Enzymatic is composed of biodegradable organic compounds and a base material manufactured in a fermentation process that is itself based on natural products derived from renewable resources.

No hazardous products are used at any stage of the manufacturing process and no hazardous products are formed in the manufacturing process. The product has been developed to be as safe to users and the environment as practicable and to have a positive environmental benefit when used in accordance with their Directions for Use.

Enzymatic has been assessed with respect to toxicity to humans and the environment. The results of the assessment are summarised below.

Acute Toxicity

The components used in the manufacture of Enzymatic are principally natural products and surfactants. The acute toxicity of Enzymatic was estimated by summing the toxicities of the individual components of the product. On this basis the acute toxicity was estimated to be >10,000mg/kg i.e. practically non toxic .

Chronic Toxicity

None of the ingredients in Enzymatic is known or expected to have any long term adverse effects on health; none of the ingredients are known or suspect carcinogens; none of the ingredients are genotoxic or teratogenic.

Skin and Eye Contact

Contact of the concentrated product with the eyes is likely to cause severe irritation. Prompt attention in the event of eye contact is essential. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with the concentrated product may cause irritation or in extreme cases dermatitis. 

Inhalation

Enzymatic is not volatile and does not emit any hazardous fumes under normal conditions of use. However, inhalation of spray mist or aerosols generated by spraying the product may irritate the upper respiratory system.

Dilution of Enzymatic 

Enzymatic is a product containing a considerable amount of water. Diluting the product with water will further reduce the toxicity of the product and significantly reduce the hazard associated with skin and eye contact.

Biodegradability

Biodegradability is defined as the ability of a substance to break down in the environment as a result of the action of microorganisms.

The rate of biodegradation is influenced by many factors including the nature of the material, the level of microbial activity, moisture, temperature and other environmental factors. For these reasons, the term biodegradability has no meaning in isolation. It must be related to a standard test method 

Based on the standard test methods, organic compounds can be classified as:

- Readily biodegradable if the substance degrades by 70% or more in 28 days under the test conditions.

- Inherently biodegradable if the substance degrades by 20 – 70% in less than 28 days under the test conditions.

Using these criteria, the organic components of Enzymatic are classified as readily biodegradable. The ultimate products of degradation are water, carbon dioxide and minor amounts of inorganic salts including calcium, magnesium and potassium salts.

Persistence and Mobility 

This product is expected to be highly mobile in the aquatic environment. Soil mobility will depend on soil moisture. Because the product biodegrades rapidly it is not likely to persist in soil or the aquatic environment and is not likely to contaminate ground water.

Ecotoxicity 

The estimated acute aquatic toxicity of Enzymatic (Rainbow Trout LC50 (96h) >100mg/L) is such that the product is not classified, as “Dangerous for the Environment” according to the criteria of European Commission Dangerous Substance Directive 79/831 and the product label does not require any additional risk statements.

Bioaccumulation

None of the constituents of this product have any potential to bioaccumulate.