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Identification

Name:
l-(+)-lactic acid
CAS:
79-33-4
EC/EINECS:
201-196-2
Molecular Formula:
C3H6O3
Uses:
pesticide

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS05

    Corrosive to metals

H Phrases

  • H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Corr. cut.,1C

  • H318 : Causes serious eye damage

    Eye Dam. (Cat. 1) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation

  • EUH071

Specific environmental risks

Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?

Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Banned biocides ?

Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.

Source
Reglamento (CE) 1048/2005
Exemptions
2006/09/01
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Substances under PACT evaluation ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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