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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Description of key information

Aluminum, benzoate C16-18-fatty acids complexes reached 79% degradation after 28 days, meeting the 10 day window, and therefore is considered to be readily biodegradable.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Biodegradation in water:
readily biodegradable

Additional information

The ready biodegradability of the test item was determined in a GLP-compliant CO2 evolution test following OECD guideline 301B (Harlan 2013). The study is considered reliable and suitable for use for this endpoint. The results from this study also indicate that the aluminium ion is not inhibitory to microorganisms, and does not prevent the ready biodegradation of the organic component.