Aquatic hazard, bioaccumulation and screening risk assessment for ammonium 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)-propanoate

Hoke, RA; Ferrell, BD; Sloman, TL; Buck, RC; Buxton, LW

HERO ID

3980863

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2016

Language

English

PMID

26874062

HERO ID 3980863
In Press No
Year 2016
Title Aquatic hazard, bioaccumulation and screening risk assessment for ammonium 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)-propanoate
Authors Hoke, RA; Ferrell, BD; Sloman, TL; Buck, RC; Buxton, LW
Journal Chemosphere
Volume 149
Page Numbers 336-342
Abstract The fluoropolymer manufacturing industry is moving to alternative polymerization processing aid technologies with more favorable toxicological and environmental profiles as part of a commitment to curtail the use of long-chain perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs). To facilitate the environmental product stewardship assessment and premanufacture notification (PMN) process for a candidate replacement chemical, we conducted acute and chronic aquatic toxicity tests to evaluate the toxicity of ammonium 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)-propanoate (C6HF11O3.H3N) or the acid form of the substance to the cladoceran, Daphnia magna, the green alga, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, and a number of freshwater fish species including the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, In addition, testing with the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, was conducted to determine the bioconcentration potential of the acid form of the compound. Based on the relevant criteria in current regulatory frameworks, the results of the aquatic toxicity and bioconcentration studies indicate the substance is of low concern for aquatic hazard and bioconcentration in aquatic organisms. Evaluation of environmental monitoring data in conjunction with the predicted no effect concentration (PNEC) based on the available data suggest low risk to aquatic organisms.
Doi 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.01.009
Pmid 26874062
Wosid WOS:000372760100041
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Language Text English
Keyword Aquatic toxicity; Bioconcentration; Hazard assessment; Risk assessment; Perfluoroalkyl substances