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Octanoic acid, pentadecafluoro-@pentadecafluorooctanoic acid@PFOA

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Identification

Name:
Octanoic acid, pentadecafluoro-@pentadecafluorooctanoic acid@PFOA
Synonyms:
  • acido octanoico, pentadecafluoro
  • acido perflurooctanoico
CAS:
335-67-1
EC/EINECS:
206-397-9
Molecular Formula:
C8-H-F15-O2
Uses:
pesticide

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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  • GHS05

    Corrosive to metals

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

H Phrases

  • H351 : Suspected of causing cancer

    Carc. (Cat. 2) : Carcinogenicity

  • H360D : May damage the unborn child.

    Repr. (Cat. 1B) : Reproductive toxicity

  • H362 : May cause harm to breast-fed children

    Lact. : Reproductive toxicity

  • H332 : Harmful if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4) : Acute toxicity

  • H302 : Harmful if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4) : Acute toxicity

  • H372 : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    STOT RE 1

  • H318 : Causes serious eye damage

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

Specific health risks

As per IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

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Breast cancer ?

Substances classified with H362 phrase (may cause harm to breast-fed children). Toxic for reproduction due to effects on lactation or due to transmissibility through breast milk.

Source
http://sciencereview.silentspring.org/mamm_detail.cfm?cid=335-67-1
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Prohibited for breastfeeding workers

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Carcinogens and mutagens (Regulation 1272/2008) ?

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Reproductive toxicants ?

Substances classified as toxic for reproduction under Regulation 1272/2008

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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

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EPER Water ?

Substances from List 1 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Atmospheric pollutants —including SO₂, NOx, heavy metals and organic compounds— that must be taken into account when setting emission limit values for IPPC installations.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

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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Reach Candidates ?

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) identified by ECHA and included on the REACH Candidate List. These are substances with CMR, PBT, vPvB or endocrine disrupting properties liable to be included in Annex XIV (authorisation). Their inclusion generates notification obligations for articles containing them.

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