GHS hazard class · Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard describes harm to aquatic life from continued exposure, taking into account chronic toxicity data and whether the substance is rapidly degradable or likely to bioaccumulate.
What it means
Releases can cause lasting harm to aquatic ecosystems, because the substance may persist or build up in organisms.
What to do
Avoid release to the environment, collect spillage, keep out of drains and waterways, and dispose of the contents and container through an approved waste disposal plant.
This is general guidance for the class. Your product's safety data sheet takes precedence.
Categories and hazard statements
| Code | Category | Statement | Pictogram | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H410 | Category 1 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | GHS09 | Warning |
| H411 | Category 2 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | GHS09 | No signal word |
| H412 | Category 3 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects | None | No signal word |
| H413 | Category 4 | May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life | None | No signal word |
Chemicals with hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard hazard codes
Chemicals in our database whose primary classification includes any current Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard code (H410, H411, H412, H413).
31 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard: frequently asked questions
What is the GHS hazard class "Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard"?
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard describes harm to aquatic life from continued exposure, taking into account chronic toxicity data and whether the substance is rapidly degradable or likely to bioaccumulate.
Which hazard statements belong to Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard?
The current hazard statements for this class are H410, H411, H412, H413.
Which pictograms and signal words are used for Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard?
Pictograms: GHS09 (Environment). Signal word: Warning, depending on the category.
What should I do when working with a hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard hazard?
Avoid release to the environment, collect spillage, keep out of drains and waterways, and dispose of the contents and container through an approved waste disposal plant.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)