Shale oils, light

Toxicity to soil microorganisms

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

toxicity to soil microorganisms

Data waiving:

study scientifically not necessary / other information available

Justification for data waiving:

other:

Description of key information

In accordance with column 2 of REACH Annex IX, Effects on Soil Micro-organisms testing (required in section 9.4.2) does not need to be conducted as direct and indirect exposure of the soil is unlikely. Furthermore, terrestrial PNECs have been calculated by the equilibrium partitioning method and the chemical safety assessment concludes that the substance is of no immediate concern to the environment. The available data are adequate for classification and labelling purposes and PBT assessment, so no further testing is required.