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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Guideline study, non-GLP, limitations in reporting but otherwise adequate for assessment.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1990
Report date:
1990

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 301 A (Ready Biodegradability: DOC Die Away Test)
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
(2E)-3-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-2-yl)-2-methylprop-2-enal
EC Number:
610-698-4
Cas Number:
51575-61-2
Molecular formula:
C10 H16 O3
IUPAC Name:
(2E)-3-(5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-2-yl)-2-methylprop-2-enal
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): MBDA

Study design

Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge, domestic, non-adapted
Details on inoculum:
Source: municipal wastewater treatment plant
Duration of test (contact time):
28 d
Initial test substance concentrationopen allclose all
Initial conc.:
31 mg/L
Based on:
test mat.
Initial conc.:
20 mg/L
Based on:
DOC
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
DOC removal
Reference substance
Reference substance:
benzoic acid, sodium salt

Results and discussion

% Degradation
Parameter:
% degradation (DOC removal)
Value:
20 - 30
Sampling time:
28 d
Details on results:
Substance is not considered readily biodegradable.

Applicant's summary and conclusion