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Biodegradation in soil

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Description of key information

No biodegradation studies in soil are available for dipropylene glycol methyl ether.

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Additional information

Dipropylene glycol methyl ether is readily biodegradable in freshwater with a low potential for adsorption to soil

(log Kow of 0.006). According to REACH Annex IX requirements, soil simulation testing shall only be considered for substances with a high potential for adsorption to sediment and need not be conducted if the substance is readily biodegradable, hence a simulation test in soil can be waived for dipropylene glycol methyl ether.