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Hydrolysis is not relevant due to ready biodegradation.

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No experimental studies investigating the abiotic hydrolysis of fatty acids, C16-18, 2-octyldodecyl esters (CAS 96690-38-9) are available. However, in accordance with Annex VIII, column 2, 9.2.2.1. of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, testing is not required since the substance is readily biodegradable. In addition, a supporting QSAR calculation (HYDROWIN v2.00) indicates, that hydrolysis is a negligible pathway for the environmental fate of the test substance in the environment (DT50 > 1 yr (pH 7); Müller, 2011).