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Based on the available information the substance can be considered as highly mobile in soil (according to McCall classification scheme) showing different factors affecting its sorption behaviour. However, increasing sorption was observed with gradient organic carbon fraction. In accordance with the observations from field studies, the performed SimpleBox simulations identified soil and water as the major compartments of concern.

As available information was considered to be adequate to fulfil the requirements for the assessment, no further guideline tests on the sorption behavior of the test item were performed.


Yao et al (2018) studied the distribution of several chemicals used in personal care products in two Chinese rivers July and November 2012. About three percent of the concentration of BTA in surface water was found in the sediment samples. Furthermore, the concentration in fish tissues was analysed (about 80 fishes sampled over various species). The measured mean log BAF of BTA was 0.73 L/kg.


Yao et al (2018), Personal care products in wild fish in two main Chinese rivers: Bioaccumulation potential and human health risks. Sci Total Env 621 (2018) 1093–1102