
The maximum concentration of residue in nectar was 3.2 µg/kg.
The maximum concentration of residue in pollen collected from was 4.8 µg/kg.
The maximum concentration of residue in pollen from foragers was 4.3 µg/kg.
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Table 140: Residues in apple blossoms
Study type Residue study in apple blossoms
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
3 foliar spray applications after flowering when fruits were present, at 6-7 day
intervals.
Nectar and pollen from apple flowers the next spring (207 to 230 days later)
Species Apple trees
Endpoints Quantification of residues in pollen and nectar
Reference
Fischer DR. and Jerkins E. 2016. Residues of BCS-CL73507 in bee relevant
matrices collected from pome following three foliar applications of BCS-CL73507
SC 200.
Bayer CropScience, 2 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC
27709
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations none
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.SUPP
No/Group 3 trial locations in New York, Illinois and Oregon
1 replicate plot for control, 1 replicate plot for treatment
Dose Levels 3 applications at 60 g ai/ha in 375-452L water/ha
Analytical
measurements LC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine residues of BCS-CL73507 in apple pollen
and nectar following 3 foliar applications (airblast) of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G at
60 g ai/ha in the previous growing season (21-7 days before harvesting at BBCH
78-87). Nectar and pollen were collected at BBCH 64-65 which was 207-230
days after the last application.
After their collection, apple flowers were hand-processed in a clean laboratory
setting near the field site to obtain the bee-relevant matrices of apple nectar and
pollen for analysis. The processed flowers were discarded.
Residues of BCS-CL73507 were determined between 0.2 and 0.9 μg/kg in the
pollen samples.
No residue was detected in nectar (<LOD).
No residue of the metabolite was detected in pollen or nectar (<LOD).
Conclusion No residue of tetraniliprole was detected in nectar. No residue of the metabolite
was detected in nectar or pollen.
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The maximum concentration of residue in pollen collected from blossoms more
than 6 months after 3 foliar applications was 0.9 µg/kg.
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Ecotoxicity
Several studies on the toxicity of tetraniliprole/Vayego on environmental receptors have been
reviewed. These studies are used to describe the key impacts of tetraniliprole/Vayego on the
environmental compartment. The data from the studies have been used for classifying the active
ingredient and in relevant areas of the risk assessment. Summary of these studies is provided in
Table 141 to Table 255.
Tetraniliprole
Aquatic environment [9.1]
Fish - acute toxicity
Table 141: Acute toxicity – fish – study 1
Study type Limit test, acute toxicity fish
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 technical
Exposure 96 h, static conditions
Test species Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss
Endpoint LC50
Value >11.2 mg test item (10.0 mg ai/L)
Reference
Kuhl K. (2014), BCS-CL73507 (tech) Acute toxicity to fish (Oncorhynchus
mykiss) under static conditions (limit test), report no EBFVP029, M-486042-
01-1,
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
EPA-FIFRA § 72-1/SEP-EPA-540/9-85-006 (1982/1985), OCSPP 850.1075
(Public Draft, 1996) Council Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, C.1 (2008),
OECD No. 203 (rev.1992) JMAFF, 12 Nousan No. 8147 (2000)
Dose Levels 11.2 mg test item /L = 10 mg ai/L, (analytically confirmed nominal)
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
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Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole on
rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). The limit test at 11.2 mg test item/L
(corresponding to 10.0 mg ai/L) was performed to demonstrate that no lethal
effects to fish occurred at this test item concentration (functional limit of
solubility).
Rainbow trouts were used for the test with a mean body length of 4.1 cm, a
mean body weight of 0.8 g and a biomass loading 0.60 g fish/L test medium.
Thirty fish were exposed in a limit test for 96 hours under static test
conditions to a nominal concentration of 11.2 (10.0) mg test item (ai) / L
against a water control and a solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) with further 30
fish each. During the test, fish were examined after four hours and then daily
for mortalities and signs of poisoning. Within the study, the pH-value, the
oxygen saturation level and the temperature were measured with commercial
measurement devices, daily. The analytical determination of tetraniliprole (in
water by HPLC – MS/MS) revealed a mean recovery of 107% - 110% of
nominal over the whole testing period of 96 hours at the limit test
concentration of 11.2 mg test item/L (corresponding to 10.0 mg ai/L). The
results of this study are presented based on nominal concentrations. Survival
(mortality) and sublethal behavioural effects (wet weight, biomass loading,
length) were used to determine the endpoints.
Test conditions met all validity criteria. There was less than 5% mortality
within the 48 hour settling-in period and ≤ 10% mortality in the controls.
Dissolved oxygen saturation was greater or equal to 60% throughout the test
and pH variation was ≤ 1.0 units.
Following 96 hours of exposure, there were no mortalities or sublethal effects
observed at the test concentration or the controls. The limit test showed that
at 11.2 mg test item/L tetraniliprole did not cause any mortality to rainbow
trout.
Therefore, the 96h-LC50 was > 11.2 (10.0) mg test item (ai)/L (practical limit
of solubility). None of the 30 fish at this test level showed any symptom after
96 hours. The 96h-NOEC was 11.2 (10.0) mg test item (ai)/L based on
nominal concentration.
Conclusion LC50 >11.2 mg test item /L (10 mg ai/L)
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Table 142: Acute toxicity – fish – study 2
Study type Limit test, acute toxicity fish
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 technical
Exposure 96 h, static conditions
Test species Fathead minnow Pimephales promelas
Endpoint LC50
Value >11.2 mg test item (10.0 mg ai/L)
Reference
Kuhl K. (2014), Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507 (tech) to fish (Pimephales
promelas) under static conditions (limit test), report no EBFVN060, M-
489576-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
EPA-FIFRA § 72-1/SEP-EPA-540/9-85-006 (1982/1985), OCSPP 850.1075
(Public Draft, 1996) Council Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, C.1 (2008),
OECD No. 203 (rev.1992) JMAFF, 12 Nousan No. 8147 (2000)
Dose Levels 11.2 mg test item /L = 10 mg ai/L (analytically confirmed nominal)
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole to
Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas). Fathead minnows were used for
the test with a mean body length of 3.5 cm, a mean body weight of 0.4 g and
a biomass loading 0.30 g fish/L test medium. Thirty fish were exposed in a
limit test for 96 hours under static test conditions to a nominal concentration
of 11.2 (10.0) mg test item (ai) / L against a water control and a solvent
control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) with further 30 fish each. During the test, fish were
examined after four hours and then daily for mortalities and signs of
poisoning. Within the study, the pH-value, the oxygen saturation level and the
temperature were measured with commercial measurement devices, daily.
The analytical determination of tetraniliprole (in water by HPLC – MS/MS)
revealed a mean recovery of 107% - 110% of nominal over the whole testing
period of 96 hours at the limit test concentration of 11.2 mg test item/L
(corresponding to 10.0 mg ai/L). The results of this study are presented
based on nominal concentrations. Survival (mortality) and sublethal
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behavioural effects (wet weight, biomass loading, length) were used to
determine the endpoints.
Test conditions met all validity criteria. There was less than 5% mortality
within the 48 hour settling-in period and ≤ 10% mortality in the controls.
Dissolved oxygen saturation was greater or equal to 60% throughout the test
and pH variation was ≤ 1.0 units.
Following 96 hours of exposure, there were no mortalities or sublethal effects
observed at the test concentration or the controls. The limit test showed that
at 11.2 mg test item/L tetraniliprole did not cause any mortality to fathead
minnow.
Therefore, the 96h-LC50 was > 11.2 (10.0) mg test item (ai)/L (practical limit
of solubility). The 96h-NOEC was 11.2 (10.0) mg test item (ai)/L based on
nominal concentration.
Conclusion LC50 >11.2 mg test item /L = 10 mg ai/L
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Table 143: Acute toxicity – fish – study 3
Study type Full test, acute toxicity fish
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 technical
Exposure 96 h, static renewal conditions
Test species Sheepshead minnow Cyprinodon variegatus
Endpoint LC50
Value >9.09 mg ai/L (mean measured concentration)
Reference
Matlock D., Moore S. (2014), Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507 (tech) to fish
sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) under static renewal
conditions, report no EBFVP030, M-508088-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s EU Directive 91/414/EEC Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009
US EPA OCSPP 850.1075
Dose Levels 5.00 and 10.0 mg ai/L nominal
4.52 and 9.09 mg ai/ L mean measured
Analytical measurements LC-MS/MS
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Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole to
sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus). Cyprinodon variegatus (30 fish
per treatment level) were exposed in a static-renewal system over a period of
96 hours to nominal (mean measured) concentrations of 5.00 (4.52) and 10.0
(9.09) mg ai/L, respectively. Analytical verification was daily in old and new
test solutions. In addition, a water control and solvent control (DMF) were
tested. While precipitants were noted in the 10 mg ai/L test level, all samples
were centrifuged prior to analysis. Measured recoveries ranged from 71 to
119% of nominal concentrations. Therefore, the results are based on mean
measured concentrations. Precipitates were observed in the test level with
10.0 mg ai/L in aged test solutions, no precipitates were observed in the test
level with 5.0 mg ai/L.
Mortality and sub-lethal behavioural effects were used to determine the
endpoints. Based on analytical findings the biological endpoints are reported
as mean measured figures.
Test conditions met all validity criteria. There was no mortality within the 48
hour settling-in period in the controls. Dissolved oxygen saturation was
greater or equal to 60% throughout the test.
Following 96 hours of exposure, there were no mortalities or sublethal effects
observed at any test concentration or the controls. The 96-hour-LC50 was >
10.0 mg ai/L, the 96-hour-NOEC was determined to be 10.0 mg ai/L, the
highest concentration tested.
Conclusion LC50 >9.09 mg ai/L
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Table 144: Acute toxicity – Fish – study 4
Study type Limit test, acute toxicity fish
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 technical
Exposure 96 h, static conditions
Test species Common carp, Cyprinus carpio
Endpoint LC50
Value >8.5 mg ai/L
Reference
Matlock D., Fannin-Hughes I.J. (2015), Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507
technical to the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) under static conditions,
report no EBFVN100, M-540496-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s EU Directive 91/414/EEC Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009
US EPA OCSPP 850.1075
Dose Levels 10.0 mg ai/L nominal
8.5 mg ai/L mean measured
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole on
common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Common carp (10 fish per treatment level)
were exposed in a static system over a period of 96 hours to the nominal
concentrations of 10.0 mg ai/L (considered the maximum soluble
concentration), respectively. In addition, a water control and solvent control
were tested. Measured recoveries ranged from 79 to 91% of nominal
concentrations. Mean measured concentration is 85% of nominal and thus
8.5 mg ai/L.
Mortality and sub-lethal behavioural effects were used to determine the
endpoints. Based on analytical findings the biological endpoints are reported
as mean measured concentration.
Test conditions met all validity criteria. There was no mortality within the 48
hour settling-in period in the controls. Dissolved oxygen saturation was
greater or equal to 60% throughout the test (87 to 93%).
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Following 96 hours of exposure, there were no mortalities or sublethal effects
observed. Therefore, 96-hour-LC50 is >8.5 mg ai/L, the 96-hour-NOEC is 8.5
mg ai/L, the highest concentration tested.
Conclusion LC50 >8.5 mg ai/L
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Fish - chronic toxicity
Table 145: Chronic toxicity – Fish – study 1
Study type Full test, ELS toxicity fish
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 technical
Exposure 33 days (28 days post-hatch), flow through conditions
Test species Fathead minnow Pimephales promelas
Endpoint NOEC (growth total length)
Value 2.5 mg ai/L
Reference Faber D (2016), Early life stage toxicity of BCS-CL73507 (tech) to fish
(Pimephales promelas), report no EBFVP031, M-565378-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the validity of the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s EPA-FIFRA § 72-4a/SEP-EPA-560/6-82-002 (1982), ASTM E 1241-92 (1992),
OPPTS 850.1400 (1996), OECD No. 210 (adopted 2013)
Dose Levels 0.313, 0.625, 1.25, 2.50 and 5.00 mg ai/L nominal
0.339, 0.646, 1.33, 2.70 and 5.26 mg ai/L mean measured
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole to
fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas). Early life stages of fathead minnow
(eggs, larvae) were exposed to five test concentrations, a control and a
solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) under flow-through conditions. The test
duration was 33 days (28 days post-hatch) and four replicates per treatment
group.
The definitive study was conducted at nominal test concentrations of 0.313,
0.625, 1.25, 2.50 and 5.00 mg ai/L. The mean measured concentrations of
tetraniliprole in the test solutions during the test were 0.339, 0.646, 1.33, 2.70
and 5.26 mg ai/L. The overall mean measured values correspond to
recoveries of 103 to 108% of nominal for all test levels (individual
measurements were also in the range of nominal). The results of this study
are based on nominal concentrations of tetraniliprole.
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During the larval phase observations on mortality were done daily and
abnormal behaviour and abnormal morphological appearance were recorded
at least on working days by visually inspecting each growth chamber. At test
termination total length and wet weight were determined
The test fulfilled the validity criteria of the underlying guideline, with the minor
exception of a short exceeding of the allowed temperature range. This
deviation did not influence the biological outcome of the study, as
demonstrated by the overall control data which met the criteria.
On post-hatch day 0 the mean hatching success (based on the number of
inserted eggs) ranged between 89 and 98 % in all dose levels. No significant
difference in any test level compared to the pooled control data was observed.
100% of all fertilised and living embryos in the pooled controls had hatched on
day 5 post-hatching.
Mean larval survival at test termination ranged from 98 to 100 % in all test
levels including controls.
Data analysis showed a statistically significant decrease in total length in
comparison to the pooled control data at the highest test concentration of 5.00
mg a.s./L. No statistically significances were observed for wet and dry weight
in comparison to the pooled control data.
The 33-day exposure of Pimephales promelas to tetraniliprole resulted in an
overall NOEC of 2.50 mg ai/L (based on total length) and a Lowest
Observable Effect Concentration (LOEC) of 5.0 mg ai/L (based on total
length). The resulting Maximum Acceptable Toxicant Concentration (MATC) is
3.54 mg ai/L.
Comments The deviation in temperature did not affect the results of the study as the
validity criteria were met.
Conclusion NOEC = 2.5 mg ai/L (length)
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Table 146: Chronic toxicity – Fish – study 2
Study type Full test, ELS toxicity fish
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 technical
Exposure 35 days (28 days post-hatch), flow through conditions
Test species Sheepshead minnow Cyprinodon variegatus
Endpoint NOEC (growth total length)
Value > 4.21 mg ai/L
Reference
Matlock D., Moore S. (2016), Early life stage toxicity of BCS-CL73507
technical to the sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), report no
EBFVP014, M-547597-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations none
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s EU directive 91/414/EEC, Regulation (EC) no 1107/2009, OPPTS
850.1400
Dose Levels 0.313, 0.625, 1.25, 2.50 and 5.00 mg ai/L nominal
0.306, 0.531, 1.13, 2.41 and 4.21 mg ai/L measured
Analytical measurements LC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole
to sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus). Eggs and fry of
sheepshead minnow were exposed to five test concentrations, a water
control and a solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) under flow-through
conditions. The test duration was 35 days (28 days post-hatch) and four
replicates per treatment group.
The study was conducted at nominal test concentrations of 0.313, 0.625,
1.25, 2.50 and 5.00 mg ai/L (maximum soluble concentration in the test
system). The mean measured concentrations of tetraniliprole in the test
solutions during the test were 0.306, 0.531, 1.13, 2.41 and 4.21 mg ai/L.
The overall mean measured values correspond to recoveries of 84 to
98% of nominal for all test levels. The results of this study are based on
mean measured concentrations of tetraniliprole.
Behavioural and morphological observations were recorded daily. At test
termination total length and dry weight were determined
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The test fulfilled the validity criteria. The average hatchability in the
controls was >75%. The post hatch average survival in the control was
>80%. The oxygen saturation was above 60%.
Mean
measured
conc mg
ai/L
Mean %
hatch
day 7
% alevin
survival
Day 7
% fry
survival
Day 35
Mean
total
length
(mm)day
35
Mean dry
weight
(mg) day
35
Control 87.1 87.9 98.8 20.4 27.1
Solvent
control
83.6 85.0 98.8 20.9 29.1
0.306 83.6 85.7 92.5 20.8 29.1
0.531 86.4 86.4 97.5 20.8 29.6
1.13 85.0 85.7 95.0 20.9 30.3
2.41 82.1 82.1 93.8 20.8 30.6
4.21 82.9 82.9 91.3 20.7 29.9
No test substance-related abnormalities were recorded. No significant
differences between the treatments and the controls were determined.
The 35-day exposure of Cyprinodon variegatus to tetraniliprole resulted
in an overall NOEC of >4.21 mg ai/L and a LOEC of >4.21 mg ai/L.
Conclusion NOEC > 4.21 mg ai/L
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Fish - Bioconcentration
Table 147: Bioconcentration in fish – study 1
Study type Full study, bioconcentration
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Test species Lepomis macrochirus
Endpoint
BCF steady state, BCF lipid-normalised growth corrected kinetic, whole
fish
Value BCF ss 0.419 and 0.230
BCF KLG 0.452 and 0.255
Reference Kuhl K. (2016) [pyrazole-carboxamide-14C] BCS-CL73507- Aqueous
exposure bioconcentration fish test and biotransformation in fish
(Lepomis macrochirus) Report no EBFVN095, M-568718-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the results of the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 305, OPPTS 850.1730
Dose Levels 0.03 and 0.3 mg ai/L nominal
range 26.1 -35.3 µg/L and 260-387 µg/L measured
Analytical measurements HPLC, LSC
Study Summary
The objective of this study was to measure uptake, depuration and
metabolism of tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) by determining its uptake
rate constant (k1), depuration rate constant (k2) and the
BioConcentration Factor (BCF). Additionally, the biotransformation
(metabolism) in fish was investigated by the qualitative and quantitative
characterization of metabolites (≥ 10% of parent and/or ≥ 50 ppb).
The whole study was performed in a flow-through design with bluegill
sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) in glass aquaria (4 aquaria in total).
Fish were exposed to concentrations of 0.03 and 0.3 mg tetraniliprole/L
in the bioconcentration part of the test (Aquarium B and C,
respectively) and 0.3 mg tetraniliprole/L in the biotransformation part of
the test (Aquarium D). Additionally, a solvent control was performed in
parallel (Aquarium A).
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The bioconcentration part of the test consisted of two phases: the
exposure (uptake) and post-exposure (depuration) phases. At start of
the uptake phase (day 0) 70 randomly selected fish were transferred
into Aquariums B and C (exposure to 0.03 and 0.3 mg tetraniliprole/L,
respectively) and into Aquarium A (solvent control). Afterwards, they
were transferred to pure test water without the test substance for the
depuration phase. The concentration of tetraniliprole in the fish was
followed through both phases of the test. The duration of the uptake
phase was 28 days, followed by the depuration phase of 14 days.
Water samples were collected during the exposure period of 28 days
for Aquarium C and 14 days for Aquarium D. All water samples taken
after day 28 were not further analysed due to low radioactivity. The
radioactive residues were extracted from water samples by Solid
Phase Extraction (SPE) with RP18. The residues were eluted with
acetonitrile and methanol/ tetrahydrofuran, concentrated and analysed
by HPLC with radiodetection. The radioactive concentrations in the
water ranged from 250.5 to 391.7 μg/L. The parent compound was the
only component in the water samples and was identified by comparison
with the HPLC chromatogram of the stock solution.
For the biotransformation part of the test, parent and the metabolites
were analysed for different tissues of the fish (edible and viscera part)
after 7 and 14 days of exposure. No depuration phase was needed for
this part of the study. The biotransformation part started on day 0 of the
bioconcentration test (begin of uptake phase), with assignment of 30
fish to Aquarium D. The test of biotransformation ended on day 14
when the last remaining fish were sampled. For this purpose, edible
parts and viscera of fish were sampled on day 7 and 14 and were
conventionally extracted with acetonitrile/water mixtures. No further
radioactive residues were extracted by exhaustive extraction methods
using microwave assistance and hydrochloric acid. The radioactivity in
the remaining solids after exhaustive extraction was below LOD. The
TRRs were low and amounted to 0.048 mg/kg (day 7) and 0.059 mg/kg
(day 14) in the edible parts and 0.117 mg/kg (day 7) and 0.124 mg/kg
(day 14) in the viscera. Due to the low radioactivity, the residues in the
conventional extracts of the fish samples were characterized as polar
or non-polar by partition against n-hexane, only. In the edible parts of
fish, the entire radioactivity remained in the aqueous phase. In viscera
of fish, the major amount of radioactivity remained in the aqueous
phase, representing 67.5% of the TRR for day 7 and 72.1% for day 14,
while 32.5% and 27.9% of the TRR were found in the organic phase
from viscera for day 7 and day 14, respectively. Due to the partition
behaviour of the residues in fish, it was concluded that the polar
radioactivity in the aqueous phases represents metabolites of
tetraniliprole. Non-polar radioactivity in the organic phases might be
assigned to parent compound or non-polar metabolites.
Tetraniliprole has no accumulation potential in fish. All calculated BCFs
were below 2. BCFs were calculated for the different fish tissues
(edible part, viscera part and whole fish) and the two different
concentrations. All BCFs based on whole fish evaluations are below 1.
The lipid normalized steady-state (BCFSSL) was 0.419 in the lower and
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0.230 in the higher concentration. The lipid-normalized growth-
corrected kinetic BCF (BCFKLG) was 0.452 in the lower and 0.255 in the
higher concentration.
The analysis of stock solutions of the test compound from all
aquariums showed that [pryrazolecarboxamide- 14C] BCS-CL73507
was stable in the stock solutions during the exposure phase. On the
basis of the results of this study, it was concluded that [pyrazole-
carboxamide-14C] BCSCL73507 was metabolized in fish. Due to the
low amount of radioactivity in fish, no metabolites were identified and
therefore no metabolic pathway was proposed.
The pH and body length and weight were slightly outside the
recommended range. The other validity criteria were met.
Comments The deviations of the guideline did not affect the results of the study.
Conclusion
BCF ss 0.419 and 0.230
BCF KLG 0.452 and 0.255
Low potential for bioaccumulation according to HSNO
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Frog - acute toxicity
Table 148: Acute toxicity - Frogs
Study type Acute toxicity frog
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 48 h, Static conditions
Test species African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis)
Endpoint LC50
Value >8.6 mg ai/L
Reference
Banman C.S., Shephard D.W>, Moore S. (2014) Acute toxicity of
BCS-Cl73507 to the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) under
static renewal conditions, Report no EBFVP016, M-508262-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations Not specified
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
No formal English guideline exists for this test protocol.
Methodologies from US EPA, OCSPP Guideline 850.1075, US EPA-
FIFRA, 40 CFR, Part 158, Guideline No. 72-1, and OECD Guideline
203
Dose Levels 5.0 and 10.0 mg ai/L nominal,
4.28 and 8.6 mg ai/L mean measured
Analytical measurements LC/MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole
technical on survival of African clawed frog tadpoles (Xenopus
laevis). Tadpoles were exposed in a static renewal system over a
period of 48 hours to nominal (mean measured) concentrations of 5.0
(4.28) and 10.0 (8.60) mg ai/L, respectively. In addition, a water
control and solvent control (DMF) were tested. Three replicates with
10 tadpoles each were tested. Mortality and sublethal behavioural
effects were determined.
Based on analytical findings the biological endpoints are reported as
mean measured concentrations. The measured recoveries ranged
from 87 to 95% at the start of the test and from 75 to 86% at the end
of the test.
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Quality criteria for this study were met: mortality rate during
domestication period did not exceed 5%; mortality rate of the
reference groups did not exceed 10%; dissolved oxygen content in
the test solution was not less than 5.8 mg/L during the test; the test
solution maintained a constant pH value during the test.
One dead tadpole was observed at the highest dose rate. However,
no sub-lethal effects were observed in the other surviving tadpoles.
So it is considered not treatment-related.
The 48-hour-LC50 was > 8.60 mg ai/L, the highest level tested.
Comments none
Conclusion LC50 >8.6 mg ai/L
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Crustacean – acute toxicity
Table 149: Acute toxicity – Daphnia – study 1
Study type Acute toxicity crustacean
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 48 h, static renewal
Test species Daphnia magna
Endpoint EC50
Value 247 μg ai/L (95% Cl: 226 – 271 μg ai/L)
Reference
Kuhl K., 2015 amendment 1 -Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507 (tech) to the
water flea Daphnia magna in a static renewal laboratory system, Report no
EBFVP017, M-502273-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD guideline 202 (2004);
EC Council Regulation No 440/2008, Method C.2 (2008);
U.S. EPA Pesticide Assessment Guidelines, Subdivision E, § 72-2 (1982);
OPPTS Guideline 850.1010 public draft 1996 (modified);
JMAFF 12 Nousan No. 8147 (2000)
Dose Levels 47.9, 81.4, 138, 235 and 400 μg ai/L analytically confirmed nominal
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC-UV
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole
(tech.) to Daphnia magna. Daphnia magna (<24-hour old neonates) were
exposed in a static renewal system over a period of 48 hours to nominal
concentrations of 47.9, 81.4, 138, 235 and 400 μg ai/L without feeding. In
addition, a water control and a solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) were tested.
There were six replicates of five daphnia each in the control, solvent control
and each of the treatment levels.
The content of tetraniliprole in exposure media was measured for verification
of the test item concentrations. The measured amounts of tetraniliprole in
the freshly prepared test solutions at the start of each renewal interval
revealed recoveries between 86% and 116% (mean: 108%) of nominal
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concentrations. The corresponding concentrations of the aged test solutions
at the end of each 24-hour exposure period ranged between 83% and 113%
(mean: 101%) of nominal. No contaminations of tetraniliprole were detected
in samples from untreated water control. As the measured concentrations
were within the recommended range of 80 – 120% of nominal, all reported
results are based on nominal concentrations of tetraniliprole.
Immobility was defined as the inability to swim within 15 seconds after gentle
agitation of the test vessel even if the organisms can still move their
antennae. Sublethal and behavioural effects were also assessed during the
course of the study.
The validity criterion of control mortality less than 10% is fulfilled. The validity
criterion of oxygen saturation above 60% (≥ 3 mg/L) is fulfilled.
No immobility or other effects on behaviour occurred in untreated control,
solvent control or treatment groups, less than or equal to 81.4 μg ai/L within
the 48 hours of exposure. At the concentration 235 μg ai/L almost 37%
immobility was observed and at the highest concentration 100%.
Only one sublethal observation in one test replicate of 138 μg ai/L was
made.
The 24-hour-EC50 was determined to be 300 μg ai/L (95% Cl: 270 – 334 μg
ai/L) and the 48-hour-EC50 was determined to be 247 μg ai/L (95% Cl: 226 –
271 μg ai/L).
Comments none
Conclusion EC50 = 247 μg ai/L (95% Cl: 226 – 271 μg ai/L) nominal
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Table 150: Acute toxicity – Daphnia – study 2
Study type Acute toxicity crustacean
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 48 h, static
Test species Daphnia magna
Endpoint EC50
Value 173.3 μg ai/L (95% Cl: 147.2 – 199.9 μg ai/L)
Reference
Kuhl K., 2016 amendment 1 -Acute toxicity of tetraniliprole tech. to the water flea
Daphnia magna in a static laboratory system, Final report, Report no EBFV0012,
M-566522-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD guideline 202 (2004);
EC Council Regulation No 440/2008, Method C.2 (2008);
U.S. EPA Pesticide Assessment Guidelines, Subdivision E, § 72-2 (1982);
OPPTS Guideline 850.1010 public draft 1996 (modified);
JMAFF 12 Nousan No. 8147 (2000)
Dose Levels 41.9, 71.2, 121, 206 and 350 μg ai/L analytically confirmed nominal
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC-UV
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole (tech.) to
Daphnia magna. Daphnia magna (<24-hour old neonates) were exposed in a
static system over a period of 48 hours to nominal concentrations of 41.9, 71.2,
121, 206 and 350 μg ai/L without feeding. In addition, a water control and a
solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) were tested. There were six replicates of five
daphnia each in the control, solvent control and each of the treatment levels.
The content of tetraniliprole in exposure media was measured for verification of
the test item concentrations. The measured amounts of tetraniliprole in the
freshly prepared test solutions at test initiation revealed recoveries between 89%
and 96% (mean: 92.8%) of nominal concentrations. The corresponding
concentrations of the aged test solutions at the end of the 48-hour exposure
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period ranged between 84% and 88% (mean: 86.4%) of nominal, demonstrating
stability in the test system. No contaminations of tetraniliprole were detected in
samples from untreated water control. As these measured concentrations
ranged well within the recommended range of 80 – 120% of nominal, all reported
results are based on nominal concentrations of tetraniliprole in the test solutions.
Immobility was defined as the inability to swim within 15 seconds after gentle
agitation of the test vessel even if the organisms can still move their antennae.
Sublethal and behavioural effects were also assessed during the course of the
study.
The validity criterion of control mortality less than 10% is fulfilled. The validity
criterion of oxygen saturation above 60% (≥ 3 mg/L) is fulfilled.
No immobility or other effects on behaviour were observed in the untreated
control within 48 hours of exposure. In the solvent control, 1 daphnid was
immobile within 24 hours but there were no other effects on behaviour observed
in this group. At a test item concentration of 121 μg ai/L, 6.7% of daphnids (n =
2) were immobile after 24 hours of exposure. After 48 hours of exposure, 6.7%
of daphnids were immobile in the group with test item concentration of 41.9 μg
ai/L, immobility increased with increasing concentration resulting in 100% (n =
30) were immobile at the highest test item concentration of 350 μg ai/L. The 24h-
EC50 was 259.8 μg ai/L (95% CL: 225.8 – 298.3 μg ai/L); the 48h-EC50 was
173.3 μg ai/L (95% CL: 147.2 – 199.9 μg ai/L).
Comments none
Conclusion EC50 = 173.3 μg ai/L (95% Cl: 147.2 – 199.9 μg ai/L) nominal
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Crustacean – chronic toxicity
Table 151: Chronic toxicity – Daphnia – study 1
Study type Chronic toxicity crustacean
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 21 days, static renewal
Test species Daphnia magna
Endpoint NOEC
Value 13.3 μg ai/L
Reference
Kuhl K., 2016 amendment 1 -effects of BCS-CL73507 tech. on the
development and reproductive output of the water flea Daphnia magna in a
static renewal laboratory test system, amendment no 1 to final report, Report
no EBFVP018, M-538451-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD guideline 211 (2012);
EC Council Regulation No 440/2008, Method C.20 (2008);
U.S. EPA Pesticide Assessment Guidelines, Subdivision E, § 72-4 (1982);
OPPTS Guideline 850.1300 public draft 1996;
Dose Levels 13.3, 24.0, 43.2, 77.8 and 140 μg ai/L analytically confirmed nominal
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC -UV
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole (tech.) on
development, reproductive capacity and behaviour to Daphnia magna over
21 days under static renewal conditions. Daphnia magna (<24-hour old
neonates) were exposed in a static renewal system over a period of 21 days
to nominal concentrations of 13.3, 24.0, 43.2, 77.8 and 140 μg ai/L. In
addition, a water control and a solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) were tested.
There were ten replicates with one daphnid per replicate and separate
replicates with one daphnid per replicate for physical/ chemical water
measurements.
For verification of the actual test item concentrations during exposure, water-
samples from start and end of 3 representative exposure-intervals were
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analysed. The measured amounts of tetraniliprole in the freshly prepared test
solutions at the start of the chosen exposure intervals revealed recoveries
between 99% and 115% (mean: 109%) of the corresponding nominal
concentrations. The corresponding concentrations of the aged test solutions
at the end of the exposure intervals ranged between 83% and 105% (mean:
94%) of nominal. As the measured concentrations were within the
recommended range of 80 – 120% of nominal, all reported results are based
on nominal concentrations of tetraniliprole. No precipitants were observed in
any of the test solutions.
As endpoints, the NOEC/ LOEC was determined for the total living offspring
per parental animal, the parental age at first offspring emergence as well as
the rate of parental survivors and their body-length and dry body mass at the
end of the study.
No differences in parent body length and dry body mass were observed.
Immobility was 10% (13.3 μg ai/L), 20% (24 and 77.8 μg ai/L) and 30% (43.2
and 140 μg ai/L).
Total living offspring per parent (from first brood release until study
termination) was around 93% in the controls. At the lowest dose rate 90.7%,
78% at 24 μg ai/L, 59% at 43.2 μg ai/L, 3.2% at 77.8 μg ai/L and 0% at 140
μg ai/L.
The overall chronic NOEC for 21 days of static renewal exposure of
tetraniliprole to Daphnia magna, expressed as nominal test concentration, is
13.3 μg ai/L. This NOEC is based on total number of living offspring produced
per parent animal and on immobilisation of parent animals. The
corresponding LOEC is 24.0 μg ai/L.
Conclusion NOEC = 13.3 μg ai/ L
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Saltwater species – acute toxicity
Table 152: Acute toxicity - oyster
Study type Acute toxicity oyster
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 96 h, flow through conditions
Test species Eastern oyster, (Crassostrea virginica)
Endpoint EC50
Value 2.2 mg ai/L
Reference
Brougher D.S., Zhang L., Martin K.H., Krueger H. O. (2015) BCS-Cl73507: a
96-hour shell deposition test with the Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
Report no EBFVP039, M-507732-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.1025
Dose Levels 0.31, 0.65, 1.3, 2.5 and 5.0 mg ai/L nominal
0.31, 0.66, 1.3, 2.6 and 5.1 mg ai/L measured (100-104% of nominal)
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole technical on
shell deposition of Eastern oyster.
Oysters (mean valve height of 32.9 ± 1.8 mm; range: 30.2 to 36.1 mm; 20 per
treatment level) were exposed in a flow-through system over a period of 96
hours to a geometric series of five nominal (mean measured) concentrations
of 0.31 (0.31), 0.65 (0.66), 1.3 (1.3), 2.5 (2.6) and 5.0 (5.1) mg ai/L. In
addition, a dilution water control and a solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) were
tested.
Test concentrations were measured in samples of test water collected from
each treatment and control group at the beginning, the approximate mid-point
and the end of the test. Measured concentrations of the samples ranged from
approximately 97 to 113% of nominal. When measured concentrations of the
samples collected during the test were averaged, the mean measured test
concentrations for this study were 0.31, 0.66, 1.3, 2.6 and 5.1 mg ai/L,
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representing 100, 102, 100, 104 and 102% of nominal concentrations,
respectively. The results of the study were based on the mean measured
concentrations.
Shell deposition, mortality and sublethal behavioural effects were made at
several time intervals and used to determine the endpoints. Percent inhibition
of shell growth in each treatment group was calculated relative to the pooled
control data. Based on analytical findings the biological endpoints are
reported as mean measured figures.
The validity criterion of control mortality less than 10% is fulfilled. The validity
criterion of control shell growth > 2mm is fulfilled. The validity criterion of
oxygen saturation above 60% is fulfilled.
There were no mortalities or clinical signs of toxicity observed at any
concentration tested. Shell growth inhibition compared to the pooled control
ranged from -22% (0.31 mg ai/L) to 99% (5.1 mg ai/L). The difference in shell
deposition of the doses 2.6 and 5.1 mg ai/L is significant compared to the
pooled control.
The 96-hour-EC50 for shell deposition was 2.2 mg ai/L (CI 95% 1.9-2.4 mg
ai/L), the 96-hour-NOEC was 1.3 mg ai/L.
Conclusion EC50 =2.2 mg ai/L
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Table 153: Acute toxicity - Shrimp
Study type Acute toxicity mysid
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 96 h, flow through conditions
Test species Saltwater mysid, (Americamysis bahia)
Endpoint LC50
Value 7.6 mg ai/ L nominal
Reference
Brougher D.S., Zhang L., Martin K.H., Krueger H. O. (2014) BCS-CL73507: a
96-hour flow-through acute toxicity test with the saltwater mysid
(Americamysis bahia) Report no EBFVP036, M-503278-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.1035
Dose Levels 0.56, 1.1, 2.3, 4.5 and 9.0 mg ai/L nominal
0.55, 1.1, 2.2, 4.9 and 9.8 mg ai/L mean measured
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on the
saltwater mysid during a 96 hour exposure period under flow-through
conditions. Saltwater mysids (<24 hours old) were exposed to 5 nominal
concentrations of 0.56, 1.1, 2.3, 4.5 and 9.0 mg ai/L. In addition, a water
control and a solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) were tested. There were 2
replicates of ten mysids in the control, solvent control and each of the
treatment levels. In total 20 mysids per concentration.
The content of tetraniliprole in exposure media was measured for verification
of the test item concentrations. Measured concentrations of the samples
ranged from approximately 89 to 118% of nominal. When measured
concentrations of the samples collected during the test were averaged, the
mean measured test concentrations for this study were 0.55, 1.1, 2.2, 4.9 and
9.8 mg ai/L, representing 98, 100, 96, 109 and 109% of nominal
concentrations, respectively. The results of the study were based on the
mean measured concentrations.
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The test solutions appeared clear and colourless, with no evidence of
precipitation observed during the test, in the negative control, solvent control,
0.56 and 1.1 mg ai/L test chambers. Test solutions in the 2.3, 4.5 and 9.0 mg
ai/L test chambers appeared clear and colourless at test initiation and
termination, with white precipitate on the bottom of the test chambers for the
duration of the test. Due to the presence of a precipitate in the 2.3, 4.5 and
9.0 mg ai/L test chambers, all samples were centrifuged prior to analysis.
All mysids in the negative and solvent control groups and the 0.55, 1.1 and
2.2 mg ai/L treatment groups appeared normal throughout the test, with no
mortalities or overt signs of toxicity observed.
The validity criterion of control mortality less than 10% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above 60% is fulfilled.
Percent mortality in the 4.9 and 9.8 mg ai/L treatment groups at test
termination was 5 and 70%, respectively. Signs of toxicity observed among
the mysids in the 4.9 and 9.8 mg ai/L treatment groups at test termination
included surfacing, erratic swimming, and lethargy. Mortality was 5% in the
4.9 mg ai/L group and 70% for the highest dose rate.
The 96-hour LC50 value was 8.3 mg ai/L, with a 95% confidence interval of
7.0 to 10.0 mg ai/L. The slope of the concentration-response curve was 7.2.
The NOEC was 2.2 mg ai/L.
Comments The results can be based on nominal concentrations as the measured
concentrations were within 80-120% range
Conclusion LC50 = 7.6 mg ai/ L nominal
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Saltwater species – chronic toxicity
Table 154: chronic toxicity - shrimp
Study type Life-cycle toxicity mysid
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 30 d, flow through conditions
Test species Saltwater mysid, (Americamysis bahia)
Endpoint NOEC
Value 0.15 mg ai/L
Reference
Claude M.B., Zhang L., Gallagher S.P., Krueger H. O. (2014) BCS-CL73507:
a flow-through life-cycle toxicity test with the saltwater mysid (Americamysis
bahia) Report no EBFVP038, M-508258-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.1350
Dose Levels 0.075, 0.15, 0.30, 0.60 and 1.2 mg ai/L nominal
0.071, 0.15, 0.28, 0.58 and 1.1 mg ai/L mean measured
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on the
survival, reproduction and growth of the saltwater mysid during chronic
exposure (30 days) under flow-through conditions. First generation (G1)
juvenile saltwater mysids (<24 hours old) were exposed to 5 nominal
concentrations of 0.075, 0.15, 0.30, 0.60 and 1.2 mg ai/L. In addition, a water
control and a solvent control (DMF, 0.1 ml/L) were tested. There were 4
replicates of 15 mysids in the control, solvent control and each of the
treatment levels. In total 60 mysids per concentration.
Measured concentrations of the samples ranged from approximately 78.1 to
114% of nominal. When measured concentrations of the samples collected
during the test were averaged, the mean measured test concentrations for
this study were 0.071, 0.15, 0.28, 0.58 and 1.1 mg ai/L, representing 95, 100,
93, 97 and 92% of nominal concentrations, respectively. The results of the
study were based on the mean measured concentrations.
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On Day 13 of the test, after mysids attained sexual maturity, male and female
adults were paired in each treatment and control group, with a maximum of
five reproductive pairs per replicate. Reproduction of the paired mysids was
monitored through termination on Day 30 (2 days later compared with the test
guidance). Observations for G1 mysid mortality and signs of toxicity were
conducted daily throughout the test. At test termination, the total body lengths
and dry weights of all surviving first-generation mysids were measured. The
G2 mysids were observed for mortality daily and observed for abnormal
development and behaviour.
Observations of the effects of BCS-CL 73507 on survival, reproduction and
growth were used to determine the NOEC, the LOEC, and MATC. The 7-, 14-
, 21- and 28-day LC50 values were determined, when possible, based on the
mortality of the G1 mysids.
The validity criteria are met. Control mortality of first-generation mysids is
less than 30%, >75% of females produce young and the average number of
young >3 per day.
Mean
measured
conc mg
ai/L
Juvenile
survival
%
day 7
Juvenile
survival
%
day 13
Mean
number
young per
reproductive
day
Mean
number
young
per
surviving
female
Control 100 98.3 0.331 5.4
Solvent
control
100 98.3 0.441 7.1
Pooled
control
100 98.3 0.386 6.2
0.071 98.3 95.0 0.431 6.9
0.15 90.0* 85.0* 0.518 8.3
0.28 98.3 95.0 0.157* 2.7*
0.58 93.3* 91.7* 0.235 4.1
1.1 93.3* 88.3* 0.087* 1.6*
* significant difference
The mean length of the males ranged from 8.05 to 8.33 mm and of the
females from 8.18 to 8.54 mm in the treatments. In the pooled control the
length of the males was 8.17 and of the females 8.27 mm. No statistically
significant differences were observed.
The mean dry weight of the males ranged from 0.79 to 0.96 mg and of the
females from 0.99 to 1.21 mg in the treatments. In the controls, the weight of
the males was 0.93 and 1.05 mg and of the females 1.22 and 1.29 mg. The
weight of the lowest concentration differed significantly compared to the
controls. This was considered not treatment-related as the results of higher
concentrations did not differ significantly.
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G2 cummulative survival was 37.5% in negative control, 60.0% in solvent
control, 75.0% in 0.071 mg ai/L, 77.5% in 0.15 mg ai/L, 91.7% in 0.28 mg
ai/L, 66.7% in 0.58 mg ai/L, and 0.0% in 1.1 mg ai/L.
The NOEC based on G1 mysid reproduction was 0.15 mg ai/L. The LOEC
and the MATC were 0.28 mg ai/L and 0.20 mg ai/L, respectively.
Additional comments
The guideline recommends to make additional observations on G2 mysids if
offspring is produced (number male-female, body length. Only survival is
recorded in this case.
Conclusion NOEC = 0.15 mg ai/L
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Algae and plants – acute toxicity
Table 155: Acute toxicity – Algae – study 1
Study type Full test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Green alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Endpoint ErC50
Value >1.97 mg ai/L
Reference Kuhl K. (2016) Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata growth inhibition test with
BCS-CL73507. Report no EBFVP020, M-553842-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
US EPA OCSPP 850.4500 and OPPTS 850.100 for the calculation of mean
measured values.
OECD 201
Dose Levels 0.625, 1.25, 2.50, 5.00 and 10.0 mg ai/L nominal
0.440, 0 851, 1.97, 3.90 and 5.77 mg ai/L mean measured (0-72 h)
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
exponentially growing populations of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
expressed as NOEC, LOEC and EC50 for growth rate and further endpoints
of algal biomass (cells per volume).
Cultures of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata with an initial cell density of
10000 cells/ml were exposed in a static system over a period of 72 hours
with a prolongation to 96 hours to nominal concentrations of 0.625, 1.25,
2.50, 5.00 and 10.0 mg ai/L. Quantitative amounts of tetraniliprole were
measured in all treatment groups and in the controls at test start, after 72
hours and test end (96 hours). Mean measured concentrations (0-72 h) of
0.440, 0 851, 1.97, 3.90 and 5.77 mg ai/L), corresponding to mean
measured concentrations (0-96 h) of 0.390, 0.772, 1.73, 3.39 and 5.35 mg
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ai/L in comparison to controls (water- and solvent control
(dimethylformamide) were determined.
The validity criteria were met. Increase biomass was factor of 73.5
(recommended factor 16 in 72h), coefficient of variation section by section
specific growth rate was 23% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h), coefficient of
variation for average specific growth rate was 3.4% (recommended ≤10% in
72 h).
72 and 96-hour growth rates based on cell density and visual assessment of
potential cell deformations were used as endpoints. Morphological change in
algae was observed in the test concentration of 5.00 and 10.0 mg ai/L,
respectively preventing cell counting at these concentrations.
After 72 h the growth rate inhibition was 5.1%, 1.4% and 1.5% at the rate
0.625, 1.25 and 2.5 mg ai/L respectively. At the higher rates, cell counting
was not possible due to cell clumping.
After 96 h the growth rate inhibition was 1.8%, 1.5% and 2.6% at the rate
0.625, 1.25 and 2.5 mg ai/L respectively. At the higher rates, cell counting
was not possible due to cell clumping.
Based on analytical findings the biological endpoints are reported as
geometric mean measured or mean measured test concentrations of the test
item. The 72-hour-ErC50 was >1.97 mg ai/L, the 96- hour-ErC50 was >1.73
mg ai/L.
The 72h- and 96h-NOErC were determined to be 1.97 and 1.73 mg ai/L,
respectively.
Conclusion ErC50 >1.97 mg ai/L
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Table 156: Acute toxicity – Algae – study 2
Study type Limit test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Cyanobacterium, Anabaena flos-aquae
Endpoint ErC50
Value >5.93 mg ai/L
Reference
Banman C.S., Shepherd D.W., Moore S. (2015) Toxicity of BCS-
CL73507 to the Cyanobacterium Anabaena flos-aquae. Report no
EBFVN062, M-535799-01-1
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations pH increases > 1.5 and ranged from 7.6 to 9.2. The biological
validation criteria were met.
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4550
OECD 201
Dose Levels 5.0 and 10.0 mg ai/L nominal
3.24 and 5.93 g ai/L mean measured (0-72 h)
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
cyanobacteria Anabaena flos-aquae. Cultures of Anabaena flos-aquae
with an initial cell density of 1.0 x 104 cells/ml were exposed in a static
system over a period of 96 hours to nominal concentrations of 5.0 and
10.0 mg ai/L (4 replicates per treated level). In addition, a water control
and a solvent control (both <LOQ) were tested (6 replicates per the
controls).
Quantitative amounts of tetraniliprole were measured in all treatment
groups and in the control on days 0, 3 and 4 of the exposure period.
The analytical findings of tetraniliprole found on day 0 ranged from 91%
to 98% of nominal concentrations. Geometric mean measured
concentrations from days 0 and 3 ranged from 59% to 65% (3.24-5.93
mg ai/L) of nominal concentrations. Mean measured concentrations
from days 0, 3 and 4 ranged from 55% to 62% (3.09-5.46 mg ai/L) of
nominal concentrations.
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72 and 96-hour growth rates based on cell density and visual
assessment of potential cell deformations were used as endpoints. No
physical abnormalities were observed in the control and in the
treatment groups during the study.
The validity criteria were met, although the pH ranged from 7.6 to 9.2.
Increase biomass was factor of 55 (recommended factor 16 in 72h),
coefficient of variation for control yield was 2.4% (recommended ≤20%
in 96 h) coefficient of variation section by section specific growth rate
was 25% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h), coefficient of variation for
average specific growth rate was 3.6% 0-72 h (recommended ≤10% in
72 h) and 0.45% 0-96h h (recommended ≤12% in 96 h).
The 72-hour growth rate was calculated based on geometric mean
measured concentrations from days 0 and 3. The 72-hour ErC50 was >
5.93 mg ai/L with LOEC and NOEC values of > 5.93 and ≥ 5.93 mg
ai/L, respectively. The 96-hour growth rate was calculated based on
mean measured concentrations from days 0, 3, and 4. The 96-hour
ErC50 was > 5.46 mg ai/L with LOEC and NOEC values of > 5.46 and ≥
5.46 mg ai/L, respectively.
Comments
The test can be considered as a limit test (only two concentrations
tested), therefore at least 6 replicates should be used. The pH
increased with >1.5 which might have limited the growth in the control.
Therefore, the test is considered to be a klimisch score of 2.
Conclusion ErC50 >5.93 mg ai/L
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Table 157: Acute toxicity – Algae – study 3
Study type Full test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Diatom Navicula pelliculosa
Endpoint ErC50
Value > 3.19 mg ai/L
Reference
Matlock D., Moore S. (2015) Toxicity of BCS-CL73507 to the
freshwater diatom Navicula pelliculosa during a 96-hour exposure.
Report no EBFVN063, M-535793-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4500
OECD 201
Dose Levels 0.313, 0.625, 1.25, 2.50 and 5.0 mg ai/L nominal
0.149, 0.285, 0.661, 1.29, and 3.19 mg ai/L) mean measured (0-72 h)
Analytical measurements HPLC-LC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
the growth of freshwater diatom Navicula pelliculosa. Cultures of the
diatom with an initial cell density of 1.0 x 104 cells/ml were exposed in
a static system over a period of 96 hours to nominal concentrations of
0.313, 0.625, 1.25, 2.50 and 5.0 mg ai/L (4 replicates per treatment
level). In addition, a water control and a solvent control (DMF at 100
µL/L) were tested.
Quantitative amounts of tetraniliprole were measured in all treatment
groups and in the control on days 0, 3 and 4 of the exposure period.
The analytical findings of tetraniliprole found on day 0 ranged from
88% to 105% of nominal concentrations. Geometric mean measured
concentrations from days 0 and 3 ranged from 46% to 64% (0.149-
3.19 mg ai/L) of nominal concentrations. Mean measured
concentrations from days 0, 3 and 4 ranged from 42% to 52% (0.133-
2.60 mg ai/L) of nominal concentrations.
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72 and 96-hour growth rates based on cell density were used as
endpoints. No physical abnormalities were observed in the control
and in the treatment groups during the study.
The validity criteria were met. Increase biomass was factor of 153
(recommended factor 16 in 72h), coefficient of variation for control
yield was 10.0% (recommended ≤15% in 96 h) coefficient of variation
section by section specific growth rate was 16% (recommended
≤35% in 72 h), coefficient of variation for average specific growth rate
was 1.5% 0-72 h (recommended ≤10% in 72 h) and 1.9% 0-96h h
(recommended ≤15% in 96 h).
The 72-hour growth rate was calculated based on geometric mean
measured concentrations from days 0 and 3. The 72-hour ErC50 was
> 3.19 mg ai/L with LOEC and NOEC values of 0.661 and 0.285 mg
ai/L, respectively. The 96-hour growth rate was calculated based on
mean measured concentrations from days 0, 3, and 4. The 96-hour
ErC50 was >2.60 mg ai/L with LOEC and NOEC values of 0.553 and
0.266 mg ai/L, respectively.
Conclusion ErC50 >3.19 mg ai/L (72 h)
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Table 158: Acute toxicity – Algae – study 4
Study type Full test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Diatom Skeletonema costatum
Endpoint ErC50
Value 1.49 mg ai/L
Reference
Matlock D., Jordan J., Moore S. (2015) Toxicity of BCS-CL73507 to the
saltwater diatom Skeletonema costatum during a 96-hour exposure.
Report no EBFVN061, M-527594-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4500
OECD 201
Dose Levels
0.0291, 0.0813, 0.228, 0.638, 1.79 and 5.0 mg ai/L nominal
0.020, 0.0516, 0.157, 0.429, 1.26 and 3.71 mg ai/L) mean measured (0-72
h)
Analytical measurements Yes, HPLC-LC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on the
growth of saltwater diatom Skeletonema costatum. Cultures of the diatom
with an initial cell density of 1.0 x 104 cells/ml were exposed in a static
system over a period of 96 hours to nominal concentrations of 0.0291,
0.0813, 0.228, 0.638, 1.79 and 5.0 mg ai/L (4 replicates per treatment
level). In addition, a water control and a solvent control (DMF at 100 µL/L)
were tested.
Quantitative amounts of tetraniliprole were measured in all treatment
groups and in the control on days 0, 3 and 4 of the exposure period. The
analytical findings of tetraniliprole found on day 0 ranged from 90% to 93%
of nominal concentrations. Geometric mean measured concentrations from
days 0 and 3 ranged from 45% to 59% of nominal concentrations. Mean
measured concentrations from days 0, 3 and 4 ranged from 63 to 74% of
nominal concentrations.
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72 and 96-hour growth rates based on cell density were used as
endpoints. No physical abnormalities were observed in the control and in
the treatment groups during the study with the exception of some
elongation and deformation of cells at 1.79 and 5.00 mg ai/L.
The validity criteria were met. Increase biomass was factor of 94
(recommended factor 30 in 96h), coefficient of variation for control yield
was 11.1% (recommended ≤15% in 96 h) coefficient of variation section by
section specific growth rate was 23% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h),
coefficient of variation for average specific growth rate was 8.6% 0-72 h
(recommended ≤10% in 72 h) and 2.4% 0-96h h (recommended ≤15% in
96 h).
The 72-hour growth rate was calculated based on geometric mean
measured concentrations from days 0 and 3. The 72-hour ErC50 is 1.49 mg
ai/L with LOEC and NOEC values of 1.26 and 0.429 mg ai/L, respectively.
The 96-hour growth rate was calculated based on mean measured
concentrations from days 0, 3, and 4. The 96-hour ErC50 is 1.36 mg ai/L
with LOEC and NOEC values of 0.398 and 0.154 mg ai/L, respectively.
Conclusion ErC50 =1.49 mg ai/L (72 h)
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Table 159: Acute toxicity – Aquatic plants
Study type Full test, Toxicity aquatic plants
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 7 days, semi-static conditions
Test species Aquatic plant, Lemna gibba
Endpoint ErC50
Value >6.64 mg ai/L
Reference
Kuhl K. (2015) Amendment no 1 to report- Lemna gibba G3 growth
inhibition test with BCS-CL73507 (tech) under semi-static conditions.
Report no EBFVP034, M-532733-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4400, OECD 221
EU directive 91/414/EEC Regulation (EC) Number 1107/2009
Dose Levels 0.0954, 0.305, 0.977, 3.13 and 10 mg ai/L nominal 0.0804, 0.268,
0.778, 2.05 and 6.64 mg ai/L Time Weighted Average
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
exponentially growing populations of Lemna gibba expressed as
NOEC, LOEC and EC50 for growth rate of the measurement variables,
frond number and total area of plants.
Cultures of Lemna gibba G3 with an initial density of 12 fronds per
vessel (4 replicates per treatment) were exposed in a multi-generation
test for 7 days under semi-static conditions. The following nominal
concentrations of 0.0954, 0.305, 0.977, 3.13 and 10 mg ai/L were
tested. These concentrations correspond to Time-Weighted Average
Concentrations (TWAC) of 0.0804, 0.268, 0.778, 2.05 and 6.64 mg
ai/L, respectively. In addition, a water control and solvent control (100
µL DMF/L) were tested.
Plant frond numbers and total frond area of plants were recorded on
days 0, 2, 5 and 7. Frond numbers and total frond area at each
occasion were used to determine the endpoints.
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The analytical findings of tetraniliprole found in all freshly prepared test
levels on day 0, 2, and 5 ranged between 92 and 140% of nominal
concentrations and in aged test levels on days 2, 5, and 7 between 33
and 80% of nominal, respectively. Therefore, all results based on time-
weighted average values. Up to the nominal concentration 0.977
(0.778 TWAC), mg ai/L no remarkable observations (eg precipitation or
turbidity) were recorded in the aged and freshly prepared test media. At
the nominal concentration 3.31 (2.05 TWAC) mg ai/L on day five and
seven in the aged test levels undissolved test item was observed at the
surface. At the test concentration, 10.0 (6.64 TWAC) mg ai/L
undissolved test item was recorded at water surface and the bottom of
the test vessels in the aged test media on day 5 and 7.
The validity criteria were met. The doubling time of frond number in the
control was 1.7 days, corresponding to a 17.9 fold increase. The
validity criterion of a doubling time less than 2.5 days (60 hours) in the
control is fulfilled. The control coefficient of variation (CV) for yield and
growth is < 20% at test termination.
No sublethal or visual effects on Lemna gibba were observed during
the course of the test.
Growth rate for frond number was 2.4, 0.4, 1.5, 2.2 and 10.1 %
inhibition for the concentrations 0.0804, 0.268, 0.778, 2.05 and 6.64
mg ai/L respectively (day 7). Growth rate for total frond area of plants
was 1.6, 03, 0.0, 0.4 and10.8 % inhibition for the concentrations
0.0804, 0.268, 0.778, 2.05 and 6.64 mg ai/L respectively (day 7). The
difference of the highest concentration is significant compared to the
pooled control for both observations.
The ErC50 was >6.64 mg ai /L for growth rate of frond number and total
frond area of plants. The NOErC was determined to be 2.05 mg ai/L for
both observations.
Conclusion ErC50 >6.64 mg ai/L
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Sediment-dwelling organisms
Spiked sediment
Table 160: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked sediment – study 1
Study type Full test, Toxicity amphipod
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 10 d, flow through conditions, spiked sediment
Test species Amphipod, Hyalella azteca
Endpoint NOEC
Value 391 μg ai/ kg sediment
Reference
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin K.H. Gallagher S.P., Krueger H. O. (2015)
BCS-CL73507: a 10-day acute toxicity test with the freshwater amphipod
(Hyalella azteca) Report no EBFVN134, M-542829-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.1735
Dose Levels
40, 80, 160, 320 and 640 μg BCS-CL73507 / kg of sediment, nominal
22.2, 52.7, 121, 234, 391 μg BCS- CL73507 / kg of sediment, mean
measured
Analytical measurements Yes, HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of sediment-incorporated
tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) on the amphipod Hyalella azteca during a 10-
day exposure period under flow-through test conditions.
Groups of amphipods (approx.7-8 days old) were exposed to a geometric
series of five test concentrations, a solvent control and a negative control for
10 days under flow-through test conditions. Eight replicate test compartments
were maintained in each treatment and control group, with 10 amphipods in
each test compartment, for a total of 80 individuals per test concentration. An
additional two replicates were added in each treatment and control group for
analytical sampling of sediment, pore water and overlying water. Organisms
were added at test initiation to analytical replicates for the Day 10 analysis.
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The Day 0 analytical replicates did not contain organisms. Each test
compartment contained sediment and overlying water.
Nominal definitive test concentrations were 40, 80, 160, 320 and 640 μg
BCS-CL73507 / kg of sediment based on the dry weight of the sediment.
Mean measured concentrations are 22.2, 52.7, 121, 234, 391 μg BCS-
CL73507 / kg of sediment (53.6- 78.7% of nominal). The results of the study
are based on mean measured test concentrations in the sediment and in
pore water. Sediment, overlying water and pore water samples were
collected on Day 0 and at the end of the test.
Observations of mortality and abnormal behaviour were made daily during
the test. Survival and growth (dry weight) were determined at the end of the
10-day test period. The survival/ mortality of organisms present in the
treatment groups at test termination in comparison to the control groups was
used to determine the 10-day LC50 value.
The validity criteria are met. Control survival ≥ 80% (observed 96 and 100%),
dry weight in the controls was 0.084 and 0.085 mg and at the start of the test
0.0155 mg.
Mean
measured
conc
(μg ai / kg)
Mean
number
of
surviving
amphipod
%
reduction
Mean dry
weight
(mg)
%
reduction
Control 9.6 - 0.085 -
Solvent
control
10 - 0.086 -
Pooled
control
9.8 - 0.085 -
22 9.8 0.64 0.091 6.7
53 9.8 0.64 0.093 -9.2
121 9.9 -0.64 0.079 7.2
234 9.9 -0.64 0.091 -6.6
391 9.8 0.64 0.085 0.91
No effects on growth were observed.
The 10-day-LC50 was >391 μg ai/kg based on mean measured
concentrations in the sediment, the highest concentration tested. The LOEC
and NOEC were >391 and 391 μg ai/kg, respectively, based on mean
measured concentrations in the sediment.
The 10-day-LC50 was >1171 μg ai/L based on mean measured
concentrations in the pore water. The LOEC and NOEC were >1171 and
1171 μg ai/L, respectively, based on mean measured concentrations in the
pore water.
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Conclusion NOEC = 391 μg ai/ kg sediment
LC50> 391 μg ai/ kg sediment
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Table 161: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked sediment – study 2
Study type Full test, Toxicity amphipod
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 10 d, static conditions, spiked sediment
Test species Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus
Endpoint NOEC
Value 728 μg ai/kg sediment
Reference
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin K.H. Gallagher S.P., Krueger H. O. (2015)
BCS-CL73507: a 10 day acute toxicity test with the marine amphipod
(Leptocheirus plumulosus) Report no 149A-252A, M-542852-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.1735
Dose Levels 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 μg tetraniliprole/kg of sediment, nominal
45, 103, 199, 356, 728 μg BCS-CL73507 / kg of sediment, mean measured
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of sediment-incorporated
tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) on the marine amphipod Leptocheirus
plumulosus during a 10-day exposure period under static conditions.
Groups of amphipods (size 2-4 mm) were exposed to a geometric series of
five test concentrations, a solvent control and a negative control. Five
replicate test compartments were maintained in each treatment and control
group, with 20 amphipods in each test compartment, for a total of 100
individuals per test concentration. An additional replicate was added in each
treatment and control group for analytical sampling of water and sediment.
Organisms were added at test initiation to analytical replicates for the Day 10
analysis. The Day 0 analytical replicates did not contain organisms. Each test
compartment contained sediment and overlying water.
Nominal definitive test concentrations were 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 μg
tetraniliprole/kg of sediment based on the dry weight of the sediment. Mean
measured concentrations are 45, 103, 199, 356, 728 μg BCS-CL73507 / kg
of sediment (44.5-51.5% of nominal). The results of the study are based on
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mean measured test concentrations in the sediment and in pore water.
Sediment, overlying water and pore water samples were collected on Day 0
and at the end of the test.
Observations of mortality and abnormal behaviour were made daily during
the test. Survival was determined at the end of the 10-day test period. The
survival/ mortality of organisms present in the treatment groups at test
termination in comparison to the control groups was used to determine the
10-day LC50 value.
The validity criteria are met. Control survival ≥90% (observed 100 and 100%)
and dissolved oxygen remained ≥94%.
Mean percent survival was 100% for the controls and the treatments up to
199 μg BCS-CL73507 / kg of sediment. The two highest concentrations had
99% survival.
The 10-day-LC50 was >728 μg ai/kg based on mean measured
concentrations in the sediment, the highest concentration tested. The LOEC
and NOEC were >728 and 728 μg ai/kg, respectively, based on mean
measured concentrations in the sediment.
The 10-day-LC50 was >553 μg ai/L based on mean measured concentrations
in the pore water. The LOEC and NOEC were >553 and 553 μg ai/L,
respectively, based on mean measured concentrations in the pore water.
Additional comments The guideline recommends to determine growth (dry weight) as well.
Conclusion NOEC = 728 μg ai/kg sediment
LC50> 728 μg ai/kg sediment
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Table 162: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked sediment – study 3
Study type Full test, Toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 10 d, flow through conditions, spiked sediment
Test species Midge, Chironomus dilutus
Endpoint NOEC
Value 11 μg ai/kg sediment
Reference
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin K.H. Gallagher S.P., Krueger H. O. (2016)
BCS-CL73507: a 10-day acute toxicity test with the midge (Chironomus
dilutus) using spiked sediment. Amended final report. Report no EBFVN135,
M-542839-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.1735
Dose Levels 10, 20, 40, 80, 160 and 320 μg ai / kg of sediment nominal
6.6,11, 25, 59, 127, 255 μg ai / kg of sediment mean measured
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of sediment-incorporated
tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) on the midge Chironomus dilutus during a 10-
day exposure period under flow-through test conditions.
Groups of midges (2nd, 3rd instars, approx. 10 days old) were exposed to a
geometric series of six test concentrations, a solvent control and a negative
control for 10 days under flow-through test conditions.
Eight replicate test compartments were maintained in each treatment and
control group, with 10 midges in each test compartment, for a total of 80
individuals per test concentration. An additional two replicates were added in
each treatment and control group for analytical sampling of sediment, pore
water and overlying water. Organisms were added at test initiation to
analytical replicates for the Day 10 analysis. The Day 0 analytical replicates
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did not contain organisms. Each test compartment contained sediment and
overlying water.
Nominal definitive test concentrations were 10, 20, 40, 80, 160 and 320 μg ai/
kg of sediment based on the dry weight of the sediment. Mean measured
concentrations are 6.6,11, 25, 59, 127, 255 μg ai / kg of sediment (55- 80% of
nominal). The results of the study are based on mean measured test
concentrations in the sediment and in pore water. Sediment, overlying water
and pore water samples were collected on Day 0 and at the end of the test.
Observations of mortality and abnormal behaviour were made daily during the
test. Survival and growth (AFDW = ash-free dry weight) were determined at
the end of the 10-day test period. The percent reduction in the numbers of
organisms present in the treatment groups at test termination in comparison to
the control groups was used to determine the 10-day LC50 value.
The validity criteria are met. Control survival ≥ 70% (observed 91 and 90%),
average larval weight >0.48 mg (observed 1.95 and 2.01 mg).
Mean measured
conc (μg ai / kg)
Mean number
of surviving
midges
%
reduction
Mean dry
weight
(mg)
%
reduction
Control 9.1 - 1.95 -
Solvent control 9.0 - 2.01 -
Pooled control 9.1 - 1.98 -
6.6 8.9 2.1 1.86 6.1
11 8.9 2.1 1.89 4.8
25 6.1* 32 2.18 -10
59 2.9* 68 1.51 24
127 0.0* 100 0.00 100
255 0.13* 99 0.02 99
* significant different
The 10-day-LC50 was 34 μg ai/kg (95% C.I.: 11 and 59 μg ai/kg) based on
mean measured concentrations in the sediment. The LOEC and NOEC were
25 and 11 μg ai/kg, respectively, based on mean measured concentrations in
the sediment.
The 10-day-LC50 was 6.3 μg ai/L (95% C.I.: 1.7 and 11 μg ai/L) based on
mean measured concentrations in the pore water. The LOEC and NOEC were
4.7 and 1.7 μg ai/L, respectively, based on mean measured concentrations in
the pore water.
Conclusion LC50 = 34 μg ai/kg
NOEC = 11 μg ai/kg
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Table 163: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked sediment – study 4
Study type Full test, Chronic toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance Tetraniliprole (tech)
Exposure 28 days, static conditions, spiked sediment
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint NOEC
Value 6.76 μg ai/kg dw sediment
Reference
Silke G. (2015) Chironomus riparius 28-day chronic toxicity test with BCS-
CL73507 (tech) in a water-sediment system using spiked sediment. Report
no EBFVP035, M-509624-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 218
Dose Levels
2.50, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0, 40.0 and 80.0 µg test substance/ kg dw sediment,
nominal
1.98, 3.26, 6.76, 12.73, 26.87, 59.75 µg test substance/ kg dw sediment,
initial measured
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC-UV,
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
emergence and development of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 28 days to the nominal concentrations of 2.50, 5.0,
10.0, 20.0, 40.0 and 80.0 µg test substance/ kg dw sediment. In addition, a
water control and solvent control (acetone) were tested. Four replicates,
containing 20 animals each, were tested for each test item concentration
and the controls.
During the study, the measured concentrations of tetraniliprole and its
metabolite tetraniliprole-N-methyl- quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) were
analysed in the sediment, overlying water and pore water four times, on day
0, 4, 8 and 28 in all test levels and also in the control(s). Additional
measurements of sediment samples were made on day -2 for all test
concentrations and the controls directly after sediment spiking. Chemical
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analyses of the sediment, overlying water and pore water show only a small
partitioning of tetraniliprole from the sediment into the water phase over time
(max. 12.5% were found in the overlying water and max. 1.9% in the pore
water).
Analyses of the sediment over time showed recoveries of tetraniliprole
ranging from 63.7% to 79.2% (mean = 69.6%) of nominal for all test
concentrations on day 0. On day 4, 59.6% to 76.4% (mean = 65.7%), on day
8, 53.3% to 67.6% (mean = 58.8%) and on day 28, 42.7% to 54.4% (mean =
47.4%) of nominal were found, respectively. The measured concentration of
the metabolite CQ63359 was 29, 44, 33, 40, 30 and 45% of initial
concentration, respectively.
Analyses of the overlying water over time showed recoveries of tetraniliprole
of 9.6 % to 11.1% (mean = 10.6%) of nominal applied amount of ai per test
concentration on day 0. On day 4, 10.9% to 12.5% (mean = 11.5%), on day
8, 9.9 % to 11.1% (mean = 10.4%) and on day 28, 0% to 5.4% (mean =
3.3%) of nominal were found, respectively. The measured concentration of
the metabolite CQ63359 was <LOQ, <LOQ, 3.8, 3.7, 4.6 and 4.7 % of initial
concentration, respectively.
Analyses of the pore water over time showed recoveries of tetraniliprole of
1.4% to 1.9% (mean = 1.7%) of nominal concentrations on day 0 for all test
concentrations. On day 4, 1.1% to 1.6% (mean = 1.4 %), on day 8, 1.1% to
1.5% (mean = 1.3%) and on day 28, 0 % to 0.9% (mean = 0.6%) of initial
measured concentrations on day 0 were found, respectively. The measured
concentration of the metabolite CQ63359 was <LOQ for the three lowest
concentrations, 0.09, 0.06, and 0.05% of initial concentration, respectively.
Initially measured test concentrations (day 0) in the sediment (in μg ai/kg dw
sed) were used for reporting and evaluation of the results.
Initial measured
conc (μg ai / kg)
Number of
emerged midges
% of emerged
larvae
Development
rate (pooled
sex)
Pooled controls 148 92.5 0.065
1.98 75 93.7 0.064
3.26 76 95.0 0.061
6.76 67 83.8 0.066
12.73 7* 8.8* 0.047*
26.87 0 - -
59.75 0 - -
* significant difference
Emergence, sex ratio and development rates were determined. A statistically
significant difference in emergence was determined for initial measured test
concentrations from 12.73 to 59.75 μg ai/kg dw sed as compared to the
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pooled controls, resulting in a NOEC of 6.76 μg ai/kg dw sed. The EC10
value for the emergence rate was determined to be 5.96 μg ai/kg dw sed.
For the development rate (pooled sex) a statistically significant difference
was found for initial measured test concentrations of 12.73 μg ai/kg dw sed
as compared to the pooled controls, resulting in a NOEC of 6.76 μg ai/kg dw
sed. The EC10 value for the development rate was determined to be 10.7 μg
ai/kg dw sed. No statistically different distribution between sexes.
All validity criteria were met. The emergence in the control(s) had to reach at
least 70% of introduced larvae at the end of the test. The emergence should
occur between 12 and 23 days after their insertion into the control vessels.
The oxygen content in the Waterbody had to be > 60% of saturation at the
end of the test in all test vessels. The pH of the overlying water had to be
between 6 and 9 in all test vessels. The water temperature had not to differ
by more than ± 1°C over the whole exposure period.
Conclusion NOEC = 6.76 μg ai/kg dw sed.
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Table 164: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked sediment – study 5
Study type Full test, Chronic toxicity amphipod
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 28 d exposure, 14 d clean water, flow through conditions, spiked sediment
Test species Amphipod, Hyalella azteca
Endpoint NOEC
Value 992 μg ai/kg sediment
Reference
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin K.H. Gallagher S.P. (2016) BCS-CL73507: a
life cycle toxicity test with the freshwater amphipod (Hyalella azteca) using
spiked sediment Report no EBFVN166, M-560357-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.1770, EPA 600/R-99/064
Dose Levels
80, 160, 320, 640 and 1280 μg BCS-CL73507/kg of sediment, nominal
58, 109, 239, 475 and 992 μg BCS-CL73507/kg of sediment, mean
measured
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of sediment-incorporated
tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) on the amphipod Hyalella azteca during a 42-
day exposure period under flow-through test conditions with intermittent
renewal of overlying water daily.
Groups of amphipods (approx.7-8 days old) were exposed to a geometric
series of five test concentrations, a solvent control and a negative control for
28 days under flow-through test conditions.
Twelve replicate test compartments were maintained in each treatment and
control group, with 10 amphipods in each test compartment, for a total of
120 individuals per test concentration. An additional replicate was added in
each treatment and control group for analytical sampling and water quality
sampling. The Day 0 analytical replicates did not contain organisms.
Organisms were added at test initiation to analytical replicates for the Day 14
and 28.
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Nominal definitive test concentrations were 80, 160, 320, 640 and 1280 μg
BCS-CL73507/kg of sediment based on the dry weight of the sediment.
Mean measured concentrations are 58, 109, 239, 475 and 992 μg BCS-
CL73507/kg of sediment (68- 78% of nominal). The results of the study are
based on mean measured test concentrations in the sediment. Mean
measured concentration of the metabolite CQ63359 in the sediment was 7,
12, 24, 53,120 µg metabolite/kg.
Observations of mortality and abnormal behaviour were made daily during
the test. Survival and growth (dry weight, length) were determined at the end
of the 42-day test period. The survival/ mortality of organisms present in the
treatment groups at test termination in comparison to the control groups was
used to determine the 42-day LC50 value.
The validity criteria are met. Control survival ≥ 80% (observed 96 and 99%).
The average length was > 3.2 mm in the controls (5.52 and 5.49 mm) and
dry weight in the controls was 0.90 and 0.91 mg (recommended >0.15 mg).
Reproduction was 26.6 and 23.9 young per female (recommended >2 young
per female).
Results of the observations on day 42 are presented below. The number of
young are enumerated on days 28, 35 and 42.
Mean
measured
conc
(μg ai/kg)
%
survival
Average
body
length
(mm)
Average
dry weight
(mg)
Average
number of
young per
surviving
female
Control 94 6.20 1.40 26.6
Solvent
control 99 5.96 1.28 23.9
Pooled
control 96 - - 25.2
58 95 5.95* 1.22* 20.4*
109 98 6.19 1.42 24.0
239 95 6.15 1.41 21.9
475 95 6.19 1.41 21.4
992 95 6.15 1.33 21.6
* significant difference
The effects of the lowest dose rate are considered not treatment-related as
the higher rates did not show significant adverse effects. Therefore, the
NOEC for survival, growth and reproduction was determined to be 992 µg/L.
The 42-day-LC50 was >992 μg ai/kg based on mean measured
concentrations in the sediment, the highest concentration tested. The LOEC
and NOEC were >992 and 992 μg ai/kg, respectively, based on mean
measured concentrations in the sediment.
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The 42-day-LC50 was >50.0 μg ai/L based on mean measured
concentrations in the pore water. The LOEC and NOEC were >50.0 and
50.0 μg ai/L, respectively, based on mean measured concentrations in the
pore water.
Conclusion NOEC = 992 μg ai/kg sediment
LC50>992 μg ai/kg sediment
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Table 165: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked sediment – study 6
Study type Full test, Chronic toxicity amphipod
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 28 d, static-renewal conditions, spiked sediment
Test species Amphipod, Leptocheirus plumulosus
Endpoint NOEC
Value 12 mg ai/kg sediment
Reference
Bradley M.J. (2017) 28-day toxicity test exposing estuarine amphipods
(Leptocheirus plumulosus) to BCS-CL737507 applied to sediment under static
renewal conditions following EPA test methods- amended final report. Report no
EBFV0027, M-599964-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OCSPP draft guideline 850.1735
Dose Levels 1.0, 2.6, 6.4, 16 and 40 mg BCS-CL73507 /kg of sediment, nominal
0.32, 0.88, 1.8, 4.6 and 12 mg BCS-CL73507 / kg of sediment, mean measured
Analytical
measurements LC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of sediment-incorporated
tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) on the marine amphipod Leptocheirus plumulosus
during a 28-day exposure period under static-renewal conditions.
Groups of amphipods (7-14 days old, 0.425-0.60 mm) were exposed to a
geometric series of five test concentrations, a solvent control and a negative
control. Eleven replicate test compartments were maintained in each treatment
and control group. Six replicates with 20 amphipods in each test compartment, for
a total of 120 individuals per test concentration were used for the evaluation of the
biological effects. Five replicate were used for analytical purposes.
Nominal definitive test concentrations were 1.0, 2.6, 6.4, 16 and 40 mg
tetraniliprole/kg of sediment based on the dry weight of the sediment. Mean
measured concentrations are 0.32, 0.88, 1.8, 4.6 and 12 mg BCS-CL73507 / kg of
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sediment (29-34% of nominal). The results of the study are based on mean
measured test concentrations in the sediment.
Observations of survival, growth and reproduction were made at the end of the
test. Results on day 28 are presented below.
Mean
measured
conc (μg ai /
kg)
%
survival
Mean male
growth rate
(mg/d)
Mean
female
growth rate
(mg/d)
Mean
number of
young per
surviving
female
Control 83 0.094 0.058 22
Solvent
control 88 0.096 0.059 20
Pooled
control 86 0.095 0.058 21
0.32 78 0.097 0.059 20
0.88 75 0.10 0.065 31
1.8 73 0.092 0.056 27
4.6 73 0.091 0.062 34
12 79 0.097 0.063 23
The validity criteria are met. Control survival ≥80% is recommended. Growth and
reproduction are measurable and therefore met the criteria.
No significant differences were observed. Therefore, the overall NOEC is 12 mg
ai/kg sediment.
Conclusion NOEC = 12 mg ai/kg sediment
EC50 and LOEC > 12 mg ai/kg sediment
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Table 166: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked sediment – study 7
Study type Full test, Chronic toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance Tetraniliprole (tech)
Exposure 57 days, flow-through conditions, spiked sediment
Test species Midge, Chironomus dilutus
Endpoint NOEC
Value 33 μg ai/kg sediment
Reference
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin K.H. Gallagher S.P. (2016) BCS-
CL73507 A life-cycle toxicity test with the midge Chironomus dilutes
using spiked sediment. Report no EBFVP046, M-560359-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 218
Dose Levels 2.5, 5.0, 10, 20 and 40 μg BCS-CL73507 / kg of sediment, nominal
1.2, 2.8, 5.6, 12, 33 µg BCS-CL73507 /kg sediment, mean measured
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
survival, growth and reproduction of Chironomus dilutus.
Groups of midges (1st instars, 4 days old) were exposed under a flow-
through conditions over a period of 57 days to the nominal
concentrations of 2.5, 5.0, 10, 20 and 40 μg BCS-CL73507/kg of
sediment based on the dry weight of the sediment. In addition, a water
control and solvent control were tested. Twelve replicates, containing
12 animals each, were tested for each test item concentration and the
controls. Three additional replicates were added in each treatment and
control group for analytical sampling.
During the study, the measured concentrations of tetraniliprole were
analysed in the overlying water of the sediment-water three times, on
day 0, 16 and 57 in all test levels and also in the control(s). Water
temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen were measured regularly.
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Mean measured concentrations are 1.2, 2.8, 5.6, 12 and 33 μg BCS-
CL73507/kg of sediment (48-83% of nominal). The results of the study
are based on mean measured test concentrations in the sediment. The
mean measured concentration of metabolite CQ63359 was below limit
of quantitation (2.32 µg metabolite/kg) for concentrations to 10 µg
metabolite/kg nominal, in 20 µg metabolite/kg max 2.5 µg metabolite/kg
and in 40 µg metabolite/kg max 5.3 µg metabolite/kg was measured.
Mean measured concentrations in the pore water are 0.039, 0.085,
0.151, 0.347 and 0.718 33 μg BCS-CL73507/L. The metabolite
CQ63359 was below the limit of quantitation (0.0 µg metabolite/L) with
the exception of one sample in the 5 µg metabolite/kg group, 0.112 µg
metabolite/L was measured.
The biological findings are presented below.
Mean
measured
conc in sed.
(μg ai / kg)
%
survival
day 16
Average ash-
free dry
weight mg
day 16
Average #
eggs per 1st
egg mass
Average %
hatch of 1st
egg mass
Neg. control 100 2.45 1593 86.7
Solvent
control 96 2.59 1523 77.2
Pooled
control 98 2.52 1556 81.6
1.2 87 2.67 1588 92.9
2.8 100 2.58 1353 81.6
5.6 100 2.33 1597 91.0
12 100 2.47 1735 79.6
33 96 2.47 1751 84.9
No statistical differences were observed.
Mean
measured
conc in sed.
(μg ai / kg)
Number
emerged
total
Mean
emergence
ratio
Mean
development
time (days)
Neg. control 88 0.917 25.9
Solvent control 80 0.833 25.4
Pooled control 168 0.875 25.6
1.2 66 0.688* 28.9
2.8 76 0.792 26.3
5.6 79 0.823 25.7
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12 78 0.813 25.5
33 79 0.823 24.4
* statistically different compared to pooled control
The mean development rate was around 0.04 for all objects. The mean
time to death in days was 3.4 and 4.1 in the neg. and solvent control. In
the treatments, the mean time to death ranged from 3.3 to 3.7 days
and was not statistically different from the controls.
All validity criteria were met. Survival in control group was >70%. The
larval weight was > 0.48 mg in the controls. The mean number of eggs
was >800.
Overall the NOEC was determined to be 33 μg ai / kg sediment and
0.1718 μg ai / L pore water.
Conclusion NOEC = 33 μg ai/ kg sediment
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Spiked water
Table 167: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water – study 1
Study type Full test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value 230 μg ai/L
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Amendment no 1- Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507 (tech.) to
larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static laboratory test system. Report
no EBFVN126, M-518365-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
8.0, 16.0, 32.0, 64.0, 128 and 256 μg ai/L, nominal
8.67, 17.5, 34.2, 66.3, 158, 306 μg ai/L, measured day 0
7.57, 16.0, 30.9, 60.9, 147, 282 μg ai/L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole (BCS-
CL73507) on larvae of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the nominal concentrations of 8.0, 16.0,
32.0, 64.0, 128 and 256 μg ai / L. In addition, a solvent control and a water
control were tested.
Six replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for each test item
concentration and the controls. The analysed ai found in all freshly prepared
test levels on day 0 in reference to nominal concentrations ranged between
104 and 123% (average 112%). In aged test levels on day 2, there were
analytical findings between 95 and 115% (average 102%) of nominal. Due to
the high recoveries at the beginning of the exposure and the analytical
findings after 2 days, all results are based on nominal concentrations.
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Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the controls, 8.0
and 16.0 μg ai / L. 3.3%, 23.3%, 30.0% and 50.0% immobility was observed
in 32.0, 64.0, 128 and 256 μg ai / L treatment groups respectively. The
difference was significant for the three highest concentrations.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control immobility less
than 10% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above 60% is
fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was nominally 230 μg ai/L (95% CL: 162 to 414 μg ai/L).
The 48h-NOEC was 32 μg ai/L. All endpoints are based on analytically
confirmed nominal concentrations.
Conclusion EC50 = 230 μg ai/L
NOEC = 32 μg ai/L
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Table 168: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water – study 2
Study type Full test, Chronic toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance Tetraniliprole (tech)
Exposure 28 days, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge (Chironomus riparius)
Endpoint NOEC
Value 0.80 μg ai/L
Reference
Silke G. (2015) Chironomus riparius 28-day chronic toxicity test with BCS-
CL73507 (tech) in a water-sediment system using spiked water. Report no
EBFVP127, M-532889-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 219
Dose Levels 0.20, 0.40, 0.80, 1.60, 3.20, and 6.40 µg test substance/L, nominal
0.22, 0.43, 0.87, 1.76, 3.58, 7.30 µg test substance/L, initial measured
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC-UV
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
emergence and development of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 28 days to the nominal concentrations of 0.20,
0.40, 0.80, 1.60, 3.20, and 6.40 µg test substance/ L of a water-sediment
system. In addition, a water control and solvent control (DMF) were tested.
Four replicates, containing 20 animals each, were tested for each test item
concentration and the controls.
During the study, the measured concentrations of tetraniliprole and its
metabolite tetraniliprole-N-methyl- quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) were
analysed in the overlying water of the sediment-water four times, on day 0,
4, 8 and 28 in all test levels and also in the control(s). Water temperature,
pH and dissolved oxygen were measured regularly.
Analyses of the overlying water at the beginning of the exposure period
(nearly one hour after spiking) reflect high recoveries of tetraniliprole with
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108% to 114% (mean 110%) of nominal concentrations in all test levels,
thus all results and reporting are based on nominal initial concentrations of
tetraniliprole in the overlying water, expressed in μg ai/L.
Exposure recoveries of tetraniliprole in the overlying water of all test
concentrations were found after 4 days of 52% to 57% (mean 54%), after 8
days of 22% to 31% (mean 27 %) and after 28 days 0% to 1.8% (mean
1.7%).
Chemical analysis of metabolite BCS-CQ63359 (averages) over time yield
0.5% of nominal on day 0, 16% on day 4, 17% on day 8 and 4.4% on day
28.
Initial measured
conc (μg ai / kg)
Number of
emerged
midges
% of emerged
larvae
Development
rate (pooled
sex)
Pooled controls 150 93.75 0.065
0.22 71 88.75 0.067
0.43 67 83.75 0.064
0.87 73 91.25 0.066
1.76 65 81.25* 0.051*
3.58 48 60.0* 0.042*
7.30 6 7.50* 0.038*
* significant difference
Emergence, sex and development rates were determined. A statistically
significant difference in emergence was determined for initial measured
test concentrations from 1.76 μg ai/L and upwards compared to the pooled
controls, resulting in a NOEC of 0.80 μg ai/L. The EC10 value for the
emergence rate was determined to be 0.71 μg ai/L.
No statistically different distribution between sexes compared to the
assumption of 50% females and 50% males was observed.
For the development rate (pooled sex) a statistically significant difference
was found for initial measured test concentrations of 1.76 μg ai/L and
upwards compared to the pooled controls, resulting in a NOEC of 0.80 μg
ai/L. The EC10 value for the emergence rate was determined to be 1.00 μg
ai/L.
All validity criteria were met. The emergence in the control(s) had to reach
at least 70% of introduced larvae at the end of the test. The emergence
should occur between 12 and 23 days after their insertion into the control
vessels. The oxygen content in the Waterbody had to be > 60% of
saturation at the end of the test in all test vessels. The pH of the overlying
water had to be between 6 and 9 in all test vessels. The water temperature
had not to differ by more than ± 1°C over the whole exposure period.
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Conclusion NOEC = 0.80 μg ai/ L
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Soil organisms [9.2]
Earthworms
Table 169: Acute toxicity - earthworms
Study type Full test, acute toxicity earthworm
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 14 d
Test species Earthworm, Eisenia fetida
Endpoint LC50
Value >1000 mg test substance /kg soil
Reference Friedrich S. (2013), BCS-CL73507 ai- Acute toxicity to the earthworm
Eisenia fetida in artificial soil. Report no 13 10 48 127 S, M-469589-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 207, ISO 11268-1
Dose Levels 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole on
survival and growth of earthworms.
Adult earthworms (about 3 months old, four replicates of 10) were exposed
in an artificial soil system over a period of 14 days to concentrations of 100,
178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test item / kg dry weight of soil containing 69.5%
quartz sand, 20% kaolin clay, 10% sphagnum peat and 0.5% CaCO3. In
addition, an untreated control was tested. A toxic reference (2-
chloroacetamide) was tested in a separate study.
Temperature ranged from 18 to 22 °C and the photoperiod was continuous
light at 550 lux. Mortality and biomass change were determined after 14
days and were used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 10% (observed 0%) and
loss of biomass ≤20% (observed 6.8%).
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No mortality was observed in most of the treatments with the exception of
178 mg ai/kg soil which had 2.5% mortality.
Biomass change expressed as wet weight was -6.8% in the control. The
biomass change was -7.2%, -6.6%, -6.9%, -7.0% and -7.1% at the
concentrations 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg ai/kg respectively.
No significant effects were observed.
The 14-day-LC50 was > 1000 mg test item/kg dry weight soil (the highest
concentration tested), the 14-day-NOEC was determined to be 1000 mg test
item/kg dry weight soil.
Conclusion LC50 >1000 mg test substance /kg soil
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Soil microflora
Nitrogen transformation
Table 170: toxicity to soil microflora – nitrogen transformation - study 1
Study type Toxicity soil microflora, nitrogen transformation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 28 d
Test species Soil microflora
Endpoint Effects on nitrogen transformation
Value No adverse effects observed
Reference
Schulz L. (2013), BCS-CL73507 ai Effects on the activity of soil
microflora (Nitrogen transformation test). Report no EBFVP013, M-
460650-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 216
Dose Levels 0.30 and 1.49 mg test substance / kg dry soil
(equivalent to 0.223 and 1.116 kg test substance / ha)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on soil
microflora activity (nitrogen transformation).
Application rates were equivalent to 0.223 and 1.116 kg test
substance/ha. The nitrogen transformation was determined in soil (sandy
loam, pH 6.5, % C 1.38, WHC 36.61) enriched with lucerne meal
(concentration in soil 0.5 %). NH4-nitrogen, NO3- and NO2- nitrogen
were determined by an Autoanalyzer at different sampling intervals (0, 7,
14 and 28 DAT). Three replicates were used.
In a separate study, the reference substance dinoterb caused a
stimulation of nitrogen transformation of +33.7 % and +42.6 % at 16.00
mg and 27.00 mg dinoterb per kg soil dry weight, respectively,
determined 28 days after application.
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The coefficients of variation in the control (NO3-N) were maximum 1.2 %
and thus fulfilled the demanded range (≤15 %).
BCS-CL73507 caused a temporary inhibition of the daily nitrate rate at
the tested concentrations of 0.30 mg/kg and 1.49 mg/kg dry soil at time
interval 7-14 days after application (-30.2% and -46.7% respectively).
However, no adverse effects of BCS-CL73507 on nitrogen
transformation in soil could be observed at both test concentrations (0.30
mg and 1.49 mg test substance/kg dry soil) at the end of the test, 28
days after application (time interval 14-28). Differences from the control
of +11.3 % (test concentration 0.30 mg/kg dry soil) and +21.3 % (test
concentration 1.49 mg/kg dry soil) were measured at the end of the 28-
day incubation period (time interval 14-28).
BCS-CL73507 caused no adverse effects (difference to control < 25 %)
on the soil nitrogen transformation (measured as NO3-N production) at
the end of the 28-day incubation period.
Conclusion Active ingredient did not cause adverse effects on nitrogen
transformation up to a rate of 1.116 kg test substance/ ha.
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Table 171: toxicity to soil microflora – nitrogen transformation - study 2
Study type Toxicity soil microflora, nitrogen transformation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 28 d
Test species Soil microflora
Endpoint Effects on nitrogen transformation
Value No adverse effects observed
Reference
Schulz L. (2016), BCS-CL73507 ai Effects on the activity of soil microflora
tested in a natural soil (clay loam) (Nitrogen transformation test). Report no
EBFVP139, M-546745-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 216
Dose Levels 0.3 and 1.49 mg test substance/kg dry soil
(equivalent to 0.223 and 1.116 kg test substance/ha)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on soil
microflora activity (nitrogen transformation).
Application rates were equivalent to 0.223 and 1.116 kg test substance/ha.
The nitrogen transformation was determined in soil (clay loam, pH 7.0, %
C 2.41, WHC 43.63) enriched with lucerne meal (concentration in soil 0.5
%). NH4-nitrogen, NO3- and NO2- nitrogen were determined by an
Autoanalyzer at different sampling intervals (0, 7, 14 and 28 DAT, 3
replicates).
In a separate study, the reference substance dinoterb caused a stimulation
of nitrogen transformation of +109.5 %, +212.8 % and 155.6% at 13.00 mg
and 27.00 mg and 40.0 mg dinoterb per kg soil dry weight, respectively,
determined 28 days after application.
The coefficients of variation in the control (NO3-N) were maximum 3.0 %
and thus fulfilled the demanded range (≤15 %).
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BCS-CL73507 caused a temporary non-significant inhibition of the daily
nitrate rate at the tested concentrations of 1.49 mg/kg dry soil at time
interval 7-14 days after application (up to -42.4%). However, no adverse
effects of BCS-CL73507 on nitrogen transformation in soil could be
observed at both test concentrations (0.30 mg and 1.49 mg test
substance/kg dry soil) at the end of the test, 28 days after application (time
interval 14-28). Differences from the control of +1.8 % (test concentration
0.30 mg/kg dry soil) and +0.9 % (test concentration 1.49 mg/kg dry soil)
were measured at the end of the 28-day incubation period (time interval
14-28).
BCS-CL73507 caused no adverse effects (difference to control < 25 %) on
the soil nitrogen transformation (measured as NO3-N production) at the
end of the 28-day incubation period.
Conclusion Active ingredient did not cause adverse effects on nitrogen transformation
up to a rate of 1.116 kg test substance/ha (1.0 kg ai/ha).
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Carbon transformation
Table 172: toxicity to soil microflora – carbon transformation - study 1
Study type Toxicity soil microflora, carbon transformation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 28 d
Test species Soil microflora
Endpoint Effects on carbon transformation
Value No adverse effects observed
Reference
Schulz L. (2013), BCS-CL73507 ai Effects on the activity of soil
microflora (Carbon transformation test). Report no EBFVP012, M-
460648-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 217
Dose Levels 0.3 and 1.49 mg test substance / kg dry soil
(equivalent to 0.223 and 1.116 kg test substance / ha)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
soil microflora activity (carbon transformation).
Application rates were equivalent to 0.223 and 1.116 kg test
substance/ha. The carbon transformation was determined in soil
(sandy loam, pH 6.5, % C 1.38, WHC 36.61). Determination of carbon
transformation in soil was performed after addition of glucose. A
respirometer system was used to determine the O2- consumption over
a period of maximum 12 hours at different sampling intervals (0, 7, 14
and 28 DAT, 3 replicates).
In a separate study, the reference substance dinoterb caused an
inhibition of carbon transformation of -39.3 % and -45.2 % at 16.0 mg
and 27.0 mg dinoterb per kg soil dry weight, respectively, determined
28 days after application.
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The coefficients of variation in the control were maximum 2.0 % and
thus fulfilled the demanded range (≤15 %).
No adverse effects of BCS-CL73507 on carbon transformation in soil
were observed at both test concentrations (0.30 mg/kg dry soil and
1.49 mg/kg dry soil) after 28 days. Differences from control of +0.05 %
(test concentration 0.30 mg/kg dry soil) and -4.04 % (test concentration
1.49 mg/kg dry soil) were measured at the end of the 28-day incubation
period.
BCS-CL73507 caused no adverse effects (difference to control < 25 %)
on the soil carbon transformation (measured as oxygen consumption)
at the end of the 28-day incubation period.
Conclusion
Active ingredient did not cause adverse effects on carbon
transformation up to a rate of 1.116 kg test substance/ ha (=1.0 kg
ai/ha).
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Table 173: toxicity to soil microflora – carbon transformation - study 2
Study type Toxicity soil microflora, carbon transformation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 28 d
Test species Soil microflora
Endpoint Effects on carbon transformation
Value No adverse effects observed
Reference
Schulz L. (2016), BCS-CL73507 ai Effects on the activity of soil
microflora tested in a natural soil (clay loam) (Carbon transformation
test). Report no EBFVN138, M-546743-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 217
Dose Levels 0.3 and 1.49 mg test substance / kg dry soil
(equivalent to 0.223 and 1.116 kg test substance / ha)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole on
soil microflora activity (carbon transformation).
Application rates were equivalent to 0.223 and 1.116 kg test
substance/ha. The carbon transformation was determined in soil (clay
loam, pH 7.0, % C 2.41, WHC 43.63). Determination of carbon
transformation in soil was performed after addition of glucose. A
respirometer system was used to determine the O2- consumption over
a period of maximum 12 hours at different sampling intervals (0, 7, 14
and 28 DAT, 3 replicates).
In a separate study, the reference substance dinoterb caused an
inhibition of carbon transformation of -33.1 % and -47.6 % and -44.7%
at 13.0 mg and 27.0 mg and 40.0 mg dinoterb per kg soil dry weight,
respectively, determined 28 days after application.
The coefficients of variation in the control were maximum 9.6 % and
thus fulfilled the demanded range (≤15 %).
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No adverse effects of BCS-CL73507 on carbon transformation in soil
were observed at both test concentrations (0.30 mg/kg dry soil and
1.49 mg/kg dry soil) after 28 days. Differences from control of +0.2 %
(test concentration 0.30 mg/kg dry soil) and -6.0 % (test concentration
1.49 mg/kg dry soil) were measured at the end of the 28-day incubation
period.
BCS-CL73507 caused no adverse effects (difference to control < 25 %)
on the soil carbon transformation (measured as oxygen consumption)
at the end of the 28-day incubation period.
Conclusion
Active ingredient did not cause adverse effects on carbon
transformation up to a rate of 1.116 kg test substance/ ha (=1.0 kg
ai/ha).
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Terrestrial vertebrates [9.3]
Birds
Acute toxicity
Table 174: Acute toxicity – birds – study 1
Study type Limit acute toxicity test to birds
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure oral
Test species Northern bobwhite quail
Endpoint LD50
Value >2000 mg ai/ kg bw
Reference
Loveall J.L., Christ M.T. (2014), Toxicity of BCS-CL73507 technical during
an acute oral LD50 with the Northern bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus).
Report no EBFVP040, M-522801-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 223, OCSPP 850.2100
Dose Levels 2000 mg ai/ kg bw
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole on
Northern bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus).
Twenty-six-week old adult Northern bobwhite quail were orally dosed via
gelatine capsules at a limit dose level of 2000 mg ai/kg body weight,
adjusted for purity, in comparison to an untreated control group, and
subsequently monitored for a period of 14 days. Ten birds (5 males and 5
females) were exposed for to the substance and included in the control.
Mortality, signs of intoxication, food consumption, body weight and gross
necropsy results were evaluated to determine the endpoints.
There were no mortalities in the control or the 2000 mg ai/kg b.w.
treatment group. Therefore, the validity criteria were met. There were no
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observed effects in the control or 2000 mg ai/kg b.w. treatment group
during the study.
All birds appeared normal following dosing with no effects of regurgitation
observed.
Body weight and individual food consumption measurements were not
significantly different from the control group.
Post mortem examinations revealed no treatment-related gross lesions or
unusual observations.
The acute oral LD50 for tetraniliprole in Northern Bobwhite quail was >
2000 mg ai/kg body weight. The Lowest Lethal Dose (LLD) was > 2000 mg
ai/kg bw.
Conclusion LD50 > 2000 mg ai/ kg bw
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Table 175: Acute toxicity – birds – study 2
Study type Limit test, acute toxicity to birds
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure oral
Test species Canary (Serinus canaria)
Endpoint LD50
Value >2000 mg ai/ kg bw
Reference
Loveall J.L., Christ M.T. (2015), Toxicity of BCS-CL73507 technical
during an acute oral LD50 with the canary (Serinus canaria). Report no
EBFVP008, M-521691-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 223, OCSPP 850.2100
Dose Levels 2000 mg ai/ kg bw
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole
to canary (Serinus canarias). Two tests were performed, test 1 with 5
males and 5 females ranging from 8 months to 2.5 years old and test 2
with two males and five females of 9 to 12 months old.
The birds were orally dosed via gelatine capsules at a limit dose level of
2000 mg ai/kg body weight, adjusted for purity, in comparison to an
untreated control group, and subsequently monitored for a period of 14
days. Mortality, signs of intoxication, food consumption, body weight and
gross necropsy results were evaluated to determine the endpoints.
There were no mortalities in the control of both tests. Therefore, the
validity criteria were met.
Test 1: One bird was found dead on Day 1 in the 2000 mg ai/kg body
weight treatment group. Four birds were observed with hyporeactivity to
stimuli and one bird exhibited ataxia in the 2000 mg ai/kg body weight
treatment group during Day 0 of the study. All canaries returned to
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normal behaviour by Day 1. No instances of regurgitation were observed
for any birds following dose administration.
Body weight measurements were not significantly different between
treatment and control groups. Body weight change for the 2000 mg ai/kg
b.w. treatment group was significantly different from the control for the
Day -1 to Day 7 interval. For the other intervals, there were no significant
differences.
Test 2: No mortality was observed. Three birds were observed with hypo-
reactivity to stimuli in the 2000 mg ai/kg body weight treatment group. All
canaries returned to normal behaviour by the end of Day 1. No instances
of regurgitation were observed for any birds following dose
administration.
Body weight measurements and changes in body weight for the 2000 mg
ai/kg treatment group were not significantly different from the control
group for any time interval.
The acute oral LD50 for tetraniliprole in canary was > 2000 mg ai/kg body
weight.
Conclusion LD50 > 2000 mg ai/ kg bw
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Table 176: Acute toxicity – birds – study 3
Study type Limit test, acute toxicity test to birds
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure oral
Test species Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Endpoint LD50
Value >2000 mg ai/ kg bw
Reference
Hahne J., Breuer -Rehm M. (2015), Acute oral limit test toxicity of
tetraniliprole to chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus). Report no
EBFVP021, M-529716-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 223
Dose Levels 2000 mg ai/ kg bw
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole
on chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus). Adult female chickens (4-5
months old) were housed individually and acclimated to laboratory
conditions for 18 days. After this period, they were orally dosed one-
time with gelatine capsules filled with the test substance. The limit dose
group of 5 chickens was dosed with 2000 mg ai per kg body weight.
Additionally, 5 control chickens were dosed with empty capsules. After
dosing, all chickens were continuously observed for a time period of 14
days.
Mortality and signs of intoxication were observed continuously during
the first two hours and hourly on the day of dosing and at least once
daily throughout the 14 days observation period. Body weights were
recorded at day -1 (one day before dosing), on study days 3 and 7, and
on day 14 (termination of the study). Feed consumption was measured
daily until day 3 after dosing and afterwards for the time period of days
7 – 14. On study days 1, 2, 3, 7 and 14 all remaining feed was replaced
by fresh feed after cleaning of the feeding container. At the end of the
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study all surviving chickens were sacrificed by CO2 asphyxiation and
afterwards, gross necropsies were carried out on all the sacrificed
chickens.
No mortality was observed in the control, so the validity criteria were
met.
No mortality was observed. During the whole experimental phase (0-14
days), all chickens showed a good and healthy condition. No
symptoms were visible. The food consumption and body weight
change were similar between control and dosed animals.
No signs of intoxication were found during gross pathology.
The acute oral LD50 for tetraniliprole in chicken was > 2000 mg ai/kg
body weight.
Conclusion LD50 > 2000 mg ai/ kg bw
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Chronic toxicity
Table 177: Chronic toxicity to birds – study 1
Study type Full test, Dietary toxicity test to birds
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure Dietary, 5 days exposure + 3 days observation
Test species Northern bobwhite quail
Endpoint LC50 and NOAEL
Value LC50 > 772 mg ai/ kg bw/ d, NOAEL= 473 mg ai/ kg bw/d
Reference
Christ M.T., Moore S.M. (2015), Toxicity of BCS-CL73507 technical
during a dietary LC50 with the Northern bobwhite quail (Colinus
virginianus). Report no EBFVP022, M-521692-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 205, OCSPP 850.2200
Dose Levels 313, 625, 1250, 2500 and 5000 mg ai/ kg feed, nominal
394, 691, 1308, 2579, and 5391 mg ai/ kg feed, mean measured
Analytical measurements HPLC-UV
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the sub-acute dietary toxicity
of tetraniliprole technical to bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus).
Colinus virginianus hatchlings (10 days old) were exposed to treated
feed during a period of 5 days and observed thereafter for another 3
days while fed with untreated feed. 10 hatchlings per treatment level
were tested. In addition, a control containing 10 hatchlings was
included. Nominal concentrations in feed were 0 (untreated control),
313, 625, 1250, 2500 and 5000 mg ai/ kg feed. The average
measured amounts of tetraniliprole were determined as 0 (<LOQ),
394, 691, 1308, 2579, and 5391 mg ai/ kg feed, respectively. The
recovery amounts of tetraniliprole ranged from 103% to 126% of
nominal.
Mortality, signs of intoxication, food consumption, body weight and
gross necropsy were used to determine the endpoints.
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One mortality occurred during the study in the 5391 mg ai/ kg
treatment level. No clinical signs of toxicity or treatment-related
mortalities were noted at any treatment level. Observations at
necropsy included two birds in the control and five birds in the 5391
mg ai/kg treatment group with skin abrasions (ie cuts) on the feet and
legs due to pen-mate aggression. A number of birds were also
observed with gas-filled intestines as follows: control (3), 394 (1), 691
(2), 1308 (2), 2579 (3), and 5391 (1) mg ai/kg feed. Post-mortem
examinations revealed no gross lesions or unusual observations.
Body weight was significantly reduced from the control group at the
5391 mg ai/kg feed level for all body weight change time-points.
Other concentrations did not cause significant weight changes.
There was an apparent reduction in feed consumption in the
treatment level 5391 mg ai/kg feed during the exposure period based
on empirical analysis. However, there was increasing uncertainty
regarding the effect of the highest treatment level on body weight,
body weight change, and feed consumption since there was a
significant effect on body weight change and a reduction in feed
consumption prior to the introduction of treated feed (pre-exposure
phase) in the 5391 mg ai/kg feed level. Other treatment levels did not
cause significant differences in food consumption.
The dietary LC50 of tetraniliprole technical fed to Northern Bobwhite
quail was >5391 mg ai/kg feed or >772 mg ai/kg body weight/ day.
Based on all parameters measured, the NOAEL was 2579 mg ai/kg
feed (473 mg ai/kg body weight/day) and the LOEC was 5391 mg
ai/kg feed (772 mg ai/kg body weight/day).
No mortality was observed in the control. Measured concentrations of
test substance in the feed were above 80% of nominal. Therefore,
the validity criteria were met.
Conclusion LC50 > 772 mg ai/ kg bw/d, NOAEL = 473 mg ai/ kg bw/d
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Table 178: Chronic toxicity to birds – study 2
Study type Full test, Dietary toxicity test to birds
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure Dietary, 5 days exposure + 3 days observation
Test species Mallard duck
Endpoint LC50 and NOAEL
Value LC50 > 1450 mg ai/ kg bw/ d, NOAEL= 374 mg ai/ kg bw/d
Reference
Shephard J., Christ M.T., Moore S.M. (2014), Toxicity of BCS-
CL73507 technical during a dietary LC50 with the Mallard duck (Anas
platyrhynchos). Report no 07SRLS13C68, M-508260-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 205, OCSPP 850.2200
Dose Levels 313, 625, 1250, 2500 and 5000 mg ai/ kg feed, nominal
329, 648, 1294, 2573 and 5121 mg ai/ kg feed, mean measured
Analytical measurements yes
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the sub-acute dietary toxicity
of tetraniliprole technical to mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos).
Duck hatchlings (5 days old) were exposed to treated feed during a
period of 5 days and observed thereafter for another 3 days while fed
with untreated feed. Nominal concentrations in feed were 0
(untreated control), 313, 625, 1250, 2500 and 5000 mg ai/ kg feed.
The average measured amounts of tetraniliprole were determined as
329, 648, 1294, 2573 and 5121 mg ai/ kg feed which corresponded to
daily uptake doses of 94, 176, 374, 660 and 1450 mg ai/kg body
weight/day, respectively. 10 Ducklings were exposed per
concentration, a control of 10 Ducklings was added.
Mortality, signs of intoxication, food consumption, body weight and
gross necropsy were used to determine the endpoints.
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No clinical signs of toxicity or mortalities were noted at any treatment
level. Post-mortem examinations revealed no gross lesions or
unusual observations.
In 329 and 1294 mg ai/kg feed no statistically significant reduction in
body weight was observed compared to the control. The body weight
and feed consumption for the 648 mg ai/kg feed treatment level was
not considered to be biologically significant as the birds lost weight
prior to the addition of treated feed (Day -3 to -1). In addition, there
were no abnormal clinical observations or necropsy findings noted for
the 648 mg ai/kg feed treatment level. Furthermore, no statistically
significant effects for body weight or body weight change were
observed for the 1294 mg ai/kg feed treatment level.
Also, a statistically significant reduction in body weight changes was
observed at the two highest rates 2573 and 5121 mg ai/kg feed.
Feed consumption was reduced in the 648, 2573, and 5121 mg ai/kg
feed during the exposure and recovery periods (significantly
different).
The dietary LC50 of tetraniliprole technical fed to the mallard duck
was >5121 mg ai/kg feed or >1450 mg ai/kg body weight.
No mortality was observed in the control. Measured concentrations of
test substance in the feed were above 80% of nominal. Therefore,
the validity criteria were met.
Conclusion LC50 > 1450 mg ai/ kg bw/d, NOAEL = 374 mg ai/ kg bw/d
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Table 179: Chronic toxicity to birds – study 3
Study type Reproduction toxicity test
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure Reproduction, 23 weeks
Test species Northern bobwhite quail
Endpoint NOEL
Value 78 mg ai/ kg bw/d
Reference
Shepherd J., Christ M.T., Moore S.M. (2016), Toxicity of BCS-CL73507
technical on the reproduction of the Northern bobwhite quail (Colinus
virginianus). Amended final report. Report no 07SRLS14C4, M-
542825-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 206, OCSPP 850.2300
Dose Levels 111, 333 and 1000 mg ai/kg feed, nominal
120, 350 and 1078 mg ai/ kg feed, mean measured
Analytical measurements yes
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the dietary toxicity of
tetraniliprole technical to bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus).
Eighteen pairs of birds per treatment of Colinus virginianus (approx. 23
weeks old) were exposed to treated feed during a period of 23 weeks.
Nominal concentrations in feed were 0 (control), 111, 333 and 1000 mg
ai/kg feed (=ppm), respectively, which corresponded to mean
measured concentrations of 0, 120 (108% of nominal), 350 (105% of
nominal) and 1078 (108% of nominal) ppm, respectively, and achieved
daily doses of 0, 9, 25 and 78 mg ai/kg body weight per day,
respectively.
Birds were observed for mortality, abnormal behaviour and signs of
toxicity; adult body weight and feed consumption were measured;
gross pathology was conducted; reproductive parameters, as well as
hatchling health, growth and survival, were examined.
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Four adult mortalities occurred during the test with two birds in the 111
ppm level, one bird in the 333 ppm level, and one bird in the 1000 ppm
level. No adult mortalities occurred in the control group.
No effects were observed in feed consumption and body weight gain
for males and females.
Reproduction parameters are presented below.
Parameter Control 111 mg
ai/kg feed
333 mg
ai/kg feed
1000 mg
ai/kg feed
# eggs per hen 67.3 64.6 66.5 61.1
#eggs cracked per
hen 0.56 1.06 0.29 0.18
Eggshell thickness
(mm) 0.21 0.20 0.21 0.20
%live embryos of
viable embryos per
hen
99.02 97.60 99.71 99.44
% no hatched eggs
laid per hen 83.96 80.17 85.94 81.63
%survived hatchlings
of eggs set per hen 91.69 85.13 92.42 90.25
There were no statistically significant differences at any treatment level
as compared to the control for the number of eggs laid or cracked and
eggshell thickness.
There were no statistically significant treatment-related differences for
% live embryos, the number hatched and hatchling survival, percent
number hatched of eggs set, percent number hatched of eggs laid,
percent number hatched of live embryos and percent 14-day survivors
of eggs set. The NOEL for these endpoints was determined to be 1000
mg ai /kg food for this study.
Necropsy of the adult birds at study termination showed no apparent
treatment-related effects.
The NOEL for both parental toxicity and reproduction endpoints of
northern bobwhite quail exposed to tetraniliprole technical over a 23-
week period was 1000 ppm (mg ai/kg feed; nominal test level), with a
measured concentration of 1078 mg ai/kg feed or the mean achieved
dose of 78 mg ai/kg bw/day.
The Lowest Observed Effect Level (LOEL) was >1000 ppm (nominal
test level) equivalent to the measured concentration of 1078 ppm or the
achieved dose of 78 mg ai/kg bw/day.
No mortality was observed in the control. Measured concentrations of
test substance in the feed were above 80% of nominal. The shell
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thickness of eggs from the controls was above the species-specific
threshold. The average number of 14-day-old survivors per hen in the
controls was above the species-specific threshold. Therefore, the
validity criteria were met.
Conclusion NOEL = 78 mg ai/ kg bw/d
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Table 180: Chronic toxicity to birds – study 4
Study type Reproduction toxicity test
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure Reproduction, 23 weeks
Test species Mallard duck
Endpoint NOEL
Value 42.9 mg ai/ kg bw/d
Reference Bryden M., Temple D., Danos L., Martin K (2016), BCS-CL73507: A
reproduction study with the mallard. Report no149B-226, M-570069-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 206, OCSPP 850.2300
Dose Levels 111, 333 and 1000 mg ai/kg feed, nominal
109, 325 and 938 mg ai/ kg feed, mean measured
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the reproductive effects upon the
adult mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) of dietary exposure to tetraniliprole
technical.
Eighteen pairs of birds per treatment (approx. 25 weeks old) were
exposed to treated feed during a period of 20 weeks. Nominal
concentrations in feed were 0 (control), 111, 333 and 1000 mg ai/kg feed
(=ppm), respectively, which corresponded to mean measured
concentrations of 0, 109 (98% of nominal), 325 (98% of nominal) and
938 (94% of nominal) ppm, respectively, and achieved daily doses of 0,
14.1, 42.9 and 129.5 mg ai/kg body weight per day, respectively.
Birds were observed for mortality, abnormal behaviour and signs of
toxicity; adult body weight and feed consumption were measured; gross
pathology was conducted; reproductive parameters, as well as hatchling
health, growth and survival, were examined.
A single mortality occurred during the test in the 111 ppm level.
Based upon the necropsy findings this mortality was not considered to
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have been related to treatment. No mortalities occurred in the control group or in the other treatment groups.
No effects were observed in feed consumption and body weight gain.
Reproduction parameters are presented below.
parameter control 111 ppm 333
ppm
1000
ppm
Total eggs
laid/group 846 840 791 727
Eggs laid/hen 47 49 44 40
Egg shell
thickness (mm) 0.383 0.368 0.374 0.375
Eggs cracked 2 2 0 0
Viable embryos 712 704 654 584
Hatchlings 631 636 574 503
14 day old
Survivors 624 628 568 498
14 day old chick
body weight (g) 297 301 288 280*
* significant difference from control
There were no statistically significant differences at any treatment level
as compared to the control for the number of eggs laid or cracked and
eggshell thickness.
The only significant treatment-related difference observed was the body
weight of the 14-day old hatchlings at the dose of 1000 ppm.
Necropsy of the adult birds at study termination showed no apparent
treatment-related effects.
The NOEL for both parental toxicity and reproduction endpoints of
mallard duck exposed to tetraniliprole technical over a 20-week period
was 333 ppm (mg ai/kg feed; nominal test level), corresponding with 42.9
mg ai/kg bw/day.
No mortality was observed in the control. Measured concentrations of
test substance in the feed were above 80% of nominal. The shell
thickness of eggs from the controls was above the species-specific
threshold. The average number of 14-day-old survivors per hen in the
controls was above the species-specific threshold. Therefore, the validity
criteria were met.
Conclusion NOEL = 42.9 mg ai/ kg bw/d
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Terrestrial invertebrates [9.4]
Pollinators
Honey bees
Acute toxicity
Table 181: Acute oral and contact toxicity of tetraniliprole to adult honey bees
Study type Acute oral and contact toxicity test in adult honey bees
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 72 hours (oral test), 96 hours (contact test)
Test species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoint LD50, behavioural abnormalities
Value
Oral LD50 = 0.010 µg ai/bee (72 hours)
NOED = 0.0067 µg ai/bee (72 hours)
Contact LD50 = 0.41 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
NOED = 0.13 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
Reference
Schmitzer S. 2012. Effects of BCS-CL73507 tech. (acute contact and oral) on
honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) in the laboratory
IBACON GmbH, Arheilger Weg 17, 64380 Rossdorf, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 213 and 214
No/Sex/Group 10 per replicate, all females, 3 replicates per treatment group
Dose Levels Oral: 0.14, 0.069, 0.031, 0.020, 0.012 and 0.0067 μg ai/bee
Contact: 2.0, 1.0, 0.50, 0.25, 0.13 and 0.063 µg ai/bee (5 μLdroplet)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole (purity:
91.8% w/w) on mortality of the honey bee after oral or contact exposure. For
the contact test, a wetting agent was used.
Oral test:
In the sugar solution and acetone control groups of the oral toxicity test, no
mortality occurred during the 72-hour observation period. The 24-hour oral
LD50 value for the reference substance was 0.12 μg dimethoate/bee and
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within the acceptable range. Consequently, validity criteria for both control and
reference substance mortality were met and the test was deemed valid.
In the oral toxicity test, in the group treated with of 0.012 µg ai/bee, mortality
increased by 10% between 24h and 48h, therefore, the test was prolonged to
72 hours.
At the highest tested dose level of 0.14 µg ai/bee, 100% mortality was
observed after 48 hours. At the end of the test, treatment-related mortalities
were observed at 0.069 µg ai/bee (100% mortality), 0.031 µg ai/bee (100%
mortality), 0.020 µg ai/bee (100% mortality), 0.012 µg ai/bee (73.3% mortality)
and 0.0067 µg ai/bee (3.3% mortality). Behavioural abnormalities (apathy)
were observed in the surviving bees up to 24 hours after treatment in all
treatment groups. Thereafter, no effects were observed.
Contact test:
In the water and acetone control groups of the contact toxicity test, 3.3%
mortality occurred during the 96-hour observation period. The 24-hour contact
LD50 value for the reference substance was 0.26 μg dimethoate/bee and
within the acceptable range. Consequently, validity criteria for both control and
reference substance mortality were met and the test was deemed valid.
In the contact toxicity test, at the highest tested dose level of 2 µg ai/bee,
mortality increased by 60% between 24h and 48h, therefore the test was
prolonged to 96 hours. 96.7% mortality was observed after 96 hours. At the
end of the test, treatment-related mortalities were observed at 1 µg ai/bee
(76.7 % mortality), 0.5 µg ai/bee (66.7% mortality), 0.25 µg ai/bee (46.7%
mortality) and 0.13 µg ai/bee (3.3% mortality). During the whole test
behavioural abnormalities (eg movement coordination problems and/or
apathy) were observed in the surviving bees for groups treated with 0.25 µg
and higher doses, except at 2.0 µg ai/bee at which no effects were observed
at the end of the test. No behavioural abnormalities were found in the 0.13 and
0.063 μg ai/bee dose groups during the exposure period.
Conclusion Oral LD50 = 0.010 μg ai/bee (72 hours)
Contact LD50 = 0.410 μg ai/bee (96 hours)
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Table 182: Acute oral toxicity of tetraniliprole to honey bee larvae
Study type Acute oral toxicity test in honey bee larvae
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 72 hours (oral test), 96 hours (contact test)
Test species Apis mellifera carnica
Endpoint LD50
Value
Oral LD50 = 0.0172 μg ai/larva (72h)
LOED = 0.010 μg ai/larva (72h)
NOED = 0.0033 μg ai/larva (72h)
Oral LD50 = 0.0128 μg ai/larva (96h)
LOED = 0.010 μg ai/larva (96h)
NOED = 0.0033 μg ai/larva (96h)
Reference
Rottenberger A, Przygoda D, Theis M, Gladbach D. 2014. BCS-CL73507 tech.:
Effects of a single exposure to spiked diet on honey bee larvae (Apis mellifera
carnica) in an in vitro laboratory testing design
Bayer CropScience AG, BCS-AG-D-EnSa-Testing, 40789 Monheim, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD Draft Test Guideline on Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Larval Toxicity Test,
Single Exposure (Version of 21 February 2013) post–WNT25 Approval Larval
Honey Bee Test (April 2013)
No/Sex/Group 16 larvae per replicate, females, 3 replicates per treatment group
Dose Levels Nominal doses: 0.0011, 0.0033, 0.010, 0.030 and 0.090 μg ai/larva
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of tetraniliprole on honey
bee larvae, after a single exposure (feeding) event, using spiked diet after four
days of acclimatisation in an in vitro laboratory testing design. Mortality
thereafter was monitored for 72h after which the test was extended for another
24 hours.
Analytical measurements showed that the concentration of the stock solution
was within the nominal concentration (103% of nominal).
No mortality was recorded in the water control group, 4.2% mortality was
recorded in the acetone control group. 89.6% mortality was recorded in the
group fed with 8.8 μg dimethoate/larva (corresponding to 266.7 mg/kg diet).
The validity criteria were met.
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At the highest tested dose level of 0.090 μg ai/bee, 91.7% mortality was
observed after 72 hours of exposure. Treatment-related mortalities were
observed at 0.030 μg ai/bee (79.2% mortality) and 0.010 μg ai/bee (27.1%
mortality).
Mortality was monitored for an additional day as recommended by the later
version of the guideline [published in 2015 but available as a draft at the time of
study completion]. At the highest tested dose level of 0.090 μg ai/bee, 95.8%
mortality was observed 96 hours after exposure. Treatment-related mortalities
were observed at 0.030 μg ai/bee (87.5% mortality) and 0.010 μg ai/bee
(29.2% mortality).
Conclusion Oral LD50 = 0.0172 μg ai/larva (72h)
NOED = 0.0033 μg ai/larva (72h)
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Chronic toxicity
Table 183: Chronic oral toxicity of tetraniliprole to honey bee larvae
Study type Chronic oral toxicity test in honey bee larvae
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507: technical tetraniliprole
Exposure 4 days (spiked diet administered from day 3 until day 6, mortality and
developmental effects monitored until day 22)
Test species Apis mellifera
Endpoint LD50
Value
Oral LD50 = 0.01209 μg ai/larva (cumulative dose over 4 days)
LOED = 0.030 μg ai/larva (19 days after first exposure)
NOED = 0.010 μg ai/larva (19 days after first exposure)
Reference
Przygoda D. 2016. Tetraniliprole tech. (BCS-CL73507): Effects of a repeated
exposure to spiked diet on honey bee larvae (Apis mellifera) in an in vitro
laboratory testing design
Bayer CropScience AG, BCS-AG-D-EnSa-Testing, Alfred-Nobel-Str. 50,
40789 Monheim, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s OECD Draft Guidance Document for Testing Chemicals – Honey Bee (Apis
mellifera) Larval Toxicity Test, Repeated Exposure (April 2015)
No/Sex/Group 16 larvae per replicate (all females), 3 replicates per treatment group
Dose Levels
Nominal doses: 0.0024, 0.0072, 0.0216, 0.0649 and 0.1948 μg ai/g of diet
Cumulative nominal doses: 0.00037, 0.0001, 0.0033, 0.010 and 0.030 μg
ai/larva (cumulative dose after 4 days of feeding)
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The purpose of this study was to assess potential adverse effects of
tetraniliprole on the development of honey bee larvae to adulthood in an in
vitro oral toxicity test over 22 days (exposure started 3 days after initiation of
the test) comparing control and treatment. The study was performed as a
dose-response test.
2.1% mortality was recorded in the water control group, no mortality was
recorded in the acetone control group. The adult emergence rate was 85.4%
in the water control group and 89.6% in the acetone control group. 95.7%
mortality was recorded in the group fed with 7.4 μg dimethoate/larva. The
validity criteria were met.
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The actual content of tetraniliprole in the diet was tested and met the target
concentrations (106-112% of nominal concentration).
At the highest tested dose level of 0.030 μg ai/bee, 100% mortality was
observed at day 8. At 0.010 μg ai/larva mortality was 4.2% at day 8, but no
effects on adult emergence were observed. No treatment-related mortalities
or reduction in adult emergence were observed at doses up to 0.0033 μg
ai/larva. The number of larvae not consuming food at day 8 increased with
the concentration of the spiked diet (up to 9/46 for 0.010 μg ai/larva).
Comments
The first two attempts were unsuccessful due to mortality in the control
groups.
No hive treatment for at least 4 weeks prior to experiment.
The emergence weight and any deformities are not reported, this information
is not required but would be valuable.
Conclusion Oral LD50 = 0.01209 μg ai/larva (cumulative dose)
NOED = 0.010 μg ai/larva (cumulative dose)
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Field studies
Table 184: Field study on toxicity of tetraniliprole to honey bee colony
Type of study Field study toxicity to honey bee colony
Flag Key study
Test Substance Tetraniliprole
Exposure Oral exposure through supplementary feeding (2L replaced twice a week) for
6 weeks, observations for 9 months
Test species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoints
Number of adult bees, eggs, pupae and larvae
Colony health (food stores, brood status and colony strength) during exposure
and after exposure
Varroa load 1 week before feeding, 1 week after end of feeding and 1 week
after winter by ethanol wash
Nosema: spore counts
Weight of hives: every hour
Residues
Reference
Louque J. 2016. Colony feeding study evaluating the chronic effects of
tetraniliprole-fortified sugar diet on honey bee colony health under free foraging
conditions
Smithers Viscient, Carolina Research Center, 2900 Quakenbush Road, Snow
Camp, NC 27349, USA
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that are likely to affect the results of the study.
GLP Yes (some parts of the preliminary experiments were not GLP compliant)
Test Guideline/s OECD 2003 (statistics)
No/Group
12 colonies per treatment (reduced to 11 due to suspected poisoning in one
apiary), 24 colonies for controls, 84 hives in total, all colonies are from sister
queens
Hives located in 12 apiary sites (min 1 mile apart), 8 hives per apiary (2 control
hives, 5 treated hives, 1 hive for residues)
Dose Levels
81, 158, 318, 624 and 1720 μg ai/kg of feeding diet (mean measured
concentration in 50% sucrose), 3200 µg formulated product/L (pilot study, data
not shown)
Analytical
measurements LC-MS/MS
Study Summary
Study design:
A colony-feeding study was conducted with honey bees in a field setting with
free-foraging colonies, exposed through sucrose solution dosed with
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tetraniliprole at nominal rates of 100 ppb, 200 ppb, 400 ppb, 800 ppb or 3200
ppb. Mean measured concentrations of test solutions were 81, 158, 318, 624,
and 1720 μg/kg. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of
tetraniliprole exposure to result in adverse effects on the long-term survival and
condition of honey bee colonies.
Treatment solutions were placed inside hives and renewed twice weekly over a
6-week exposure period. Assessments were made to evaluate the overall
colony performance at several time points during and after the exposure
period, as well as in the fall and following spring.
The hives were located in sites that lacked extensive acreages of crops treated
with pesticides and treated sucrose solutions were supplied during a time of
year when there was an expected dearth of available floral nectar.
Pilot study:
Pilot study performed with up to 500 µg ai/L showed no effect. Second pilot
study with concentrations ranging between 3.2 and 15 mg formulated product/L
induced mortality and reduced food intake. The concentrations chosen for the
definitive study were 3200 µg formulated product/L, 800 µg ai/L, and dilutions
1:2.
Stability of the test substance:
The test solutions were tested for their stability in field conditions, the
concentration ranged from 75% to 85% of the initial tetraniliprole concentration
for the diets with pure ai, and 81-94% with the diet with the formulated product.
Metabolite BCS CQ63359 was detected at 1.1 to 2.1% for diets containing
tetraniliprole and 0.11 to 0.21% for diets containing the formulated product.
External factors:
Suspected poisoning occurred in one apiary, all hives were therefore removed
from the analysis. No pesticide residues were found to be the cause of death.
Traces of clothianidin, 5 ppb of esfenvalerate and 108 ppb of cyhalothrin were
detected in pollen collected by foragers at several apiaries, these levels are
unlikely to affect the results of the study. Nectar had thymol due to Apivar
treatment but only during the last sampling.
Colony health:
Colony mortality is presented below.
Treatment Mortality Suspected cause
Control 11/22 Unknown (4), queen problem (5), varroa (2)
1720 μg ai /kg 10/12 Treatment (10), 1 of 2 surviving hives
contained only 242 adult bees and no eggs
624 μg ai /kg 4/11 Treatment (3?), queen (1)
318 μg ai /kg 3/11 Treatment (1?), queen (1)
158 μg ai /kg 2/11 Treatment (1?), varroa (1)
81 μg ai /kg 3/12 Queen (1), poisoning (1), no eggs (1)
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Only colonies treated with 1720 μg ai /kg had higher mortality than controls,
but control mortality (91.6%) was higher than normal. Swarming, absence of
queen and varroa infestation were observed in up to 12 of control hives during
summer, 7 of those hives died. The mortalities of the groups treated with lower
doses (81 to 624 μg ai /kg) were in the historical national averages in the US.
There were no treatment-related mortality before winter, except for the group
fed the highest dose (one hive in the 81 μg ai /kg group died).
All treatment groups except the highest one had similar number of adult bees
across the summer and autumn. Numbers were lowest at the beginning of
Spring for the group exposed to 158 μg ai /kg, but increased rapidly to the
same level as controls.
The overall number of eggs, larva and pupal cells was not affected by
treatment apart for the three highest doses. Lower number of eggs were
detected in the 318 and 624 μg ai /kg groups after winter, with 4/8 and 4/7
hives with no eggs compared to 2/11 for controls (colonies without eggs: 18%
of surviving controls, 22% of 81 μg ai/kg, 22% of 158 μg ai/kg, 50% of 318 μg
ai/kg, 57% of 624 μg ai/kg, 50% of 1720 μg ai /kg (1/2 colonies).
Pollen stores (bee bread) were only significantly lower than the controls at day
19 in the 1720 μg/kg. Nectar/honey stores were not affected by the treatments.
No statistical increases in Varroa mite loads were observed for any treatment
level at any assessment (varroa loads were lower in the 158 and 1720 groups).
There were no statistical increases in Nosema spore loads for any tetraniliprole
treatment.
All treatment groups except the highest one consumed 100% the sugar
solutions readily and consistently over time, consumption in the highest
treatment group declined over time from 100% to 37% of the available solution.
Residues
Residues of tetraniliprole (0.41-6.14 ppb) were detected in uncapped nectar in
up to 3 of the control hives. Residues (0.59-1.9 ppb) were detected in capped
honey in up to 4 of the control hives.
Samples analysed from day 20 showed that tetraniliprole was detected in
uncapped nectar (at ~50% of the concentration in the feeding diet), capped
honey (at ~10-15% of the concentration in the feeding diet) and beebread (at
~10-15% of the concentration in the feeding diet), except for the hives fed the
highest concentration (65-85%). Tetraniliprole was still detected (~1-4%) in
capped honey 290 days after the start of the experiment (following spring).
Comments
The loss of hives in the control group is very high (96%, much higher than the
average 30% loss in the USA in 2017/20183), therefore comparisons of
mortality rates between treatments and control are not relevant.
There is an uncertainty regarding how statistical analysis took into account the
decline of the number of samples over time (due to mortality).
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Chronic dietary exposure of colonies to 1720 μg/kg tetraniliprole resulted in
reductions in colony performance and increased colony loss.
The no observable adverse effect level (NOAEL) at the level of the colony for
this study proposed by the authors is 624 μg/kg tetraniliprole; however, some
treatment-related effects on colony strength in spring (number of colonies with
no eggs) were observed at 318 and 624 μg/kg (these results were significant
despite the low sample size and clear dose-dependent effects were observed).
Conclusion NOAEL = 318 μg/kg of diet
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Bumble bees
Acute toxicity
Table 185: Acute oral toxicity of tetraniliprole to bumble bees
Study type Acute oral toxicity test in bumblebees
Flag Supportive study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure 72 hours oral
Test species Bombus terrestris L.
Endpoint LD50, behavioural abnormalities
Value Oral LD50 = 0.05 µg ai/bee (72 hours)
NOED = 0.013 µg ai/bee (72 hours)
Reference
Tänzler V. 2016. BCS-CL73507 tech.: Effects (Acute Oral) on Bumblebees
(Bombus terrestris L.) in the Laboratory
IBACON GmbH, Arheilger Weg 17, 64380 Rossdorf, Germany
Klimisch Score 1 (after revision of the LD50)
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 213 (with modifications)
Ring test bumblebee acute oral toxicity
No/Sex/Group 30 females per treatment group
Dose Levels Oral nominal dose: 0.24, 0.12, 0.06, 0.03 and 0.015 μg ai/bee
Oral actual dose: 0.19, 0.10, 0.05, 0.03 and 0.013 μg ai/bee
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine the acute oral toxicity of tetraniliprole
(purity: 89.6% w/w) to the bumblebee in the laboratory.
In the sugar control group, no mortality occurred during the 72-hour observation.
In the solvent (acetone) control group, 6.7% mortality occurred during the 72-
hour observation.
The reference substance induced 60% mortality at 2.5 μg dimethoate/bee. This
indicates that the LD50 value is likely to be higher than the reference for honey
bees (0.1-0.35 μg/bee), but given the difference in size of the two species, this
was considered acceptable. Consequently, validity criteria for both control and
reference substance mortality were met and the test was deemed valid.
In the oral toxicity test, at the highest tested dose level of 0.19 µg ai/bee, 76.7%
mortality was observed after 72 hours. Mortalities were observed at 0.10 µg
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ai/bee (93.3% mortality), 0.05 µg ai/bee (60% mortality), 0.03 µg ai/bee (30%
mortality) and 0.013 µg/bee (3.3% mortality).
Behavioural abnormalities were observed in most of the bees (20/30, 26/30,
17/30 for the 0.19, 0.10 and 0.05 dose groups, respectively) up to 48 hours after
treatment with the three higher doses but ceased thereafter in the surviving
bumblebees. Most surviving bees had been exposed to doses lower than the
target.
Even though there was no definite dose-response relation in the two highest
concentrations, an LD50 could be determined. The LD50 value was calculated to
be 0.04 µg/bee
Comments
The test allows measuring the individual dose consumed per bee. In the two
groups fed with the highest doses, bees that survived were bees that had
ingested less than the target dose,
The LD50 was re-calculated without the bees that ingested less than the target
dose, the recalculated LD50 is 0.05 µg/bee
Conclusion Oral LD50 = 0.05 µg ai/bee
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Table 186: Acute contact toxicity of tetraniliprole to bumble bees
Study type Acute contact toxicity test in bumble bees
Flag Supportive study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507: technical tetraniliprole
Exposure Type 96 hours, contact
Test species Bombus terrestris L.
Endpoint LD50, behavioural abnormalities
Value Contact LD50 = 21.86 µg ai./bee (96 hours)
NOED = 6.25 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
Reference
Kling A, 2014. BCS-CL73507: Acute Contact Toxicity to the Bumblebee,
Bombus terrestris L. (Hymenoptera, Apidae) under Laboratory Conditions
Eurofins Agroscience Services, EcoChem GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223
Niefern-Öschelbronn, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations none
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD 214 (with modifications)
OEPP/EPPO 170
Van der Steen (2001)
No/Sex/Group 3 x 10 young workers per treatment group, of similar weight
Dose Levels Contact doses: 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50 and 100 μg ai/bee in acetone (2 μL droplet)
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine the acute oral toxicity of tetraniliprole
(purity: 89.6% w/w) to the bumblebee in the laboratory.
In the control groups, no mortality occurred during the 96-hour observation. The
reference substance induced 80% mortality at 11 μg dimethoate/bee. This
indicates that the LD50 value is likely to be higher than the reference for honey
bees (0.1-0.30 μg/bee), but given the difference in size of the two species, this
was considered acceptable. Consequently, validity criteria for both control and
reference substance mortality were met and the test was deemed valid.
In the contact toxicity test, at the highest tested dose level of 100 µg ai/bee
96.7% mortality was observed after 96 hours. Mortalities were observed at 50
µg ai/bee (86.7% mortality), 25 µg ai/bee (56.7% mortality) and 12.5 µg ai/bee
(23.3% mortality).
Behavioural abnormalities were observed in the surviving bees up to 96 hours
after treatment with the four higher doses. The number of impacted bees
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appeared not to be dose-related. No behavioural effects were observed in the
lowest test dose (6.25 µg/bee)
Conclusion Contact LD50 = 21.86 µg ai/bee
NOED = 6.25 µg ai/bee
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Vayego
Aquatic environment [9.1]
Fish - acute toxicity
Table 187: Aquatic toxicity – Fish – Vayego – study 1
Study type Full test, acute toxicity fish
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g
Exposure 96 h, static conditions
Test species Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss
Endpoint LC50
Value >541 mg test item/L
Reference Kuhl K. (2014), BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G- Acute toxicity to fish (Oncorhynchus
mykiss) under static conditions, report no EBFVP118, M-494951-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
EU Directive 91/414/EEC Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009
US EPA OCSPP 850.1075
OECD guideline 203
Dose Levels 23.1, 50.8, 112, 246 and 541 mg prod./L nominal
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole SC 200 G
to rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Ten rainbow trout in each dose level
were used for the test with a mean body length of 3.8 cm, a mean body weight of
0.5 g, the loading was 0.13 g fish/L. The fish were exposed for 96 hours under
static test conditions to a nominal concentration of 23.1, 50.8, 112, 246 and 541
mg substance/ L.
During the test, fish were examined after four hours and then daily for mortalities
and signs of poisoning. Within the study, the pH-value, the oxygen saturation level
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and the temperature were measured with commercial measurement devices,
daily. The analytical determination of tetraniliprole (in water by HPLC – MS/MS)
revealed a mean recovery of 105% - 118% of nominal over the whole testing
period of 96 hours. Therefore, the results are based on the nominal
concentrations.
Test conditions met all validity criteria. There was less than 5% mortality within the
48-hour settling-in period and ≤ 10% mortality in the control (0%). Dissolved
oxygen saturation was greater or equal to 60% throughout the test (>93%) and pH
variation was ≤ 1.0 units (6.9-7.1).
Following 96 hours of exposure, there were no mortalities observed at any test
concentration or the controls. Therefore, the 96h-LC50 was > 541 mg substance/
L.
In all test levels of 50.8 mg test item/L and higher behavioural changes were
observed during the entire test period. The fish remained for unusually long
periods on the bottom of the vessel, showed laboured respirations and weaker
colouration, and remained for unusually long periods at the water surface.
Therefore, the NOEC is 23.1 mg test item/L.
Comments
Several test vessels showed turbidity and thus likely that the exposure
concentration was lower. Laboured breathing could also (partially) be due to
mechanical interference.
Conclusion LC50 >541 mg substance/ L
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Table 188: Aquatic toxicity – Fish – Vayego – study 2
Study type Full test, acute toxicity fish
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure 96 h, static conditions
Test species Common carp, Cyprinus carpio
Endpoint LC50
Value >538 mg formulation/L
Reference
Matlock D., Moore S. (2016), Acute toxicity of tetraniliprole SC 200 to the
common carp (Cyprinus carpio) under static conditions, report no EBFVN130,
M-554732-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 203, US EPA OCSPP 850.1075
Dose Levels 23.0, 50.5, 111, 244, 538 mg formulation /L nominal
Analytical
measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole on
common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Common carp (10 fish per treatment level)
were exposed in a static system over a period of 96 hours to the nominal
concentrations of 4.28, 9.39, 20.7, 45.4, 100 mg ai/L. In addition, a water
control was tested. Mean measured recoveries of the active ingredient ranged
from 87 to 107% of nominal concentrations.
Mortality and sub-lethal behavioural effects were used to determine the
endpoints. Based on analytical findings the biological endpoints are reported
as nominal concentration.
Test conditions met all validity criteria. There was no mortality in the control.
Dissolved oxygen saturation was greater or equal to 60% throughout the test
(68 to 97%).
Following 96 hours of exposure, there were no mortalities or sublethal effects
observed in the control and most treatment levels. One dead fish was
observed in the lowest treatment level and in the second highest treatment
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level. These are considered not treatment-related as no dose response was
observed. Therefore, 96-hour-LC50 is >538 mg formulation/L, the 96-hour-
NOEC is 538 mg formulation/L, the highest concentration tested.
Comments Big fish were used in the test (50.3 mm), recommended is 3.0 mm ±1 mm.
This could decrease sensitivity to test item.
Conclusion LC50 >538 mg formulation/L
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Crustacean – acute toxicity
Table 189: Acute toxicity - Daphnia
Study type Acute toxicity crustacean
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200G
Exposure 48 h, static
Test species Daphnia magna
Endpoint EC50
Value 382 μg substance/ L
Reference
Riebschlaeger T., 2014 Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507 SC200G to the water flea
Daphnia magna in a static laboratory system, Report no EBFVP119, M-494976-
01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OPPTS Guideline 850.1010
Dose Levels 20.0, 34.0, 57.8, 98.3, 167 and 284 μg product/L nominal
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS, HPLC -UV
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole SC 200G
to Daphnia magna. Daphnia magna (<24-hour old neonates) were exposed in a
static system over a period of 48 hours to nominal concentrations of 20.0, 34.0,
57.8, 98.3, 167 and 284 μg product/ L without feeding. In addition, a water control
was tested. There were six replicates of five daphnia each in the control and each
of the treatment levels.
The content of tetraniliprole in exposure media was measured for verification of
the test item concentrations. The chemical analysis of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G in
the freshly prepared test solutions at test initiation revealed measured contents
between 106% and 120% (mean: 111%) of nominal. The measured
concentrations in the aged test solutions at the end of the 48-hours exposure
period ranged between 93% and 106% (mean: 97%) of nominal.
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No contaminations of tetraniliprole were detected in samples from untreated water
control. As the toxicity has to be attributed to the tested formulation as a whole,
the EC50 values have been calculated based on nominal test concentrations.
Immobility was defined as the inability to swim within 15 seconds after gentle
agitation of the test vessel even if the organisms can still move their antennae.
Sublethal and behavioural effects were also assessed during the course of the
study.
The validity criterion of control mortality less than 10% is fulfilled. Dissolved
oxygen concentrations ranged from 103.3% oxygen saturation at test start to
102.1% at the end of the test, the pH value was 7.8 and the water temperature
ranged from 20.2°C to 20.7°C in all test vessels over the whole testing period.
No immobility or other effects on behaviour were observed in the untreated
control within 48 hours of exposure. Based on nominal concentrations of
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G, EC50 values for immobilisation of 479 and 382 μg
substance/L after 24 and 48 hours of static exposure, were calculated,
respectively.
Comments none
Conclusion EC50 = 382 μg substance/ L (95% Cl: 173- 843 μg prod./L)
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Algae and plants – acute toxicity
Table 190: Acute toxicity - Algae
Study type Full test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Green alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Endpoint ErC50
Value >541 mg product/L
Reference
Kuhl K. (2016) Amendment no 2- Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata growth
inhibition test with BCS-CL73507 SC 200G. Report no EBFVP120, M-
506044-03-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4500, OECD 201
US EPA Pesticide Assessment Guidelines, Subdivision J, §122-2, 123-2
Dose Levels 5.16, 16.5, 52.8, 169 and 541 mg substance./L
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC-UV
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC 200
G on exponentially growing populations of Pseudokirchneriella
subcapitata expressed as NOEC, LOEC and EC50 for growth rate and
further endpoints of algal biomass (cells per volume).
Cultures of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata with an initial cell density of
10,000 cells/ml were exposed in a static system over a period of 72
hours with a prolongation to 96 hours to nominal concentrations 5.16,
16.5, 52.8, 169 and 541 mg prod./L in comparison to an untreated
control. Four replicates were tested per test concentration and six
replicates were included for the control.
The analytical findings of tetraniliprole in the treatment levels found on
day 0 were 92.8% to 106% of nominal (average 102%). After 72 hours
analytical findings of 67.2% to 100% of nominal (average 89.3%) were
found and after 96 hours analytical findings of 56.3% to 99.7% of
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nominal (average 85.5%) were found. Although some measured
concentrations in the aged test media were below 80% of nominal, the
toxicity has to be attributed to the test formulation as a whole. Therefore,
all results are based on nominal test concentrations of the formulation.
The validity criteria were met (OECD 201). Increase biomass was factor
of 78.2 (recommended factor 16 in 72h), coefficient of variation section
by section specific growth rate was 19.1% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h),
coefficient of variation for average specific growth rate was 1.8%
(recommended ≤7% in 72 h).
Morphological examinations of cells using a microscope were made after
0, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Cell numbers per volume (as a surrogate for
biomass per volume) and possible alterations in algae cells such as
unusual cell size were estimated by direct algae cell counting under a
microscope at a magnification of 400 times.
No morphological change in algae was observed in any test
concentration.
Growth inhibition (0-72 h) was -0.7, 1.7, 3.2, 12.3 and 27.5% for the dose
rates 5.16, 16.5, 52.8, 169 and 541 mg prod/ L respectively.
The 72 and 96 hour-ErC50 was >541 mg product /L. The 72h- and 96h-
NOErC were determined to be 52.8 mg product/L.
Conclusion ErC50 >541 mg product/L
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Sediment-dwelling organisms
Spiked water
Table 191: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water
Study type Full test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance Tetraniliprole SC 200G
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge (Chironomus riparius)
Endpoint EC50
Value 4.68 mg test substance/L
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G to
larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static laboratory test
system. Report no EBFVN169, M-559963-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
0.54, 1.19, 2.61, 5.75, 12.7 and 27.8 mg test substance/ L,
nominal (corresponding with 0.10, 0.22, 0.49, 1.07, 2.36, 5.17 mg
ai/L)
0.46, 1.02, 2.31, 4.9, 10.6, 22.9 mg test substance/L geometric
mean
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole
SC 200 G on larvae of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a
static system over a period of 48 hours to the nominal
concentrations of 0.54, 1.19, 2.61, 5.75, 12.7 and 27.8 mg test
substance/ L. In addition, a water control was tested. Six
replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for each test
item concentration and the controls.
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The analysed substance (based on active ingredient) found in all
freshly prepared test levels on day 0 in reference to nominal
concentrations ranged between 89-95% (average 92%, 0.0918,
0.209, 0.450, 1.01, 2.15, 4.58 mg ai / L). In aged test levels on
day 2 there were analytical findings between 77 and 84%
(average 79%, 0.0783, 0.174, 0.411, 0.831, 1.82, 3.96 mg ai/ L)
of nominal. Due to the recoveries < 80% of nominal after two days
of exposure, the results for determination of EC50 values are
based on geometric mean concentrations. As the toxicity has to
be attributed to the test formulation as a whole, the results of the
statistical evaluation endpoints (EC50, NOEC) submitted by this
report are related to calculated geom. mean test concentrations of
the formulated product.
Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms
were assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the
control. The immobility was 0%, 6.7%, 6.7%, 46.7%, 93.3% and
100% in the treatments 0.46, 1.02, 2.31, 4.95, 10.6, 22.9 mg test
substance/L. The difference was significant at the three highest
concentrations. Larvae were observed to show reduced mobility
at several concentrations at 24 and 48 hours. At 48 hours the
effects do not seem to be dose-related.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control
mortality less than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen
saturation >3 mg oxygen/L was fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was 4.68 mg test substance/L
The 48h-NOEC was 2.31 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50= 4.68 mg test substance/L. geometric mean
NOEC = 2.31 mg test substance/L. geometric mean
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Soil organisms [9.2]
Earthworms
Table 192: Acute toxicity to earthworms
Study type Full test, acute toxicity earthworm
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC 200G
Exposure 14 d
Test species Earthworm, Eisenia fetida
Endpoint LC50
Value >1000 mg test substance /kg soil
Reference Friedrich S. (2014), BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G.- Acute toxicity to the earthworm
Eisenia fetida in artificial soil. Report no 14 10 48 120 S, M-503245-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 207, ISO 11268-1, OCSPP 850.supp
Dose Levels 18, 32, 56, 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test substance / kg dry weight of soil
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of tetraniliprole SC 200 G
on survival and growth of earthworms.
Adult earthworms (about 3 months old, four replicates of 10) were exposed in an
artificial soil system over a period of 14 days to concentrations of 18, 32, 56, 100,
178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test item/kg dry weight of soil containing 69.5%
quartz sand, 20% kaolin clay, 10% sphagnum peat and 0.5% CaCO3. In addition,
an untreated control was tested. A toxic reference (2-chloroacetamide) was tested
in a separate study.
Temperature ranged from 18 to 21 °C and the photoperiod was continuous light at
540 lux. Mortality and biomass change were determined after 14 days and were
used to determine the endpoints.
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The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 10% (observed 0%) and loss
of biomass ≤20% (observed 3.2%).
No mortality was observed in the control and 18, 32, 100, 178 and 562 mg
product/kg soil. 2.5% mortality was observed at 56, 316 and 1000 mg product/kg
soil.
Biomass change based on wet weight was -3.2% in the control. The biomass
change was -2.2%, -4.6%, -5.3%, -6.1%, -3.4%, -4.6%, -2.6% and -6.4% at the
concentrations 18, 32, 56, 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test substance /kg
respectively.
No significant effects were observed.
The 14-day-LC50 was > 1000 mg test substance /kg dry weight soil (the highest
concentration tested), the 14-day-NOEC was determined to be ≥1000 mg test
substance/kg dry weight soil.
Conclusion LC50 >1000 mg test substance /kg soil
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Table 193: Chronic toxicity to earthworms
Study type Full test, chronic toxicity earthworm
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC 200G
Exposure 56 d (28 days exposure and another 28 days observations)
Test species Earthworm, Eisenia fetida
Endpoint NOEC
Value >1000 mg test item/kg soil
Reference
Kratz M.A. (2014), BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G.- Effects on survival
growth and reproduction of the earthworm Eisenia fetida tested in
artificial soil. Report no kra/Rg-R-160/14, M-489574-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 222, ISO 11268-2, OCSPP 850.supp
Dose Levels 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test item / kg dry weight of soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole
SC 200 G on survival and growth and reproduction of earthworms.
Adult earthworms (about 4 months old, four replicates of 10 for
treatments, eight replicates of 10 for the control) were exposed in
an artificial soil system with 10% peat content over a period of 28
days to concentrations of 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test item
/ kg dry weight of soil. In addition, an untreated control was tested.
After this reproduction (juveniles in soil) was evaluated for another
28 days. A toxic reference (carbendazim) was tested in a separate
study.
Temperature was 20±2 °C and the photoperiod was 16 h light (400-
800 lux) and 8 hours dark. Mortality, growth and reproduction were
determined and were used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 10% (observed
0%) and rate of reproduction ≥30 (observed ranging from 155 up to
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206) and coefficient of variance of reproduction in the control ≤30%
(observed 10.5%).
No mortality was observed in the control and the treatments after
28 days.
Change of body weight was 31.33% in the control after 28 days.
The change in body weight was 25.35%, 20.76%, 30.09%, 36.38%
and 41.56% at the concentrations 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg
test item /kg respectively.
Mean number of offspring after 56 days was 181.9 in the control.
The offspring was 175.0, 191.5, 195.3, 173.8 and 171.8 % at the
concentrations 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test item/kg
respectively.
No significant effects were observed.
The NOEC was determined to be ≥1000 mg test item/kg dry weight
soil for growth and reproduction.
Conclusion NOEC ≥1000 mg test item /kg soil
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Soil mites
Table 194: Toxicity to soil mites
Study type Full test, toxicity soil mite
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC SC 200G
Exposure 14 d
Test species Soil mite, Hypoaspis aculeifer
Endpoint NOEC
Value ≥1000 mg test substance/kg soil
Reference
Kratz M.A. (2014), BCS-CL73507 SC 200G Influence on mortality
and reproduction of the soil species Hypoaspis aculeifer tested in
artificial soil. Report no LAR-HR-102/14, M-489573-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.supp, EU directive 91/414/EEC regulation
(EC) no 1107/2009
Dose Levels 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test substance/kg dry weight of
soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole
SC 200G on survival and reproduction of predatory soil mites.
Adult female mites (four replicates of 10) were exposed in an
artificial soil system with 5% peat content over a period of 14 days
to concentration of 100, 178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg test
substance/kg dry weight of soil. In addition, a water control was
tested with 8 replicates. A toxic reference (dimethoate) was tested
in a separate study.
Temperature was 20 ±2°C and the photoperiod was 16 h light
(400-800 lux) and 8 hours dark. Mortality and reproduction were
determined and were used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 20% (observed
2.9%) and number of juveniles per replicate ≥50 (observed 285.4)
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and coefficient of variance of reproduction in the control ≤30%
(observed 8.4%).
The EC50 values of the toxic reference was 5.28 mg ai/ kg soil for
reproduction and LC50 was 3.51 mg ai/kg soil for mortality.
Mortality was 2.9% in the control. In the treatment groups, 2.5,
3.3, 2.5, 2.5 and 10.0% mortality occurred for the 100, 178, 316,
562 and 1000 mg prod./kg dw soil treatment groups, respectively.
Mean number of offspring after 14 days was 285.4 in the control.
In the treatment groups 295.0, 280.3, 297.0, 311.8 and 265.0
number of juveniles were observed for the concentrations 100,
178, 316, 562 and 1000 mg prod./kg dw soil, respectively.
No significant effects were observed. It seems that the mortality
was not statistically analysed.
The NOEC was determined to be ≥1000 mg test substance/kg dry
weight soil.
Conclusion NOEC ≥1000 mg test substance /kg soil
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Soil microflora
Nitrogen transformation
Table 195: Toxicity to soil flora – nitrogen transformation
Study type Toxicity soil microflora, nitrogen transformation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200G
Exposure 28 d
Test species Soil microflora
Endpoint Effects on nitrogen transformation
Value No adverse effects observed
Reference
Schulz L. (2015), Tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) SC 200 G: Effects on the
activity of soil microflora (Nitrogen transformation test). Report no
EBFVP130, M-542769-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 216
Dose Levels 1.49 and 14.92 mg test substance / kg dry soil
(equivalent to 1 L and 10 L test substance / ha)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC 200
G to soil microflora activity (nitrogen transformation).
Application rates were 1.49 and 14.92 mg test substance/ kg dry soil ha,
equivalent to 1 and 10 L test substance/ha). The nitrogen transformation
was determined in soil (silty sand, pH 6.2, % C 1.35, WHC 38.40). NH4-
nitrogen, NO3- and NO2-nitrogen were determined by an Autoanalyzer at
different sampling intervals (0, 7, 14 and 28 DAT, 3 replicates).
In a separate study, the reference substance dinoterb caused a
stimulation of nitrogen transformation of +39.1% and +62.5% and
112.0% at 6.8 mg, 16.0 mg and 27.0 mg dinoterb per kg soil dry weight,
respectively, determined 28 days after application.
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The coefficients of variation in the control (NO3-N) were maximum 4.1 %
and thus fulfilled the demanded range (≤15 %).
No adverse effects of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G on nitrogen
transformation in soil were observed at both test concentrations (1.49
mg/kg dry soil and 14.92 mg/kg dry soil) after 28 days. Differences from
control of -5.6% (test concentration 1.49 mg/kg dry soil) and -20.6 % (test
concentration 14.92 mg/kg dry soil) were measured at the end of the 28-
day incubation period.
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G caused no adverse effects (difference to
control < 25 %) on the soil nitrogen transformation (measured as oxygen
consumption) at the end of the 28-day incubation period.
Conclusion Product did not cause adverse effects on nitrogen transformation up to a
rate of 10 L product/ha (= 2.0 kg ai/ha)
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Carbon transformation
Table 196: Toxicity to soil flora – carbon transformation
Study type Toxicity soil microflora, carbon transformation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200G
Exposure 28 d
Test species Soil microflora
Endpoint Effects on carbon transformation
Value No adverse effects observed
Reference
Schulz L. (2015), Tetraniliprole (BCS-CL73507) SC 200 G: Effects on the
activity of soil microflora (Carbon transformation test). Report no
EBFVP129, M-542771-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 217
Dose Levels 1.49 and 14.92 mg test substance / kg dry soil
(equivalent to 1 L and 10 L test substance / ha)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC 200
G to soil microflora activity (carbon transformation).
Application rates were 1.49 and 14.92 mg test substance/ kg dry soil ha,
equivalent to 1 and 10 L test substance/ha). The carbon transformation
was determined in soil (silty sand, pH 6.2, % C 1.35, WHC 38.40).
Determination of carbon transformation in soil was performed after
addition of glucose. A respirometer system was used to determine the
O2- consumption over a period of maximum 12 hours at different
sampling intervals (0, 7, 14 and 28 DAT, 3 replicates).
In a separate study, the reference substance dinoterb caused an
inhibition of carbon transformation of -30.1 % and -39.6 % at 16.0 mg
and 27.0 mg dinoterb per kg soil dry weight, respectively, determined 28
days after application.
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The coefficients of variation in the control were maximum 3.3 % and thus
fulfilled the demanded range (≤15 %).
No adverse effects of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G. on carbon
transformation in soil were observed at both test concentrations (1.49
mg/kg dry soil and 14.92 mg/kg dry soil) after 28 days. Differences from
control of -3.3% (test concentration 1.49 mg/kg dry soil) and -0.4 % (test
concentration 14.92 mg/kg dry soil) were measured at the end of the 28-
day incubation period.
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G caused no adverse effects (difference to
control < 25 %) on the soil carbon transformation (measured as oxygen
consumption) at the end of the 28-day incubation period.
Conclusion Product did not cause adverse effects on carbon transformation up to a
rate of 10 L product/ha (= 2.0 kg ai/ha)
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Non-Target Plants
Seedling emergence
Table 197: Seedling emergence test – study 1
Study type Full test, Toxicity to seedling emergence non-target plants
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200G
Exposure Soil application
Test species Brassica napus
Endpoint ER25, ER50 and NOER
Value >200 g ai/ha,
NOER = 200 g ai/ha
Reference
Noeding S. (2016), Tetraniliprole SC 200 (200 g/L) Effects on the
seedling emergence and growth of one species of non-target terrestrial
plants (tier 2) -final report. Report no SE16/020, M-563418-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the results of the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 208, OCSPP 850.4100
Dose Levels 7.15, 16.4, 37.8, 86.9, 200 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC
200G on seedling emergence and growth of Brassica napus following a
pre-emergence application of the product to the soil surface.
The seeds were sown in 15 cm pots on the day of the application of the
test substance to the soil surface. The used soil was a silt loam.
Planting density included 2 seeds per pot, with 20 replicate pots, for a
total of 40 seeds per treatment level. The plant species was treated
with five test substance rates (7.15 / 16.4 / 37.8 / 86.9 / 200 g ai/ha) in
comparison to a water control. Following application, the pots with
seeds (later plants) were maintained under greenhouse conditions.
The control pots of Brassica napus were observed daily for the number
of seedlings emerged until 50% of the control seedlings had emerged
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(= day 0). Assessments were made on this day (= day 0) and 7, 14 and
21 days post-emergence of 50% of the control seedlings. Assessments
were made for emergence, plant survival, visual phytotoxicity,
additionally plant growth stage (BBCH), shoot length and shoot dry
weight were determined at the final assessment.
The germination rate of the seeds used in this study was ≥ 70% and
survival was ≥ 90% in the control. Normal growth occurred in the
control and no visible phytotoxicity was observed. All validity criteria
were met.
The analysis of the tetraniliprole content in the test substance stock
solution revealed measured concentrations of 102.5% of nominal.
No adverse effects on emergence, survival, shoot length, shoot dry
weight, growth stage development or visual phytotoxicity above the
25% effect level were detected. The growth ranged from BBCH 14 to
17 in the control and the treatments. Some light stunting in a small
number of plants was observed (0.5%) in the treatments 16.4, 86.9 and
200 g ai/ha. The Lowest Observed Effect Rate (LOER) was outside
the range tested and the NOER is reported as the highest test
substance rate, 200 g ai/ha. The ER25 and ER50 values for Brassica
napus could not be calculated and are reported as >200 g ai/ha.
Conclusion ER25 and ER50 > 200 g ai/ha, NOER = 200 g ai/ha
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Table 198: Seedling emergence test – study 2
Study type Limit test, toxicity to seedling emergence non-target plants
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200G
Exposure Soil application
Test species 6 dicotyledonae and 4 monocotyledonae
Endpoint ER25, ER50 and NOER
Value >200 g ai/ha,
NOER = 200 g ai/ha
Reference
Noeding S. (2016), Tetraniliprole SC 200 (200 g/L) Effects on the seedling
emergence and growth of ten species of non-target terrestrial plants (tier 1)
-final report. Report no SE15/043, M-559339-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 208, OCSPP 850.4100
Dose Levels 200 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC 200G
on seedling emergence and growth of Beta vulgaris, Brassica napus,
Cucumis sativus, Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Lycopersicon
esculentum, Allium cepa, Avena sativa, Tricum aestivum and Zea mays
following a pre-emergence application of the product to the soil surface.
The seeds were sown in 15 cm pots on the day of the application of the
test substance to the soil surface. The used soil was a silt loam. Planting
density included 2 or 4 seeds per pot, with 20 or 10 replicate pots, for a
total of 40 seeds per treatment level. The test was conducted as a limit test
with a single application rate of 200 g ai/ha in comparison to a water
control. Following application, the pots were maintained under greenhouse
conditions.
The control pots of each species were observed daily for the number of
seedlings emerged until 50% of the control seedlings had emerged (= day
0). Assessments were made on this day (= day 0) and 7, 14 and 21 days
post-emergence of 50% of the control seedlings. Final assessments were
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made for emergence, plant survival, visual phytotoxicity, plant growth
stage (BBCH), shoot length and shoot dry weight.
The germination rate of the seeds used in this study was ≥ 70% and
survival was ≥ 90% in the control. Normal growth occurred in the control
and no visible phytotoxicity was observed. All validity criteria were met.
The analysis of the tetraniliprole content in the test substance stock
solution revealed measured concentrations of 100.1-100.5% of nominal.
At the test substance rate of 200 g ai/ha slight phytotoxic symptoms were
observed in a few cases for Brassica napus (2.5%, stunting), Cucumis
sativus (4%, leaf deformation and stunting), Solanum lycopersicum (0.5%,
stunting) and Zea mays (1.5%, stunting). There was no phytotoxic effect
on the other plant species tested.
At the test substance rate of 200 g ai/ha emergence for Beta vulgaris,
Allium cepa, Triticum aestivum and Zea mays increased by 5.7%, 6.3%,
5.3% and 2.6%, respectively, compared to the water treated controls.
There was no effect on Glycine max and Helianthus annuus for
emergence. Emergence was reduced for Brassica napus, Cucumis
sativus, Solanum lycopersicum and Avena sativa by 10.3%, 2.5%, 2.6%
and 2.6%, respectively, compared to the water treated controls.
At the test substance rate of 200 g ai/ha survival for Solanum
lycopersicum, Allium cepa and Triticum aestivum increased by 2.6%,
10.3% and 2.7%, respectively. Survival for Zea mays was reduced by
2.5% compared to the water treated controls. There was no effect on
survival for the other plant species tested.
At the test substance rate of 200 g ai/ha shoot dry weight for Helianthus
annuus, Solanum lycopersicum, Allium cepa, Avena sativa and Zea mays
increased by 5.4%, 13.1%, 37.6%, 1.8% and 1.3%, respectively. Shoot dry
weight for Beta vulgaris, Brassica napus, Cucumis sativus, Glycine max
and Triticum aestivum was reduced by 2.0%, 3.6%, 1.2%, 2.6% and 2.3%,
respectively.
At the test substance rate of 200 g ai/ha shoot length for Beta vulgaris,
Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Solanum lycopersicum, Allium cepa,
Avena sativa and Triticum aestivum increased by 4.2%, 1.2%, 7.3%, 6.1%,
6.3%, 1.8% and 0.1%, respectively. Shoot length for Brassica napus,
Cucumis sativus, and Zea mays was reduced by 3.9%, 2.1%, and 0.6%,
respectively.
The development stage of the plant (expressed as BBCH) in the
treatments was similar to the control.
No significant effects were observed
No adverse effects on emergence, survival, shoot length, shoot dry weight,
growth stage development or visual phytotoxicity above the 25% effect
level were detected. The LOER was outside the range tested and the
NOER is reported as the highest test substance rate, 200 g ai/ha. The
ER25 and ER50 values could not be calculated and are reported as >200 g
ai/ha.
Conclusion ER25 and ER50 > 200 g ai/ha, NOER = 200 g ai/ha
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Vegetative vigour
Table 199: Vegetative vigour test – study 1
Study type Limit test, toxicity to vegetative vigour non-target plants
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200G
Exposure Foliar application
Test species 6 dicotyledonae and 4 monocotyledonae
Endpoint ER25, ER50
Value >200 g ai/ha
Reference
Noeding S. (2016), Tetraniliprole SC 200 (200 g/L) Effects on the
vegetative vigour of ten species of non-target terrestrial plants (tier 1).
Report no VV15/044, M-552710-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 227, OCSPP 850.4150
Dose Levels 200 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC 200G
on vegetative vigour of Beta vulgaris, Brassica napus, Cucumis sativus,
Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Lycopersicon esculentum, Allium cepa,
Avena sativa, Tricum aestivum and Zea mays following a post-emergence
application of the product onto the foliage of plants at the 2-4 leaf stage.
The plants were grown in 15 cm pots with 2 to 4 plants per pot. The used
soil was a silt loam. Each treatment level contained 16 or 8 replicate pots
giving a total of 32 plants per treatment level. The test was conducted as a
limit test with a single application rate of 200 g ai/ha in comparison to a
water control. Following application, the pots were maintained under
greenhouse conditions.
Assessments (7, 14 and 21 DAT) were made for plant survival, visual
phytotoxicity, plant growth stage (BBCH), shoot length and shoot dry
weight.
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Slight phytotoxic symptoms (chlorosis, necrosis, deformation, stunting)
were observed in a few individuals for Brassica napus, Helianthus annuus,
Lycopersicon esculentum, Triticum aestivum and Zea mays.
There was no effect on survival for all plant species tested in comparison
to the control.
Shoot dry weight for Beta vulgaris, Cucumis sativus, Allium cepa, Avena
sativa and Zea mays increased by 1.8%, 0.4%, 0.2%, 11.3% and 0.3%,
respectively. Shoot dry weight for Brassica napus, Glycine max, Helianthus
annuus, Lycopersicon esculentum, and Triticum aestivum was reduced by
2.8%, 3.3%, 2.4%, 9.8% and 6.1%, respectively. The shoot dry weight
reduction of Lycopersicon esculentum was statistically significant.
Shoot length for Beta vulgaris, Cucumis sativus, Glycine max, Helianthus
annuus and Avena sativa increased by 0.2%, 3.2%, 1.0%, 0.4% and 4.4%,
respectively. There was neither increase nor reduction in shoot length for
Allium cepa compared to the control (0%). Shoot length for Brassica
napus, Lycopersicon esculentum, Triticum aestivum, and Zea mays was
reduced by 2.1%, 4.7%, 1.4%, and 0.6%, respectively. The shoot length
reduction of Lycopersicon esculentum was statistically significant.
No adverse effects on emergence, survival, shoot length, shoot dry weight,
growth stage development or visual phytotoxicity above the 25% effect
level were detected. The ER25 and ER50 values could not be calculated
and are reported as >200 g ai/ha. NOER could not be determined as shoot
length reduction and dry weight reduction of tomato were statistically
significant.
Additional comment
Based on these results another test with tomato has been performed. See
below.
Although the effects on tomato were significant, the effects were max. 10% and therefore not biologically relevant.
Conclusion ER25 and ER50 > 200 g ai/ha
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Table 200: Vegetative vigour test – study 2
Study type Toxicity, vegetative vigour non-target plants
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200G
Exposure Foliar application
Test species Solanum lycopersicum
Endpoint ER25, ER50 and NOER
Value >200 g ai/ha,
NOER = 200 g ai/ha
Reference
Noeding S. (2016), Tetraniliprole SC 200 (200 g/L) Effects on the
vegetative vigour of one species of non-target terrestrial plants (tier 2).
Report no VV16/021, M-563249-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the results of the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 227, OCSPP 850.4150
Dose Levels 7.15, 16.4, 37.8, 86.9, 200 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC
200G on vegetative vigour of Solanum lycopersicum following a post-
emergence application of the product onto foliage of plants at the 2-4
leaf stage.
Planting density included 2 plants per pot, with 16 replicate pots, for a
total of 32 plants per treatment level. The plant species was treated
with five test substance rates (7.15 / 16.4 / 37.8 / 86.9 / 200 g ai/ha) in
comparison to a water control. Following application, the pots with
plants were maintained under greenhouse conditions.
Assessments were made on day 7, 14 and 21 days after application.
Assessments were made for plant survival, visual phytotoxicity,
additionally plant growth stage (BBCH), shoot length and shoot dry
weight were determined at the final assessment.
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Normal growth occurred in the control and no visible phytotoxicity was
observed. Survival was >90% in the control and seedling emergence
was >70%. All validity criteria were met.
The analysis of the tetraniliprole content in the test substance stock
solution revealed measured concentrations of 102.5% of nominal.
No adverse effects on survival, shoot length, shoot dry weight, growth
stage development or visual phytotoxicity above the 25% effect level
were detected. The growth ranged from BBCH 51 to 61 in the control
and the treatments with the exception of one plant in the treatment
group 86.8 and one plant in the treatment group 200 g ai/ha (BBCH 15
and 13 respectively). Some light stunting was observed (1.3-5.0%) in
the treatments 7.15, 37.8, 86.9 and 200 g ai/ha. The effects were not
statistically different from the control.
The LOER was outside the range tested and the NOER is reported as
the highest test substance rate, 200 g ai/ha. The ER25 and ER50 values
for Solanum lycopersicum could not be calculated and are reported as
>200 g ai/ha.
Conclusion ER25 and ER50 > 200 g ai/ha, NOER = 200 g ai/ha
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Terrestrial vertebrates [9.3]
Birds
Acute toxicity
Table 201: Acute toxicity – birds – study 1
Study type Limit acute toxicity test
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure oral
Test species Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Endpoint LD50
Value >2000 mg formulation/ kg bw
Reference
Hahne J., Breuer -Rehm M. (2015), Acute oral limit test toxicity of
tetraniliprole SC 200 (200 g/L) to chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).
Report no EBFVP132, M-529766-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 223
Dose Levels 2000 mg formulation/ kg bw
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of
tetraniliprole SC 200 (200 g/L) to chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).
Adult female chickens (4-5 months) were housed individually and
acclimated to laboratory conditions for 18 days. After this period, they
were orally dosed one-time with gelatine capsules filled with the test
substance. The limit dose group of 5 chickens was dosed with 2000
mg formulation per kg body weight. Additionally, 5 control chickens
were dosed with empty capsules. After dosing, all chickens were
continuously observed for a time period of 14 days.
Mortality and signs of intoxication were observed continuously during
the first two hours and hourly on the day of dosing and at least once
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daily throughout the 14 days observation period. Body weights were
recorded at day -1 (one day before dosing), on study days 3 and 7,
and on day 14 (termination of the study). Feed consumption was
measured daily until day 3 after dosing and afterwards for the time
period of days 7 – 14. On study days 1, 2, 3, 7 and 14 all remaining
feed was replaced by fresh feed after cleaning of the feeding
container. At the end of the study all surviving chickens were
sacrificed by CO2 asphyxiation and afterwards, gross necropsies
were carried out on all the sacrificed chickens.
No mortality was observed in the control, so the validity criteria were
met.
No mortality was observed. During the whole experimental phase (0-
14 days), all chickens showed a good and healthy condition. No
symptoms were visible. The food consumption and body weight
change were similar between control and dosed animals.
No signs of intoxication were found during gross pathology.
The acute oral LD50 for tetraniliprole in chicken was > 2000 mg
formulation/kg body weight.
Conclusion LD50 > 2000 mg formulation/ kg bw
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Table 202: Acute toxicity – birds – study 2
Study type Limit test, acute toxicity test to birds
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure oral
Test species Northern bobwhite quail
Endpoint LD50
Value >2000 mg formulation/ kg bw
Reference
Hahne J., Breuer -Rehm M. (2015), Acute oral limit test toxicity of
tetraniliprole SC 200 (200 g/L) to bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus).
Report no EBFVP122, M-514986-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 223, OCSPP 850.2100
Dose Levels 2000 mg formulation/ kg bw
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of
tetraniliprole SC 200 (200 g/L) to bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus).
Five adults (male and female) bobwhite quails were orally dosed one-
time with gelatine capsules filled with 2000 mg formulation per kg
body weight. Additionally, 5 control quails were dosed with empty
capsules. All birds were dosed by oral gavage After dosing, all birds
were continuously observed for a time period of 14 days.
Mortality and signs of intoxication were observed continuously during
the first two hours and hourly on the day of dosing and at least once
daily throughout the 14 days observation period. Body weights were
recorded at day -1 (one day before dosing), on study days 3 and 7,
and on day 14 (termination of the study). Feed consumption was
measured daily until day 3 after dosing and afterwards for the time
period of days 3-7 and 7 – 14. At the end of the study, all surviving
birds were sacrificed by CO2 asphyxiation and afterwards gross
necropsies were carried out on all the sacrificed birds.
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No mortality was observed in the control, so the validity criteria were
met.
No mortality was observed. During the whole experimental phase (0-
14 days), all quails showed a good and healthy condition. No
symptoms were visible.
The food consumption was lower during the first 24 hours after
dosing (incl. control birds). Overall the food intake of the dosed birds
was lower than that of the control group.
Dosed quails showed a loss of body weight of approx. 4% during the
first 7 days after dosing. Afterwards, they started gaining weight so
that on day 14 the weight loss represented only 1.6%. The control
quails showed also a loss of body weight of approx. 1.1% during the
first 7 days after dosing. With the exception of one control quail, all
others obtained at least their initial weight at the end of the study or
increased it.
No signs of intoxication were found during gross pathology.
The acute oral LD50 for tetraniliprole in bobwhite quail was > 2000 mg
formulation/kg body weight.
Conclusion LD50 > 2000 mg formulation/ kg bw
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Terrestrial invertebrates [9.4]
Non-target Arthropods
Tier I – laboratory studies
Table 203: Laboratory study on Aphidius rhopalosiphi
Study type Acute Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Glass plate, 48 h
Test species Parasitoid wasp, Aphidius rhopalosiphi
Endpoint LR50
Value 0.627 g ai/ ha
Reference
Mueller U. 2014, Toxicity to the parasitoid wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi (
Hymenoptera Braconidae) using a laboratory test BCS-Cl73507 SC
200 g/L. Report noCW14/014, M-50555-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s Mead Briggs et al (2000), Candolfi et al (2001)
Dose Levels 3, 6, 11, 22 and 44 g ai/ha, first run
0.5, 0.9, 1.6, 2.8 and 5.0 g ai/ha, second run
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the toxicity of tetraniliprole SC
200 G on the parasitoid wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi when exposed on
a treated glass surface.
The test substance was compared with a control using deionised
water. In the first run the test substance rates of 3, 6, 11, 22 and 44 g
ai/ha, respectively, in 200 L deionised water were tested. As in the
lowest rate of 3 g ai/ha of the first run, the corrected mortality was still
above 50%, a second run at rates of 0.5, 0.9, 1.6, 2.8 and 5.0 g ai/ha,
respectively, in 200 L deionised water was conducted. A toxic
reference (ai dimethoate) applied at 0.04 g ai/ha was included in both
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runs to indicate the relative susceptibility of the test organisms and the
test system.
Mortality of 60 adult wasps, Aphidius rhopalosiphi, not older than 48 h
(4 replicates with 15 wasps per test group), was assessed 2, 24 and 48
hours after exposure in both runs.
In the first run, the corrected mortalities were above 50% (55.2-87.9%).
The corrected mortality of the second run was 41.7%, 63.3%, 71.7%,
76.7% and 90.0% for the rates 0.5, 0.9, 1.6, 2.8 and 5.0 g ai/ha,
respectively. The second run was used to calculate the LR50.
No mortality was observed in the control and mortality was 53.3% in
the toxic reference. Therefore, the validity criteria were met.
The LR50 for Tetraniliprole SC 200 G was calculated to be 0.627 g
ai/ha (95% CL: 0.373 – 0.856) in a laboratory test on glass plates on
the parasitoid wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi.
Conclusion LR50 = 0.627 g ai/ha
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Table 204: Laboratory study on Typhlodromus pyri
Study type Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Glass plate, 14 d
Test species Predatory mite, Typhlodromus pyri
Endpoint LR50
Value >44 g ai/ha mortality and reproduction
Reference
Mueller U. 2014, Toxicity to the predatory mite Typhlodromus pyri (Acari
Phytoseiidae) using a laboratory test BCS-Cl73507 SC 200 g/L. Report no
CW14/013, M-504426-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s Bleume et al (2000) and Candolfi et al (2000)
Dose Levels 3, 6, 11, 22 and 44 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the toxicity of tetraniliprole SC 200 G
on the predatory mite Typhlodromus pyri when exposed on a treated glass
surface.
The test substance was applied at rates of 3, 6, 11, 22 and 44 g ai/ha in 200
L deionised water and compared with a control using deionised water. A toxic
reference (ai dimethoate) applied at 5 g ai/ha was included to indicate the
relative susceptibility of the test organisms and the test system.
Mortality of 100 mites (protonymphs, 5 replicates of 20 mites per test group),
was assessed 1, 4, 7, 9, 11 and 14 days after exposure by counting the
number of living and dead mites. The number of escaped mites was
calculated as the difference from the total number exposed. The reproduction
rate of surviving mites was evaluated from day 7 to day 14 after treatment by
counting the total number of offspring (eggs and larvae) produced.
The corrected mortality was 3.7%, -3.7%, -11%, -7.3% and 4.9% for the rates
3, 6, 11, 22 and 44 g ai/ha, respectively.
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The number of eggs/female was 4.04, 4.81, 4.84, 5.40 and 4.53 for the rates
3, 6, 11, 22 and 44 g ai/ha, respectively.
No significant differences were observed in the mortality and reproduction
compared to the control.
Mortality was 18% in the control (recommended ≤20%) and the corrected
mortality was 90.2% in the toxic reference (recommended ≥50%). Average
number of eggs/female was 5.25 (recommended ≥4). Therefore, the validity
criteria were met.
The LR50 for Tetraniliprole SC 200 G was calculated to be >44 g ai/ha for
mortality in a laboratory test on glass plates on the predatory mite
Typhlodromus pyri. The NOER for mortality and reproduction was ≥ 44 g
ai/ha.
Conclusion LR50 > 44 g ai/ha (mortality)
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Tier II – extended laboratory studies
Table 205: extended laboratory study on Aphidius rhopalosiphi – study 1
Study type Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Extended laboratory test, fresh and aged residue on apple
Test species Parasitoid wasp, Aphidius rhopalosiphi
Endpoint LR50
Value Could not be determined, <25 g ai/ha
Reference
Jans D. 2016, Toxicity to the parasitoid wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi (
Hymenoptera Braconidae) using an extended laboratory test with aged
residues on apple- Tetraniliprole (BCS-Cl73507) SC 200 g/L. Report no
CW15/023, M-551609-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations
None that affected the results of the study
Use of treated apple seedlings, wasps exposed to freshly applied and under
semi-field conditions aged residues on detached leaves.
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
Mead-Briggs et al. (2010) Use of treated apple seedlings, wasps exposed to
freshly applied and under semi-field conditions aged residues on detached
leaves.
Candolfi et al (2001)
Dose Levels 25 g ai/ha
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the toxicity of tetraniliprole SC 200 G
on the parasitoid wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi when exposed to fresh and aged
residues of the test substance on apple.
The test substance was applied twice with 25 g ai/ha diluted in 400 L
deionised water/ha on potted apple seedlings. The application interval was 14
days. The control was treated with deionised water. A toxic reference (ai
dimethoate) applied at 4 g ai/ha was included on the second application day to
indicate the relative susceptibility of the test organisms and the test system.
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Ageing of the spray deposits of the test substance on the potted apple
seedlings took place under semi-field conditions with UV permeable rain
protection during the first six weeks of the study. Five bioassays were
performed, the first started on the second application day of the test substance
(0DAT2 = 0 DAT 2) and the last one nine weeks later (63DAT2).
Parasitoid wasps (Aphidius rhopalosiphi) were exposed to these residues on
the treated leaf surfaces. Mortality of 30 female wasps, not older than 48 h at
study start (6 replicates with 5 wasps per test group), was assessed 2, 24 and
48 h after exposure in all bioassays.
Repellency of the test substance was assessed during the initial 3 h after the
release of the females. Five separate observations were made at 30-minute
intervals starting 15 - 30 minutes after the introduction of all wasps.
The reproductive performance was assessed only in the bioassay started on
day 14 after the second application of the test substance (14DAT2). For this
15 impartially chosen females from the water control and the test substance
group were each transferred to a cylinder containing untreated barley
seedlings infested with Rhopalosiphum padi for a period of 24 h. The number
of mummies was assessed 12 days later.
Corrected mortality of the test substance after 48h exposure to the residue
ranged from 50% (14DAT2) up to 93.1% (42DAT2). Even aged residue on day
63 after 2nd application caused 83.3% mortality. All results were statistically
different compared to the control.
No repellent effect could be observed.
Due to the corrected mortality above 50% in the first, third, fourth and fifth
bioassay, the effects on reproduction were only assessed in the second
bioassay (14DAT2) which showed 50% mortality. A reduction in reproduction
of 34.8% was observed which was not statistically different compared to
control.
Mortality of the control was maximal 3.3% 42DAT (recommended ≤10%),
corrected mortality of the toxic reference was 86.7 or 100% (recommended
≥50%). The reproduction per female in the control was 49.6 (recommended
≥5%) and the number of wasps in the control producing zero values for
reproduction was 0 (recommend ≤2). Therefore, all validity criteria were met.
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G was tested on the parasitoid wasp Aphidius
rhopalosiphi in an extended laboratory test with aged residues on potted apple
seedlings. In the 5th bioassay started nine weeks after the second application
of the test substance (63DAT2), the corrected mortality was still > 50%.
Conclusion LR50 could not be determined, less than 25 g ai/ha
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Table 206: extended laboratory study on Aphidius rhopalosiphi – study 2
Study type Chronic Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Extended laboratory test, residue on barley
Test species Parasitoid wasp, Aphidius rhopalosiphi
Endpoint LR50
Value 0.7 g ai/ha
Reference
Waibel J. 2015, Toxicity to the parasitoid wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi
(Hymenoptera Braconidae) using an extended laboratory test on barley -
tetraniliprole (BCS-Cl73507) SC 200 g/L. Report no CW14/035, M-
533156-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the results of the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s Mead-briggs et al. (2010), Candolfi et al. (2001)
Dose Levels 0.3, 0.5, 0.9, 1.7 and 3.0 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the toxicity of tetraniliprole SC 200
G on the parasitoid wasp Aphidius rhopalosiphi when exposed on a plant
surface.
The test substance was applied on barley seedlings (Hordeum vulgare)
at rates of 0.3, 0.5, 0.9, 1.7 and 3.0 g ai/ha diluted in 400 L deionised
water/ha. The control was treated with deionised water. A toxic reference
(ai dimethoate) applied at 4 g ai/ha was included.
Parasitoid wasps (Aphidius rhopalosiphi) were exposed to residues on
the treated leaf surfaces. Mortality of 30 female wasps, not older than 48
h at study start (6 replicates with 5 wasps per test group), was assessed
2, 24 and 48 h after exposure.
Repellency of the test substance was assessed during the initial 3 h after
the release of the females. Five separate observations were made at 30-
minute intervals starting 15 - 30 minutes after the introduction of all
wasps.
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From the water control and the test substance rates of 0.3 and 0.5 g
ai/ha, 15 impartially chosen females per treatment were each transferred
to untreated barley seedlings infested with Rhopalosiphum padi for a
period of 24 h. The number of mummies was assessed 11 days later.
Corrected mortality of the test substance after 48h exposure to the
residue ranged from 20.0% up to 93.3% at the rates 0.3, 0.5, 0.9, 1.7,
and 3.0 g ai/ha respectively. In all rates the difference was significant.
No repellent effect could be observed.
Reproduction was assessed for the two lowest test substance rates of
0.3 and 0.5 g ai/ha. The mean number of mummies per female in the
control group was 32.7 compared to 22.1 mummies/female in the 0.3 g
ai/ha rate and 15.2 mummies/female in the 0.5 g ai/ha rate of the test
substance. The reduction in reproductive success relative to the control
at the 0.3 and 0.5 g ai/ha rate was 32.4% and 53.6%, respectively and
differed significantly.
No mortality of the control was observed (recommended ≤10%),
corrected mortality of the toxic reference was 63.3% (recommended
≥50%). The reproduction per female in the control was 32.7
(recommended ≥5%) and the number of wasps in the control producing
zero values for reproduction was 0 (recommend ≤2). Therefore, all
validity criteria were met.
The effects of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G residues on the parasitoid wasp
Aphidius rhopalosiphi in an extended laboratory test with treated barley
seedlings can be quantified as LR50 of 0.7 g ai/ha. The NOER for
mortality and reproduction <0.3 g ai/ha.
Conclusion LR50 = 0.7 g ai/ha
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Table 207: extended laboratory study on Coccinella septempunctata
Study type Chronic toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Extended laboratory test, residue on bean leaves
Test species Ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata
Endpoint LR50
Value > 44 g ai/ha
Reference
Roehlig U., 2015, Effects of BCS-Cl73507 SC 200 (200 g/L) on the ladybird
Coccinella septempunctata under extended laboratory conditions. Report no
14 10 48 069 A, M-513153-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations modified for the exposure on natural substrate (extended laboratory test) this
does not impact the validity of the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s IOBC Schmuck et al 2000
Dose Levels 3, 6, 11, 22, and 44 g ai/ha
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the toxicity of tetraniliprole SC 200 G
on the ladybird Coccinella septempunctata when exposed to a treated leaf
surface.
Larvae of Coccinella septempunctata L. (3-4 days old) were exposed in 40
replicates per treatment group and 1 larva per replicate to dried spray residues
of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G, reference substance and control treatments,
respectively. Tetraniliprole SC 200 G was applied onto detached bean leaves
(Phaseolus vulgaris) at rates of 3, 6, 11, 22, and 44 g ai/ha in 200 L deionised
water. The leaves were dried for 1 hour. The control was treated with
deionised water (200 L/ha). Dimethoate EC 400 (12 g ai/ha in 200 L deionised
water) was used as a toxic reference substance.
The number of dead larvae and pupae and hatched beetles, as well as the
number of eggs laid and larvae hatched, were recorded over a period of 48
days. From these data, the endpoint mortality was calculated. Additionally,
effects on reproduction were investigated.
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Corrected mortality of the test substance after 19 days to the dried spray
ranged from -6.1 % and 9.1%. No statistically significant effects on mortality
were determined.
The average number of fertile eggs per female per day of the test substance
ranged from 2.7 and 2.9 in comparison with the control with 2.9 fertile eggs
per female per day.
Mortality of the control was 17.5% (recommended ≤30%), corrected mortality
of the toxic reference was 75.8% (recommended ≥40%). The average number
of fertile eggs per female and day was 2.9 (recommended ≥2). Therefore, all
validity criteria were met.
The effect of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G residues on larvae of the ladybird beetle
Coccinella septempunctata L. exposed on a treated surface of bean leaves
can be quantified as: the LR50 > 44 g ai/ha, the NOER for pre-imaginal
mortality ≥ 44 g ai/ha. The reproductive performance was not affected up to
and including 44 g ai/ha.
Conclusion LR50 >44 g ai/ha
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Table 208: extended laboratory study on Chrysoperla carnea
Study type Chronic Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Extended laboratory test, residue on bean leaves
Test species Lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea
Endpoint LR50
Value > 44 g ai/ha
Reference
Waibel J. 2015, Toxicity to the green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea (Neuroptera
Chrysopidae) using an extended laboratory test on bean BSC-Cl73507 SC 200
g/L. Report no CW14/036, M-511602-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons
Voght et al. (2000) modified for use of natural substrate (bean leaves) instead of
glass plate this does not impact the validity of the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s Candolfi et al. (2001), Vogt et al. (2000)
Dose Levels 3, 6, 11, 22, and 44 g ai/ha
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the toxicity of tetraniliprole SC 200 G on
the green lacewing Chrysoplera carnea when exposed to a treated bean leaf
surface.
Larvae of Chrysoperla carnea (2 days old) were exposed in 40 replicates per
treatment group and 1 larva per replicate to dried spray residues of Tetraniliprole
SC 200 G, reference substance and control treatments, respectively.
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G was applied onto detached bean leaves (Phaseolus
vulgaris) at rates of 3, 6, 11, 22, and 44 g ai/ha in 200 L deionised water. The
control was treated with deionised water (200 L/ha). Dimethoate EC 400 (36 g
ai/ha in 200 L deionised water) was used as a toxic reference substance.
The pre-imaginal mortality of larvae was assessed over 19 days (till the hatch of
the imagines). The fertility and fecundity of the surviving hatched adults were then
evaluated over the period of one week.
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Corrected mortality of the larvae after 19 days exposure to the residue ranged
from -2.8 % to 5.7%. No statistically significant effects on mortality were
determined.
The average number of eggs per surviving adult female per day of the test
substance ranged from 24.1 to 38.3 in comparison with the control with 30.4 eggs
per female per day. Hatching rate ranged from 74.7% to 82.0%. Hatching rate of
the control was 81.1%.
Mortality of the control was 5.1% (recommended ≤20%), corrected mortality of the
toxic reference was 68.4% (recommended ≥50%). The average number of eggs
per female and day was 30.4 (recommended ≥15%) and hatching rate was 81.1%
(recommended ≥70%). Therefore, all validity criteria were met.
The effect of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G residues on larvae of green lacewing
exposed on a treated surface of bean leaves can be quantified as: the LR50 > 44
g ai/ha, the NOER for pre-imaginal mortality is 44 g ai/ha. The reproductive
performance was not affected up to and including 44 g ai/ha.
Conclusion LR50 >44 g ai/ha
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Tier III – higher tier studies
Semi-field studies
Table 209: Semi-field study – Eretmocerus eremicus
Study type Semi-field Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Supplemental study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Semi-field
Test species Parasitoid wasp, Eretmocerus eremicus
Endpoint Adverse effects on parasitation and hatching
Value <25%
Reference
Ernst G., Kroder S. 2016, Side-effects of tetraniliprole (BSC-CL73507) on
parasitoid wasp Eretmocerus eremicus (Hymenoptera Aphelinidae) in
aubergine under semi-field conditions. Report no M-564380-01-1
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations NA
GLP No, GEP certified trial site
Test Guideline/s NA
Dose Levels Twice 20 g ai/ha with interval of 7 days
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC 200
G on the parasitoid wasp Eretmocerus eremicus in a walk- in net tunnel
study.
The test substance was applied on plants 2 times at a single application
rate of 20 g ai/ha and a spray interval of 7 days. Effects (parasitation
rate, hatching rate on the parasitoids were compared to those of an
untreated control and a toxic reference (active ingredient: lambda-
cyhalothrin) applied at 12.5 g ai/ha was included to indicate the relative
susceptibility of the test organisms and the test systems.
The trials were conducted in 3 replicates using randomized complete
block design under semi-field conditions in a walk-in net tunnel in Spain
in 2012.
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Parasitation rates were assessed by counting the number of living and
parasitized hosts on each sampling date starting on the day of
application. Effects on hatching were evaluated by counting number of
hatched and unhatched parasitized whitefly pupae when applicable up to
28 days after the first and 21 days after the second application.
The reduction in parasitation rate was -11.6% 7DAA2, 17.6% 15DAA2
and -2.7% 21DAA2 for the test substance. For the toxic reference
parasitasion rate was -18.1%, 74.8% and 59.0% respectively.
Hatching rate was reduced for 2.3% 15DAA2 and 9.0% 21DAA2 for the
test substance. Due to significantly less parasitation of the reference, the
hatching rate of the reference was -10.5% and -34.8% respectively.
The exposure of Eretmocerus eremicus to tetraniliprole under semi-field
conditions indicates no unacceptable adverse effects on parasitation rate
and reproduction. At the test substance rate of 2 x 20 g tetraniliprole/ha,
effects remain <25% in all samplings during the study period.
The IOBC classification is determined to be 1 (harmless) in post-
application samplings.
Conclusion Effects <25% during the study (twice 20 g ai/ha)
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Table 210: Semi-field study – Aphelinus mali
Study type Field Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Supplemental study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L, in one study another formulation with 25 g
ai/L was used.
Exposure Field conditions
Test species Parasitoid wasp, Aphelinus mali
Endpoint Adverse effects
Value <25% in two studies, 25-50% in three studies
Reference
Ernst G., Kroder S. 2016, Side-effects of tetraniliprole (BSC-CL73507)
on parasitoid wasp Aphelinus mali (Hymenoptera Aphelinidae) in
apples under field conditions. Report no M-564376-01-1
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations NA
GLP No, GEP certified trial sites
Test Guideline/s NA
Dose Levels Once or twice 10 or 20 g ai/ha/ m canopy height with interval of 13-14
days
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC
200 G (in one study it was a 25 g ai/L formulation) on the parasitoid
wasp Aphelinus mali in five field studies.
The test substance was applied on plants 1 or 2 times at an application
rate of 10 or 20 g ai/ha and a spray interval of 13-14 days to different
varieties of apples. Effects on the parasitoids were compared to those
of an untreated control and a toxic reference (active ingredient:
clothianidin or lambda-cyhalothrin) was included to indicate the relative
susceptibility of the test organisms and the test systems.
The trials were conducted in 3 replicates using randomized complete
block design under field conditions in orchards in Germany, France,
Italy and Belgium between 2010 and 2014.
Parasitation rates were assessed by counting the number of living and
parasitized hosts on each sampling date starting on the day of
application in all trials. In one study, effects on hatching were evaluated
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by counting number of hatched and unhatched parasitized aphids
when applicable. Results are percentage reduction relative to control, a
negative value indicates a higher parasitation rate/ hatching rate
compared with the control.
Results of study 1 (1 x 20 g ai/ha):
The parasitation rate was 0% 0DAA, 36.5% 7DAA, 40.0% 14DAA and
3.4% 21DAA for the test substance. For the toxic reference
parasitasion rate was 0, 39.7, 43.0 and 11.8%, respectively.
Results of study 2 (2 x 20 g ai/ha):
The parasitation rate was 0.1% 0DALA, 11.0% 7DALA, -0.2% 14DALA,
11.7% 22DALA, and 9.7% 28DALA for the test substance. For the toxic
reference parasitasion rate was 9.3, 12.7, -12.7, 5.8 and 2.1%
respectively.
Results of study 3 (2 x 20 g ai/ha):
The parasitation rate was 9.9% 0DALA, 9.1% 7DALA, 35.6% 14DALA
for the test substance. For the toxic reference parasitation rate was
14.8, 13.6 and 20.6%, respectively.
Results of study 4 (2 x 20 g ai/ha):
The parasitation rate was 1.0% 0DALA, 1.3% 8DALA, and 0.5%
21DALA for the test substance. For the toxic reference parasitasion
rate was 0, 1.7 and 0.7% respectively.
Hatching rate was 32.3% 0DALA, 20.1% 8DALA for test substance.
For the reference hatching rate was -19.8 and -4.7% respectively
Results of study 5 (2 x 10 g ai/ha):
The parasitation rate was -155.3% 0DALA, -8.8% 14DALA, 17%
28DLAA, 17% 42DALA and -5.8% 56DALA for the test substance. For
the toxic reference parasitasion rate was -576, -258, 34.2, 21.8 and -
9.0% respectively.
The exposure of Aphelinus mali to tetraniliprole under field conditions
indicates adverse effects on parasition rates and reproduction and is
considered slightly harmful in three studies according to IOBC
classifications. These effects reduce over time (after 14 days). In the
other studies, the test substance is considered to be harmless.
Conclusion
Effects 25- 50% in three studies (slightly harmful, one study 1x 20 g
(substance 25 g ai/L) and two studies 2 x 20 g ai/ha/m canopy height),
in the other studies effects <25% (1x 10 g ai/ha/m canopy height and 2
x 20 g ai/ha/canopy height)
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Table 211: Semi-field study – Encarsia formosa
Study type Semi-field Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Supplemental study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 25 g/L, not proposed formulation
Exposure Semi-field
Test species Parasitoid wasp, Encarsia formosa
Endpoint Adverse effects, parasitation and hatching rate
Value >25%
Reference
Ernst G., Kroder S. 2016, Side-effects of tetraniliprole (BSC-CL73507) on
parasitoid wasp Encarsia formosa (Hymenoptera Aphelinidae) in tomatoes
under semi-field conditions. Report no M-564379-01-1
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations NA
GLP No, GEP certified trial site
Test Guideline/s NA
Dose Levels 60 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC 25 on
the parasitoid wasp Encarsia formosa in three greenhouse studies.
The test substance was applied to tomato plants at an application rate of
60 g ai/ha. Effects on the parasitoids were compared to those of an
untreated control and a toxic reference (active ingredient: lambda-
cyhalothrin) applied at 12.5 g ai/ha was included to indicate the relative
susceptibility of the test organisms and the test systems.
The trials were conducted in 3 replicates using randomized complete block
design under semi-field conditions in greenhouses in Germany and Italy in
2010.
Parasitation rates were assessed by counting the number of living and
parasitized hosts on each sampling date starting on the day of application.
Effects on hatching were evaluated by counting number of hatched and
unhatched parasitized whitefly pupae when applicable. Results are
percentage reduction relative to control, a negative value indicates a
higher parasitation rate/ hatching rate compared with the control.
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Results of study 1:
The parasitation rate reduction was 12.6% 0DAA, -32.0% 3DAA, -42.8% 6-
7DAA and -50.3% 12DAA for the test substance. For the toxic reference
parasitasion rate was 1.3%, -46.8%, -9.6% and -5.6%. respectively.
Hatching rate reduction was 32.0% 6-7DAA and 27.4 12DAA for the test
substance. For the reference hatching rate was 100% and 88.4%,
respectively.
Results of study 2:
The parasitation rate reduction was 6.7% 0DAA, -19.4% 3DAA, -24.7%
5DAA, -35.6% 9DAA and -25.2% 12DAA for the test substance. For the
toxic reference parasitasion rate was -4.6, 0.6, 3.5, 10.7 and 24.3%
respectively.
Hatching rate reduction was 53.5% 5DAA, 14.1% 9DAA and -5.2% 12DAA
for the test substance. For the reference hatching rate was 91.0, 93.9 and
94.9%, respectively.
Results of study 3:
The parasitation rate reduction was -81.0% 0DAA, -56.3% 3DAA, -50.3%
6-7DAA and -17.3% 16DAA for the test substance. For the toxic reference
parasitasion rate was 2.7%, 11.0%, -1.5% and 14.0% respectively.
Hatching rate reduction was 39.3% 16 DAA for the test substance. For the
reference hatching rate was 76.3%.
The exposure of Encarsia formosa to tetraniliprole under semi-field
conditions indicates adverse effects on parasition rates and reproduction
especially up to 5 DAT and is considered slightly to moderately harmful
according to IOBC classifications.
Additional comments
In study 1 the parasitation rate of the toxic reference is better compared to
the control. This might be caused by sufficient suppression of the whitefly
population.
Conclusion Effects >25% (up to 54%) during the study, considered slightly to
moderately harmful according to IOBC classification
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Table 212: Semi-field study – Aphidius colemani
Study type Semi-field Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Supplemental study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 25, not proposed formulation
Exposure Semi-field conditions
Test species Parasitoid wasp, Aphidius colemani
Endpoint Adverse effects
Value <25% in two studies, and >25% in two studies (after 19 days slightly
harmful)
Reference
Ernst G., Kroder S. 2016, Side-effects of tetraniliprole (BSC-CL73507) on
parasitoid wasp Aphidius colemani (Hymenoptera Braconidae) in vegetables
under semi-field conditions. Report no M-564374-01-1
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations NA
GLP No, GEP certified trial sites
Test Guideline/s NA
Dose Levels 60 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole SC 25 on
the parasitoid wasp Aphidius colemani in four greenhouse studies.
The test substance was applied to plants (Zucchini, savoy cabbage) at an
application rate of 60 g ai/ha. Effects on the parasitoids were compared to
those of an untreated control and a toxic reference (active ingredient:
lambda-cyhalothrin) applied at 12.5 g ai/ha was included to indicate the
relative susceptibility of the test organisms and the test systems.
The trials were conducted in 3 replicates using randomized complete block
design under semi-field conditions in greenhouses in Germany and Italy in
2010.
Parasitation rates were assessed by counting the number of living and
parasitized hosts on each sampling date starting on the day of application.
Effects on hatching were evaluated by counting number of hatched and
unhatched parasitized aphids when applicable. Results are percentage
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reduction relative to control, a negative value indicates a higher parasitation
rate/ hatching rate compared with the control.
Results of study 1:
The parasitation rate reduction was 51.7% 0DAA, -5.7% 3DAA, 2.9% 7DAA
and 24.7% 17DAA for the test substance. For the toxic reference
parasitasion rate reduction was 10.4, 2.4, -5.3 and 1.8%, respectively.
Hatching rate reduction was -5.8% 17DAA for the test substance. For the
reference hatching rate reduction was -2.8%.
Results of study 2:
The parasitation rate reduction was -4.8% 0DAA, -41.3% 4DAA, -96.3%
7DAA, -150.4% 14DAA and -201.6% 19DAA for the test substance. For the
toxic reference parasitasion rate reduction was 15.9, -1216, -1369, -1752
and -1979% respectively.
Hatching rate reduction was -362.4% 7DAA, 35.3% 14DAA and 21.9%
19DAA for the test substance. For the reference hatching rate reduction was
100, 45.6 and 34.2%, respectively.
Results of study 3:
The parasitation rate reduction was 3.4% 0DAA, -21.5% 4DAA, -107.1%
7DAA, -149.3% 14DAA and -202.1% 19DAA for the test substance. For the
toxic reference parasitasion rate reduction was 13.4, -1640, -1685, -1916
and -2219%, respectively.
Hatching rate reduction was 43.6% 7DAA, 26.4% 14DAA and 29.0% 19DAA
for test substance. For the reference hatching rate reduction was 100, 53.3
and 41.7% respectively.
Results of study 4:
The parasitation rate reduction was -27.3% 0DAA, -43.8% 4DAA, -73.3%
7DAA, -101.3% 11DAA, -136.7% 14DAA for the test substance. For the toxic
reference parasitasion rate was -33.2, -882, -927, -939 and -988%
respectively.
Hatching rate reduction was 21.7% 7DAA, 4.8% 11DAA and 5.7% 14DAA
for test substance. For the reference hatching rate was 92.4, 94.6 and
95.6% respectively
The exposure of Aphidius colemani to tetraniliprole under semi-field
conditions indicates adverse effects on parasition rates and reproduction
and is considered slightly to moderately harmful according to IOBC
classifications in two studies. At the end of these studies, the effect reduces
to harmless and slightly harmful. In the other studies, the results indicate that
the test substance is harmless according to IOBC classifications.
Additional comments
The parasitation rate of the tested substance and the reference is higher
than in the control. This is caused by the suppression of the aphid population
by these treatments.
Conclusion Effects 25-50% in two studies (slightly harmful at the end of the studies) and
<25% in the other two studies.
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Table 213: Field study on non-target arthropods – study 1
Study type Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Field conditions
Test species Non -target arthropods
Endpoint NOER community and NOEAER population
Value 4 g ai/ha, and 4 g ai/ha
Reference
Bakker F., Aldershof S.A. 2016, A field study to assess the effects of
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 (200 g/L) on the non-target, surface- and plant-
dwelling arthropod fauna of a grassland habitat (off-crop) The
Netherlands during spring /summer. Report no B166FFN/ EBFVN053,
M-563750-01-3
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
IOBC (Hassan, 1992), Anonymous (1992), Brown (1998), IOBC, BART
and EPPO Joint Initiative (Candolfi et al., 2000, 2001), De Jong et al.,
2010
Dose Levels 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6 and 4.0 g ai/ ha
Analytical measurements HPLC
Study Summary
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G is an insecticide with a nominal content of
active substance of 200 g/L. This field study was designed to assess
the potential adverse effects of non-intentional spray drift on non-target
arthropods (NTA) in off-crop habitats that might occur at various
distances from a treated area for current and future use patterns of the
test substance.
The study was performed in a true off-crop habitat, ie a meadow
habitat with low agricultural input in The Netherlands. This approach
has the advantage that the observed response will pertain to a
representative off-crop NTA community, ie a community not previously
under selection in an agricultural regime. For this reason, the study
outcome represents a realistic worst case situation. The study was
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designed as a NOER-type (Bakker and Miles, 2007; De Jong et al,
2010). The choice for a NOER approach makes the results applicable
to any product use pattern. At the same time, the assessment of a
NOEAER/LOEAER avoids the caveats of assessing the acceptability of
certain effect levels at given drift rates (Bakker, 2012; Miles and
Bakker, 2012). The finding that the NOER or NOEAER may be
expected to occur at a certain distance from a treated area will be
unambiguously interpretable.
The study period was set at two months, which permitted the effects to
be classified in accordance with duration of effect, as described in de
Jong et al. (2010). Initial effects followed by recovery within this time
frame were considered ecologically acceptable.
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G was applied once to a grassland meadow at
nominal rates of 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6 and 4.0 g ai/ha, equivalent to typical
drift values for various use patterns of the test substance. A water
control treatment and a toxic reference treatment (lambda-cyhalothrin
at a rate of 40 g ai/ha) were run in parallel. Nominal application
volumes were 200 L/ha.
The soil-surface- and plant-dwelling arthropod communities were
monitored shortly before application, and three days, one, two, four and
eight weeks after application. A broad spectrum of arthropods was
sampled with a combination of sampling methods, viz. pitfall trapping,
Berlese-Tullgren extraction from weed samples and suction sampling.
The trial had a randomized complete block design with 4
replicates/treatment. Each block had seven treatment plots of 30 x 30
m. Each plot was surrounded by untreated areas of at least 4 m wide.
The effects of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G were expressed in terms of
population and community changes relative to the water control. The
NOER was defined at the community level and at the population level
as the rate at which adverse responses were not significantly different
from the water control at any time point. The NOEAER was defined at
the community level and at the population level as the highest rate at
which statistically significant adverse responses were observed, but
recovery was demonstrated within two months after application. By
analogy, the LOEAER (for community and population responses) was
defined as the lowest test rate at which adverse effects were
statistically significantly different from the water control without
recovery occurring.
The analytical chemistry showed that the water used to prepare
solutions was uncontaminated and that the actual content of the active
ingredient was within 85%-101% of the nominal concentration. Actual
application rates were therefore not adjusted on basis of these results.
More than 4 million specimens from 525 taxa were identified; 89 of
which were included in population analyses. Highly abundant taxa were
springtails, Aphidoidea, some dipteran taxa from the suborder
Nematocera (mosquitoes), the beetle family Hydrophilidae and the
mites of the family Tarsonemidae. Collembola were largely dominating
the arthropod community (85% from all specimens).
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With the exception of most Acari and Collembola, the majority of taxa
were adversely and statistically significantly affected by the toxic
reference substance treatment. The validity criterion for the reference
treatment, at least 50% effect on at least one sample date for at least
10% of the taxa evaluated (De Jong et al., 2010), was evidently met. A
maximum proportion of 65% of taxa reduced by at least 50% compared
to the control was observed one week after treatment. Two months
after application 52% of all taxa evaluated were still reduced by 50% or
more in comparison to the control.
Based on statistical analyses and considerations, effects of
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G applied to an off-crop grassland arthropod
fauna in The Netherlands were classified as follows:
No statistically significant adverse community effects were found at a
rate of 4 g ai/ha or lower in any of the datasets analysed. This rate is
classified as the community NOER. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G applied
at the rate of 4 g ai/ha is the population NOEAER.
Statistically significant adverse effects were observed for few taxa at
this rate, but recovery of all populations occurred within one month
after treatment. Affected taxa were adult Erigone dentipalips, juvenile
Erigoninae (Linyphiidae, Araneae), the beetles Stenus (Staphylinidae)
Hydrophilidae and Alticinae (Chrysomelidae; Coleoptera),
Lonchopteridae (Aschiza, Diptera) and Braconidae (Ichneumonoidea,
Hymenoptera).
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G applied at the rate of 1.6 g ai/ha is the
population NOER. At this rate, no adverse treatment-related effects
were detected for any of the 89 taxa examined at the population level.
The community LOER and population LOEAER are higher than 4 g
ai/ha, the highest rate tested in this study.
Conclusion NOER community = 4 g ai/ha
NOEAER population = 4 g ai/ha
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Table 214: Field study on non-target arthropods – study 2
Study type Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Field conditions
Test species Non -target arthropods
Endpoint NOER community and NOEAER population
Value 4 g ai/ha, and 4 g ai/ha
Reference
Bakker F., Aldershof S.A. 2016, A field study to assess the effects of
BCS-CL73507 SC 200 (200 g/L) on the non-target, surface- and plant-
dwelling arthropod fauna of a grassland habitat (off-crop) in SW France
during spring /summer. Report no EBFVN054, M-563748-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
IOBC (Hassan, 1992), Anonymous (1992), Brown (1998), IOBC, BART
and EPPO Joint Initiative (Candolfi et al., 2000, 2001), De Jong et al.,
2010
Dose Levels 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6 and 4.0 g ai/ha
Analytical measurements Yes
Study Summary
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G is an insecticide with a nominal content of
active substance of 200 g/L. This field study was designed to assess
the potential adverse effects of non-intentional spray drift on non-target
arthropods (NTA) in off-crop habitats that might occur at various
distances from a treated area for current and future use patterns of the
test substance.
The study was performed in a true off-crop habitat, ie a meadow
habitat with low agricultural input in South-West France. This approach
has the advantage that the observed response will pertain to a
representative off-crop NTA community, ie a community not previously
under selection in an agricultural regime. For this reason, the study
outcome represents a realistic worst case situation. The study was
designed as a NOER-type (Bakker and Miles, 2007; De Jong et al,
2010). The choice for a NOER approach makes the results applicable
to any product use pattern. At the same time, the assessment of a
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NOEAER/LOEAER avoids the caveats of assessing the acceptability of
certain effect levels at given drift rates (Bakker, 2012; Miles and
Bakker, 2012). The finding that the NOER or NOEAER may be
expected to occur at a certain distance from a treated area will be
unambiguously interpretable.
The study period was set at two months, which permitted the effects to
be classified in accordance with duration of effect, as described in de
Jong et al. (2010). Initial effects followed by recovery within this time
frame were considered ecologically acceptable.
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G was applied once to a grassland meadow at
nominal rates of 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6 and 4.0 g ai/ha, equivalent to typical
drift values for various use patterns of the test substance. A water
control treatment and a toxic reference treatment (lambda-cyhalothrin
at a rate of 40 g ai/ha) were run in parallel. Nominal application
volumes were 200 L/ha.
The soil-surface- and plant-dwelling arthropod communities were
monitored shortly before application, and three days, one, two, four and
eight weeks after application. A broad spectrum of arthropods was
sampled with a combination of sampling methods, viz. pitfall trapping,
Berlese-Tullgren extraction from weed samples and suction sampling.
The trial had a randomized complete block design with 4
replicates/treatment. Each block had seven treatment plots of 30 x 30
m. Each plot was surrounded by untreated areas of at least 4 m wide.
The effects of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G were expressed in terms of
population and community changes relative to the water control. The
NOER was defined at the community level and at the population level
as the rate at which adverse responses were not significantly different
from the water control at any time point. The NOEAER was defined at
the community level and at the population level as the highest rate at
which statistically significant adverse responses were observed, but
recovery was demonstrated within two months after application. By
analogy, the LOEAER (for community and population responses) was
defined as the lowest test rate at which adverse effects were
statistically significantly different from the water control without
recovery occurring. from 745 taxa were identified; 73 of which were
included in population analyses. Abundant taxa were Cicadellidae,
Thysanoptera and mites of the order Oribatida and of the family
Tarsonemidae. Collembola were encountered relatively few in this
study.
With the exception of most Acari and Collembola, the majority of taxa
were adversely and statistically significantly affected by the toxic
reference substance treatment. The validity criterion for the reference
treatment, at least 50% effect on at least one sample date for at least
10% of the taxa evaluated (De Jong et al., 2010), was evidently met. A
maximum proportion of 66% of taxa reduced by at least 50% compared
to the control was observed one week after treatment. Two months
after application 28% of all taxa evaluated were still reduced by 50% or
more in comparison to the control. Over the full post-application period
67% of all taxa were considered adversely affected at some sample
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date. Statistically significant and persistent adverse effects of the toxic
reference treatment were seen for most spider taxa and hemipteran
taxa, but also for more mobile Hymenoptera and Diptera.
Based on statistical analyses and considerations, effects of
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G applied to an off-crop grassland arthropod
fauna in South-West France were classified as follows:
The community LOER is higher than 4 g ai/ha, the highest rate tested
in this study. No statistically significant adverse community effects were
found in any of the datasets analysed. The 4 g ai/ha rate is classified
as the community NOER.
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G applied at the rate of 4 g ai/ha is the population
NOEAER. Statistically significant adverse effects were observed, but
recovery of all populations occurred within two months after treatment.
Affected taxa were Nelima doriae (harvestmen, Arachnida), Zelotes
(Gnaphosidae, Araneae), Alticinae (Chrysomelidae; Coleoptera),
juvenile Silphidae (Coleoptera) and Acrididae (Orthoptera).
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G applied at the rate of 0.8 g ai/ha is the
population LOER. At this rate moderate adverse treatment-related
effects of at maximum one month were observed for juvenile Silphidae.
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G applied at the rate of 0.4 g ai/ha is the
population NOER. At this rate, no adverse treatment-related effects
were detected for any of the 73 taxa examined at the population level.
Conclusion NOER community = 4 g ai/ha
NOEAER population = 4 g ai/ha
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Table 215: Field study on non-target arthropods – study 3
Study type Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure Field trial on apple
Test species Predatory mite, Typhlodromus pyri
Endpoint IOBC score
Value 1-2
Reference
unknown. 2013, Determine the selectivity of BCS-CL73507
(SP102000026908) on Typhlodromus pyri.in comparison with
Coragen on apple Project nr: IR12BELPFD0422
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP No
Test Guideline/s No guideline reported
Dose Levels Two applications of 15 g ai/ha/m CH (corresponds to 45 g ai/ha)
Analytical measurements Unknown
Study Summary
The trial was conducted in an apple Jonagold orchard with a good an
homogeneous presence of the predatory mite.
A negative (3.75 g lambda-cyhalothrin/ha/m CH), positive (25 g
fenpyroximate/ha/m CH) and reference control were included (15 g
chlorantraniliprole/ha/m CH). BCS-CL73507 was applied at a rate of
15 g ai/ha/m CH.
The trial was performed in 4 replicates with a plot size of 6 trees. The
first application was at BBCH 71 and the second at BBCH 73.
During the second application two solutions were swapped but
results were still considered to be reliable.
The toxic reference (lambda-cyhalothrin) was determined to have an
IOBC score of 4. The positive reference (fenpyroximate) was
determined to have an IOBC score of 2. The reference substance
(chlorantraniliprole) had an IOBC score of 1.
The first application of BCS-CL73507 did not result in a significant
reduction in the number of mites. The second application a more
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pronounced reduction was observed but the population was able to
recover. The overall IOBC was determined to be IOBC 1-2
Comments Not a full study report is provided a summary and raw data has been
provided
Conclusion BSC-CL73507 is considered to be fully compatible with IPM when
applied as tested.
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Table 216: Field study on non-target arthropods – study 2
Study type Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 g/L
Exposure Field trial on apple
Test species Predatory mite, Typhlodromus pyri
Endpoint IOBC score
Value 1-2
Reference
unknown. 2012, Determine the selectivity of BCS-CL73507 200 SC
(SP102000025595) +/- Mero on Typhlodromus pyri.in comparison with
Coragen. Determine the selectivity of MET52 EC11. Project nr:
IR11BELPFS0434
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP No
Test Guideline/s No guideline reported
Dose Levels Two applications of 15 g ai/ha/m CH (corresponds to 36 g ai/ha)
Analytical measurements Unknown
Study Summary
The trial was conducted in an apple Jonagold orchard with a good an
homogeneous presence of the predatory mite.
A negative (3.75 g lambda-cyhalothrin/ha/m CH), positive (25 g
fenpyroximate/ha/m CH) and reference control were included (12 g
chlorantraniliprole/ha/m CH). BCS-CL73507 was applied at a rate of 12 g
ai/ha/m CH solo and in combination with 0.1% Stefes Mero. Also the
selectivity of metarhizium Anisopliae was determined (0.417 l/ha/m CH of
a 11% solution).
The trial was performed in 4 replicates with a plot size of 6 trees. The first
application was at BBCH 72 and the second at BBCH 74.
The toxic reference (lambda-cyhalothrin) was determined to have an
IOBC score of 4. The positive reference (fenpyroximate) was determined
to have an IOBC score of 2. The reference substance
(chlorantraniliprole) had an IOBC score of 1(2).
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The application of BCS-CL73507 did not result in a significant reduction
in the number of mites with and without Stefes Mero. The overall IOBC
was determined to be IOBC 1(2)
Comments Not a full study report is provided a summary and raw data has been
provided
Conclusion BSC-CL73507 is considered to be fully compatible with the use of
predatory mites in IPM when applied as tested
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Table 217: Field study on non-target arthropods – study 3
Study type Toxicity test – arthropods
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507
Exposure Field trial on pear
Test species Predatory bug, Anthocoris nemoralis
Endpoint IOBC score
Value 1-2
Reference
unknown. 2013, Determine the selectivity of BCS-CL73507
(SP102000026908) on beneficial fauna towards Psylla pyri –
Anthocoris nemoralis Project nr: IR12BELPFD0425
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP No
Test Guideline/s No guideline reported
Dose Levels One application of 15 g ai/ha/m CH (corresponds to 45 g ai/ha)
Analytical measurements Unknown
Study Summary
The trial was conducted in an pear Conference orchard with a known
high presence of Anthocoris nemoralis. A high number of larvae was
confirmed.
A negative (6.25 g lambda-cyhalothrin/ha/m CH) and positive control
(85 g spirodiclofen/ha/m CH) were included. BCS-CL73507 was
applied at a rate of 15 g ai/ha/m CH.
The trial was performed in 4 replicates with a plot size of 8 trees. The
first application was at BBCH 74 and the second at BBCH 75.
The toxic reference (lambda-cyhalothrin) was determined to have an
IOBC score of 4. The positive reference (spirodiclofen) was determined
to have an IOBC score of 1.
The first application of BCS-CL73507 did not result in a significant
reduction in the number of adults but had an IOBC score of 1-2 for
larvae. The second application a more pronounced reduction was
observed but the population was able to recover. The overall IOBC was
determined to be IOBC 1-2
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Comments Not a full study report is provided a summary and raw data has been
provided
Conclusion BSC-CL73507 is considered to be fully compatible with IPM when
applied as tested.
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Pollinators
Honey bees
Acute toxicity
Table 218: Acute oral and contact toxicity of formulated product to honey bees
Study type Acute oral and contact toxicity test in honey bees
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure 48 hours for oral and 96 hours for contact
Test species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoint LD50, behavioural abnormalities
Value
Oral LD50 = 0.048 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
Oral NOED = 0.014 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
Contact LD50 = 0.44 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
Contact NOED = 0.13 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
Reference
Schmitzer S. 2012. Effects of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G (Acute Contact and
Oral) on Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.) in the Laboratory
IBACON GmbH, Arheilger Weg 17, 64380 Rossdorf, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study.
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 213
OECD 214
No/Sex/Group 10 per group, females, 3 replicates per group
Dose Levels Oral actual dose: 0.22, 0.11, 0.053, 0.027, 0.014 and 0.0064 μg ai/bee
Contact dose: 2.0, 1.0, 0.5, 0.25, 0.13 and 0.06 μg ai/bee (5 µL droplet)
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CL73507 SC
200 G on the honey bee after acute contact and oral exposure in the
laboratory.
Contact test
In most treated groups, mortality increased by 10% or more between 24h and
48h, therefore, the test was prolonged to 96 hours.
In the solvent (0.5 % Adhäsit) control group, 3.3% mortality occurred during the
96-hour observation. The reference substance induced 83.3% mortality at 0.3
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μg dimethoate/bee and was within the acceptable range. Consequently,
validity criteria for both control and reference substance mortality were met and
the test was deemed valid.
In the contact toxicity test, at the highest tested dose level of 2 µg ai/bee,
86.7% mortality was observed after 96 hours. Treatment-related mortalities
were observed at 1 µg ai/bee (93.3% mortality), 0.5 µg ai/bee (60% mortality),
0.25 µg ai/bee (33.3% mortality), 0.13 µg ai/bee (6.7% mortality) and 0.06 µg
ai/bee (3.3% mortality).
Behavioural abnormalities (eg movement and coordination problems, apathy)
were observed in the surviving bees exposed to 0.13 µg ai/bee and above. No
behavioural abnormalities were observed at the lowest dose. Abnormalities
decreased with time after 96 hours only effects were observed at the highest
dose level.
Oral test
In most treated groups, mortality increased by 10% or more between 24h and
48h, therefore, the test was prolonged to 96 hours.
In the water (50% sugar) control group, no mortality occurred during the 96-
hour observation. The reference substance induced 96.7% mortality at 0.29 μg
dimethoate/bee and was within the acceptable range. Consequently, validity
criteria for both control and reference substance mortality were met and the
test was deemed valid.
In the oral toxicity test, at the highest tested dose level of 0.22 µg ai/bee,
96.7% mortality was observed after 96 hours. Treatment-related mortalities
were observed at 0.11 µg ai/bee (90% mortality), 0.053 µg ai/bee (46.7%
mortality), 0.027 µg ai/bee (23.3% mortality) and 0.014 µg ai/bee (10%
mortality). No mortality was observed at 0.0064 µg ai/bee
Behavioural abnormalities (apathy) were observed in the bees before they died
in the groups exposed to 0.014 µg ai/bee and above. No behavioural
abnormalities were observed at the lowest dose. Abnormalities decreased with
time.
Comments
Conclusion Oral LD50 = 0.048 µg ai/bee
Contact LD50 = 0.44 µg ai/bee
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Chronic toxicity
Table 219: Chronic oral toxicity of formulated product to honey bees
Study type Chronic oral toxicity test in honey bees
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure 10 days, oral
Test Species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoint LC50, LLD50, NOEC NOEDD, behavioural abnormalities
Value
Chronic oral LDD50 = 0.0137 µg ai/bee/day
(equivalent to LC50 = 579 µg ai/kg feeding solution)
NOEDD = 0.00723 µg ai/bee/day
(equivalent to 247 µg ai/kg feeding solution)
Reference
Goßmann A. 2016. Chronic Oral Toxicity Test of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G on
the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) in the Laboratory
IBACON GmbH, Arheilger Weg 17, 64380 Rossdorf, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations none
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD 213
CEB No. 230 with modifications and current recommendations of the ring test
group (2014)
No/Sex/Group 10 per group, 2-day old workers, 3 replicates per group
Dose Levels mean ingested dose: 0.00122, 0.00311, 0.00726, 0.0141 and 0.0386 µg ai/bee
per day
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the chronic oral toxicity of
tetraniliprole SC 200 G to the honey bee for a period of ten days.
In the water (50% sugar) control group, 3.3% mortality occurred during the 10-
day observation period. The reference substance induced 100% mortality at
28.7 ng dimethoate/bee by day 7. Consequently, validity criteria for both
control and reference substance mortality were met and the test was deemed
valid.
In the highest tested dose level of 38.6 ng ai/bee/day, 100% mortality was
observed after 5 days. Further mortality was observed at 0.0144 µg ai/bee/day
(60% mortality after 10 days) and at 0.00723 µg ai/bee/day. The effects at
0.00723 µg ai/bee/day were considered not to be significant.
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Behavioural abnormalities (apathy and moribund bees) were observed in
surviving bees in the groups exposed to 0.0386 µg ai/bee (from day 1), 0.0144
µg ai/bee (from day 2) and 0.00723 µg ai/bee (from day 2). At 0.00723 µg
ai/bee/day no behavioural abnormalities were observed at day 9 and 10. No
behavioural abnormalities were observed at the two lowest doses.
Comments
Conclusion
Chronic oral LD50 = 0.0137 µg ai/bee/day (equivalent to LC50 = 579 µg ai/kg
feeding solution)
NOEDD = 0.00723 µg ai/bee/day (equivalent to 247 µg ai/kg feeding solution)
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Table 220: foliage residue toxicity study to bees with formulated product
Study type Foliage Residue Toxicity Study
Flag Discarded study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 200 SC
Exposure 24 hours contact with treated foliage aged for 3, 8 or 24 hours
Test Species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoint
RT25 (the residual time needed to reduce the activity of the test substance,
resulting in bee mortality of 25%)
mortality, behavioural abnormalities
Value RT25 = 3 hours
Reference
Porch J, Krueger H. 2016. Tetraniliprole: A Foliage Residue Toxicity Study with
the Honeybee.
Wildlife International (now EAG Laboratories), 8598 Commerce Drive Easton,
Maryland 2160, USA
Klimisch Score 2
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
US EPA OCSPP 850.3030
Korean Rural Development Administration Ecological Effects Test Guideline
13-1-10
No/Sex/Group 25 per group, females, 6 replicates per group
Dose Levels Nominal dose: 0, 30, 60 and 100 g ai/ha
Actual dose: 0, 30, 57, 104 g ai/ha
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The objective of this study was to evaluate the toxicity to the honey bee of
residues of tetraniliprole (formulated as Tetraniliprole SC 200 G) on plant
foliage after weathering for various periods. Mortality of the bees and sublethal
effects such as changes in behaviour were evaluated. The RT25 (the residual
time needed to reduce the activity of the test substance, resulting in bee
mortality of 25%) of a 24-hour exposure was estimated.
A single application of tetraniliprole was made to alfalfa plants at three different
rates (30, 60 and 100 g ai/ha), plus a water-only control.
Three separate plots for each treatment and control group consisting of at least
2-m2 area. The 60 g ai/ha plots each consisted of approximately 9 m2 of alfalfa.
Applications of the test material were made using a backpack sprayer with a
handheld boom. The control plots received an application of water only, prior to
any applications of the test substance. Foliage within the treatment plots was
observed to be dry at every collection interval. Sprayed alfalfa foliage was
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collected from the treatment plots at approximately 1 (analytical confirmation
only), 3, 8, and 24 hours after the applications of the test material. Foliage was
harvested from each of the three plots per treatment or control group, mixed
within each group, and used to prepare six replicate test chambers for each
treatment and control group, as well as to provide three samples from each
treatment group for chemical residue analysis.
Twenty-five worker honey bees were introduced into each test chamber and
maintained for an exposure period of approximately 24 hours, at which time
they were observed for mortality and any other toxicological responses.
Mortality in the control group exposed to foliage 3 hours after water treatment
was less than 20 %; therefore, the validity criterium was met.
Mortality in the treatment group is presented below:
Group Foliage treated
3 hours before
Foliage treated
8 hours before
Foliage treated
24 hours before
control 9% 9% 1%
30 g/ha 5% 13% 0%
60 g/ha 5% 16% 1%
100 g/ha 9% 16% 1%
Mean residue concentrations measured in the treated foliage are presented
below:
Group
Foliage
collected
directly after
application
Foliage
treated 3
hours before
Foliage
treated 8
hours before
Foliage
treated 24
hours before
30 g/ha 1.17 ppm 0.97 ppm 1.2 ppm 1.1 ppm
60 g/ha 4 ppm 3.3 ppm 4 ppm 3.2 ppm
100 g/ha 5.43 ppm 3.5 ppm 5.2 ppm 3.7 ppm
Comments
Bees are provided with sucrose solution in the exposure chamber, this reduces
the likelihood that they will come in contact with the foliage because bees
prefer to stay on vertical surfaces (compared to having sugar at the bottom of
the cage with the foliage). Actual exposure to bees is therefore unknown
because no measurement of residues in bees is provided.
Conclusion
Honeybees showed no treatment-related effects on 459behaviour or survival
when exposed for 24 hours to alfalfa foliage collected at 3, 8 and 24 hours
after application of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G at the application rates nominally
equivalent to 30, 60 and 100 g a.s./ha. RT25 < 3 hours.
This study is not considered valid because exposure is not demonstrated.
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Semi-field studies
Table 221: Semi-field study on toxicity of formulated product to honey bee brood – study 1
Study type Semi-field study on toxicity of formulated product to honey bee brood
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
Tunnel test, application as soil drench (60 g ai/ha) on Phacelia tanacetifolia 4
days before the bees are introduced in the tunnels. Control and reference
spraying is undertaken 3 days later. Exposure lasts for 11 days.
Test species Apis mellifera carnica L.
Endpoint
Number of eggs, mortality of adult, pupae and larvae, foraging activity
Colony health (food stores, brood status and colony strength)
Reference
Tänzler V. 2016. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G: Effects on Honey Bee Brood (Apis
mellifera L.) under Semi-Field Conditions - Tunnel Test
IBACON GmbH, Arheilger Weg 17, 64380 Rossdorf, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s OECD guidance document 75
OEPP/EPPO No. 170 (4)(2010)
No/Group
One colony per tunnel with 5,648 to 7,616 bees per colony.
Four tunnels per treatment: control (tap water), treated (60 g/ha) and reference
(fenoxycarb 300g/ha)
Two additional tunnels to collect pollen and nectar residues on foraging bees
and inside the hive for both control and treated groups.
Dose Levels 60 g ai/ha
Analytical
measurements HPLC
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine potential side effects of
Tetraniliprole SC 200 G on the honey bee under semi-field conditions in
Phacelia tanacetifolia in Germany.
No major precipitation happened after the application of BCS-CL73507 SC 200
G, the temperature ranged from 1.37 to 30°C. Application method was tested
for calibration.
Small healthy queen right colonies were used, colonies were related (queen
were sisters). The hives were not treated for 4 weeks prior to the experiment
and were free of obvious diseases. The colonies contained 11 combs with at
least 5 brood combs containing all brood stages and an appropriate amount of
nectar and pollen.
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On day 0, the test substance was applied as a soil drench on two plots of
Phacelia before full bloom (40 m2) with no bees present. The two control plots
and the two reference plots were left untreated. The next day the tunnels were
installed on all plots. On day 4, all hives are transferred in their respective
tunnels, a single hive was used per tunnel. On day 7, the control plots were
treated with tap water and the reference plots with fenoxycarb by hand
spraying while the bees were foraging. The plots were in full bloom at that time.
The treatment, control and reference substance consisted of four replicates
each. In addition, two tunnels were prepared to collect residues from a treated
and control crop.
Mortality was high for all three groups during the first three days of confinement
in the tunnels, with a daily mean number of dead bees > 100, there was no
difference between groups. Authors report the high temperatures during the
experiments might have caused mortality (temperature reached 37.1°C during
the foliar sprays).
After the tunnels were removed, the mean daily mortality was higher in the
treated group compared to the control, whether this is treatment-related is
uncertain. No significant effects were identified. The group treated with the
reference substance did not show increased mortality, but the active ingredient
is a growth inhibitor, therefore mortality of adults is not expected.
No difference in foraging activity was observed, even in the reference
substance group. However, treated bees had a slightly lower foraging activity
than controls at day 4 (8 bees per m2 versus 14). No test substance or
reference substance-related behavioural abnormalities occurred at any time
during the whole assessment period
No difference in mortality of pupae was observed initially. Higher mortality was
observed in the reference substance group only and at a later date (after
removal of the tunnel). A slightly higher termination rate was observed in the
treated brood compared to controls (16.6% versus 11.4%); the termination rate
was clearly higher in the reference brood (55%). The brood compensation
index (terminated brood replaced by fresh eggs) was identical between the
control and treated group (4.6 and 4.4% at day 22) but was significantly lower
in the reference group (2.6%). The brood development was slightly delayed in
the treated group at day 10 and 16 post egg-laying compared to the control but
was not different at day 22. The brood development was significantly reduced
in the reference group from day 5 forward and did not recover. The number of
bees in the control, reference and treated groups increased over the
observation period (day 34), no differences were detected.
The residue analysis conducted by Bayer did not detect tetraniliprole or its
metabolite in any of the sample taken from the control site. No residue was
detected in the nectar taken from the treated site (nectar is from the hive, or
from returning foragers). Pollen sampled from hives placed in the treated plot
had 1.3 to 2.3 µg/ kg of tetraniliprole when collected at day 4-7, one sample
from pollen collected on foraging bees had 6.9 µg/ kg of tetraniliprole when
collected at day 0 but tetraniliprole was not detected thereafter.
Additional Comments The application is as soil drench whereas the intended use is as a foliar spray.
The formulated product is applied 3 days before the experiment starts.
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The applicant provided the following comment regarding drench application:
Although drench application is not intended for Vayego® in New Zealand, this
is the case for some other countries in the world. BCS has therefore also
studied potential effects due to drench application of the product. The study
has been included in the submission as BCS aims to provide a comprehensive
overview of the pollinator toxicity profile of Vayego® and should be regarded
as supportive information.
The exposure to treatment or water or the reference is different between the
groups, it is 11 days for the treated groups and 7 days for the water and
reference groups.
Intended water rate is 50 - 2,000 L/ha
Conclusion
No major adverse effects on colony strength, mortality and foraging activity
were observed after soil drench application in the absence of foraging bees. A
small and transient effect on brood development was observed.
The active ingredient was detected in pollen samples.
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Table 222: Semi-field study on toxicity of formulated product to honey bee brood – study 2
Study type Semi-field study on toxicity of formulated product to honey bee brood
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507: formulated tetraniliprole
Exposure Tunnel test, application as foliar spray on Phacelia tanacetifolia in full bloom
while bees are foraging. Bees continue foraging on the treated plot for 7 days.
Test species Apis mellifera carnica L.
Endpoint
Number of eggs, mortality of adult, pupae and larvae, foraging activity
Colony health (food stores, brood status and colony strength) during exposure
and after exposure
Reference
Klockner A, Hecht-Rost A, Staffel J. 2016. Semi-field brood study to evaluate
potential effects of BCS-CL73507 on brood development of honey bees (Apis
mellifera L.)
RIFCON GmbH, Goldbeckstraße, 13 69493, Hirschberg, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD 13
OECD 6
OECD 75
Pistorius et al. 2012
No/Group
Four tunnels per treatment: control (tap water), treated (2.5 g/ha), treated (5
g/ha), and reference (fenoxycarb 250g/ha)
Colony size: 6,435 bees (control), 6,110 bees (tetraniliprole 2.5 g/ha), 6,679
bees (tetraniliprole 5 g/ha), 6,468 (reference: fenoxycarb 250g/ha)
Dose Levels 2.5 and 5 g ai/ha in 400 L/ha
Analytical
measurements 20.6 % tetraniliprole in the formulated product
Study Summary
The objective of the study was to determine potential effects on colonies of
honey bees following one spray application of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G in two
dose rates during bee flight in P. tanacetifolia under semi-field conditions in
Germany.
No major precipitation happened after the application of BCS-CL73507 SC 200
G, the temperature ranged from 18.1 to 34.5°C. Application method was tested
for calibration.
Small healthy queen right colonies were used, colonies were related (queen
were sisters). The hives were not treated for 4 weeks prior to the experiment
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and were free of obvious diseases. The colonies contained 10 combs with 2 to
6 brood combs and an appropriate amount of nectar and pollen.
The study is considered to be valid since the brood termination-rate and the
pupal mortality of the toxic reference was statistically significantly increased
during the post-exposure phase compared to the control. Additionally, mean
foraging activity shortly before application was above >10 bees/m² in all
treatment groups.
Colonies placed in tunnel 11 days before application, monitoring continues for
26 days after application.
Adult mortality was within expected range for the four groups during the four
days before application, with a daily mean number of dead bees ~19-45; there
was no difference between groups. No increase in mortality was observed in
the treated groups compared to the control during the 7 day observation
period, the daily mean number of dead bees ranged from 25 (5 g ai/ha) to 51
(control). Mortality decreased to 10-15 dead bees/day for all four groups after
the colonies were removed from the tunnels, there was no difference between
groups.
Foraging activity decreased by ~15% after application of the treatments and
the reference compared to controls for up to 3 days. The authors do not assess
this decrease as treatment-related, but the consistency of the decreased
foraging activity over 4 days and its more pronounced effect shortly after the
beginning of exposure suggest treatment-related effects.
No abnormal behaviour was reported in the test substance group.
Mortality of pupae was low (<1) before application and during the 7 day
observation period; no difference was observed, even in the reference
substance group during this time. Mortality of pupae increased at day 14 and
16 after application only for the bees exposed to fenoxycarb. The proportion of
brood increased during the observation period in the control and treated
groups (up to 127% of the initial number at the end of the test) but decreased
in the reference group (74%). The number of eggs and larvae was similar in
the control and treated groups, no effects were observed in the reference
group. The brood termination rate and brood compensation index were not
affected by the treatment compared with control but was significantly
decreased in the reference group.
Additional Comments
The application rates tested are 1/12 and 1/24 of the intended application rate.
The applicant provided the following explanation: Objective of this study is to
determine the actual NOER of the product. This NOER is used for risk
assessment of off-crop exposure situations (eg spray drift to flowering weeds
at the edge of the treated field). The study gives a generic endpoint for the
product and is not related to the intended application rate or crop.
Conclusion
No relevant adverse effects were observed after foliar application at a low
application rate in presence of foraging bees.
NOER for brood development is 5 g ai/ha.
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Table 223: Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees – study 1
Study type Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
Tunnel test, application with boom sprayer (2, 5 and 10 g ai/ha, 200L of water
per ha) on Phacelia tanacetifolia in full bloom while bees are foraging. Bees
continue foraging on the treated plot for 8 days.
Each tunnel is 80 m2
Test species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoints Mortality, flight intensity, behaviour, development of brood, strength of colonies,
food storage
Reference
Kriszan M. 2014. Assessment of side effects of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G on
honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) in the semi-field after one application on Phacelia
tanacetifolia in Germany 2013.
Eurofins Agroscience Services EcoChem GmbH / Eurofins Agroscience
Services Ecotox GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn,
Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s OEPP/EPPO Guideline No. 170(4) (2010)
No/Group
Three tunnels per treatment: control (tap water), treated (2.5, 5 and 10 g/ha
applied as foliar spray) and reference (dimethoate 400g/ha applied as a foliar
spray)
Colony size: 4800 bees (control, 6-8 brood combs), 4,725 bees (tetraniliprole 2.5
g/ha, 7-8 brood combs), 4,931 bees (5 g/ha, 7-9 brood combs) 4,894 (10 g/ha, 8
brood combs) and 4,950 (reference, 6-7 brood combs)
Dose Levels 2, 5 and 10 g ai/ha
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine potential side effects of Tetraniliprole
SC 200 G on the honey bee under semi-field conditions in Phacelia tanacetifolia
in Germany.
The weather conditions were good and there was no rainfall during the
confinement period.
Hives were introduced in the tunnels 4 days before the application of the
treatment on Phacelia tanacetifolia in full bloom (BBCH65). The trial consisted of
3 replicates per treatment, 3 replicates for the control and 3 replicates for the
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reference substance. Bees were foraging in the tunnels for 8 days after
application and were monitored for 28 days after application.
Mortality was within expected range for the control and treated groups during the
3 days before application, with a daily mean number of dead bees ~50; there
was no difference between groups.
Mortality increased in all groups over time, a likely effect of the confinement,
from ~50 dead bees per day before application to 92-136 after application.
Mortality was significantly higher the group treated with 10 g/ha on day 1 and 4
after application. When the entire confinement period after application was
considered no significant effects were observed. Mortality was significantly
higher in the reference group.
Mean daily
mortality Control T1 T2 T3 Reference
Before application 52.7 56.8 35.9 48.9 45.7
After application 107 91.9 84.6 135.7 347.7
No difference in flight intensity was observed in treated groups compared to the
control, almost no bees were foraging in the reference group.
No bees were observed with behavioural abnormalities in the control group.
During the first 7 days after application 10 bees were observed to show
abnormal behaviour in the group treated with 2.5 g/ha, 18 bees in the group
treated with 5 g/ha and 20 bees in the group treated with 10 g/ha. The authors
considered that this relatively small number of bees was not related to the test
substance, however, there was clearly a small yet dose-dependent effect. In the
reference group, a high number of bees were observed showing abnormal
behaviour.
There was no effect of exposure to the test substance on the number of bees
per hive during the observation period.
The number of brood cells varied in all groups, showing a decline 7DAA for most
groups. At 15DAA, brood numbers continued to decline slightly in all groups
treated with the substance, but this effect was transient and there were no
differences at 28DAA.
There was no effect of the treatments on food stores.
Additional Comments
The statistical values associated with each test (test value, degrees of freedom
and p values) are not provided, and whether all comparisons are made is
unclear.
Conclusion
No major adverse effects were observed after foliar application at 2.5, 5 or 10
g/ha; however, there was a transient increase of mortality of foragers treated
with 10 g/ha, a dose-dependent increase in behavioural abnormalities and there
might be a small transient effect on brood.
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Table 224: Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees – study 2
Study type Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
Tunnel test, application with boom sprayer (2, 5 and 10 g ai/ha, 200L of water
per ha) on Phacelia tanacetifolia in full bloom while bees are foraging. Bees
continue foraging on the treated plot for 7 days.
Each tunnel is 100 m2
Test species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoints Mortality, flight intensity, behaviour, development of brood, strength of colonies,
food storage
Reference
Kriszan M. 2014. Assessment of side effects of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G on
honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) in the semi-field after one application on Phacelia
tanacetifolia in Spain 2013.
Eurofins Agroscience Services EcoChem GmbH / Eurofins Agroscience
Services Ecotox GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn,
Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s OEPP/EPPO Guideline No. 170(4) (2010)
No/Group
Three tunnels per treatment: control (tap water), treated (2.5, 5 and 10 g/ha
applied as foliar spray) and reference (dimethoate 400g/ha applied as a foliar
spray)
Colony size: 5,483 bees (control, 3-4 brood combs), 6,256 bees (tetraniliprole
2.5 g/ha, 3-4 brood combs), 7,303 bees (5 g/ha, 3-4 brood combs), 6,484 bees
(10 g/ha, 3-4 brood combs) and 7,485 bees (reference, 3-4 brood combs)
Dose Levels 2, 5 and 10 g ai/ha in 200 L/ha
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine potential side effects of Tetraniliprole
SC 200 G on the honey bee under semi-field conditions in Phacelia tanacetifolia
in Spain.
The weather conditions were good, there was rainfall once, 2 hours after the
application (1 mm).
Hives were introduced in the tunnels 3 days before the application of the
treatment on Phacelia tanacetifolia in full bloom (BBCH64-65). The trial
consisted of 3 replicates per treatment, 3 replicates for the control and 3
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replicates for the reference substance. Bees were foraging in the tunnels for 8
days after application and were monitored for 28 days after application.
Mortality was within expected range for the control and treated groups during
the 3 days before application, with a daily mean number of dead bees ~50-100;
there was no difference between groups.
Mortality was similar in control and treated groups across the observation
period, mortality was higher, although not significantly different from the control,
one day after application in the group treated with 10 g/ha, whether this effect is
treatment-related is uncertain (2/3 colonies had higher mortality). Mortality in the
reference group was significantly higher every day of the observation period.
No difference in flight intensity was observed in treated groups compared to the
control, almost no bees were foraging in the reference group.
No bees were observed with behavioural abnormalities in the control group,
over the 7 day observation period; 9 bees showed abnormal behaviour in the
group treated with 2.5 g/ha, 20 bees in the group treated with 5 g/ha and 30+ in
the group treated with 10 g/ha. The authors considered that this relatively small
number of bees was not related to the test substance, however, there was
clearly a small yet dose-dependent effect.
There was no effect of exposure to the test substance on the number of bees
per hive during the observation period. The number of brood cells varied in all
groups, showing a decline 7 days after application for most groups but
increasing after apart for the reference group.
There was no effect of the treatments on food stores.
Additional Comments
The statistical values associated with each test (test value, degrees of freedom
and p values) are not provided, and whether all comparisons are made is
unclear.
A small increase in mortality is observed shortly after application in this study
and in Kriszan 2014 in Germany (Table 229).
Conclusion
No major adverse effects were observed after foliar application at 2.5, 5 or 10
g/ha; however, there was a transient increase of mortality of foragers treated
with 10 g/ha and a dose-dependent increase in behavioural abnormalities.
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Table 225: Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees – study 3
Study type Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance Tetraniliprole SC200
Exposure
Tunnel test, application in drip irrigation system (60 g ai/ha, 20,000L of water
per ha) 5 days before bees are introduced on Phacelia tanacetifolia in full
bloom. Bees continue foraging on the treated plot for 11 days.
Each tunnel is 200 m2
Test species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoints Mortality, flight intensity, behaviour, development of brood, strength of colonies,
food storage, residues
Reference
Wucherer M. 2016. Assessment of Side Effects of Tetraniliprole SC200 on the
Honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) in the Semi-Field after One Application on
Phacelia tanacetifolia in Germany 2015.
Eurofins Agroscience Services EcoChem GmbH / Eurofins Agroscience
Services Ecotox GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn,
Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD 75
Pistorius et al. 2012
OEPP/EPPO Guideline No. 170(4) (2010)
Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009
Directive 2003-01 (Canada/PMRA)
US EPA OCSPP 850.SUPP
No/Group
Four tunnels per treatment: control (tap water applied as drip irrigation system),
treated (60 g/ha applied as drip irrigation system) and reference (fenoxycarb
300g/ha applied as a foliar spray)
Colony size: 9,376 bees (control, 4-5 brood combs), 8,840 bees (tetraniliprole
60 g/ha, 3-4 brood combs) and 10,400 (reference: fenoxycarb 250g/ha, 5-6
brood combs)
Dose Levels 60 g ai/ha in 20,000 L/ha
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate potential side effects of a drip application
of Tetraniliprole SC 200 G on the honey bee under confined semi-field
conditions in the crop Phacelia tanacetifolia.
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Hives (single box, 10 combs and with one queen) were introduced in the tunnels
5 days after the application of the treatment on Phacelia tanacetifolia in full
bloom (BBCH65).
Adult mortality was within expected range for the control and treated groups
during the 3 days before application, with a daily mean number of dead bees
~10; there was no difference between groups. Mortality increased in all 3 groups
at the start of the confinement period then decreased.
Increase in mortality in bees (including larvae and pupae) exposed to the
reference treatment during multiple observations was observed. Increased
mortality (including larvae and pupae) was observed, although not significant in
the treated group, 12, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 25 days after exposure.
There was no effect of any treatment on mortality of only larvae and pupae,
which was very low throughout the observation period (<1).
Flight intensity was similar in all 3 groups during the observation period.
In the control group, a maximum of 5 inactive bees was observed but was
higher for the treated (20 bees) and reference group (17 bees) on the day of the
application of the treatment. However, the reference group had not yet be
treated at this point. Authors suggest this is due to the disturbance around the
hives rather than the effect of treatment.
There was no effect of exposure to the test substance on the overall brood
index and compensation index. However, although not significant, the
development was slightly but consistently slower, and the termination rate was 3
times higher. Brood in the reference group had a significantly slower
development and a higher termination rate.
No effect on colony strength, mean amount of brood and food storage is
reported.
Residues:
Detection of tetraniliprole was below the LOQ (1 µg/kg) in flowers and below the
LOD (0.3 µg/kg) for pollen and nectar. Concentrations of metabolite BCS-
CQ63359 was below the LOD in flowers, pollen and nectar.
Comments
The recommended water rate is 50 to 2,000L/ha whereas here it is 20,000L.
Application via a drip irrigation system whereas the intended use is as foliar
spray, the reference substance is applied as a foliar spray (boom sprayer) 3
days after the introduction of the hives in tunnels.
The statistical values, degrees of freedom etc are not provided, and whether all
comparisons are made is unclear.
Conclusion
No major adverse effects were observed after drip application; however, there
might be a small effect on development (high termination rate). Low levels of
tetraniliprole can be detected in flowers (only above the LOD).
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Table 226: Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees – study 4
Type of study Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
Tunnel test, application by boom sprayer (20 g ai/ha, 300L of water per ha) on
Phacelia tanacetifolia before flowering. Bees continue foraging on the treated
plot for 8 days. Monitoring continues for 28 days
Each tunnel is 100 m2
Test Species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoints Mortality, flight intensity, behaviour, development of brood, strength of colonies,
food storage, residues
Reference
Rexer HU. 2016. Assessment of Side Effects of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G and
Determination of Residues of BCS-CL73507 after One Pre-Flowering
Application in a Semi-Field Study with Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.) in
Phacelia tanacetifolia in Germany in 2015.
Eurofins Agroscience Services EcoChem GmbH / Eurofins Agroscience
Services Ecotox GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn,
Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD 75
Pistorius et al. 2012
OEPP/EPPO Guideline No. 170(4) (2010)
Guideline 1607/VI/97 (rev. 2) to Directive 91/414/EEC and Regulations (EU)
283/2013 and 284/2013 implementing Regulation (EC) 1107/2009
No/Group
4 tunnels for control (tap water applied as foliar spray)
1 tunnel for untreated group (for residue analysis)
10 tunnels for the treatment (20 g/ha applied as foliar spray) including 4 tunnels
for biological assessments, 3 tunnels for sampling of forager bees and 3 tunnels
for residue sampling.
4 tunnels for the reference (fenoxycarb 300g/ha applied as a foliar spray)
Colony size: mean 12,708 bees (control, 6-8 brood combs), mean 12,399 bees
(tetraniliprole 20 g/ha, 6.8 brood combs) and mean 12.366 (reference:
fenoxycarb 300g/ha, 7-8 brood combs)
Dose Levels 20 g ai/ha in 300 L/ha
Analytical
measurements
206.6 g tetraniliprole/L in the formulated product
Residue analysis by HPLC (MS/MS)
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Study Summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate potential side effects of BCSCL73507 SC
200 G on the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) after one pre-flowering application on
Phacelia tanacetifolia under confined semi-field conditions. Application of the
treatment was performed 13 days before the bees were exposed.
Hives (single box, 10 combs and with one queen) were introduced in the tunnels
13 days after the application of the treatment on Phacelia tanacetifolia so that
they were in full bloom when bees were introduced (BBCH 64-65).
Mortality of adults was similar for all 3 groups during the 8 days of confinement
in the tunnels and was significantly higher for the reference group after the hives
were moved to the monitoring site (only significant at 22 days after exposure).
Mortality of pupae was similar for all 3 groups during confinement but increased
significantly for the reference group after the hives were moved.
Flight intensity was similar in 3 groups during the confinement period.
No effect on behaviour was observed.
There was no overall effect of exposure to the test substance on brood index
and compensation index, but the development was slightly but consistently
slower and the compensation index was significantly lower on day 6.
Furthermore, the termination rate was twice as high although not significant.
Brood in the reference group had slower development and a higher termination
rate.
No effect on colony strength, mean amount of brood and food storage was
observed.
Residues:
No detection in pollen, nectar or wax from control combs or bees.
Detection was below the LOD (0.3 µg/kg) for nectar from treated bees or combs,
detection was between below the LOD and 6.3 µg/kg in bee wax, between
below the LOD and 28 µg/kg in pollen combs, and between 1.4 to 25 µg/kg for
pollen collected on forager bees .
The concentration of tetraniliprole seem to decline with time in pollen from
combs and collected on foragers, but no statistical analysis was performed.
Additional Comments The statistical values, degrees of freedom etc are not given, and whether all
relevant comparisons are made is unclear.
Conclusion
No major effect was observed on behaviour, mortality, flight intensity and colony
strength but a small effect on brood development is apparent.
Residues can be detected in pollen but are below the LOD in nectar.
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Table 227: Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees – study 5
Study type Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to honey bees
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
Tunnel test, application by boom sprayer (60 g ai/ha, 300L of water per ha) on
Phacelia tanacetifolia before flowering. Bees start foraging on the treated plot in
the tunnels 5 days after application of the treatment and are confined for 8 days.
Monitoring continues until 28 days.
Each tunnel is 100 m2
Test species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoints Mortality, flight intensity, behaviour, development of brood, strength of colonies,
food stores
Reference
Rexer HU. 2016. Assessment of side effects of BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G on the
honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) in the semi-field after one pre-flowering application
on Phacelia tanacetifolia in Spain 2013
Eurofins Agroscience Services EcoChem GmbH / Eurofins Agroscience
Services Ecotox GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn,
Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD 75
Pistorius et al. 2012
OEPP/EPPO Guideline No. 170(4) (2010)
No/Group
4 colonies for control (tap water applied as foliar spray, 300 L/ha)
4 colonies for the treatment (60 g/ha applied as foliar spray)
4 colonies for the reference (fenoxycarb 150 g/ha applied as a foliar spray)
Colony size: mean 8,924 bees for control hives (3-4 brood combs), mean 8,702
bees for treatment hives (3-5 brood combs) and mean 7,610 for the reference
hives (3-4 brood combs).
Dose Levels 60 g ai/ha in 300 L/ha
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate potential side effects of BCSCL73507 SC
200 G on the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) after one pre-flowering application at
60 g ai/ha on Phacelia tanacetifolia under confined semi-field conditions.
Application of the treatment was carried out 5 days before the bees were
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carried out the day after the colonies were introduced in the tunnels. Bees were
confined in the tunnels for 8 days.
Hives (single box, 6 combs and with one queen) were introduced in the tunnels
5 days after the application of the treatment on Phacelia tanacetifolia so that
they were in full bloom when bees were introduced (BBCH65).
Mortality of adults, pupae and larvae was similar for all 3 groups before
introduction in tunnels; it increased for all groups upon confinement. Mortality
was higher in the treatment and reference group after application; it reached
significance only for the treatment group. Mortality was similar in all groups for 7
days, so whether mortality on 00DAA2 was treatment or reference related is
uncertain. In the observation period from 8DAA2 to 28DAA2, significantly
increased mortalities were observed in the reference groups; however, some
increases in the reference or treatment group mortalities are not reported as
significant,). Most of the mortality in treated and reference groups was due to
pupae (mean total daily number per colony across the observation period is
137.8 deaths in treatment, 20.8 in control and 187.5 in the reference group),
however, this mortality was only high in one of the four treated colonies.
Flight intensity was similar in 3 groups during the confinement period, apart from
one day in which the reference group had lower activity.
No major effect on behaviour was observed, treated hives had a slightly higher
number of inactive bees than controls (17 vs 3) and dead bees on flowers (7 vs
3) and 2 treated colonies were aggressive.
There was a strong negative and significant effect of exposure to the test
substance on brood index from day 6 onwards. There was a strong negative
and significant effect of exposure to the test substance on brood compensation
index on day 6 and 10, with some recovery afterwards although the value was
lower the effects were considered not significant. Brood termination rates were
consistently and significantly higher (about 3 times higher) in the treatment
group compared to the control, and similar to the reference group.
No effect on colony strength, mean amount of brood and food storage was
observed. The mean amount of brood declined slightly in the treatment group
(no statistics provided), but this effect was small and transient.
Comments
The statistical values, degrees of freedom etc are not given, and whether all
relevant comparisons are made is unclear.
Even though treatment-related increased mortality was uncertain in this study,
this effect was observed in Kriszan 2014 in Spain and in Germany (Tables 229
and 230).
Conclusion
No major effect was observed on behaviour, mortality, flight intensity and colony
strength but a treatment-related transient effect on brood development is
apparent.
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Bumble bees
Acute toxicity
Table 228: Acute oral and contact toxicity of formulated product to bumble bees
Study type Acute oral and contact toxicity test in bumblebees
Flag Supportive study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure Type 48 hours (oral)
96 hours (contact)
Test species Bombus terrestris L.
Endpoint LD50, behavioural abnormalities
Value
Oral LD50 = 0.04 µg ai/bee (48 hours)
Oral NOED = 0.016 µg ai/bee (48 hours)
Contact LD50 = 93.52 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
Contact NOED > 25 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
Reference
Tänzler V. 2016. BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G: Effects (Acute Oral and Contact) on
Bumblebees (Bombus terrestris L.) in the Laboratory
IBACON GmbH, Arheilger Weg 17, 64380 Rossdorf, Germany
Klimisch Score 1 (after revision)
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s
OECD 213 (with modifications)
OECD 214 (with modifications)
Van der Steen (2001)
Ring test bumblebee acute oral toxicity
No/Sex/Group 30 females per treatment group
Dose Levels
Oral nominal dose: 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50 and 100 µg ai/bee
Oral actual dose (average): 0.016, 0.03, 0.05, 0.12 and 0.23 μg product/bee
Contact dose: 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50 and 100 μg product/bee (5 µL droplet)
Analytical
measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine the acute oral toxicity of BCS-
CL73507 SC 200 G to the bumblebee in the laboratory.
Contact test
In the solvent (Triton X-100) control group, 6.7% mortality occurred during the
96-hour observation. The reference substance induced 100% mortality at 12 μg
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dimethoate/bee. This indicates that the LD50 value is likely to be higher than the
reference for honey bees (0.1-0.3 μg/bee), but given the difference in size of the
two species, this was considered acceptable. Consequently, validity criteria for
both control and reference substance mortality were met and the test was
deemed valid.
In the contact toxicity test, at the highest tested dose level of 100 µg ai/bee,
56.7% mortality was observed after 96 hours. Treatment-related mortalities
were observed at 50 µg ai/bee (40% mortality), 25 µg ai/bee (20% mortality),
12.5 µg ai/bee (10% mortality) and 6.25 µg ai/bee (13.3% mortality). Even
though there was no definite dose-response relation in the two lowest
concentrations, an LD50 could be determined.
Behavioural abnormalities were observed in the surviving bees up to 96 hours
after treatment with the two higher doses (5/13 bees and 2/18 bees at the end of
the test for the 100 and 50 µg ai/bee dose groups, respectively) and at 12.5 µg
ai/bee (1/27 bees at the end of the test). Effects were also observed at 25 µg
and 6.25 µg ai/bee but only lasted for 72 hours with 24-26 bees surviving until
the end of the test without any further symptoms.
The LD50 calculated in the study was 93.52 µg ai/bee.
The NOED was 25 µg/bee.
Oral test
In the water (50% sugar) control group, no mortality occurred during the 48-hour
observation. The reference substance induced 60% mortality at 2.5 μg
dimethoate/bee (mean concentration). This indicates that the LD50 value is likely
to be higher than the reference for honey bees (0.1-0.35 μg), but given the
difference in size of the two species, this was considered acceptable.
Consequently, validity criteria for both control and reference substance mortality
were met and the test was deemed valid.
In the oral toxicity test, at the highest tested dose level of 0.23 µg ai/bee, 96.7%
mortality was observed after 48 hours. Treatment-related mortalities were
observed at 0.12 µg ai/bee (90% mortality), 0.05 µg ai/bee (76.7% mortality) and
0.03 µg ai/bee (20% mortality). No mortality was observed at the lowest dose
(0.016 µg ai/bee).
Bees exposed to 0.23 µg ai/bee showed symptoms after 4 hours (21/30) and 24
hours (1/2). The last surviving bee at 48 hours did not show any symptoms. At
0.12 µg ai/bee, surviving bees showed symptoms at 4, 24 and 48 hours of
exposure (2/3 at the end of the test). At 0.05 µg ai/bee, symptoms were
observed throughout the test (3/6 at the end of the test). At 0.03 µg ai/bee,
symptoms were observed up to 24 hours after exposure (18/26 at 24 hours). At
0.016 µg ai/bee, symptoms were observed throughout the test with 1 bee
showing symptoms after 48 hours, all other 29 bees showed normal behaviour.
The LD50 calculated in the study was 0.05 µg ai/bee.
The NOED was 0.016 µg ai/bee.
Comments
The oral test allows measuring the individual dose consumed per bee. In the
two groups fed with the highest doses, bees that survived were bees that had
ingested less than the target dose.
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The LD50 was re-calculated without the bees that ingested less than the target
dose.
Conclusion Oral LD50 = 0.04 µg ai/bee (48 hours)
Contact LD50 = 93.52 µg ai/bee (96 hours)
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Semi-field study
Table 229: Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to bumble bees
Study type Semi-field study on side effects of formulated product to bumble bees
Flag Supporting study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 SC 200 G
Exposure
Tunnel test, application by boom sprayer (2 foliar applications at 8 g ai/ha in 80
L/ha, 14 and 8 days before bees start foraging) or furrow application (1 direct
application on furrows at 200 g/ha, 47 days before exposure) on flowering
(BBCH69) potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) crop. Monitoring continues for 4
weeks.
Each tunnel is 60 m2 for biological assessments, 200 m2 for residue analysis
Test species Bombus terrestris L.
Endpoints Mortality, flight intensity, weight of hives, sugar consumption, behaviour,
development of brood, strength of colonies, residues
Reference
Klein O. 2016. A Semi-Field Study to Evaluate Effects of BCS-CL73507 SC 200
G on the Bumble Bee (Bombus terrestris L; Hymenoptera, Apidae) in Potato in
Germany in 2014.
Eurofins Agroscience Services EcoChem GmbH / Eurofins Agroscience
Services Ecotox GmbH, Eutinger Straße 24, 75223 Niefern-Öschelbronn,
Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations No deviation
GLP Yes
Test Guideline/s SETAC/ESCORT recommendations (Barrett et al. 1994)
OEPP/EPPO Guideline No. 170 (4), 2010
No/Group
5 colonies in 5 tunnels for control
5 colonies in 5 tunnels for the treatment T1 (8 g/ha in 300 L water/ha applied as
2 foliar spray applications, with an interval of 6 days)
5 colonies in 5 tunnels for the treatment T2 (200 g/ha applied as one furrow
application at 80L water/ha)
4 colonies per tunnel for residue analysis: 1 tunnel for control, 1 tunnel for foliar
application and 1 tunnel for furrow application
Colony size: mean 111.4 bees for control hives, mean 109.4 bees for treatment
T1 hives and mean 107.6 bees for treatment T2 hives
Dose Levels
Foliar application: 2 applications at 8 g ai/ha in 300 L/ha, with an interval of 6
days
Furrow application: 1 application at 200 g ai/ha
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Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate potential side effects of BCSCL73507 SC
200 G on bumblebees after two pre-flowering applications at 8 g ai/ha on potato
or one furrow application at 200 g ai/ha under confined semi-field conditions.
The treatment was applied as foliar applications 14 and 8 days before the bees
were exposed by introduction in the tunnels. The in-furrow treatment was
applied at planting, 47 days before exposure. Bees were confined in the tunnels
for 4 weeks. Exposure occurred during flowering (BBCH 62).
The bumblebee colonies developed weakly due to insufficient and restricted
food supply in the tunnels (pollen of potato flowers only) and did not enter the
reproduction phase. Therefore, no assessment of production of queens was
done.
Mortality of adults inside the hive was initially high after introduction in the
tunnels (~30-40 bees, a third of the initial population) and decreased after, it
was similar in all treatments.
Mortality of larvae varied across time, it was relatively high for all 3 groups at
day 6-10. There was significantly more death in the T2 group on day 10, but
overall mortality does not appear to be treatment-related. Mortality in the tunnels
was low and similar for all groups, only 1 dead larva was observed in the tunnel.
Foraging activity and the number of bees leaving the hives varied across the
days (depending on weather conditions/temperature) and was similar for all 3
groups. Regarding the remaining assessments, there were no statistically
significant differences between the control, the first test substance treatment
(T1) and the test substance treatment 2 (T2).
The weight of hives varied slightly on a daily basis, there were no statistical
differences between treatments but treatment hives were consistently lighter.
The consumption of sugar varied slightly on a daily basis, there were two
statistical differences between control and T2 (one higher and one lower),
therefore the effect is unlikely to be treatment-related.
Only 30-40 workers were alive in colonies at the end of the exposure period.
Due to insufficient and restricted food supply in the tunnels, queen mortality in
all 3 treatment groups was observed and colonies developed weakly: 2/5 control
hive had dead queens, 4/5 T1 had dead queens and 1/5 T2 hives. For these
reasons, the experiment did no assess reproductive success.
Residue levels of tetraniliprole in bumblebee forager pollen were 7.7 μg/kg, 4.6
μg/kg and < LOQ for the test substance treatment T1 at 3, 7 and 20 days after
exposure, respectively. For test substance treatment T2, residue levels of
tetraniliprole in bumblebee forager pollen were 1.4 μg/kg, 1.2 μg/kg and < LOQ
at 3, 7 and 20 days after exposure, respectively.
Additional Comments
The statistical values, degrees of freedom etc are not given.
No assessment of reproduction was performed due to the low number of
surviving bees.
Conclusion No major effect was observed on behaviour, mortality, flight intensity and colony
strength.
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was too low to proceed to the reproduction test.
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Tetraniliprole metabolites
Aquatic environment [9.1]
Fish - Bioconcentration
Table 230: Bioconcentration in Fish - BCS-CQ63359 metabolite
Study type Full study, bioconcentration
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CQ63359 metabolite of tetraniliprole
Exposure Lepomis macrochirus
Test species BCF steady state, BCF lipid-normalised growth corrected kinetic, whole fish
Endpoint
BCF steady state
BCF kinetic
Value
BCF ss 124 and 183 L/kg whole fish (lipid normalised)
BCF k 180 and 240 L/kg whole fish
BCF klg 146 and 203 L/kg whole fish
Reference
Kuhl K. (2016) [dihydroquinazoline-4-14C] BCS-CQ63359- Aqueous exposure
bioconcentration fish test and biotransformation in fish (Lepomis
macrochirus) Report no EBFVN155, M-569144-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations none
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 305, OPPTS 850.1730
Dose Levels 0.03 and 0.3 mg test substance/L nominal
27.1 µg/L and 230 µg/L mean measured
Analytical measurements HPLC,. LSC
Study Summary
The objective of this study was to measure uptake, depuration of the test item
BCS-CL73507-N-methyl- quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) by determining its
uptake rate constant (k1), depuration rate constant (k2) and the BCF.
The whole study was performed in a flow-through design with bluegill sunfish
(Lepomis macrochirus) in glass aquaria (3 aquaria in total). Fish were
exposed to concentrations of 0.03 and 0.3 mg BCS-CQ63359/L (Aquarium B
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and C, respectively). Additionally, a solvent control was performed in parallel
(Aquarium A).
The study consisted of two phases: an exposure (uptake) and a post-
exposure (depuration) phase. At start of the uptake phase (day 0), 70
randomly selected fish were transferred into each aquarium. Fish were
sacrificed during sampling. After 28 days of exposure, the remaining fish
were transferred to pure test water without the test substance for the
depuration phase of 14 days. The concentration of BCSCQ63359 in the fish
was followed through both phases of the test. Samples of the test medium,
the fish and the stock solutions were taken at different intervals during the
test. Water samples for the radioactivity measurements (to determine
substance concentrations) were taken before addition of the fish and
throughout the uptake and depuration phases (on days -1, 0, 1, 3, 7, 10, 14,
21, 28, 29, 31, 35, 38 and 42; all aquaria). Furthermore, throughout the
uptake and depuration phases, fish were sampled at regular intervals (on
days 1, 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28, 29, 31, 35, 38 and 42; all aquaria). The fish were
sacrificed and the length and weight of each fish were recorded. The fish
were also dissected into edible tissues and viscera and processed to
determine the TRR in the respective tissues. On fewer occasions (days 0, 28
and 42; all aquaria), fish were sacrificed to determine the lipid content of the
whole fish. Finally, stock solution samples for the radioactivity measurements
in Aquaria B and C were taken at day – 4 and day 28.
For the nominal metabolite concentration of 0.03 mg/L, the measured mean
value was 27.1 μg/L with a range of 24.5 to 30.2 μg/L in the uptake phase.
For the nominal metabolite concentration of 0.3 mg/L, the measured mean
value was 230 μg/L with a range of 200 to 263 μg/L in the uptake phase.
For the lower concentration of 0.03 mg/L the mean BCFSS for the edible
tissue was 69.2 L/kg and 306 L/kg for the viscera tissue, resulting in a BCFSS
for the whole fish of 163 L/kg. For the higher concentration of 0.3 mg/L,, the
mean BCFSS for the edible tissue was 121 L/kg and 418 L/kg for the viscera
tissue, resulting in a BCFSS for the whole fish of 241 L/kg. Lipid normalised
steady state for the whole fish was 124 and 183 L/kg.
For the lower concentration of 0.03 mg/L,, the mean BCFK for the edible
tissue was 76.1 L/kg and 339 L/kg for the viscera tissue, resulting in a BCFK
for the whole fish of 180 L/kg. For the higher concentration of 0.3 mg/L, the
mean BCFK for the edible tissue was 119 L/kg and 420 L/kg for the viscera
tissue, resulting in a BCFK for the whole fish of 240 L/kg.
Lipid normalised growth corrected kinetic BCF was 146 and 203 L/kg whole
fish.
The analysis of stock solutions of the test compound from all aquariums
showed that BCS-CL73507- N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) was
stable in the stock solutions during the exposure phase.
No mortality or other adverse effects were observed.
The validity criteria were met.
Comments none
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Conclusion
BCF ss 163 and 241 whole fish, lipid normalised steady state 124 and 183
L/kg
BCF k 180 and 240 L/kg whole fish
BCF klg 146 and 203 L/kg whole fish
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Algae and plants – acute toxicity
Table 231: Acute toxicity to algae - BCS-CR74541 metabolite
Study type Full test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541 metabolite)
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Green alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Endpoint ErC50
Value >10.0 mg test substance/L
Reference
Kuhl K. (2016) Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata growth inhibition test with
BCS-CL73507-carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541) Final report. Report no
EBFVP065, M-560207-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4500, OECD 201
Dose Levels
0.625, 1.25, 2.50, 5.0 and 10 mg test substance/ L nominal
0.563, 1.12, 2.22, 4.42 and 8.54 mg test substance/L mean measured
(0-72 h)
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CR74541 on
exponentially growing populations of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
expressed as NOEC, LOEC and EC50 for growth rate and further
endpoints of algal biomass (cells per volume).
Cultures of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata with an initial cell density of
10000 cells/ml were exposed in a static system over a period of 72 hours
with a prolongation to 96 hours to nominal concentrations 0.625, 1.25,
2.50, 5.0 and 10 mg test substance in comparison to a water control.
The analytical findings of the metabolite in the treatment level found on
day 0 were 88.2 to 90.4% of nominal. After 72 hours analytical findings of
85.4 to 90.1% of nominal were found and after 96 hours analytical
findings of 86.0 to 91.2% were found. Therefore, the results are based
on nominal concentrations.
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The validity criteria were met (OECD 201). Increase biomass was factor
of 53.9 (recommended factor 16 in 72h), coefficient of variation section
by section specific growth rate was 12.7% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h),
coefficient of variation for average specific growth rate was 1.7%
(recommended ≤10% in 72 h).
Cell counts were performed after 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Cell
abnormalities were conducted as well. No morphological abnormalities
have been observed.
Growth inhibition (0-72 h) was 5.3, 6.2, 6.0, 6.8 and 8.9% at 0.0625,
1.25, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 mg test substance/L respectively. Growth
inhibition (0-96 h) was 2.7, 3.2, 3.0, 4.2 and 7.4% at 0.0625, 1.25, 2.5,
5.0 and 10.0 mg test substance/L respectively. The inhibition was
significant for all concentrations.
The 72 and 96 hour-ErC50 was >10 mg test substance /L. The 72 and 96-
hour NOErC was determined to be <0.625 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion ErC50 >10.0 mg test substance/L 72 h
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Table 232: Acute toxicity to algae - BCS-CR60014 metabolite
Study type Limited test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507-amide (BCS-CR60014 metabolite)
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Green alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Endpoint ErC50
Value >8.24 mg test substance/L
Reference
Kuhl K. (2016) Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata growth inhibition test with BCS-
CL73507-amide (BCS-CR60014) Final report. Report no EBFVP093, M-561144-
01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviati
ons None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4500, OECD 201
Dose Levels 10 mg test substance/ L nominal
8.24 mg test substance/L mean measured (0-72 h)
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CR60014 on
exponentially growing populations of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata expressed
as NOEC, LOEC and EC50 for growth rate and further endpoints of algal biomass
(cells per volume).
Cultures of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata with an initial cell density of 10000
cells/ml were exposed in a static system over a period of 72 hours with a
prolongation to 96 hours to nominal concentration of 10 mg test substance/L in
comparison to a water control.
The analytical findings of tetraniliprole in the treatment level found on day 0 was
85% of nominal. After 72 hours analytical findings of 80% of nominal was found
and after 96 hours analytical findings of 66%) was found. Therefore, the results
are based on mean measured concentrations.
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The validity criteria were met (OECD 201). Increased biomass was factor of 47.4
(recommended factor 16 in 72h), coefficient of variation section by section specific
growth rate was 31.9% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h), coefficient of variation for
average specific growth rate was 5.9% (recommended ≤10% in 72 h).
Morphological examinations of cells using a microscope were made after 0, 24,
48, 72 and 96 hours. Cell numbers per volume (as a surrogate for biomass per
volume) and possible alterations in algae cells such as unusual cell size were
estimated by direct algae cell counting under a microscope at a magnification of
400 times. No morphological changes were observed.
Growth inhibition (0-72 h) was -3.3% and 1.3% over the period 0-96 h.
The 72 hour-ErC50 was >8.24 mg test substance /L and >7.67 mg test
substance/L for 0-96 h period. The 72h NOErC was determined to be ≥ 8.24 mg
test substance/L and 96 h NOErC was determined to be ≥ 7.67 mg test
substance/L.
Conclusion ErC50 >8.24 mg test substance/L 72 h
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Table 233: Acute toxicity to algae - BCS-CU81055 metabolite
Study type Limit test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507-desmethyl-amide-carboxylic acid (BCS-CU81055
metabolite)
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Green alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Endpoint ErC50
Value >8.60 mg test substance/L
Reference
Kuhl K. (2016) Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata growth inhibition test with
BCS-CL73507-desmethyl-amide-carboxylic acid (BCS-CU81055). Report
no EBFVP051, M-559105-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4500, OECD 201
Dose Levels 10 mg test substance/ L nominal
8.60 mg test substance/L mean measured (0-72 h)
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CU81055 on
exponentially growing populations of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
expressed as NOEC, LOEC and EC50 for growth rate and further
endpoints of algal biomass (cells per volume).
Cultures of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata with an initial cell density of
10000 cells/ml were exposed in a static system over a period of 72 hours
with a prolongation to 96 hours to nominal concentration of 10 mg test
substance in comparison to a water control. Six replicates were tested for
the control and the test concentration.
The analytical findings of tetraniliprole in the treatment level found on day 0
was 91.4% of nominal. After 72 hours analytical findings of 80.9% of
nominal was found and after 96 hours analytical findings of 64.0%) was
found. Therefore, the results are based on mean measured
concentrations.
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The validity criteria were met (OECD 201). Increase biomass was factor of
68.3 (recommended factor 16 in 72h), coefficient of variation section by
section specific growth rate was 17.9% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h),
coefficient of variation for average specific growth rate was 0.7%
(recommended ≤10% in 72 h).
Cell counts were performed after 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Cell
abnormalities were conducted as well. No morphological changes were
observed
Growth inhibition (0-72 h) was 1.0% (significantly different) and 0.7% over
the period 0-96 h.
The 72 hour-ErC50 was >8.60 mg test substance /L and >7.88 mg test
substance/L for 0-96 h period. The 72h NOErC was determined to be <8.6
mg test substance/L and 96 h NOErC was determined to be ≥ 7.88 mg test
substance/L.
Conclusion ErC50 >8.60 mg test substance/L 72 h
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Table 234: Acute toxicity to algae - BCS-CT30673 metabolite
Study type Full test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 -N-methyl-quinazolinone-carboxylic acid (BCS-CT30673
metabolite)
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Green alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Endpoint ErC50
Value >8.05 mg test substance/L
Reference
Kuhl K. (2016) Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata growth inhibition test with
BCS-CL73507—M-methyl-quinazolinone-carboxylic acid (BCS-CT30673)
Report no EBFVP068, M-564875-03-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4500, OECD 201
Dose Levels
0.625, 1.25, 2.50, 5.0 and 10 mg test substance/ L nominal
0.518, 1.02, 2.01,4.07, 8.05 mg test substance/L mean measured (0-72
h)
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CT30673 on
exponentially growing populations of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
expressed as NOEC, LOEC and EC50 for growth rate and further
endpoints of algal biomass (cells per volume).
Cultures of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata with an initial cell density of
10000 cells/ml were exposed in a static system over a period of 72 hours
with a prolongation to 96 hours to nominal concentrations 0.625, 1.25,
2.50, 5.0 and 10 mg test substance in comparison to a water control.
Four replicates were tested per test concentration and the control.
The analytical findings of the metabolite in the treatment level found on
day 0 were 81 to97% of nominal. After 72 hours analytical findings of 80
to 84% of nominal were found and after 96 hours analytical findings of 78
to 83% were found. Therefore, the results are based on mean measured
concentrations.
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The validity criteria were met (OECD 201). Increase biomass was factor
of 62.8 (recommended factor 16 in 72h), coefficient of variation section
by section specific growth rate was 17.7% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h),
coefficient of variation for average specific growth rate was 1.38%
(recommended ≤10% in 72 h).
Cell counts were performed after 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Cell
abnormalities were conducted as well. No morphological changes were
observed.
Growth inhibition (0-72 h) was 0.7, 0.0, 1.3, 0.8, 7.9% at 0.0625, 1.25,
2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 mg test substance/L respectively. Inhibition was
significant at the highest concentration. Growth inhibition (0-96 h) was
1.1, 1.1, 2.1, 2.5, 7.3% at 0.0625, 1.25, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 mg test
substance/L respectively. The inhibition was significant for the two
highest concentrations.
The 72 hour-ErC50 was >8.05 mg test substance /L and NOErC was
determined to be 4.07 mg test substance/L.
The 96 hour-ErC50 was >7.98 mg test substance /L and NOErC was
determined to be 2.01 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion ErC50 >8.05 mg test substance/L 72 h
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Table 235: Acute toxicity to algae - BCS-CU81056 metabolite
Study type Limit test, Toxicity alga
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507-quinazolinone -carboxylic acid (BCS-CU81056 metabolite)
Exposure 72 h, static conditions
Test species Green alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Endpoint ErC50
Value >7.18 mg test substance/L
Reference
Kuhl K. (2016) Amendment no 1- Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata growth
inhibition test with BCS-CL73507-quinazolinone-carboxylic acid (BCS-
CU81056). Report no EBFVP077, M-561164-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.4500, OECD 201
Dose Levels 10 mg test substance/ L nominal
7.18 mg test substance/L mean measured (0-72 h)
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CU81056 on
exponentially growing populations of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
expressed as NOEC, LOEC and EC50 for growth rate and further endpoints
of algal biomass (cells per volume).
Cultures of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata with an initial cell density of
10000 cells/ml were exposed in a static system over a period of 72 hours
with a prolongation to 96 hours to nominal concentration of 10 mg test
substance in comparison to a water control. Six replicates were tested for
the control and at 10 mg/L.
The analytical findings of tetraniliprole in the treatment level found on day 0
was 76% of nominal. After 72 hours analytical findings of 68% of nominal
was found and after 96 hours analytical findings of 69% was found.
Therefore, the results are based on mean measured concentrations.
The validity criteria were met (OECD 201). Increase biomass was factor of
68.3 (recommended factor 16 in 72h), coefficient of variation section by
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section specific growth rate was 17.9% (recommended ≤35% in 72 h),
coefficient of variation for average specific growth rate was 0.7%
(recommended ≤10% in 72 h).
Cell counts were performed after 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Cell abnormalities
were conducted as well. No abnormalities were observed.
Growth inhibition (0-72 h) was 0.3% and 0.6% over the period 0-96 h.
The 72 hour-ErC50 was >7.18 mg test substance /L and >7.11 mg test
substance/L for 0-96 h period. The 72h NOErC was determined to be ≥ 7.18
mg test substance/L and 96 h NOErC was determined to be ≥ 7.11 mg test
substance/L.
Conclusion ErC50 >7.18 mg test substance/L 72 h
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Sediment-dwelling organisms
Spiked sediment
Table 236: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked sediment - BCS-CQ63359, metabolite
Study type Full test, Toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CQ63359, metabolite
Exposure 10 d, flow through conditions, spiked sediment
Test species Midge, Chironomus dilutus
Endpoint NOEC
Value 4451 μg metabolite/ kg sediment
Reference
Thomas S.T., Zhang L., Martin K.H. Gallagher S.P., Krueger H. O.
(2016) BCS-CQ63359: a 10 day acute toxicity test with the midge
(Chironomus dilutus) Report no 149A-260, M-558812-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s US EPA OCSPP 850.1735
Dose Levels 313, 625, 1250, 2500 and 5000 μg BCS-CQ63359 / kg of sediment
285, 567, 1260, 2437, 4451 μg BCS-CQ63359 / kg of sediment
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of sediment-
incorporated tetraniliprole-N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) on
the midge Chironomus dilutus during a 10-day exposure period under
flow-through test conditions.
Groups of midges (3rd instars, approx. 10 days old) were exposed to a
geometric series of five test concentrations, a solvent control and a
negative control for 10 days under flow-through test conditions.
Eight replicate test compartments were maintained in each treatment
and control group, with 10 midges in each test compartment, for a total of
80 individuals per test concentration. An additional two replicates were
added in each treatment and control group for analytical sampling of
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sediment, pore water and overlying water. The sediment/water mixtures
were allowed to acclimate for 21 days prior to the introduction of the test
organisms. Organisms were added at test initiation to analytical
replicates for the Day 10 analysis. The Day 0 analytical replicates did not
contain organisms. Each test compartment contained sediment and
overlying water.
Nominal definitive test concentrations were 313, 625, 1250, 2500 and
5000 μg BCS-CQ63359/kg of sediment based on the dry weight of the
sediment. Mean measured concentrations are 285, 567, 1260, 2437,
4451 μg BCS-CQ63359/kg of sediment (89-101% of nominal). The
results of the study are based on mean measured test concentrations in
the sediment and in pore water. Sediment, overlying water and pore
water samples were collected on Day 0 and at the end of the test.
Observations of mortality and abnormal behaviour were made daily
during the test. Survival and growth, AFDW was determined at the end of
the 10-day test period. The percent reduction in the numbers of
organisms present in the treatment groups at test termination in
comparison to the control groups was used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria are met. Control survival ≥ 70% (observed 93 and
95%), average larval weight >0.48 mg (observed 0.99 and 1.02 mg).
Mean
measured
conc. (μg
BCS-CQ63359
/ kg)
Mean
number of
surviving
midges
%
reduction
Mean dry
weight (mg) % reduction
Control 9.3 - 0.99 -
Solvent control 9.5 - 1.02 --
Pooled control 9.4 - 1.00
285 8.4 11 1.13 -12
567 9.0 4.0 1.15 -15
1260 9.1 2.7 1.13 -13
2437 9.5 -1.3 1.08 -7.2
4451 9.6 -2.7 1.05 -4.2
No effects on growth were observed.
The LOEC and NOEC were >4451 and 4451 μg metabolite/kg,
respectively, based on mean measured concentrations in the sediment.
The LOEC and NOEC were >22.9 and 22.9 μg metabolite/L,
respectively, based on mean measured concentrations in the pore water.
Conclusion NOEC = 4451 μg metabolite/ kg sediment
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Spiked water
Table 237: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CR60014, metabolite
Study type Full test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CR60014, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge (Chironomus riparius)
Endpoint EC50
Value >10 mg test substance /L
Reference
Silke G. (2015) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-amide (BCS-CR60014)
to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static laboratory test system.
Report no EBFVN094, M-543034-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
0.43, 0.94, 2.08, 4.57, and 10.0 mg test substance/ L., nominal
0.444, 0.962, 2.25, 4.93, 10.1 mg test substance / L, measured day 0
0.449, 0.966, 2.18, 4.76, 9.66 mg test substance / L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-
amide (BCS-CR60014) on larvae of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the nominal concentrations of 0.43,
0.94, 2.08, 4.57, and 10.0 mg test substance/L. In addition, a solvent
control and a water control were tested.
Six replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for each test
item concentration and the controls. The analysed metabolite found in
all freshly prepared test levels on day 0 in reference to nominal
concentrations ranged between 101 and 108% (average 105%). In
aged test levels on day 2, there were analytical findings between 97
and 105% (average 103%) of nominal. Due to the high recoveries at
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the beginning of the exposure and the analytical findings after 2 days,
all results are based on nominal concentrations.
Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the pooled
control, 0.43 and 0.94 mg test substance/L. At other concentrations
6.7% immobility was observed. The difference was not significant.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality
less than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation
above 60% is fulfilled (observed 98.7%).
The 48h-EC50 was nominally > 10 mg test substance/L
The 48h-NOEC was 10 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50 > 10 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 10 mg test substance/L.
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Table 238: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CR74541, metabolite
Study type Limit test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CR74541, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value >10 mg test substance /L
Reference
Silke G. (2015) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-carboxylic acid (BCS-
CR74541) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static laboratory test
system- limit test. Report no EBFVN064, M-542895-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
10.0 mg test substance/L., nominal
9.01 mg test substance/L, measured day 0
8.99 mg test substance/L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-
carboxylic-acid (BCS-CR74541) on larvae of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the limit concentrations of 10.0 mg
test substance/ L. In addition, a water control was tested. Six replicates,
containing 5 animals each, were tested for the test item and the control.
The analysed metabolite found in all freshly prepared test levels on day 0
in reference to nominal concentrations was 90%. In aged test level on
day 2 was also 90% of nominal. Due to the high recoveries at the
beginning of the exposure and the analytical findings after 2 days, all
results are based on nominal concentrations.
Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the control and
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treatment. 1 larvae was found trapped at the surface in the control and
treatment but this was considered not to be treatment-related.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality less
than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above
60% is fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was nominally> 10 mg test substance/ L
The 48h-NOEC was 10 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50 > 10 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 10 mg test substance/L.
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Table 239: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CU81055, metabolite
Study type Limit test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CU81055, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value >10 mg test substance /L
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-desmethyl-amide-
carboxylic acid (BCS-CU81055) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48
h static laboratory test system- limit test. Report no EBFVN052, M-
556353-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
10.0 mg test substance/L., nominal
10.9 mg test substance/L, measured day 0
10.3 mg test substance/L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-
desmethyl-amide-carboxylic-acid (BCS-CU81055) on larvae of
Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the limit concentrations of 10.0 mg
test substance/ L. In addition, a water control was tested. Six replicates,
containing 5 animals each, were tested for the test item and the control.
The analysed metabolite found in all freshly prepared test levels on day 0
in reference to nominal concentrations was 109%. In aged test level on
day 2 was 103% of nominal. Due to the high recoveries at the beginning
of the exposure and the analytical findings after 2 days, all results are
based on nominal concentrations.
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Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the treatment.
In the control, 3.3% immobility was observed. Other observations were
made after 48 hours of incubation, one of the exposed larvae of the limit
test concentration got trapped at the water surface, showing no other
signs of stress or disease.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality less
than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above
60% is fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was nominally> 10 mg test substance/L
The 48h-NOEC was 10 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50 > 10 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 10 mg test substance/L.
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Table 240: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CQ63359, metabolite
Study type Full test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CQ63359, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value 0.88 mg test substance/ L
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Amendment no 1- Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-
quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static
laboratory test system. Report no EBVFVP086, M-538273
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviatio
ns None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
0.05, 0.11, 0.24, 0.53, 1.17 and 2.58 mg test substance/ L., nominal
0.043, 0.100, 0.226, 0.488, 1.096, 2.028 mg test substance / L mean measured
concentration
Analytical
measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole--N-methyl-
quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) on larvae of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static system
over a period of 48 hours to the nominal concentrations of 0.05, 0.11, 0.24,
0.53, 1.17 and 2.58 mg test substance/L. In addition, a solvent control and a
water control were tested.
Six replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for each test item
concentration and the controls. The analysed metabolite found in all freshly
prepared test levels on day 0 in reference to nominal concentrations ranged
between 88-102% (average 94%). In aged test levels on day 2, there were
analytical findings between 55 and 94% (average 84%) of nominal. At the
highest test concentration of 2.58 mg pure metabolite (pm)/L, precipitations
were observed on the bottom of the test vessels and the analytical
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measurements found only 55% of nominal after 2 days of incubation. Thus the
further statistical evaluations were done with the mean measured test
concentrations and all results are based on mean measured test concentrations.
Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were assessed.
After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the solvent control and 3.33% in
the water control. The immobility was 0%, 3.3%, 13.3%, 20.0%, 60.0% and
83.3% in the treatments 0.05, 0.11, 0.24, 0.53, 1.17 and 2.58 mg test
substance/L. The difference was significant at the two highest concentrations.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality less than
15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above 60% is fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was 0.88 mg test substance/L
The 48h-NOEC was 0.49 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50 =0.88 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 0.49 mg test substance/L.
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Table 241: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CT30673, metabolite
Study type Limit test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CT30673, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value >10 mg ai/L
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone-
carboxylic acid (BCS-CT30673) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48
h static laboratory test system- limit test. Report no EBFVP069, M-
556371-02-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
10.0 mg test substance/ L., nominal
9.19 mg test substance / L, measured day 0
8.88 mg test substance / L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements Yes, HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CL73507-N-
methyl-quinazolinone-carboxylic acid (BCS-CT30673) on larvae of
Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the limit concentrations of 10.0 mg
test substance/ L. In addition, a water control and a solvent control were
tested. Six replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for the test
item and the controls.
The analysed metabolite found in all freshly prepared test levels on day 0
in reference to nominal concentrations was 92%. In aged test level on
day 2 was 89% of nominal. Due to the high recoveries at the beginning
of the exposure and the analytical findings after 2 days, all results are
based on nominal concentrations.
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Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the control and
treatment. No other sublethal effects were observed.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality less
than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above
60% is fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was nominally> 10 mg test substance/ L
The 48h-NOEC was 10 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50 > 10 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 10 mg test substance/L.
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Table 242: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CU81056, metabolite
Study type Limit test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CU81056, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value >10 mg test substance/L
Reference
Silke G. (2015) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-quinazolinone-carboxylic
acid (BCS-CU81056) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static
laboratory test system- limit test. Report no EBFVN078, M-542858-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
10.0 mg test substance/L., nominal
9.83 mg test substance/L, measured day 0
9.91 mg test substance/L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CL73507-
quinazolinone-carboxylic acid (BCS-CU81056) on larvae of Chironomus
riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the limit concentrations of 10.0 mg
test substance/ L. In addition, a water control and a solvent control were
tested. Six replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for the test
item and the controls.
The analysed metabolite found in all freshly prepared test levels on day 0
in reference to nominal concentrations was 98%. In aged test level on
day 2 was 99% of nominal. Due to the high recoveries at the beginning
of the exposure and the analytical findings after 2 days, all results are
based on nominal concentrations.
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Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the controls. In
the treatment, 3.3% immobility was observed. At 48 hours of incubation
was larvae of the control was trapped at the surface but did not show any
other signs of stress.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality less
than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above
60% is fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was nominally> 10 mg test substance/ L
The 48h-NOEC was 10 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50 > 10 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 10 mg test substance/L.
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Table 243: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CT30672, metabolite
Study type Limit test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CT30672, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value >2.50 mg test substance/L
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone-
amide (BCS-CT30672) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static
laboratory test system- limit test. Report no EBFVN071, M-565367-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
2.50 mg test substance/ L., nominal
2.33 mg test substance / L, measured day 0
2.14 mg test substance / L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements Yes, HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CL73507-N-
methyl-quinazolinone-amide (BCS-CT30672) on larvae of Chironomus
riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the limit concentrations of 2.50 mg test
substance/ L. In addition, a water control and a solvent control were tested.
Six replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for the test item and
the controls.
The analysed metabolite found in all freshly prepared test levels on day 0 in
reference to nominal concentrations was 93%. In aged test level on day 2
was 86% of nominal. Due to the high recoveries at the beginning of the
exposure and the analytical findings after 2 days, all results are based on
nominal concentrations.
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Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the controls and in
the treatment. No other sublethal effects were observed.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality less
than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above 60% is
fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was nominally> 2.50 mg test substance/ L
The 48h-NOEC was 2.50 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50 > 2.50 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 2.50 mg test substance/L.
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Table 244: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CY28900, metabolite
Study type Limit test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CY28900, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value >0.117 mg test substance/L geometric mean
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-deschloro-oxazine
(BCS-CY28900) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static
laboratory test system- limit test. Report no EBFVN074, M-566032-01-
1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels 2.50 mg test substance/ L., nominal
0.117 mg test substance / L, geometric mean
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CL73507-
deschloro-oxazine (BCS-CY28900) on larvae of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the limit concentrations of 2.50 mg
test substance/ L. In addition, a water control and a solvent control
were tested. Six replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for
the test item and the controls.
The analysed metabolite found in all freshly prepared test levels on day
0 in reference to nominal concentrations was 88%. Due to the very low
stability in aqueous solution, on day 2 no metabolite could be detected
any more. Because recovery was > 80% at test initiation, results are
based on the nominal concentration. Additionally, the geometric mean
concentration was calculated using the measured amount on day 0
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(2.19 mg pm/L) and half the LOQ (0.00625 mg/L). This resulted in a
geometric mean test concentration of 0.117 mg pm/L.
Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the controls
and in the treatment. No sublethal effects were observed.
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality
less than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation
above 60% is fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was > 2.50 (0.117) mg test substance/L (geometric
mean)
The 48h-NOEC was 2.50 (0.117) mg test substance/L. (geometric
mean)
Conclusion EC50 > 0.117 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 0.117 mg test substance/L.
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Table 245: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CY28897, metabolite
Study type Limit test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CY28897, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value >10.0 mg test substance/L
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-deschloro-pyrazine (BCS-
CY28897) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static laboratory test
system- limit test. Report no EBFVN079, M-565370-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
10.0 mg test substance/L., nominal
9.75 mg test substance/L, measured day 0
9.73 mg test substance/L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements Yes, HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CL73507-
deschloro-pyrazine (BCS-CY28897) on larvae of Chironomus riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the limit concentrations of 10.0 mg test
substance/ L. In addition, a water control was tested. Six replicates,
containing 5 animals each, were tested for the test item and the control.
The analysed metabolite found in all freshly prepared test levels on day 0 in
reference to nominal concentrations was 98%. In aged test level on day 2
was 97% of nominal. Due to the high recoveries at the beginning of the
exposure and the analytical findings after 2 days, all results are based on
nominal concentrations.
Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the control and in
the treatment. No other sublethal effects were observed.
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All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality less
than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above 60% is
fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was > 10.0 mg test substance/L
The 48h-NOEC was 10.0 mg test substance/L
Conclusion EC50 > 10.0 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 10.0 mg test substance/L.
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Table 246: Toxicity to sediment-dwelling organisms- spiked water - BCS-CY28906, metabolite
Study type Limit test, Acute toxicity midge
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CY28906, metabolite
Exposure 48 h, static conditions, spiked water
Test species Midge, Chironomus riparius
Endpoint EC50
Value >2.50 mg test substance/L
Reference
Silke G. (2016) Acute toxicity of BCS-CL73507-pyrazole-5-carboxylic
acid (BCS-CY28906) to larvae of Chironomus riparius in a 48 h static
laboratory test system- limit test. Report no EBFVN102, M-565373-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 235
Dose Levels
2.50 mg test substance/L., nominal
2.68 mg test substance/L, measured day 0
2.56 mg test substance/L, measured day 2
Analytical measurements HPLC-MS/MS
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CL73507-
pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (BCS-CY28906) on larvae of Chironomus
riparius.
Groups of midges (1st instars, < 2-3 days old) were exposed in a static
system over a period of 48 hours to the limit concentrations of 2.50 mg
test substance/ L. In addition, a water control and a solvent control were
tested. Six replicates, containing 5 animals each, were tested for the test
item and the controls.
The analysed metabolite found in all freshly prepared test levels on day 0
in reference to nominal concentrations was 103%. In aged test level on
day 2 was 107% of nominal. Due to the high recoveries at the beginning
of the exposure and the analytical findings after 2 days, all results are
based on nominal concentrations.
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Immobilisation of the midge larvae and intoxication symptoms were
assessed. After 48 hours 0% immobility was observed in the solvent
control, 3.3% in the water control and 6.6% in the treatment. One larva in
the solvent control was trapped at the surface at 48 hours of incubation
All validity criteria were met. The validity criterion of control mortality less
than 15% is fulfilled. The validity criterion of oxygen saturation above
60% is fulfilled.
The 48h-EC50 was > 2.50 mg test substance/ L
The 48h-NOEC was 2.50 mg test substance/L.
Conclusion EC50 >2.50 mg test substance/L.
NOEC = 2.50 mg test substance/L.
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Soil organisms [9.2]
Earthworms
Table 247: Chronic toxicity to earthworms - BCS-CR74541, metabolite
Study type Limit test, chronic toxicity earthworm
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541, metabolite)
Exposure 56 d (28 days exposure and another 28 days observations)
Test species Earthworm, Eisenia fetida
Endpoint NOEC
Value >100 mg test substance/kg soil
Reference
Friedrich S. (2015), Tetraniliprole-carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541)
Sublethal toxicity to the earthworm Eisenia fetida in artificial soil.
Report no M53864515 10 48 123S, M-538645-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 222, ISO 11268-2
Dose Levels 100 mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-
carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541) on survival and growth and
reproduction of earthworms.
Adult earthworms (about 3 months old, eight replicates of 10) were
exposed in an artificial soil system with 10% peat content over a
period of 28 days to concentration of 107.1 mg test substance/kg dry
weight of soil (100 mg pure metabolite/kg soil). After this reproduction
(juveniles in soil) was evaluated for another 28 days. In addition, an
untreated control was tested. A toxic reference (carbendazim) was
tested in a separate study.
Temperature was 20.2 -22.0°C and the photoperiod was 16 h light
(540 lux) and 8 hours dark. Mortality, growth and reproduction were
determined and were used to determine the endpoints.
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The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 10% (observed
1.3%) and number of juveniles per replicate ≥30 (observed ranging
from 139 up to 203) and coefficient of variance of reproduction in the
control ≤30% (observed 18.6%).
Mortality was 1.3% in the control and the treatment after 28 days.
Change of body weight was 26.7% in the control after 28 days. The
change in body weight was 26.0 at the concentration 100 mg test
substance /kg respectively.
Mena The number of offspring after 56 days was 16.2 in the control
and 16.7 in the treatment.
No significant effects were observed.
The NOEC was determined to be ≥100 mg test substance/kg dry
weight soil for growth and reproduction.
Conclusion NOEC ≥100 mg test substance /kg soil
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Table 248: Chronic toxicity to earthworms - BCS-CQ63359, metabolite
Study type Limit test, chronic toxicity earthworm
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC-N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359,
metabolite)
Exposure 56 d (28 days exposure and another 28 days observations)
Test species Earthworm, Eisenia fetida
Endpoint NOEC
Value >100 mg test substance/kg soil
Reference
Friedrich S. (2015), Tetraniliprole-N-methyl -quinazolinone (BCS-
CQ63359) Sublethal toxicity to the earthworm Eisenia fetida in
artificial soil. Report no 15 10 48 120 S, M-538642-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 222, ISO 11268-2, OCSPP 850.supp
Dose Levels 100 mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole- N-
methyl -quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) on survival and growth and
reproduction of earthworms.
Adult earthworms (about 3 months old, eight replicates of 10) were
exposed in an artificial soil system with 10% peat content over a
period of 28 days to concentration of 102.4 mg test substance/kg dry
weight of soil (100 mg pure metabolite/kg soil). After this reproduction
(juveniles in soil) was evaluated for another 28 days. In addition, an
untreated control was tested. A toxic reference (carbendazim) was
tested in a separate study.
Temperature was 20.2 -22.0°C and the photoperiod was 16 h light
(540 lux) and 8 hours dark. Mortality, growth and reproduction were
determined and were used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 10% (observed
1.3%) and number of juveniles per replicate ≥30 (observed ranging
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from 139 up to 203) and coefficient of variance of reproduction in the
control ≤30% (observed 18.6%).
Mortality was 1.3% in the control and the treatment after 28 days.
Change of body weight was 26.7% in the control after 28 days. The
change in body weight was 27.4 at the concentration 100 mg test
substance /kg respectively.
Mena number of offspring after 56 days was 16.2 in the control and
15.2 in the treatment.
No significant effects were observed.
The NOEC was determined to be ≥100 mg test substance/kg dry
weight soil for growth and reproduction.
Conclusion NOEC ≥100 mg test substance /kg soil
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Soil mites
Table 249: Chronic toxicity to soil mites - BCS-CR74541
Study type Limit test, toxicity soil mite
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541, metabolite)
Exposure 14 d
Test species Soil mite, Hypoaspis aculeifer
Endpoint NOEC
Value ≥100 mg test substance/kg soil
Reference
Schulz L. (2015), Tetraniliprole-carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541) Effects
on the reproduction of the predatory mite Hypoaspis aculeifer. Report no
15 10 48 122S, M-538003-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 226, US EPA OCSPP 850.supp
Dose Levels 100 mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-
carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541) on survival and reproduction of
predatory soil mites.
Adult female mites (eight replicates of 10) were exposed in an artificial
soil system with 5% peat content over a period of 14 days to
concentration of 107.1 mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil (100 mg
pure metabolite/kg soil). In addition, quartz sand was tested as a control.
A toxic reference (dimethoate) was tested in a separate study.
Temperature was 19.7 -21.5°C and the photoperiod was 16 h light (518
lux) and 8 hours dark. Mortality and reproduction were determined and
were used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 20% (observed 2.5%)
and number of juveniles per replicate ≥50 (observed 257.4) and
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coefficient of variance of reproduction in the control ≤30% (observed
8.4%).
The EC50 values of the toxic reference was 6.7 mg ai/ kg soil.
Mortality was 2.5% in the control and 5% the treatment after 14 days.
Mean number of offspring after 14 days was 257.4 in the control and
243.9 in the treatment.
No significant effects were observed.
The NOEC was determined to be ≥100 mg test substance/kg dry weight
soil.
Conclusion NOEC ≥100 mg test substance/kg soil
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Table 250: Chronic toxicity to soil mites - BCS-CQ63359
Study type Limit test, toxicity soil mite
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC-N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359,
metabolite)
Exposure 14 d
Test species Soil mite, Hypoaspis aculeifer
Endpoint NOEC
Value ≥100 mg test substance/kg soil
Reference
Schulz L. (2015), Tetraniliprole—N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-
CQ63359) Effects on the reproduction of the predatory mite
Hypoaspis aculeifer. Report no 15 10 48 119 S, M-538040-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 226
Dose Levels 100 mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-N-
methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) on survival and reproduction
of predatory soil mites.
Adult female mites (eight replicates of 10) were exposed in an
artificial soil system with 5% peat content over a period of 14 days to
concentration of 102.4 mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil (100
mg pure metabolite/kg soil). In addition, quartz sand was tested as a
control. A toxic reference (dimethoate) was tested in a separate
study.
Temperature was 19.7 -21.5°C and the photoperiod was 16 h light
(518 lux) and 8 hours dark. Mortality and reproduction were
determined and were used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 20% (observed
6.3%) and number of juveniles per replicate ≥50 (observed 244.1)
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and coefficient of variance of reproduction in the control ≤30%
(observed 10.1%).
The EC50 values of the toxic reference was 6.7 mg ai/ kg soil.
Mortality was 6.3% in the control and 0% the treatment after 14 days.
Mean number of offspring after 14 days was 244.1 in the control and
242.5 in the treatment.
No significant effects were observed.
The NOEC was determined to be ≥100 mg test substance/kg dry
weight soil.
Conclusion NOEC ≥100 mg test substance/kg soil
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Collembolan
Table 251: Chronic toxicity to collembolan- BCS-CR74541
Study type Limit test, toxicity collembolan
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541, metabolite)
Exposure 28 d
Test species Collembolan Folsomia candida
Endpoint NOEC
Value ≥100 mg test substance/kg soil
Reference
Friedrich S. (2016), Tetraniliprole-carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541)
Effects on the reproduction of the collembolan Folsomia candida.
Report no M536483, M-536483-02-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 232, US EPA OCSPP 850.supp, ISO 11267
Dose Levels 100 mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-
carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541) on survival and reproduction of
collembolan.
Ten juvenile collembolans (eight replicates, 9-12 days old) were
exposed in an artificial soil system with 5% peat content over a period
of 28 days to concentration of 107.1 mg test substance/kg dry weight
of soil (100 mg pure metabolite/kg soil). In addition, quartz sand was
tested as a control (eight replicates). A toxic reference (boric acid)
was tested in a separate study.
Temperature was 20.2-22.0°C and the photoperiod was 16 h light
(520 lux) and 8 hours dark. Mortality and reproduction were
determined and were used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 20% (observed
2.5%) and number of juveniles per replicate ≥100 (observed 1078)
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and coefficient of variance of reproduction in the control ≤30%
(observed 8.0%).
The EC50 values of the toxic reference was 103 mg ai/ kg soil
reproduction and LC50 was 162 mg /kg soil mortality.
Mortality was 2.5% in the control and the treatment after 28 days.
Mean number of offspring after 28 days was 1078 in the control and
1094 in the treatment.
No significant effects were observed.
The NOEC was determined to be ≥100 mg test substance/kg dry
weight soil.
Conclusion NOEC ≥100 mg test substance /kg soil reproduction
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Table 252: Chronic toxicity to collembolan - BCS-CQ63359
Study type Full test, toxicity collembolan
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507SC-N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359, metabolite)
Exposure 28 d
Test species Collembolan Folsomia candida
Endpoint NOEC
Value ≥562 mg test substance/kg soil
Reference
Friedrich S. (2015), Tetraniliprole-N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-
CQ63359) Effects on the reproduction of the collembolan Folsomia
candida. Report no 15 10 48 1185, M-538638-01-2
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 232, US EPA OCSPP 850.supp, ISO 11267
Dose Levels 10, 18, 32, 56, 100, 178, 316 and 562 mg test substance / kg dry
weight of soil
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-N-
methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) on survival and reproduction of
collembolan.
Ten juvenile collembolans (four replicates, 9-12 days old) were
exposed in an artificial soil system with 5% peat content over a period
of 28 days to concentration of 10, 18, 32, 56, 100, 178, 316 and 562
mg test substance/kg dry weight of soil. In addition, quartz sand was
tested as a control (4 replicates). A toxic reference (boric acid) was
tested in a separate study.
Temperature was 20.1-21.6°C and the photoperiod was 16 h light (540
lux) and 8 hours dark. Mortality and reproduction were determined and
were used to determine the endpoints.
The validity criteria were met. Mortality in control ≤ 20% (observed
1.3%) and number of juveniles per replicate ≥50 (observed 1300) and
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coefficient of variance of reproduction in the control ≤30% (observed
8.9%).
The EC50 values of the toxic reference was 103 mg ai/ kg soil
reproduction and LC50 was 162 mg /kg soil mortality.
Mortality was 1.3% in the control and in the treatments, the mortality
ranged from 0-2.5% after 28 days.
Mean number of offspring after 28 days was 1300 in the control. In the
treatments the number of juveniles was 1271, 1308, 1286, 1336, 1304,
1278, 1326 and 1281 for the concentrations 10, 18, 32, 56, 100, 178,
316 and 562 mg test substance / kg dry weight of soil respectively.
No significant effects were observed.
The NOEC was determined to be ≥562 mg test substance/kg dry
weight soil.
Conclusion NOEC ≥ 562 mg test substance /kg soil reproduction
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Soil microflora
Nitrogen transformation
Table 253: Toxicity to soil flora – nitrogen transformation - BCS-CR74541, metabolite
Study type Toxicity soil microflora, nitrogen transformation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 -carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541, metabolite)
Exposure 28 d
Test species Soil microflora
Endpoint Effects on nitrogen transformation
Value No adverse effects observed
Reference
Schulz L. (2015), Tetraniliprole-carboxylic acid (BCS-CR74541): Effects on
the activity of soil microflora (Nitrogen transformation test). Report no
EBFVP061, M-533233-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that affected the study results
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 216
Dose Levels 0.30 and 2.96 mg test substance / kg dry soil
(equivalent to 0.222 kg and 2.22 kg test substance / ha)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-
carboxylic acid on soil microflora activity (nitrogen transformation).
Application rates were 0.30 and 2.96 mg test substance/ kg dry soil ha,
equivalent to 0.222 and 2.22 kg test substance/ha). The nitrogen
transformation was determined in soil (sandy loam, pH 6.1, % C 1.32,
WHC 39.54) enriched with Lucerne meal (concentration in soil 0.5%).
NH4-nitrogen, NO3- and NO2-nitrogen were determined by an
Autoanalyzer at different sampling intervals (0, 7, 14 and 28 DAT, 3
replicates).
In a separate study, the reference substance dinoterb caused a stimulation
of nitrogen transformation of +39.1% and +62.5% and 112.0% at 6.8 mg,
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16.0 mg and 27.0 mg dinoterb per kg soil dry weight, respectively,
determined 28 days after application.
The coefficients of variation in the control (NO3-N) were maximum 5.2 %
and thus fulfilled the demanded range (≤15 %).
No adverse effects of BCS-CR74541 on nitrogen transformation in soil
were observed at both test concentrations (0.30 mg/kg dry soil and 2.96
mg/kg dry soil) after 28 days. Differences from control of -10.2% (test
concentration 0.30 mg/kg dry soil) and +6.0 % (test concentration 2.96
mg/kg dry soil) were measured at the end of the 28-day incubation period.
BCS-CR74541 caused no adverse effects (difference to control < 25 %) on
the soil nitrogen transformation (measured as oxygen consumption) at the
end of the 28-day incubation period.
Conclusion Test substance did not cause adverse effects on nitrogen transformation
up to a rate of 2.22 kg test substance /ha
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Table 254: Toxicity to soil flora – nitrogen transformation - BCS-CQ63359, metabolite
Study type Toxicity soil microflora, nitrogen transformation
Flag Key study
Test Substance BCS-CL73507 -N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359, metabolite)
Exposure 28 d
Test species Soil microflora
Endpoint Effects on nitrogen transformation
Value No adverse effects observed
Reference
Schulz L. (2015), Tetraniliprole-N-methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-
CQ63359): Effects on the activity of soil microflora (Nitrogen
transformation test). Report no EBFVP089, M-536950-01-1
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 216
Dose Levels 0.26 and 2.63 mg test substance / kg dry soil
(equivalent to 0.198 kg and 1.98 kg test substance / ha)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of tetraniliprole-N-
methyl-quinazolinone on soil microflora activity (nitrogen
transformation).
Application rates were 0.26 and 2.63 mg test substance/ kg dry soil
ha, equivalent to 0.198 and 1.98 kg test substance/ha). The nitrogen
transformation was determined in soil (sandy loam, pH 6.2, % C 1.35,
WHC 38.40) enriched with Lucerne meal (concentration in soil 0.5%).
NH4-nitrogen, NO3- and NO2-nitrogen were determined by an
Autoanalyzer at different sampling intervals (0, 7, 14 and 28 DAT, 3
replicates).
In a separate study, the reference substance dinoterb caused a
stimulation of nitrogen transformation of +39.1% and +62.5% and
112.0% at 6.8 mg, 16.0 mg and 27.0 mg dinoterb per kg soil dry
weight, respectively, determined 28 days after application.
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The coefficients of variation in the control (NO3-N) were maximum
3.8 % and thus fulfilled the demanded range (≤15 %).
No adverse effects of BCS-CQ63359 on nitrogen transformation in
soil were observed at both test concentrations (0.26 mg/kg dry soil
and 2.63 mg/kg dry soil) after 28 days. Differences from control of
+23.8% (test concentration 0.26 mg/kg dry soil) and +5.5 % (test
concentration 2.63 mg/kg dry soil) were measured at the end of the
28-day incubation period.
BCS-CQ63359 caused no adverse effects (difference to control < 25
%) on the soil nitrogen transformation (measured as oxygen
consumption) at the end of the 28-day incubation period.
Conclusion Test substance did not cause adverse effects on nitrogen
transformation up to a rate of 1.98 kg test substance /ha
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Terrestrial invertebrates [9.4]
Pollinators
Honey bees
Acute toxicity
Table 255: Acute oral and contact toxicity to honey bees - BCS-CQ63359, metabolite
Type of study Acute oral and contact toxicity test in honey bees
Flag Key study
Test Substance Tetraniliprole-N-methyl-quinazolinone tech. (BCS-CQ63359)
Exposure 48 hours, oral and contact
Species Apis mellifera L.
Endpoint Mortality
Value Oral LD50 > 53.3 µg metabolite/bee (48 hours)
Contact LD50 > 100 µg metabolite/bee (48 hours)
Reference
Schmitzer S. 2015. BCS-CL73507-N-methyl-quinazolinone tech. (BCS-
CQ63359): Effects (acute contact and oral) on honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) in
the laboratory - 2nd final report amendment (amended in 2016 by Przygoda)
IBACON GmbH, Arheilger Weg 17, 64380 Rossdorf, Germany
Klimisch Score 1
Amendments/Deviations None that impacted the study
GLP yes
Test Guideline/s OECD 213
OECD 214
No/Sex/Group 10 per group, females, 5 replicates per group
Dose Levels
Oral actual dose: 53.3 μg ai/bee, dissolved in water and sugar (50%) available
for 70 minutes
Contact dose: 100 μg ai/bee (5 µL droplet)
Analytical measurements NA
Study Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of BCS-CL73507-N-
methyl-quinazolinone (BCS-CQ63359) on the honey bee after acute contact and
oral exposure in the laboratory.
Contact test
In the solvent (acetone) control group, 4% mortality occurred and in the water
control (0.5 % Adhäsit) no mortality occurred during the 48 hour observation
period. The reference substance induced 94% mortality at 0.3 μg
dimethoate/bee and within the acceptable range. Consequently, validity criteria
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for both control and reference substance mortality were met and the test was
deemed valid.
In the contact toxicity test at 100 μg metabolite/bee, no mortality nor behavioural
abnormalities were observed during 48 hours.
Oral test
In the water (50% sugar) and solvent control (acetone + Tween) groups, no
mortality occurred during the 48 hour observation period. The reference
substance induced 100% mortality at 0.32 μg dimethoate/bee and within the
acceptable range. Consequently, validity criteria for both control and reference
substance mortality were met and the test was deemed valid.
In the oral toxicity test at 53.3 µg ai/bee, no mortality nor behavioural
abnormalities were observed during 48 hours.
Comments
Conclusion Contact LD50 > 100.0 μg metabolite/bee.
Oral LD50 > 53.3 μg metabolite/bee.
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Appendix K: Standard terms and abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
a.s active substance
ACVM Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines
ADE Acceptable Daily Exposure
ADME Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion
AFDW Ash-Free Dry Weight
ai active ingredient
AOEL Acceptable Operator Exposure Level
AR Applied Radioactivity
ARfD Acute Reference Dose
AUC Area Under the Curve
BBCH Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt und CHemische Industrie
BCF BioConcentration Factor
BLQ Below the Limit of Quantification
bw body weight
CAS # Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
cm centimetres
CMR Carcinogenic, Mutagenic & Reprotoxic
CoA Certificate of Analysis
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
conc. concentration
CRfD Chronic Reference Dose
DAT Days After Treatment
DDD Daily Dietary Dose
DFOP Double First-Order in Parallel
DMF N,N-dimethylformamide
DMSO dimethyl sulfoxide
DT50 Dissipation Time (days) for 50% of the initial residue to be lost
dw dry weight
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EC European Commission
EC25 Effective Concentration at which an observable adverse effect is caused in 25 % of
the test organisms
EC50 Effective Concentration at which an observable adverse effect is caused in 50 % of
the test organisms
EEC Estimated Environmental Concentration
EEL Environmental Exposure Limit
EFSA European Food Safety Authority
equiv. equivalent
ER50 Effective Residue concentration to 50% of test organisms
ErC50 EC50 with respect to a reduction of growth rate (r)
FOB Functional Observational Battery
FOMC First-Order Multi-Compartment
g grams
GAP Good Agricultural Practice
GENEEC Generic Estimated Environmental Concentration
geom. geometric
GIT Gastrointestinal Tract
GLP Good Laboratory Practice
ha hectare
HCA α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde
HCD Historical Control Data
HPC Hazardous Property Controls
HPLC High Performance Liquid Chromatography
HPLC-MS/MS High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry
HQ Hazard Quotient
HS Hazardous Substances
HSW Health and Safety at Work
IPM INTEGRATED Pest Management
Kd partition (distribution) coefficient
kg Kilogram
Koc organic carbon adsorption coefficient
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Kow octanol-water partition coefficient
L litres
Lb pounds
LC50 Lethal Concentration that causes 50% mortality
LC-MS/MS Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectometry
LD50 Lethal Dose that causes 50% mortality
LLD Lowest Lethal Dose
LLNA Local Lymph Node Assay
LOAEL Lowest Observable Adverse Effect Level
LOC Level Of Concern
LOD Limit Of Detection
LOEAER Lowest Observed Ecologically Adverse Effect Rate
LOEC Lowest Observable Effect Concentration
LOEL Lowest Observable Effect Level
LOER Lowest Observed Effect Rate
LOQ Limit Of Quantitation
LR50 Lethal Rate that causes 50% mortality
LSC Liquid Scintillation Counting
m metre
MAF Multiple Application Factor
MATC Maximum Acceptable Toxicant Concentration
MDL Method Detection Limit
mg milligram
MOA Mode Of Action
mol mole(s)
MPI Ministry of Primary Industries
MRL Maximum Residue Level
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
MTD Maximum Tolerated Dose
NA Not Applicable
NAEL No Adverse Effect Level
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ND No Data
NER Non-Extractable Residues
ng nanogram
No Not Classified
NOAEL No Observed Adverse Effect Level
NOEAER No Observed Ecologically Adverse Effect Rate
NOEC No Observed Effect Concentration
NOEL No Observed Effect Level
NOER No Observed Effect Rate
OECD Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative & Toxic
PCE Polychromatic Erythrocytes
PDE Potential Daily Exposure
pKa Acid dissociation constant (base 10 logarithmic scale)
pm pure metabolite
ppb parts per billion (10-9)
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
ppm parts per million (10-6)
prod. product
REI Restricted Entry Interval
RITA Registry of Individual Toxicology Animal data
RMF Relative Mobility Factor
RPE Respiratory Protective Equipment
RQ Risk Quotient
RTDS Ratio of concentration of test item
SDS Safety Data Sheet
SFO Single First-Order Kinetics
SI Stimulation Index
SPE Solid Phase Extraction
TEL Tolerable Exposure Limit
ThOD Theoretical Oxygen Demand
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TRR Total Radioactive Residue
TWAC Time-Weighted Average Concentrations
UDPGT Uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase
UV Ultra Violet
UV-VIS Ultra Violet Visible
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
μg microgram
μm micrometre (micron)
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