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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Biodegradation in water:
not biodegradable
Type of water:
freshwater

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The ready biodegradation of Quaternary Ammonium compounds, tri-C8-C10-alkylmethyl, Methosulfate was investigated in a study conducted according to OECD Guideline 301 B (Ready Biodegradability: CO2 Evolution Test) over a period of 28 days and using activated sludge obtained from a municipal wastewater treatment plant as inoculum. The biodegradation rate was determined by measurement of CO2 -evolution. Inoculum blank and procedural/functional control with the reference substance sodium benzoateniline were performed. A toxicity control was included in the study.

Under the test conditions the test item is classified as not readily biodegradable within the 28 day period of the study.