Docusate
Summary
Persistence. It cannot be excluded that docusate is persistent, as data are lacking.
Bioaccumulation. It cannot be excluded that docusate bioaccumulates, as data are lacking.
Toxicity. It cannot be excluded that docusate is toxic, as data are lacking.
Risk. Risk of environmental impact of docusate cannot be excluded, since there is not sufficient ecotoxicity data available.
This summary information comes from fass.se.
Detailed information
Fass environmental information
Fass environmental information for docusate from Klyx (docusate, sorbitol) from Ferring (retrieved on 2025-06-25).
Hazard
Persistence: No data.
Bioaccumulation: No data.
Toxicity: No data.
Risk
The PEC of 0.0171165 μg/L is based on sales data in Sweden for the year 2021. An environmental risk from docusate cannot be excluded due to insufficient ecotoxicological data. No ecotoxicological data are included in the document.
References
Author: Health and Medical Care Administration, Region Stockholm