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Biodegradation in water and sediment: simulation tests

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Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: simulation testing on ultimate degradation in surface water
Data waiving:
study scientifically not necessary / other information available
Justification for data waiving:
the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is highly insoluble in water
Justification for type of information:
The performance of a simulation test on biodegradation in surface water is scientifically unjustified.
REACh Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex IX as well as Annex X, Sect. 9.2 Col. 2, states as follows: "Further biotic degradation testing shall be proposed by the registrant if the chemical safety assessment according to Annex I indicates the need to investigate further the degradation of the substance and its degradation products. The choice of the appropriate test(s) depends on the results of the chemical safety assessment and may include simulation testing in appropriate media (e.g. water, sediment or soil)."

Furher, Section 9.2.1.2 specifically states that
" The study need not be conducted if:
— the substances is highly insoluble in water, or
— the substance is readily biodegradable.”

Direct and indirect exposure of the environment is highly unlikely, as HAT ISO is manufactured and formulated in closed systems. Thus, direct and indirect exposure to the environment during manufacturing and formulation is practically negligible. Use of formulated HAT ISO is also unlikely to result in direct and indirect exposure of the environment. During use HAT ISO is included in three-dimensional matrices of polymeric, resinous material and completely retained. Therefore, the direct and indirect release of HAT ISO to the environment is practically negligible. For more details on exposure assessment see the chemical safety report included in IUCLID section 13. Further, the substance is considered to be highly insoluble in water.
In summary, direct and indirect exposure of HAT-ISO to the environment is unlikely and the chemical safety assessment does not indicate the need to further investigate degradation of the test item. Thus, simulation tests on biodegradation is scientifically unjustified.
Transformation products:
no
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: sediment simulation testing
Data waiving:
study scientifically not necessary / other information available
Justification for data waiving:
the study does not need to be conducted because direct and indirect exposure of sediment is unlikely
Justification for type of information:
The performance of a simulation test on biodegradation in sediment is scientifically unjustified.
REACh Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex IX as well as Annex X, Sect. 9.2 Col. 2, states as follows: "Further biotic degradation testing shall be proposed by the registrant if the chemical safety assessment according to Annex I indicates the need to investigate further the degradation of the substance and its degradation products. The choice of the appropriate test(s) depends on the results of the chemical safety assessment and may include simulation testing in appropriate media (e.g. water, sediment or soil)."

Furher, Section 9.2.1.4 specifically states that
" The study need not be conducted:
— if the substance is readily biodegradable, or
— if direct and indirect exposure of sediment is unlikely.”

Direct and indirect exposure of the environment is highly unlikely, as HAT ISO is manufactured and formulated in closed systems. Thus, direct and indirect exposure to the environment during manufacturing and formulation is practically negligible. Use of formulated HAT ISO is also unlikely to result in direct and indirect exposure of the environment. During use HAT ISO is included in three-dimensional matrices of polymeric, resinous material and completely retained. Therefore, the direct and indirect release of HAT ISO to the environment is practically negligible. For more details on exposure assessment see the chemical safety report included in IUCLID section 13. In summary, direct and indirect exposure of HAT-ISO to the environment is unlikely and the chemical safety assessment does not indicate the need to further investigate degradation of the test item. Thus, simulation tests on biodegradation is scientifically unjustified.
Transformation products:
no

Description of key information

The performance of a simulation test on biodegradation in sediment is scientifically unjustified.

The performance of a simulation test on biodegradation in surface water is scientifically unjustified.

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Additional information

Water simulation tests

The performance of a simulation test on biodegradation in surface water is scientifically unjustified.

REACh Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex IX as well as Annex X, Sect. 9.2 Col. 2, states as follows: "Further biotic degradation testing shall be proposed by the registrant if the chemical safety assessment according to Annex I indicates the need to investigate further the degradation of the substance and its degradation products. The choice of the appropriate test(s) depends on the results of the chemical safety assessment and may include simulation testing in appropriate media (e.g. water, sediment or soil)."

 

Furher, Section 9.2.1.2 specifically states that

" The study need not be conducted if:

— the substances is highly insoluble in water, or

— the substance is readily biodegradable.”

 

Direct and indirect exposure of the environment is highly unlikely, as HAT ISO is manufactured and formulated in closed systems. Thus, direct and indirect exposure to the environment during manufacturing and formulation is practically negligible. Use of formulated HAT ISO is also unlikely to result in direct and indirect exposure of the environment. During use HAT ISO is included in three-dimensional matrices of polymeric, resinous material and completely retained. Therefore, the direct and indirect release of HAT ISO to the environment is practically negligible. For more details on exposure assessment see the chemical safety report included in IUCLID section 13. Further, the substance is considered to be highly insoluble in water.

In summary, direct and indirect exposure of HAT-ISO to the environment is unlikely and the chemical safety assessment does not indicate the need to further investigate degradation of the test item. Thus, simulation tests on biodegradation is scientifically unjustified.

Sediment simulation test

The performance of a simulation test on biodegradation in sediment is scientifically unjustified.

REACh Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex IX as well as Annex X, Sect. 9.2 Col. 2, states as follows: "Further biotic degradation testing shall be proposed by the registrant if the chemical safety assessment according to Annex I indicates the need to investigate further the degradation of the substance and its degradation products. The choice of the appropriate test(s) depends on the results of the chemical safety assessment and may include simulation testing in appropriate media (e.g. water, sediment or soil)."

 

Furher, Section 9.2.1.4 specifically states that

" The study need not be conducted:

— if the substance is readily biodegradable, or

— if direct and indirect exposure of sediment is unlikely.”

 

Direct and indirect exposure of the environment is highly unlikely, as HAT ISO is manufactured and formulated in closed systems. Thus, direct and indirect exposure to the environment during manufacturing and formulation is practically negligible. Use of formulated HAT ISO is also unlikely to result in direct and indirect exposure of the environment. During use HAT ISO is included in three-dimensional matrices of polymeric, resinous material and completely retained. Therefore, the direct and indirect release of HAT ISO to the environment is practically negligible. For more details on exposure assessment see the chemical safety report included in IUCLID section 13. In summary, direct and indirect exposure of HAT-ISO to the environment is unlikely and the chemical safety assessment does not indicate the need to further investigate degradation of the test item. Thus, simulation tests on biodegradation is scientifically unjustified.