Toxicity to fish
Benzene : LC50: 5.3 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)
flow-through test Test substance: yes
Method: OECD Test Guideline 203
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
Benzene : EC50: 10 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)
static test Test substance: yes
Method: OECD Test Guideline 202
Toxicity to algae
Benzene : ErC50: 100 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Species: Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)
Test substance: yes
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Biodegradability : This material is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Ecotoxicology Assessment
Acute aquatic toxicity
Benzene : Toxic to aquatic life.
Chronic aquatic toxicity
Benzene : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Results of PBT assessment
Benzene : This substance is not considered to be persistent,
bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT)., This substance is not
considered to be very persistent nor very bioaccumulating