Guaifenesin
Summary
Persistence. It cannot be excluded that guaifenesin is persistent, as data are lacking.
Bioaccumulation. Guaifenesin has low potential for bioaccumulation.
Toxicity. It cannot be excluded that guaifenesin is toxic, as data are lacking.
Risk. Risk of environmental impact of guaifenesin cannot be excluded, since no ecotoxicity data are available.
This summary information comes from fass.se.
Detailed information
Fass environmental information
Fass environmental information for Theracough (guaifenesin) från Haleon Denmark (retrieved on 2025-07-07).
Hazard
Persistence: No data.
Bioaccumulation: Log P (octanol/water) = 1.39.
Toxicity: No data.
Risk
Risk (PEC/PNEC) of environmental impact of guaifenesin cannot be excluded, since no ecotoxicity data are available.
References
Author: Health and Medical Care Administration, Region Stockholm
