Registration Dossier

Diss Factsheets

Ecotoxicological information

Toxicity to microorganisms

Currently viewing:

Administrative data

Link to relevant study record(s)

Description of key information

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Additional information

According to REACH Annex VIII, Column 2 an activated sludge respiration inhibition test does not need to be carried out if the test substance is readily biodegradable at concentrations that can be expected in the influent of sewage treatment plants.. The test substance has been shown to be readily biodegradable and in the ready biodegradability study with a test concentration of 0.69 g/L no significant effects on STP microbes or inhibition of their growth and respiration were indicated. As such testing is not considered necessary.