#EU #PDF on #borates #toxicology from 02008
on 02023-02-08#PDF on #borates #toxicology from 02021: “All borates covered in this RMOA have a harmonised classification as toxic to reproduction for both developmental and fertility effects, i.e. Repr. 1B (H360FD) according to Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP). Due to Repr. 1B classification, Entry 30 of Annex XVII to REACH applies to borates covered in this RMOA. ... placing on the market or use of substances as such, as constituents of other substances or in mixtures at concentrations of more than 0.3% (w/w) for supply to the general public will be prohibited (with the exemption of medical devices such as contact lens fluids which, hence, need to be assessed under the Medical Device Regulation)” #EU #politics
on 02023-02-08#borates #toxicology: LD₅₀ 2660 mg/kg, “a review of 784 human poisonings with boric acid (10–88 g) reported no fatalities, with 88% of cases being asymptomatic. ... Although it does not appear to be carcinogenic, studies in dogs have reported testicular atrophy after exposure to 32 mg/kg bw/day for 90 days. This level, were it applicable to humans at like dose, would equate to a cumulative dose of 202g over 90 days for a 70 kg adult, not far lower than the above LD₅₀. ... Following the registration and review completed as part of REACH, the classification of Boric Acid CAS 10043-35-3 / 11113-50-1 is listed from 1 December 2010 is H360FD (May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.)” This is nonsense. #EU #politics
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