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Toxicity to terrestrial arthropods

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Description of key information

No data are available on the toxicity of terephthalic acid to terrestrial arthropods.  

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Additional information

This data point has been waived for terephthalic acid on the grounds that, no risk was seen during chemical safety assment, exposure is not expected to occur and that TPA is readily biodegradable. Under these circumstances, data for the effects of terephthalic acid on terrestrial arthropods are considered unnecessary.