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Biodegradation in water: screening tests
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Description of key information
Alkylated Naphthalene is designated as not inherently biodegradable.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Biodegradation in water:
- under test conditions no biodegradation observed
Additional information
Determination of inherent biodegradability: CO2 in sealed vessels (headspace test) with Alkylated Naphthalene was performed according to the modified test method based on the OECD guideline No. 310, 2006.
Since, Alkylated Naphthalene was poorly soluble in water, 2.4 mg test substance, corresponding to a final organic carbon concentration of 20 mg C/l, was added directly to the test medium (final volume bottle 107 ml). The substance was incubated in a buffer-mineral salts medium inoculated with a mixed population of micro-organisms. Note that the test substance was added immediately before closing the bottles. The test was performed in sealed bottles with a headspace of air.
The relative biodegradation values calculated from the measurements performed during the test period revealed no significant biodegradation of Alkylated Naphthalene. Since all criteria for acceptability of the test were met, this study was considered to be valid. In conclusion, Alkylated Naphthalene is designated as not inherently biodegradable.
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