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The results of the chemical safety assessment do not indicate the need to investigate further the toxicity to sediment organisms

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No data evaluating the toxicity of methyl decanoate (CAS No. 110-42-9) to sediment organisms are available.The environmental exposure assessment performed for this substance (see Chapters 9 and 10 of the CSR for detailed information) shows that the Risk Characterization Ratios (i.e. PEC/PNEC ratio) in the sediment compartment (freshwater and marine) are < 1 and therefore, under the current exposure conditions, methyl decanoate does not pose a risk to sediment organisms and further testing is not deemed necessary according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Annex XI, section 3.