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PBT (Persistence, Bioaccumulation & Toxicity)

Does not break down readily from natural processes, accumulates in organisms concentrating as it moves up the food chain and is harmful in small quantities

Not currently included in GHS. Included in GreenScreen under the "Multiple" endpoint.

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Hazard lists affecting this endpoint

Hazards affecting PBT (Persistence, Bioaccumulation & Toxicity)
Hazard List Hazard Rating and Description GREENSCREEN® HPD C2C
EU - ESIS PBT
Very high hazard High confidence
Fulfills PBT Criteria - Action Deferred Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EU - ESIS PBT
Very high hazard High confidence
PBT & POP Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EU - ESIS PBT
Very high hazard High confidence
PBT & vPvB Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EU - ESIS PBT
Very high hazard High confidence
PBT & vPvB & POP Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
US EPA - Priority PBTs (NWMP)
Very high hazard High confidence
Priority PBT Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
ChemSec - SIN List
Very high hazard Low confidence
PBT / vPvB (Persistent, Bioaccumulative, & Toxic / very Persistent & very Bioaccumulative) Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EU - ESIS PBT
Very high hazard Low confidence
PBT Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EU - ESIS PBT
Very high hazard Low confidence
POP (Persistent Organic Pollutant) Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EC - CEPA DSL
High hazard Low confidence
Persistent, Bioaccumulative and inherently Toxic (PBiTE) to the Environment (based on aquatic organisms) Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EC - CEPA DSL
High hazard Low confidence
Persistent, Bioaccumulative and inherently Toxic (PBiTH) to humans Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
OSPAR - Priority PBTs & EDs & equivalent concern
High hazard Low confidence
PBT - Substance of Possible Concern (Sections B&C) Priority List
EU - SVHC List
Unspecified hazard High confidence
PBT - Banned unless Authorised Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EU - SVHC List
Unspecified hazard High confidence
PBT - Candidate list Priority List Multiple Endpoints
EU - SVHC List
Unspecified hazard High confidence
PBT - Prioritized for listing Priority List Multiple Endpoints
OSPAR - Priority PBTs & EDs & equivalent concern
Unspecified hazard High confidence
PBT - Chemical for Priority Action Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
UNEP Stockholm Conv - Persistent Organic Pollutants
Unspecified hazard High confidence
Priority POP Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
US EPA - Toxics Release Inventory PBTs
Unspecified hazard High confidence
PBT Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
OSPAR - Priority PBTs & EDs & equivalent concern
Unspecified hazard High confidence
Equivalent concern - Chemical for Priority Action Priority List
OR DEQ - Priority Persistent Pollutants
Unspecified hazard Low confidence
Priority Persistent Pollutant - Tier 1 Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
OR DEQ - Priority Persistent Pollutants
Unspecified hazard Low confidence
Priority Persistent Pollutant - Tier 2 Legacy Persistent Pollutants Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
WA DoE - PBT
Unspecified hazard Low confidence
PBT Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
OSPAR - Priority PBTs & EDs & equivalent concern
Unspecified hazard Low confidence
PBT - Substance of Possible Concern Priority List Multiple Endpoints (Red)
OSPAR - Priority PBTs & EDs & equivalent concern
Unspecified hazard Low confidence
Equivalent concern - Substance of Possible Concern Priority List
EHP - San Antonio Statement on BFRs & CFRs
Very high hazard
Flame retardant substance class of concern for PB&T & long range transport
UNEP Stockholm Conv - Persistent Organic Pollutants
Very high hazard
Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) - proposed for listing Multiple Endpoints (Red)
US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
Very high hazard
PBTs for Expedited Action to Reduce Risks
US EPA - Priority PBTs (PPT)
Very high hazard
Priority PBT Multiple Endpoints (Red)
UNEP Stockholm Conv - Persistent Organic Pollutants
High hazard
May degrade to PFOS - PBT under review for listing Multiple Endpoints (Red)
EU - ESIS PBT
Potential concern hazard
Not fulfilling PBT & vPvB criteria
EU - ESIS PBT
Potential concern hazard
Under PBT evaluation