7.1.3. Predicted Environmental Concentration (PEC) The predicted environmental concentration (PEC) has not been calculated as release of the notified polymer to the aquatic environment will be limited based on its reported use pattern. 7.2. Environmental Effects Assessment No ecotoxicity data were submitted. However, it should be noted that some functional groups of the notified polymer are potentially cationic which are considered a concern to aquatic organisms. However, this effect is not significant given minimal release of the notified polymer to the aquatic environment is expected from the proposed use pattern. 7.2.1. Predicted No-Effect Concentration The Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC) has not been calculated as no significant release of the notified polymer to the aquatic environment is expected from the proposed use pattern. 7.3. Environmental Risk Assessment The risk quotient (Q = PEC/PNEC) for the notified polymer has not been calculated as release to the aquatic environment in ecotoxicologically significant quantities is not expected based on its reported use pattern as a component of industrial coating. The majority of the notified polymer will be disposed of to landfill as a cured polymer matrix in coated articles. The notified polymer bound in coated articles is unlikely to be bioavailable or mobile in this form. On the basis of the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment.
7.1.3. Predicted Environmental Concentration (PEC) The predicted environmental concentration (PEC) has not been calculated as release of the notified polymer to the aquatic environment will be limited based on its reported use pattern. 7.2. Environmental Effects Assessment No ecotoxicity data were submitted. However, it should be noted that some functional groups of the notified polymer are potentially cationic which are considered a concern to aquatic organisms. However, this effect is not significant given minimal release of the notified polymer to the aquatic environment is expected from the proposed use pattern. 7.2.1. Predicted No-Effect Concentration The Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC) has not been calculated as no significant release of the notified polymer to the aquatic environment is expected from the proposed use pattern. 7.3. Environmental Risk Assessment The risk quotient (Q = PEC/PNEC) for the notified polymer has not been calculated as release to the aquatic environment in ecotoxicologically significant quantities is not expected based on its reported use pattern as a component of industrial coating. The majority of the notified polymer will be disposed of to landfill as a cured polymer matrix in coated articles. The notified polymer bound in coated articles is unlikely to be bioavailable or mobile in this form. On the basis of the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment.