Qualitative Tier 2 Assessment

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Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt

In accordance with the Chemical Risk Assessment Framework (CRAF), chemicals assigned a Tier 2 designation require a hazard assessment and qualitative assessment of risk.

Consistent with National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS), the human health hazards for each chemical are characterised by analysing the toxicokinetics (the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of the chemical in humans or laboratory animals), acute toxicity, irritation and corrosivity, repeat dose toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, and other health effects. The environmental hazards for each chemical are characterized by analysing the environmental fate properties (such as mobility, persistence, bioavailability and bioaccumulation), acute toxicity and chronic toxicity. In support of the hazard assessment, a risk assessment dossier is prepared for each of the chemicals included in the assessment.

The qualitative assessment of risk evaluates exposure to the vendor chemical that may occur during activities that do not intentionally result in a release to the environment, but where a potential release may occur. For this evaluation, these potential releases primarily are focused on the vendor chemical transported to the well pad site or water management facility (WMF), chemicals utilised in drilling fluid systems that may impact groundwater, residual chemicals that may be present in hydraulic flowback and workover fluids and chemicals and chemicals and residues of chemicals that may be present in water undergoing treatment or beneficially re-used.

Potentially complete exposure pathways (in that a source, a migration pathway, a mechanism for exposure, and a potential receptor are present) are assessed herein to determine the potential for risk (an incomplete pathway precludes an exposure occurring and an associated potential risk). In this context, site setting and management protocols associated with the action are evaluated. Key controls limiting the potential for exposure include:  Engineering controls (including fencing and secondary containment);  Storage (drums, totes and storage tanks) constructed in accordance with Australian standards and managed and monitored in accordance with regulatory requirements;  Maintenance of access control restrictions during site activities that will preclude access by the public, livestock and large native fauna; and,  Australia SafeWork Place and Santos Occupational Safety Guidance used to minimise human health exposure.

As a result, the assessment for this Tier 2 chemical includes the following components: completing the screening; developing a risk assessment dossier and Predicted No Effect Concentrations (PNECs) for water and soil; and, providing a qualitative discussion of risk. Each of these components is detailed within this memorandum.

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Background

Chlorous acid, sodium salt is a component in hydraulic fracturing fluid systems used in stimulation activities. Hydraulic fracturing fluid systems comprise water and chemical additives (including a proppant) blended at the surface of the well lease and injected down the cased well to enhance the gas flow towards the well. The chemical additives are also used to assist well completion by preparing the well or maintain the gas flow to the well (i.e., prevent the swelling of clays within the target hydrocarbon formation).

The purpose and maximum quantity for this chemical in the fluid system is summarised in Table 1. A safety data sheet (SDS) for the stimulation fluid component is included as Attachment 1. Table 1 Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals

Chemical Name CAS No. Use Quantity1 Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Breaker 0.0221% 1 Volume Percent in Treatment (%) CAS No = Chemical Abstracts Service Number

The assessment of toxicity of this chemical was used to evaluate human health exposure scenarios and is presented in Attachment 2. There are no carcinogenicity studies on chlorous acid, sodium salt, and, as a result, only a non-carcinogenic oral reference dose (RfD) was calculated. A detailed discussion of the derivation of the oral RfD and drinking water guideline value is presented in the attachment. Table 2 provides a summary of the derivation. Table 2 Oral Reference Doses and Derived Drinking Water Guidelines

Oral Critical Drinking NOAEL Reference Constituent Effect/ Uncertainty Water Study (mg/kg- Dose Target Factors Guideline (CAS No.) day) (mg/kg- Organ(s) (mg/L) day) Two- Average Chlorous Acid, Generation time to Sodium Salt 4 1000 0.004 0.014 Reproductive preputial (CAS No. 7758-19-2) Study separation

Refer to Attachment 2 for information on the key studies selected for oral reference dose and drinking water level development. CAS = Chemical Abstracts Service mg/kg-day = milligram per kilogram-day mg/L = milligram per litre NOAEL = No observed adverse effect level

For ecological receptors, the assessment utilises the information presented in the dossiers on the relative toxicity of the aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna to the chemical. This assessment focuses on the aquatic invertebrate and fish species within the surface water resources and the soil flora and fauna associated with releases to the soil.

The determination of toxicological reference values (TRVs) was conducted according to the PNEC guidance in the Environmental Risk Assessment Guidance Manual for Industrial Chemicals prepared by the Australian Environmental Agency (AEA, 2009). PNECs for freshwater and sediment were developed to assess aquatic receptors, and PNECs for soil were developed for terrestrial receptors.

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Table 3 present the chemical, the endpoint, no observable effects concentration (NOEC) (milligrams per litre [mg/L]), assessment factor, and the aquatic PNEC (mg/L). PNECs for sediment and soil were not calculated. Refer to Attachment 2 for the development of PNECs, or the rational for PNECs that do not have a calculated PNEC. Table 3 PNECs Water – Tier 2 Chemicals

EC50 or NOEC Assessment PNECwater Constituents Endpoint (mg/L) Factor (mg/L) Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt Peudokirchneriella 1 1000 0.001 (CAS No. 7758-19-2) subcapitata

EC50 = effects concentration – 50% mg/L = milligram per litre NOEC = no observable effects concentration PNEC = predicted no effect concentration Refer to Attachment 2 for information on the development of PNECs listed above.

A detailed assessment of the risks posed by this Tier 2 chemical is provided in the following sections.

General Overview

Chlorous acid, sodium salt in its dry form is a strong oxidizer. The molecular structure for chlorous acid, sodium salt is presented in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Molecular Structure of Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt1

Chlorous acid, sodium salt readily dissociates in aqueous solutions to the sodium (Na+) and chlorite - - (ClO2 ) ion. Chlorite will ultimately degrade to chloride (Cl ) ions. Both sodium and chloride ions are ubiquitous in the environment. Biodegradation is not applicable to these inorganic ions. Neither sodium chlorite nor its dissociated ions are expected to adsorb to soil or sediment, or bioaccumulate.

The Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) assessment for chlorous acid, sodium salt is included in the dossier provided in Attachment 2. Based on physico-chemical properties and screening data detailed below, the overall conclusion was that the substance is not a PBT substance.

1 Source https://chem.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/rn/7758-19-2

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Human Health Hazards

Chlorous acid, sodium salt (sodium chlorite) in solution is moderately-to-highly toxic by the oral route, but has low acute toxicity by the dermal route. It is corrosive the skin and eyes. It is not a skin sensitiser. The critical effect seen in rodents given repeated oral administration of sodium chlorite is hemolytic anemia. Sodium chlorite was not mutagenic in a bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) test; however, chlorine dioxide (which breaks down to chlorite) was mutagenic in the mouse lymphoma assay in the absence and presence of metabolic activation. In vivo genotoxicity studies on sodium chlorite were generally negative. No reproductive toxicity was seen in male or female rats given sodium chlorite in drinking water. There was, however, an effect on post-natal development in pups from the first generation; the effect was not seen in the pups from the second generation. There was no developmental toxicity in pregnant female rabbits given sodium chlorite in drinking water.

In a two-generation reproductive toxicity study conducted in rats, a no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) of 4 mg/kg-day was established based on increased average time to preputial separation in F2 male pups. This NOAEL was used for determining the oral RfD and the drinking water guideline value (0.014 milligrams per litre [mg/L]) (see Table 2). Description of the oral RFD and calculation of the drinking water guideline value is included in the dossier provided in Attachment 2.

The lifecycle of chemicals, including chlorous acid, sodium salt, used during the hydraulic fracturing of wells includes the following general categories: transportation of chemicals; hydraulic fracturing activities; and, treatment, recycling, disposal and beneficial reuse. Without management controls in place, there is the potential for human receptors to be exposed to chlorous acid, sodium salt in hydraulic fracturing workover chemicals during stimulation and completion operations and management of flowback and work-over fluids and during beneficial re-use. Based on an assessment of land use and an understanding of the project description provided in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (URS, 2014) and the CRAF developed for the GFD Project Area, potential human receptors include: 1. Workers at the well lease involved with: blending, injection and recovery of hydraulic fracturing and work-over fluids; recycling, reuse or disposal of recovered fluids including beneficial reuse activities such as land applications of drilling materials and dust suppression; and, mitigating releases from the well lease to an adjacent water body. 2. Agricultural workers/residents at irrigation areas.

In terms of risks associated with transport of chemicals and wastes, this risk is considered to be managed to a level as low as reasonably practicable. This is because the potential for a release is controlled through implementation of traffic management principles including use of designated trucking routes, vehicle signage, vehicle management systems (to manage speed and driving behaviour/habits) and, in the unlikely event of a vehicular accident, implementation of incident and spill response procedures. Given the highly regulated nature of transportation of chemicals (at both a Commonwealth and State level), transport-related scenarios are not evaluated further in this assessment. However, the outcome of the assessment should be used to inform emergency response actions.

Unlike drilling there are no large volumes of premixed stimulation fluid systems stored on-site. The primary fluid stored on-site is water, and chemicals are blended into the fluid stream as it is used. Exposure of workers to stimulation fluid chemicals is possible via inadvertent spills and leaks, during the recycling and beneficial reuse of recovered materials (e.g., drilling fluids and cuttings), and during application of the recovered material to land. However, chemical exposures to workers are

4 of 7 Santos Ltd Qualitative Tier 2 Assessment – Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt July 2021 controlled through engineering, management controls and personal protective equipment, which are focused on elimination and mitigation of the potential for dermal contact and incidental ingestion. In addition, Australia SafeWork Place and Santos Occupational Safety Guidance are used to minimise human health exposure. As a result, petroleum workers, are also excluded from assessment. No potentially complete exposure pathways were identified.

In the unlikely event of a release to ground at the well lease, the potential for exposures (other than workers) is limited. The well pad sites are fenced and access is controlled, which limits access to the public. If stimulation fluid chemicals are spilled to ground, then investigation, remediation and rehabilitation activities would be implemented to address soil impacts.

On-lease storage may utilise tanks, pits or turkey nests and there is the possibility that a containment failure could result in the release of the materials to the well lease and the surrounding environment. Releases on the well pad would be of limited volumes and, as such, these products would not be anticipated to migrate a significant distance off lease to the surrounding environment, including proximal water bodies. Releases from the gathering pipeline would be of higher potential volumes but the flow back or workover fluid concentrations from an individual well would be diluted with other waters from other wells also flowing in this gathering network.

Exposure of potential receptors (other than workers) is also possible to residual chemicals in areas adjacent to a well lease that have been used for the application of materials for beneficial reuse. The primary land use within the development area is agricultural (grazing on improved or unimproved pastures), and it is sparsely populated. There may be potential for human receptors such as residents and agricultural workers to be exposed to residual chemicals in ponded irrigation water or irrigated soil via direct contact (ingestion and dermal) and inhalation pathways. Relative potential exposure to agricultural workers/residents is considered low due to the remote location of the well leases and the sparse population. In addition, activities are undertaken in operational and controlled areas of the well lease.

However, Environmental Authority (EA) or Beneficial Use Approval conditions regulate project reuse. A plan for the beneficial reuse of materials has been developed by a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) in accordance with the EA conditions which require materials of a certain quality and controls the maximum volumes that can be applied to land. In addition, the application techniques and location of application are controlled with specific monitoring required. Irrigation areas are designed to manage the risk of pooling and run-off with a general deficit irrigation strategy employed; and, are fitted with monitoring bores to manage the risk of vertical and horizontal migration. Additional details regarding mitigation and management controls are discussed in the CRAF.

As a result, potential exposures during stimulation and workover activities is considered low due to the employment of mechanical equipment/processes, engineering controls (including secondary containment) and other mitigation and management strategies. Similarly, there is a low potential for human receptors exposed to residual chemicals in areas adjacent to a well lease that have been used for the application of materials for beneficial reuse and to surface water bodies that may receive runoff from beneficial reuse applications. Finally, the probability of any surface related discharge infiltrating subsurface soils and migrating to groundwater is very low.

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Environmental Hazards

In standard aquatic toxicity tests, chlorous acid, sodium salt is highly toxic to invertebrates and algae and is moderately toxic to fish.

PNECs for chlorous acid, sodium salt are provided in Table 3. Experimental toxicity data on water organisms was available for three trophic levels to calculate a PNEC for water (see Table 3). No experimental toxicity data on sediment or soil organisms are available. Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow) and organic carbon-water partition coefficient (Koc) parameters do not readily apply to inorganics. Therefore, PNECs for sediment and soil could not be calculated using the equilibrium partitioning method. Based on its properties, no adsorption of chlorous acid, sodium salt to sediment or soil is to be expected, and the assessment of these compartments will be covered by the aquatic assessment. PNEC calculations and assumptions are detailed in the dossier provided in Attachment 2.

During the hydraulic fracturing process, there is the potential for environmental receptors to be exposed to hydraulic fracturing chemicals such as chlorous acid, sodium salt. Pipelines (where treated water is conveyed) can transect sensitive ecological areas (including Matters of National Environmental Significance [MNES]). There is the concern of wildlife (terrestrial and aquatic receptors) and livestock in the vicinity of the well leases to have adverse effects from potential exposures. Potential environmental receptors include: 1. Wildlife and livestock accessing the well lease and areas adjacent to a well lease, including surface water features that have received runoff from an accidental release during hydraulic fracturing activities or loss of containment. 2. Wildlife and livestock accessing areas of the well lease where materials have been applied as well as accessing stored materials in pits and turkey nests. 3. Aquatic flora and fauna within a proximal surface water body that has received runoff from an accidental release during hydraulic fracturing activities or loss of containment, or from beneficial use applications. 4. Wildlife including livestock that have access to the water supply from a bore hydraulically downgradient of the well lease.

The potential for exposure of sensitive receptors (including [MNES) is considered low. The hydraulic fracturing activities occur over a short duration and are conducted in controlled/operational areas within a perimeter fence. Further, the activity level, noise, etc. will be a disincentive for wildlife and livestock to access the lease through gaps in the fencing or unsecured gates.

Based on the engineering and management controls described in the previous section (Human Health Hazards), there is a low potential for ecological receptors exposed to surface water bodies that may receive runoff from an accidental release. There is also concern that recovered material applied to the land surface could migrate to groundwater or surface water, and therefore result in adverse effects to the environment (e.g., uptake by aquatic receptors). Due to EA conditions regulating land application techniques, the remote nature of the well leases, vertical separation of

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References

Australian Environmental Agency (AEA). (2009). Environmental Risk Assessment Guidance Manual for Industrial Chemicals, Commonwealth of Australia.

URS. (2014). Santos GLNG Project: Gas Field Development Project Environmental Impact Statement. Available online at: http://www.santosglng.com/environment-and-water/gas-field- development-project-eis.aspx

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Attachment 1 Safety Data Sheet SAFETY DATA SHEET

DCA-13003

Revision Date: 05-Jul-2016 Revision Number: 13

1. Product Identifier & Identity for the Chemical

Statement of Hazardous Nature Hazardous according to the criteria of the 3rd Revised Edition of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of ADG.

1.1. Product Identifier Product Name DCA-13003

Other means of Identification Synonyms None Hazardous Material Number: HM007648

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended Use Breaker Uses advised against No information available

Supplier's name, address and phone number Manufacturer/Supplier Halliburton Australia Pty. Ltd. 15 Marriott Road Jandakot WA 6164 Australia

ACN Number: 009 000 775 Telephone Number: + 61 1 800 686 951 Fax Number: 61 (08) 9455 5300 E-mail Address [email protected]

Emergency phone number + 61 1 800 686 951

Australian Poisons Information Centre 24 Hour Service: - 13 11 26 Police or Fire Brigade: - 000 (exchange): - 1100

2. Hazard Identification

Classification of the hazardous chemical Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 - H312 Acute inhalation toxicity - vapor Category 4 - H332 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 - H314 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Category 1 - H318 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 2 - H401

Label elements, including precautionary statements

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Signal Word Danger

Hazard Statements: H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H332 - Harmful if inhaled H401 - Toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements

Prevention P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Response P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Storage P405 - Store locked up Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

Contains Substances CAS Number Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Sodium chloride 7647-14-5

Other hazards which do not result in classification This mixture contains no substance considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT). This mixture contains no substance considered to be very persistent nor very bioaccumulating (vPvB).

For the full text of the H-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

3. Composition/information on Ingredients

Substances CAS Number PERCENT (w/w) GHS Classification - Australia Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 5 - 10% Acute Tox. 3 (H301) Acute Tox. 2 (H310) Acute Tox. 2 (H330) Skin Corr. 1B (H314) Eye Corr. 1 (H318) STOT SE 3 (H335) STOT RE 2 (H373) Aquatic Acute 1 (H400) Aquatic Chronic 3 (H412) Ox. Sol. 2 (H272)

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4. First aid measures

Description of necessary first aid measures Inhalation If inhaled, move victim to fresh air and seek medical attention. Eyes In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 30 minutes. Remove contact lenses after the first 5 minutes and continue washing. Seek immediate medical attention/advice. Suitable emergency eye wash facility should be immediately available Skin In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 30 minutes and remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods immediately. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing by mouth. Obtain immediate medical attention.

Symptoms caused by exposure Causes severe eye irritation which may damage tissue. Causes severe skin irritation with tissue destruction. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.

Medical Attention and Special Treatment Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment Suitable Extinguishing Media Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons None known.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special exposure hazards in a fire Product is not expected to burn unless all the water is boiled away. Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces. Decomposition in fire may produce harmful gases. If allowed to dry, this product is an oxidizer.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters Special protective equipment for firefighters Full protective clothing and approved self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire fighting personnel.

6. Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use appropriate protective equipment. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus in enclosed areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate all persons from the area.

6.2. Environmental precautions Prevent from entering sewers, waterways, or low areas.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Isolate spill and stop leak where safe. Contain spill with sand or other inert materials. Scoop up and remove.

7. Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling Handling Precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash hands after use. Launder

______Page 3 / 9 DCA-13003 Revision Date: 05-Jul-2016 ______contaminated clothing before reuse. Use appropriate protective equipment. Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Information Store away from acids. Store away from reducing agents. Store away from direct sunlight. Keep from excessive heat. Product has a shelf life of 24 months. Other Guidelines No information available

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Control parameters - exposure standards, biological monitoring Exposure Limits Substances CAS Number Australia NOHSC ACGIH TLV-TWA Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Not applicable Not applicable Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 Not applicable Not applicable

Appropriate engineering controls Engineering Controls Use in a well ventilated area.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment If engineering controls and work practices cannot prevent excessive exposures, the selection and proper use of personal protective equipment should be determined by an industrial hygienist or other qualified professional based on the specific application of this product. Respiratory Protection If engineering controls and work practices cannot keep exposure below occupational exposure limits or if exposure is unknown, wear a NIOSH certified, European Standard EN 149, AS/NZS 1715:2009, or equivalent respirator when using this product. Selection of and instruction on using all personal protective equipment, including respirators, should be performed by an Industrial Hygienist or other qualified professional. Organic vapor/acid gas/chlorine respirator. Hand Protection Chemical-resistant protective gloves (EN 374) Suitable materials for longer, direct contact (recommended: protection index 6, corresponding to > 480 minutes permeation time as per EN 374): Butyl rubber gloves. (>= 0.7 mm thickness) This information is based on literature references and on information provided by glove manufacturers, or is derived by analogy with similar substances. Please note that in practice the working life of chemical-resistant protective gloves may be considerably shorter than the permeation time determined in accordance with EN 374 as a result of the many influencing factors (e.g. temperature). If signs of wear and tear are noticed then the gloves should be replaced. Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types. Skin Protection Full protective chemical resistant clothing. Eye Protection Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists. Other Precautions Eyewash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible. Environmental Exposure Controls Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical State: Liquid Color Clear tan Odor: Mild chlorine Odor Threshold: No information available

Property Values Remarks/ - Method pH: 11.5-12.5 Freezing Point / Range 3-4 °C Melting Point / Range No data available Boiling Point / Range 106 - 108 °C Flash Point No data available

______Page 4 / 9 DCA-13003 Revision Date: 05-Jul-2016 ______Evaporation rate No data available Vapor Pressure No data available Vapor Density No data available Specific Gravity 1.17 - 1.23 Water Solubility Soluble in water Solubility in other solvents No data available Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature No data available Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Explosive Properties No information available Oxidizing Properties No information available

9.2. Other information VOC Content (%) No data available

10. Stability and Reactivity

10.1. Reactivity Not expected to be reactive. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

10.4. Conditions to avoid Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid contact with organic materials. Avoid friction. 10.5. Incompatible materials Prolonged contact with aluminum. Contact with metals. Organic matter. Contact with ammonia. All flammables, especially petroleum products, asphalt & other volatile flammables. Ammonium compounds. Strong acids. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Chlorine.

11. Toxicological Information

Information on routes of exposure Principle Route of Exposure Eye or skin contact, inhalation.

Symptoms related to exposure Most Important Symptoms/Effects Causes severe eye irritation which may damage tissue. Causes severe skin irritation with tissue destruction. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.

Numerical measures of toxicity

Toxicology data for the components

Substances CAS Number LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Chlorous acid, sodium 7758-19-2 165 mg/kg (Rat) 315 mg/kg (Rat) 0.29 mg/L (Rat) 4h salt 390 - 500 mg/kg (Rat) 134 mg/kg (Rabbit) 230 mg/m3 (Rat) 4h 212 – 284 mg/kg (Rat) Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 3000 mg/kg-bw (rat) No data available No data available

Immediate, delayed and chronic health effects from exposure Inhalation Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe respiratory irritation. Eye Contact Causes severe eye irritation which may damage tissue. Skin Contact Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe burns. Ingestion Causes burns of the mouth, throat and stomach. May cause abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse effects on the blood.

Exposure Levels

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Interactive effects Blood disorders.

Data limitations No data available

Substances CAS Number Skin corrosion/irritation Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Corrosive to skin (Rabbit) Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 Non-irritating to the skin (Rabbit) Not a dermal irritant

Substances CAS Number Serious eye damage/irritation Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Corrosive to eyes (Rabbit) Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 May cause mild eye irritation. (Rabbit)

Substances CAS Number Skin Sensitization Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Did not cause sensitization on laboratory animals (guinea pig) Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 No information available Not confirmed to cause skin or respiratory sensitization.

Substances CAS Number Respiratory Sensitization Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 No information available Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 No information available

Substances CAS Number Mutagenic Effects Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Not regarded as mutagenic. Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 No information available

Substances CAS Number Carcinogenic Effects Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments

Substances CAS Number Reproductive toxicity Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Animal testing did not show any effects on fertility. (fetotoxic and teratogenic effects). Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 Animal testing did not show any effects on fertility. Did not show teratogenic effects in animal experiments.

Substances CAS Number STOT - single exposure Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 May cause respiratory irritation. Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 No information available

Substances CAS Number STOT - repeated exposure Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed: (spleen) (Blood) Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 No significant toxicity observed in animal studies at concentration requiring classification.

Substances CAS Number Aspiration hazard Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Not applicable Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 Not applicable

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Product Ecotoxicity Data No data available

Substance Ecotoxicity Data Substances CAS Number Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Toxicity to Invertebrates Microorganisms Chlorous acid, sodium 7758-19-2 EC50 (72h) 9.09 mg/L LC50 (96h) 210 mg/L EC50 (3h) > 75 mg/L LC50 (48h) 50.67 mg/L salt (Skeletonema costatum) (Scophthalmus maximus) (activated sludge) (Acartia tonsa) EC50 (72h) 0.2 mg/L TLM96 290 mg/L TLM96 0.29 mg/L (Pseudokirchnerella (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (Daphnia magna)

______Page 6 / 9 DCA-13003 Revision Date: 05-Jul-2016 ______subcapitata) TLM96 208 mg/L NOEC (22d) 25 ug/L (Lepomis macrochirus) (Daphnia magna) Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 EC50 (120h) 2430 mg/L TLM96 > 1000 mg/L NOEC 5000 – 8000 mg/L TLM96 > 1,000,000 ppm (Nitzschia sp.) (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (activated sludge) (Mysidopsis bahia) LC50 (96h) 5840 mg/L NOEC 292-584 mg/L LC50 (48h) 874-4136 (Lepomis macrochirus) (Escherichia coli) mg/L (Daphnia magna) NOEC (33d) 252 mg/L NOEC (21d) 314 mg/L (Pimephales promelas) (Daphnia pulex)

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Substances CAS Number Persistence and Degradability Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances. Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 No information available

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Substances CAS Number Log Pow Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 No information available Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 No information available

12.4. Mobility in soil

Substances CAS Number Mobility Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 No information available Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 No information available

12.6. Other adverse effects Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

13. Disposal Considerations

Safe handling and disposal methods Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Disposal of any contaminated packaging Follow all applicable national or local regulations.

Environmental regulations Not applicable

14. Transport Information

Transportation Information Australia ADG UN Number UN1908 UN proper shipping name: Chlorite Solution (14% Available Chlorine) Transport Hazard Class(es): 8 Packing Group: III Environmental Hazards: Not applicable

IMDG/IMO UN Number UN1908 UN proper shipping name: Chlorite Solution (14% Available Chlorine) Transport Hazard Class(es): 8 Packing Group: III Environmental Hazards: Not applicable EMS: EmS F-A, S-B

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Special precautions during transport None

HazChem Code 2X

15. Regulatory Information

Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product

International Inventories Australian AICS Inventory All components are listed on the AICS or are subject to a relevant exemption, permit, or assessment certificate. New Zealand Inventory of All components are listed on the NZIoC or are subject to a relevant exemption, permit, or Chemicals assessment certificate. EINECS (European Inventory of This product, and all its components, complies with EINECS Existing Chemical Substances) US TSCA Inventory All components listed on inventory or are exempt. Canadian Domestic Substances List All components listed on inventory or are exempt. (DSL)

Poisons Schedule number None Allocated

International Agreements Montreal Protocol - Ozone Depleting Substances: Does not apply Stolkhom Convention - Persistent Organic Pollutants: Does not apply Rotterdam Convention - Prior Informed Consent: Does not apply Basel Convention - Hazardous Waste: Does not apply

16. Other information

Date of preparation or review

Revision Date: 05-Jul-2016

Revision Note SDS sections updated: 2

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3 H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H320 - Causes eye irritation H330 - Fatal if inhaled H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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Attachment 2 Risk Assessment Dossier CHLOROUS ACID, SODIUM SALT

This dossier on chlorous acid, sodium salt presents the most critical studies pertinent to the risk assessment of chlorous acid, sodium salt in its use in coal seam gas extraction activities. This dossier does not represent an exhaustive or critical review of all available data. The majority of information presented in this dossier was obtained from the ECHA database that provides information on chemicals that have been registered under the EU REACH (ECHA). Where possible, study quality was evaluated using the Klimisch scoring system (Klimisch et al., 1997).

Screening Assessment Conclusion – Chlorous acid, sodium salt was not identified in chemical databases used by NICNAS as an indicator that the chemical is of concern and is not a PBT substance. Chlorous acid, sodium salt was assessed as a tier 1 chemical for acute toxicity of fish and a tier 3 chemical for acute toxicity of algae based on a single reliable acute toxicity study. No chronic studies were available. Based on its potential for rapid degradation in the environment, it is not expected to pose a substantial toxic concern to environmental receptors. Therefore, chlorous acid, sodium salt is classified overall as a tier 2 chemical and requires a hazard assessment and qualitative assessment of risk.

1 BACKGROUND

The main application of chlorous acid, sodium salt is the generation of chlorine dioxide for bleaching and stripping of textiles, pulp, and paper. It is also used for disinfection of municipal water treatment plants after conversion to chlorine dioxide.

Chlorous acid, sodium salt (sodium chlorite) in solution is moderately-to-highly toxic by the oral route, but has low acute toxicity by the dermal route. It is corrosive the skin and eyes, but it is not a skin sensitiser. The critical effect seen in rodents given repeated oral administration of sodium chlorite is hemolytic anemia. Sodium chlorite was not mutagenic in a bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) test; however, chlorine dioxide (which breaks down to chlorite) was mutagenic in the mouse lymphoma assay in the absence and presence of metabolic activation. In vivo genotoxicity studies on sodium chlorite were generally negative. No reproductive toxicity was seen in male or female rats given sodium chlorite in drinking water. There was, however, an effect on post-natal development in pups from the first generation; the effect was not seen in the pups from the second generation. There was no developmental toxicity in pregnant female rabbits given sodium chlorite in drinking water. It is highly toxic to invertebrates and algae and is moderately toxic to fish.

2 CHEMICAL NAME AND IDENTIFICATION

Chemical Name (IUPAC): Sodium chlorite

CAS RN: 7758-19-2

Revision date: July 2021 1 Molecular formula: ClHO2.Na

Molecular weight: 90.44 g/mol

Synonyms: Chlorous acid, sodium salt; sodium chlorite

3 PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Key physical and chemical properties for the substance are shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Overview of the Physico-chemical Properties of Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt

Property Value Klimisch score Reference

White solid, slightly hydroscopic crystals or Physical state at 20oC and flakes. Aqueous solutions are colorless to 2 ECHA 101.3 kPa greenish yellow with a slight chlorine- like odor 180 – 200oC; decomposes at 200oC Melting Point 2 ECHA (pressure not provided) Boiling Point Not applicable - -

Density 2,432 kg/m3 @ 20oC 1 ECHA

Vapor Pressure 1.1 x 10-7 Pa @ 25oC 1 ECHA

Partition Coefficient (log Kow) <-2.7 1 ECHA

Water Solubility Very soluble (572 g/L @ 20oC) 1 ECHA

Chlorous acid, sodium salt in its dry form is a strong oxidizer. Chlorous acid, sodium salt readily dissociates in aqueous solutions to the sodium (Na+) and chlorite (ClO2-) ion. The chlorite (ClO2-) ion is in equilibrium with chlorous acid (HClO2) in water. The chemical reaction is as follows:

2- + ClO + H HClO2

At pH values found in environmental media or physiological⇌ fluids, the chlorite ion will be the predominant form (pKa of chlorous acid is 1.94). Under acidic conditions, chlorous acid (HClO2) will predominate and will disintegrate to chlorine dioxide (ClO2). Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) will degrade further to chlorite (ClO2-), and ultimately the chloride ion (Cl-) is formed. The proportion of each oxy- chlorine species depends in part on the pH of the solution.

4 DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION

A review of international and national environmental regulatory information was undertaken (Table 2). This chemical is listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances – AICS (Inventory). No

Revision date: July 2021 2 conditions for its use were identified. No specific environmental regulatory controls or concerns were identified within Australia and internationally for chlorous acid, sodium salt. Table 2 Existing International Controls

Convention, Protocol or other international control Listed Yes or No? Montreal Protocol No Synthetic Greenhouse Gases (SGG) No Rotterdam Convention No Stockholm Convention No REACH (Substances of Very High Concern) No United States Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program No European Commission Endocrine Disruptors Strategy No

5 ENVIRONMENTAL FATE SUMMARY

6 HUMAN HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT

A. Summary

B. Acute Toxicity

The oral LD50 in rats is 284 mg/kg (ECHA) [Kl. score = 1]. The oral LD50 in rats of a 31% aqueous solution of chlorous acid, sodium salt is 390 mg/kg (ECHA) [Kl. score = 2).

There are no acute inhalation toxicity studies.

The dermal LD50 in rabbits is 134 mg/kg (ECHA) [Kl. score = 1]. The dermal LD50 in rabbits of a 31% aqueous solution of chlorous acid, sodium salt is >2,000 mg/kg (ECHA) [Kl. score = 2).

Revision date: July 2021 3 C. Irritation

Application of 0.5 mL of undiluted chlorous acid, sodium salt to the skin of rabbits for 4 hours under occlusive conditions was corrosive (ECHA) [Kl. score = 2]. Application of 0.5 mL of a 34.5% solution of chlorous acid, sodium salt to the skin of rabbits for four hours under semi-occlusive conditions was essentially non-irritating (ECHA) [Kl. score = 1].

Instillation of 0.1 mL of a 31% aqueous solution of chlorous acid, sodium salt to the eyes of rabbits was severely irritating (ECHA) [Kl. score = 2].

D. Sensitization

Chlorous acid, sodium salt was not considered to be a skin sensitiser when tested in a mouse local lymph node assay (ECHA). [Kl. score = 1]

E. Repeated Dose Toxicity

Oral

Male and female Crj:CD(SD) rats were dosed by oral gavage with 0, 10, 25, or 80 mg/kg chlorous acid, sodium salt for 13 weeks. Five animals died during the study: one in the 25 mg/kg group and five in the 80 mg/kg group subsequent to blood sampling. The deaths in the 80 mg/kg group were likely treatment-related; the animals were anemic and blood sampling may have exacerbated this problem, contributing to their death. Clinical signs were noted in the 25 and 80 mg/kg animals, the most notable being salivation. Body weights and feed consumption were similar across all groups. Hematological effects were noted in the 80 mg/kg animals. The group mean erythrocyte count was significantly lower (both sexes). In males, hematocrit and hemoglobin levels were significantly lower, and methemoglobin levels and neutrophils counts were significantly higher than controls. The reticulocyte count was increased, but was not statistically significant. Two of the 80 mg/kg rats that prematurely died had marked changes in these hematological parameters. Morphological changes were also seen in the blood smears of three 80 mg/kg females: these were polychromasia, poikilocytosis, macrocytosis, and neutrophilia. Lymphocyte counts were significantly lower than controls in the 80 mg/kg males, and was likely due to the increased neutrophil count. Where the primary red blood cell parameters (mean erythrocyte count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit) were affected, there were also associated changes in mean cell volume, mean cell hemoglobin, and mean cell hemoglobin concentration. In the 25 mg/kg animals (both sexes) and the 10 mg/kg males, statistical trends highlighted a dose-dependent downward trend for erythrocyte counts. Statistical significance was not confirmed by direct comparison with the control group, and group mean values were within background range. Urine volume was unusually high in four 80 mg/kg females, and urinary specific gravity was reduced. There were no histopathologic changes seen in the kidneys of these animals. Absolute and relative spleen weights were increased in the 80 mg/kg males. Absolute spleen weights were increased in the 10 and 80 mg/kg females; relative spleen weights were increased in the 25 and 80 mg/kg females. Relative adrenal weights were increased in the 80 mg/kg males. Absolute adrenal weights were increased in the 80 mg/kg females; relative adrenal weights were increased in the 25 and 80 mg/kg females. Histopathologic changes indicative of chronic irritation were seen in the stomachs of many of the 80 mg/kg animals and a few of the 25 mg/kg males. Extramedullary hematopoiesis was seen in the spleen of a few 80 mg/kg animals and one animal each in the lower two dose groups. The NOAEL for this study is 10 mg/kg-day (ECHA). [Kl. score = 1]

Revision date: July 2021 4 Male C/J and C57L/L mice were given in their drinking water 0, 0.75, 7.5, or 75 mg/L chlorous acid, sodium salt (0, 0.19, 1.9, or 19 mg/kg-day chlorite ion) for 30 days. There were slight signs of oxidative stress of red blood cells at the high-dose. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) activity and osmotic fragility were slightly increased. Erythrocytes with irregular shapes were also observed. It was suggested that the primary effect of chlorous acid, sodium salt was a disruption of the erythrocyte cell membrane. However, the glutathione level in the erythrocyte was not affected and there were no associated signs of hemolytic anemia, suggesting that the slight increase in G6PD activity acted as a sufficient compensatory mechanism to limit the oxidative stress. The NOAEL for this study is considered to be 7.5 mg/L chlorous acid, sodium salt or 1.9 mg/kg-day chlorite (Moore and Calabrese, 1980). [Kl. score = 2]

Male C57L/J mice were given chlorous acid, sodium salt in their drinking water for 30, 90, or 180 days. The doses were 0, 3, 15, or 75 mg/L expressed as chlorite ion. The average daily doses were estimated to be: 0, 0.74, 3.57, and 17.23 mg/kg-day for the 30-day period; 0, 0.64, 3.15, and 16.2 mg/kg-day for the 90-day period; and 0, 0.69, 3.71, and 17.11 mg/kg-day for the 180-day period. There were no significant changes in body weight gain, absolute or relative kidney weights, water consumption, or histopathologic changes in the kidney. The NOAELs for this study are: 17.23, 16.20, and 17.11 mg/kg-day for the 30-, 90-, and 180-day exposure periods, respectively (Connor et al., 1985). [Kl. score = 2]

Inhalation

No studies are available.

Dermal

No adequate studies are available.

F. Genotoxicity

In Vitro Studies

Table 3 lists the results of the in vitro genotoxicity studies on chlorous acid, sodium salt. Table 3: In vitro Genotoxicity Studies on Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt

Test System Results* Klimisch Reference Score -S9 +S9 Bacterial reverse mutation (S. typhimurium - - 4 ECHA TA97, TA102 strains) Mammalian cell gene mutation (mouse +** +** 2 ECHA lymphoma L5178Y cells)

*+, positive; -, negative **Test material: chlorine dioxide (chlorite is a breakdown product)

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Male and female CD-1 mice were given by oral gavage a single dose of 0, 0.2, 0.5, or 1 mg/day (0, 10, 25, or 59 mg/kg-day) chlorous acid, sodium salt. Chromosomal aberrations were not increased in bone marrow cells of treated mice compared to those in the controls (Meier et al., 1985; ECHA).

Male and female CD-1 mice were given by oral gavage 0, 0.2, 0.5, or 1 mg/day (0, 10, 25, or 59 mg/kg-day) chlorous acid, sodium salt for five consecutive days. There were no significant differences between treated and control mice in the frequency of micronuclei or chromosomal aberrations in bone marrow cells (Meier et al., 1985; ECHA).

Male ddY mice were given a single intraperitoneal injection of 0, 7.5, 15, 30, or 60 mg/kg chlorous acid, sodium salt. Micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes were statistically significantly increased at all dose levels. The increase was dose-dependent, but the frequency of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes decreased at the highest dose level (Hiyashi et al., 1988; ECHA). [Kl. score = 2]

Male ddY mice were given a single intraperitoneal injection of 0 or 15 mg/kg chlorous acid, sodium salt for four consecutive days. The frequency of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes were similar between treated and control mice (Hiyashi et al., 1988; ECHA). [Kl. score = 2]

Male ddY mice were given a single oral dose of 0, 37.5, 75, 150, or 300 mg/kg chlorous acid, sodium salt. There was no significant increases in the frequency of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes in the bone marrow of the treated mice compared to the controls (Hiyashi et al., 1988; ECHA). [Kl. score = 2]

G. Carcinogenicity

No studies are available.

H. Reproductive Toxicity

A two-generation reproductive toxicity study has been conducted on chlorous acid, sodium salt. Male and female SD rats were given in their drinking water 0, 35, 70, or 300 ppm chlorous acid, sodium salt. The average daily intakes are: 0, 4, 8, and 30 mg/kg-day for males ; and 0, 5, 10, and 39 mg/kg-day for females. The average daily intakes for chlorite are: 0, 2.9, 6, and 22 mg/kg-day for males; and 0, 4, 7.5, and 29 mg/kg-day for females. During lactation, the drinking water levels were reduced 50% to 17.5, 35, and 150 ppm chlorous acid, sodium salt. Water consumption was reduced in all treated groups. Body weights and feed consumption were reduced in the 70 and 300 ppm groups. There was no evidence of reproductive toxicity at any dose level. In the 300 ppm group, pup weights were reduced at birth and on PND 11 (-14%) compared to the controls. There was a decrease in the percent of the 300 ppm F2a pups with eyes open on PND15 compared to the control group; this effects was not observed for the F1 or F2b pups. There was a small, but statistically significant, increase in the average time to preputial separation for the 70 and 300 ppm F1 pups and in the vaginal opening for the 300 ppm F1 pups. Similar changes were not observed for the F2- generation pups. All of the high-dose animals exhibited mild methemoglobinemia. Thyroid levels were unaffected by treatment. There was a small decrease in the amplitude of auditory startle responses in the 70 and 300 ppm pups on PND 25; the toxicological significance of this effect is

Revision date: July 2021 6 questionable. The NOAEL for reproductive toxicity is 300 ppm chlorous acid, sodium salt, the highest dose tested. The NOAEL for developmental toxicity is 35 ppm (4 and 5 mg/kg-day chlorous acid, sodium salt for males and females, respectively) based on the increase in the average time to preputial separation in the >70 ppm F1 pups. The NOAELs for hematological effects is 70 ppm (8 and 10 mg/kg-day chlorous acid, sodium salt for males and female, respectively). The NOAEL for neurotoxicity is 300 ppm (30 and 39 mg/kg-day chlorous acid, sodium salt for males and females, respectively) (ECHA) [Kl. = 2].

I. Developmental Toxicity

Pregnant New Zealand White rabbits were given 0, 200, 600, or 1,200 mg/L (0, 12.2, 36.6, or 58.8 mg/kg-day) chlorous acid, sodium salt in their drinking water during GD 7 to PND 19. The animals in the mid- and high-dose groups showed reduced water consumption, along with reduced feed consumption, production of fecal pellets, and body weight gain. There was no evidence of embryotoxicity or teratogenicity at any dose level. The NOAELs for maternal and developmental toxicity are 12.2 and 58.8 mg/kg-day, respectively (ECHA). [Kl. score = 1]

J. Derivation of Toxicological Reference and Drinking Water Guidance Values

The toxicological reference values developed for chlorous acid, sodium salt follow the methodology discussed in enHealth (2012). The approach used to develop drinking water guidance values is described in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG, 2011).

Non-Cancer

The lowest NOAEL values from key toxicity studies on chlorous acid, sodium salt are listed below in Table 4. Table 4: Lowest NOAEL Values from Key Toxicity Studies on Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt by the Oral Route

Species/sex Study Duration mg/kg-day Endpoint Reference

Male/female rats 13 weeks 10 Clinical signs, stomach ECHA irritation

Male pups 2-generation 4 - average time to preputial ECHA reproductive separation

Male parental rats 2-generation 8 Hematological effects ECHA reproductive

Female pregnant Developmental 12.2 ¯ Body weight gain, feed ECHA rabbits (GD 6 to PND 17) consumption

The lowest NOAEL is 4 mg/kg-day based on increased average time to preputial separation in F2 male pups from a two-generation reproductive toxicity study (ECHA). The NOAEL of 4 mg/kg-day will be used for determining the oral Reference dose (RfD) and the drinking water guidance value.

Revision date: July 2021 7 Derivation of an Oral Reference Dose

Oral RfD = NOAEL / (UFA x UFH x UFL x UFSub x UFD)

Where: UFA (interspecies variability) = 10 UFH (intraspecies variability) = 10 UFL (LOAEL to NOAEL) = 1 UFSub (subchronic to chronic) = 10 UFD (database uncertainty) = 1

Oral RfD = 4/(10 x 10 x 1 x 10 x 1) = 4/1000 = 0.004 mg/kg-day

Derivation of a drinking water guidance value

Drinking water guidance value = (animal dose) x (human weight) x (proportion of intake from water) / (volume of water consumed) x (safety factor)

Using the oral RfD,

Drinking water guidance value = (oral RfD) x (human weight) x (proportion of water consumed) / (volume of water consumed)

where: Human weight = 70 kg (ADWG, 2011) Proportion of water consumed = 10% (ADWG, 2011) Volume of water consumed = 2L (ADWG, 2011)

Drinking water guidance value = (0.004 x 70 x 0.1)/2 = 0.014 mg/L

For comparison, the Australian drinking water guideline value for chlorite is 0.3 mg/L and the Australian drinking water guideline value for sodium is 180 mg/L based on aesthetics (ADWG, 2011).

Cancer

No carcinogenicity studies were found on chlorous acid, sodium salt. Thus, a cancer reference value was not derived.

K. Human Health Hazard Assessment of Physico-Chemical Properties

Chlorous acid, sodium salt in solution does not exhibit the following physico-chemical properties:  Explosivity  Flammability  Oxidizing Potential

[It should be noted that chlorous acid, sodium salt as a solid is a strong oxidizer.]

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A. Summary

Chlorous acid, sodium salt is highly toxic to invertebrates and algae and is moderately toxic to fish.

A. Aquatic Toxicity

Acute Studies

Table 3 lists the results of acute aquatic toxicity studies on chlorous acid, sodium salt. Table 3 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Studies on chlorous acid, sodium salt

Test Species Endpoint Results (mg/L) Klimisch Reference score

Oncorhynchus mykiss 96-h LC50 149 2 ECHA

1 Daphnia magna 48-h EC50 <1 2 ECHA

Peudokirchneriella 96-h EC50 1 1 ECHA subcapitata 1 – analysis of raw data from the ECHA database indicates that the substance does not comport with expected dose/response. Therefore, this datum is not recommended for use in tiered classifications.

Chronic Studies

No studies are available.

B. Terrestrial Toxicity

No studies are available.

C. Calculation of PNEC

The PNEC calculations for chlorous acid, sodium salt follow the methodology discussed in DEWHA (2009).

PNEC water

Experimental results are available for three trophic levels. Acute E(L)C50 values are available for fish (149 mg/L), invertebrates (<1 mg/L), and plants (1 mg/L). On the basis that the data consists of short-term studies from three trophic levels, an assessment factor of 1,000 has been applied to the EC50 value of 1 mg/L for algae. The PNECwater is 0.001 mg/L.

PNEC sediment

No reliable experimental toxicity data on sediment organisms are available. Chlorous acid, sodium salt dissociates completely in water with its environmental distribution is dominated by its high

Revision date: July 2021 9 water solubility. Kow and Koc parameters do not readily apply to inorganics, such as chlorous acid, sodium salt. Therefore, the equilibrium partitioning method cannot be used to calculate the PNECsed. Based on its properties, no adsorption of chlorous acid, sodium salt to sediment is to be expected, and the assessment of this compartment will be covered by the aquatic assessment.

PNEC soil

No reliable experimental toxicity data on terrestrial organisms are available. The environmental distribution of chlorous acid, sodium salt is dominated by its water solubility. Sorption of chlorous acid, sodium salt should probably be regarded as a reversible situation, i.e., the substance is not tightly nor permanently bound. Koc and Kow parameters do not readily apply to inorganics, such as chlorous acid, sodium salt. Therefore, the equilibrium partitioning method cannot be used to calculate the PNECsoil. Based on its properties, chlorous acid, sodium salt is not expected to significantly adsorb to soil, and the assessment of this compartment will be covered by the aquatic assessment.

8 CATEGORISATION AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF CONCERN

A. PBT Categorisation

The methodology for the Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) substances assessment is based on the Australian and EU REACH Criteria methodology (DEWHA, 2009; ECHA, 2008).

Chlorous acid, sodium salt is an inorganic salt that dissociates completely in water to sodium (Na+) - - and chlorite (ClO2 ) ions. Chlorite will ultimately degrade to chloride (Cl ) ions. Biodegradation is not applicable to these inorganic ions. For the purposes of this PBT assessment, the persistent criteria is not considered applicable to this inorganic salt.

As an inorganic compound, neither chlorous acid, sodium salt nor its dissociated ions are expected to accumulate. Thus, chlorous acid, sodium salt does not meet the criteria for bioaccumulation.

There are no chronic toxicity studies on chlorous acid, sodium salt. The lowest acute E(L)C50 values was at 1 mg/L. Thus, chlorous acid, sodium salt does not meet the screening criteria for toxicity.

The overall conclusion is that chlorous acid, sodium salt is not a PBT substance.

B. Other Characteristics of Concern

No other characteristics of concern were identified for chlorous acid, sodium salt .

Revision date: July 2021 10 9 SCREENING ASSESSMENT

Chemical Databases of Concern Assessment Bioaccumulative Persistence Assessment Step Toxicity Assessment Step Step Assessment Step Risk Assessment Chemical Name CAS No. Overall PBT Assessment 1 Listed as a COC on Identified as Polymer P criteria Other P B criteria T criteria Acute Chronic Actions relevant databases? of Low Concern fulfilled? Concerns fulfilled? fulfilled? Toxicity 2 Toxicity2 Required3

1 (Fish), No data Chlorous acid, sodium salt 7758-19-2 Not a PBT No No NA No No No 2 3 (algae) available Footnotes: 1 - PBT Assessment based on PBT Framework. 2 - Acute and chronic aquatic toxicity evaluated consistent with assessment criteria (see Framework). Data available for D. magna suggesting LC50 <1mg/L uncertain and not considered due to poor dose response characteristics. The substance rapidly degrades in water to less toxic chloride ion. 3 – Tier 2 – Hazard Assessment and Qualitative Assessment Only. Develop toxicological profile and PNECs for water and soil and provide qualitative discussion of risk. Notes: NA = not applicable PBT = Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic B = bioaccumulative P = persistent T = toxic

Revision date: July 2021 11 10 REFERENCES, ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. References

Connor, P.M., Moore, G.S., Calabrese, E.J., and Howe, G.R. (1985). The renal effects of sodium chlorite in the drinking water of C57L/J male mice. J. Environ. Pathol. Oncol. 6: 263-260.

Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts [DEWHA] (2009). Environmental risk assessment guidance manual for industrial chemicals, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Commonwealth of Australia.

ECHA. ECHA REACH database: http://echa.euroa.eu/information-on-chemicals/registered- substances. enHealth Human Risk Assessment [HHRA] (2012). Environmental Health Risk Assessment, Guidelines for Assessing Human Health Risks from Environmental Hazards. Office of Health Protection of the Australian Government Department of Health.

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). (2008). Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment, Chapter R11: PBT Assessment, European Chemicals Agency, Helsinki, Finland.

Hiyashi, M., Kishi, M., Sofuni, T., and Ishidate, M. (1988). Micronucleus tests in mice on 39 food additives and eight miscellaneous chemicals. Fd. Chem. Toxicol. 26: 487-500.

Klimisch, H.J., Andreae, M., and Tillmann, U. (1997). A systematic approach for evaluating the quality of experimental and toxicological and ecotoxicological data. Regul. Toxicol, Pharmacol. 25:1- 5.

Meier, J.R, Bull, R.J., Stober, J.A., and Cimino, M.C. (1985). Evaluation of chemicals used for drinking water disinfection for production of chromosomal damage and sperm-head abnormalities. Environ. Mutagen. 7: 201-211.

Moore, G.S., and Calabrese, E.J. (1980). The effects of chlorine dioxide and sodium chlorite on erythrocytes of A/J and C57LJ mice. J. Environ. Pathol. Toxicol. 4: 513-524.

Oxychem (2015). OxyChem Sodium Chlorite Handbook. Available at: http://www.oxy.com/OurBusinesses/Chemicals/Products/Documents/SodiumChlorite /Sodium%20Chlorite%20Handbook.pdf

B. Abbreviations and Acronyms °C degrees Celsius AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances COC constituent of concern DEWHA Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts EC effective concentration

Revision date: July 2021 12 ECHA European Chemicals Agency EU European Union g/L grams per litre IUPAC International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry kg/m3 kilograms per cubic metre kPa kilopascal LC lethal concentration mg/L milligrams per litre OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development PBT Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals SGG Synthetic Greenhouse Gases ThOD Theoretical oxygen demand

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