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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Reference
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
10th Nov - 9th Dec 1998
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: : Method C4c, Measurement of CO2 evolution Dosing took place at a level of 10 mg/l carbon (14.7 mg/l of the test substance)
GLP compliance:
yes
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Identity of test material same as for substance defined in section 1
Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge, domestic, non-adapted
Duration of test (contact time):
28 d
Initial conc.:
10 mg/L
Based on:
COD
Reference substance:
benzoic acid, sodium salt
Key result
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
4
Sampling time:
3 d
Key result
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
7
Sampling time:
8 d
Key result
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
18
Sampling time:
16 d
Key result
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
18
Sampling time:
24 d
Key result
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
26
Sampling time:
28 d
Results with reference substance:
Points of degradation plot (reference substance):
45 % degradation after 3 d
68 % degradation after 8 d
81 % degradation after 16 d
82 % degradation after 24 d
85 % degradation after 28 d
Validity criteria fulfilled:
yes
Interpretation of results:
not readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
The test material attained 26% degradation after 28 days and therefore cannot be considered to be readily biodegradable under the strict terms and conditions of OECD guideline No 301B

Description of key information

The test material attained 26% degradation after 28 days and therefore cannot be considered  to be readily biodegradable under the strict terms and conditions  of OECD guideline No 301B

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Biodegradation in water:
under test conditions no biodegradation observed

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