In the production of polyether, polyester, polyurethanes, alkyd resins and photosensitive resin films etc.

   This chemical is presently of "low priority" for further work.
      "Further exposure information required if available".

      It should be noted that the human and environmental exposure profile presented in this assessment is limited to
      describing a single production site in Sweden.

      The human effects alone indicate a low degree of toxicity. Comparison of NO(A)ELs with the EHE for
      occupational exposure do not give reason for concern.

      Ecotoxicological data indicate low toxicity to aquatic organism. Water is the main environmental compartment
      exposed; however this exposure is low. As indicated in the "Ready biodegradability" test, DPE is potentially
      persistent. This raises the question to whether a better estimate of the degradation rate should be determined.
      This would be supported if it was suspected that DPE accumulated in environmental compartments; however,
      no evidence is available in the SIDS to support such conclusion and further testing is therefore not
      recommended.

      It is noteworthy that the combination: "persistent" and "high water solubility" would be expected to give a long-
      term distribution pattern in the environment. As an assessment of a chemical with these properties is poorly
      understood it is difficult to estimate the potential hazard of DPE to the environment.