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EC number: 225-464-3 | CAS number: 4861-19-2
Toxicity to terrestrial plants
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
Description of key information
Low toxicity for urea to plants is predicted: the substance is widely used as a fertiliser and therefore has a beneficial effect on plant growth.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Additional information
Low toxicity is predicted for urea: the substance is widely used as a plant nutrient (N-source) in fertiliser, hence toxicity is unlikely.
The results of a study in soy bean plants confirm the low short-term toxicity of urea.
The substances urea and phosphoric acid do have a very high water solubility and its chemical properties do not indicate bioaccumulation and/or adsorption to soil. Therefore, the study is not considered necessary.
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