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Chronic Aquatic Toxicity

Long term exposure of months or years may result in irreversible harm to fish or other aquatic organisms.

GHS Definition (6th edition):

[HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT / LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) AQUATIC HAZARD] Chronic aquatic toxicity means the intrinsic property of a substance to cause adverse effects to aquatic organisms during aquatic exposures which are determined in relation to the life-cycle of the organism.

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Hazard lists affecting this endpoint

Hazards affecting Chronic Aquatic Toxicity
Hazard List Hazard Rating and Description GREENSCREEN® HPD C2C
GHS - Japan
Moderate hazard Low confidence
H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 4] Chronic Aquatic Toxicity (Fish, Invertibrates, and/or Algae) (Yellow)
GHS - Korea
Moderate hazard Low confidence
H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 4]
GHS - Malaysia
Moderate hazard Low confidence
H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 4] Chronic Aquatic Toxicity (Fish, Invertibrates, and/or Algae) (Red)
US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
High hazard
Chronic aquatic toxicity - TSCA Criteria met Chronic Aquatic Toxicity (Fish, Invertibrates, and/or Algae)
US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
High hazard
Highly toxic to aquatic organisms Chronic Aquatic Toxicity (Fish, Invertibrates, and/or Algae)
GHS - New Zealand
Moderate hazard
Designed for biocidal action Chronic Aquatic Toxicity (Fish, Invertibrates, and/or Algae)