Malic acid

Aspiration hazard

not available SECTION 12:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Print date: 24/06/2015 Page 8/13 - EN 12.1. Toxicity Toxicity to aquatic environment: Short-term toxicity to the aquatic environment: Fish: Method: OECD Guideline 203 (Fish, Acute Toxicity Test Danio rerio; freshwater; semi-static Results: LC50 (96 h): > 100 mg/L test mat. (nominal) NOEC: 100 mg/L Aquatic invertebrates: Method: OECD Guideline 202 (Daphnia sp. Acute Immobilisation Test) Daphnia sp. freshwater; static. Results: LC50 (48h): 240 mg/L test mat. based on: mortality EC50: 240 mg/L Algae or other aquatic plants: Method: Read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate) OECD Guideline 201 (Alga, Growth Inhibition Test) Pseudokirchnerella subcapitata (algae); freshwater; static. Results: EC50 (72 h): > 100 mg/L test mat. (nominal) based on: biomass EC50 (72 h): > 100 mg/L test mat. (nominal) based on: growth rate NOEC (72 h): 100 mg/L test mat. (nominal) based on: biomass NOEC (72 h): 100 mg/L test mat. (nominal) based on: growth rate Value used for CSA: =C10/LC10 or NOEC: 100 mg/L Aquatic microorganisms: Method: Read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate) OECD Guideline 209 (Activated Sludge, Respiration Inhibition Test) activated sludge of a predominantly domestic sewage; freshwater; static Results: EC50 (3 h): > 300 mg/L test mat. (nominal) based on: respiration rate Long-term toxicity to aquatic environmental: not available Toxicity to the Terrestrial environment: not available 12.2. Persistence and degradability Degradability: Abiotic degradation: not available Biotic degradation: Aquatic environment: Method: OECD Guideline 301 C (Ready Biodegradability: Modified MITI Test (1)) Test type: ready biodegradability, activated sludge (adaptation not specified) Results: readily biodegradable % Degradation of test substance: 73% after 14 d (02 consumption) (BOD) 99% after 14 d (TOC removal) (TOC) 100% after 14 d (Test mat. analysis) (HPLC) Value used for CSA: Readily biodegradable 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Print date: 24/06/2015 Page 9/13 - EN Bioaccumulation: Log Pow: 1,26 Aquatic environment: Method: Weight of evidence. ECHA Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment - Chapter R.06: QSARS and grouping of chemicals - May 2008 Results: BCF: 1 L/kg (whole body w.w.) Value used for CSA: BCF: 1 L/kg ww (L/kg ww or dimensionless) Terrestrial environment: Data not available Conclusions: These data indicate that the substance is not bioaccumulative (B). 12.4. Mobility in soil Adsorption/desorption: In accordance with REACH Regulation

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Substance is not Persistent (P) (see sectin 12.2) Substance is not bioaccumulative (B) (see section 12.3) Substance is not classified toxic (T) Conclusions: Based on available information, the substance is not

PBT Substances

vPvB. 12.6.

Other hazards

No other known. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods Recycle if possible, or send to an authorized incinerator. Follow the instructions in sections 6 and 7 when handling waste spillages, taking the steps indicated in the same sections. We recommend recycling containers instead of disposal. Observe the local and national legislation in force. SECTION 14: Transport information Print date: 24/06/2015 Page 10/13 - EN 14.1.

UN Number

NOT APPLICABLE 14.2. UN proper shipping name NOT APPLICABLE 14.3. Transport hazard class (es) NOT APPLICABLE 14.4. Packing group NOT APPLICABLE 14.5.

Environmental hazards

NOT APPLICABLE 14.6. Special precautions for user NOT APPLICABLE ADR/RID - Tunnel restriction code: NOT APPLICABLE - Category - limited quantities per transport unit: NOT APPLICABLE - LQ code - limited quantities per pack unit: NOT APPLICABLE - E code excepted quantities: NOT APPLICABLE IMDG - LQ code - limited quantities per pack unit: NOT APPLICABLE - E code excepted quantities: NOT APPLICABLE - kms: NOT APPLICABLE ICAO/ITATA - Packing Instructions / max. net quantities per package per plane - combi and cargo: NOT APPLICABLE - Packing Instructions / max. net quantities per package in limited quantity regime: NOT APPLICABLE - EQ code for excepted quantities regime: NOT APPLICABLE 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code NOT APPLICABLE SECTION 15: Regulatory information (*)15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture European Regulation 1907/2006/EC (Reach); European Regulation 1272/2008/EC (CLP); European Regulation 453/2010/EU; DIRECTIVE 24/1998/EC; DIRECTIVE 37/2004/EC; DIRECTIVE 92/1999/EC; DIRECTIVE 18/2012/EU; 15.2. Chemical safety assessment CSR/CSA: yes SECTION 16: