ReefTox 50, up to 50 species across 30 genera
Acute coral ecotoxicity screening of a complete cosmetic formulation across up to 50 species across 30 genera, hard SPS, hard LPS, and soft corals, representative of Indo-Pacific, Caribbean, and Mediterranean reef ecosystems. The broadest panel in the ReefTox catalogue.
What is ReefTox 50?
ReefTox 50 is an acute coral ecotoxicity screening of a complete cosmetic formulation across up to 50 coral species spanning 30 genera, hard SPS, hard LPS and soft corals representative of Indo-Pacific, Caribbean and Mediterranean reef ecosystems. It runs 96 hours of contact with no recovery period, with 2 replicates and 1 blank per species. It is the broadest panel in the ReefTox catalogue and part of the live-coral testing, documented in a defensible coral ecotox report. Every engagement begins with the free predictive pre-evaluation.
Methodology
Protocol
96-hour contact, no recovery period
Coral species
Up to 50 species across 30 genera
Concentration
1 concentration
Replicates
2 replicates + 1 blank per species
Why 50 species
Why test up to 50 coral species?
A formulation safe for one coral species may harm another. Taxonomic breadth means the data reflects real reef diversity, not a single proxy. A dataset spanning 30 genera across three ocean regions stands up to scrutiny from regulators, journalists, and NGOs.
Who ReefTox 50 is for
- • Premium cosmetics brands seeking defensible coral ecotox data with full-spectrum acute species coverage.
- • Brands preparing regulatory dossiers spanning Hawaii, US Virgin Islands, Palau, EU, and adjacent jurisdictions.
- • Brands building defensible positioning ahead of expanding regulation.
Part of a full testing engagement
ReefTox 50 is part of the live-coral testing, documented in a defensible coral ecotox report. For a full acute + chronic engagement it combines acute (96h) on up to 53 species with the optional 3-month chronic program via Reef Chronic 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is ReefTox 50?
ReefTox 50 is an acute coral ecotoxicity screening of a complete cosmetic formulation across up to 50 coral species spanning 30 genera, hard SPS, hard LPS and soft corals representative of Indo-Pacific, Caribbean and Mediterranean reef ecosystems. It runs 96 hours of contact with no recovery period, with 2 replicates and 1 blank per species.
Why test up to 50 coral species?
A formulation safe for one coral species can harm another. Taxonomic breadth across 30 genera and three ocean regions means the data reflects real reef diversity rather than a single proxy, the broad evidence base brands building positioning ahead of expanding regulation are looking for.
How does ReefTox 50 fit into a full testing program?
ReefTox 50 is the acute live-coral screening step, and it can be combined with ReefTox 3 and the optional 3-month chronic program (Reef Chronic 1) for a full acute + chronic engagement that produces defensible, publishable coral ecotox results. Every engagement begins with the free predictive pre-evaluation.
Full-spectrum acute coverage.
