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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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The test item attained 61% degradation after 28 days. Despite attaining in excess of 60% degradation the test item failed to satisfy the 10‑Day window validation criterion, whereby 60% degradation must be attained within 10 days of the degradation rate exceeding 10%; therefore, the substance is considered readily biodegradable, failing the 10-day window. However, the test item has exhibited the potential for rapid degradation.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Biodegradation in water:
readily biodegradable but failing 10-day window

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The test item attained 61% degradation after 28 days. Despite attaining in excess of 60% degradation the test item failed to satisfy the 10‑Day window validation criterion, whereby 60% degradation must be attained within 10 days of the degradation rate exceeding 10%, and therefore cannot be considered to be readily biodegradable under the strict terms and conditions of OECD Guideline No. 301F, but being considered readily biodegradable, failing the 10 -day window. The test item clearly exhibited the potential for rapid degradation.