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Environmental fate & pathways

Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: screening test, other
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
1978
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
documentation insufficient for assessment

Data source

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
COD and BOD5 according to Hoechst internal guideline
GLP compliance:
no

Study design

Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge (adaptation not specified)
Duration of test (contact time):
5 d
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
O2 consumption

Results and discussion

% Degradation
Remarks on result:
other: BOD 5 and COD measured

BOD5 / COD results

BOD5 / CODopen allclose all
Parameter:
COD
Value:
1 430 mg O2/g test mat.
Parameter:
BOD5
Value:
25 mg O2/g test mat.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Validity criteria fulfilled:
not specified
Interpretation of results:
under test conditions no biodegradation observed
Conclusions:
The BOD5/COD ratio does not indicate any potential for biodegradation.