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Hazard for aquatic organisms

Freshwater

Hazard assessment conclusion:
PNEC aqua (freshwater)
PNEC value:
0.1 mg/L
Assessment factor:
10
Extrapolation method:
assessment factor
PNEC freshwater (intermittent releases):
0.076 mg/L

Marine water

Hazard assessment conclusion:
PNEC aqua (marine water)
PNEC value:
0.01 mg/L
Assessment factor:
100
Extrapolation method:
assessment factor

STP

Hazard assessment conclusion:
PNEC STP
PNEC value:
1.14 mg/L
Assessment factor:
10
Extrapolation method:
assessment factor

Sediment (freshwater)

Hazard assessment conclusion:
PNEC sediment (freshwater)
PNEC value:
0.71 mg/kg sediment dw
Extrapolation method:
equilibrium partitioning method

Sediment (marine water)

Hazard assessment conclusion:
PNEC sediment (marine water)
PNEC value:
0.071 mg/kg sediment dw
Extrapolation method:
equilibrium partitioning method

Hazard for air

Air

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Hazard for terrestrial organisms

Soil

Hazard assessment conclusion:
PNEC soil
PNEC value:
0.083 mg/kg soil dw
Extrapolation method:
equilibrium partitioning method

Hazard for predators

Secondary poisoning

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no potential for bioaccumulation

Additional information

Conclusion on classification

Classification and labelling according to DSD (67/548/EEC)

Justification for classification or non classification

Three acute tests have been performed with fish, daphnia and algae. EC50-values were in the range of 1-10 mg/l. m-Cresol is readily biodegradable. Therefore, a classification related to risk phrases R50, 51, 52, 53 or combined risk phrases is not required.

Classification and labelling according to CLP (EC 1208/2008)

Justification for classification or non classification

m-Cresol is readily biodegradable. Three acute tests have been performed with fish, daphnia and algae. EC50-values were in the range of 1-10 mg/l. There is a chronic test with daphnia available, yielding a NOEC of 1 mg/L. According to 2nd ATP, a classification “chronic cat. 3, H412” is required.