Table 14.
Risk characterisation (PEC/PNEC ratio) for sediment
| Taxa | PECsediment (μg/kg dry weight) | NOEC (mg/kg) | AF | PNEC (μg/kg) | PEC/PNEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sediment‐dwelling invertebrates Chironomus riparius |
0.10 | 5.0 | 10 | 0.485 | 0.21 |
AF: assessment factor.
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