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EC number: 291-367-8 | CAS number: 90387-90-9
Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
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Description of key information
Graphite, acid-treated is an inorganic solid, consisting of natural graphite and variable amounts of either intercalated nitric acid or acetic acid. The main component – graphite - is a naturally occurring inorganic solid substance which is insoluble in water. Due to its physico-chemical properties, i.e. absence of lipophilic functional groups which would enhance lipid (fat) solubilisation properties and therefore facilitate the uptake into the organism, graphite itself can be regarded as not bioaccumulative and harmless.
The intercalated nitric acid or acetic acid and the intercalated ions (nitrite/nitrate, acetate) are partially leached out by water. The aquatic harmlessness of graphite, acid-treated has been demonstrated by the negative testing results of the study on acute toxicity to fish (see section 6.1.1 of the IUCLID dossier), resulting in the determination of the NOEC to be ≥ 100 mg/L.
Production and use of graphite, acid-treated only take place at a small number of industrial sites with no relevant releases of this substance to waste water streams and with no probability of any significant release to the environment from products. Therefore, significant exposure of the aquatic compartment is unlikely. Even if accidental exposure of the aquatic compartment occurs, graphite, acid-treated is not bioavailable due to its intrinsic properties.
Against this background and acting in conformity with ECHA`s principle of avoiding unnecessary animal testing, a long-term study on aquatic toxicity is considered not to be required under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).
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