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Hazard for aquatic organisms

Freshwater

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Marine water

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

STP

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Sediment (freshwater)

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Sediment (marine water)

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Hazard for air

Air

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Hazard for terrestrial organisms

Soil

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no hazard identified

Hazard for predators

Secondary poisoning

Hazard assessment conclusion:
no potential to cause toxic effects if accumulated (in higher organisms) via the food chain

Additional information

Conclusion on classification

No effects have been observed for 2,2-dimethylpropan-1,3-diyl dibenzoate in aquatic studies up to the limit of the water solubility (1.16 mg/L). Furthermore 2,2-dimethylpropan-1,3-diyl dibenzoate is rapidly degradable i.e. it is readily biodegradable, but failing the 10 day window.

Therefore no classification is required. A classification for category chronic 4 would only be applicable for poorly soluble substances with a water solubility of <1 mg/L.