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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Poorly biodegradable. Not readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria). 

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Biodegradation in water:
not biodegradable
Type of water:
freshwater

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Biodegradation of 4-nitrotoluene-2-sulphonic acid was determined according to OECD Guideline 301C and 301E using a mixture of sewage, soil and natural water as well as effluent from laboratory sewage treatment plant, respectively. The result showed a degradation rate of 3 % and 0 % after 28 days and 29 days, respectively. Therefore, the test substance is poorly biodegradable.