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Bioaccumulation

Accumulates in organisms concentrating as it moves up the food chain.

Not currently included in GHS.

Bioaccumulation is only referenced in GHS as part of aquatic toxicity. It means net result of uptake, transformation and elimination of a substance in an organism due to all routes of exposure (i.e. air, water, sediment/soil and food).

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Hazard lists affecting this endpoint

Hazards affecting Bioaccumulation
Hazard List Hazard Rating and Description GREENSCREEN® HPD C2C
EC - CEPA DSL
Very high hazard Low confidence
Bioaccumulative Bioaccumulation (Red)
US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
Potential concern hazard
High bioaccumulation potential - TSCA Criteria met Bioaccumulation
US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
Potential concern hazard
Low bioaccumulation potential - TSCA Criteria met Bioaccumulation
US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
Potential concern hazard
Moderate bioaccumulation potential - TSCA Criteria met Bioaccumulation