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Endpoint:
distribution modelling
Type of information:
calculation (if not (Q)SAR)
Remarks:
Migrated phrase: estimated by calculation
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Data published in peer-reviewed literature.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
An examination of the physical properties, fate, ecotoxicity and potential environmental risks for a series of propylene glycol ethers
Author:
Staples CA, Davis JW.
Year:
2002
Bibliographic source:
Chemosphere 49 (2002) 61–73

Materials and methods

Model:
calculation according to Mackay, Level III
Media:
other: Air, soil, water and sediment concentrations were estimated

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol
EC Number:
252-104-2
EC Name:
(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol
Cas Number:
34590-94-8
Molecular formula:
C7H16O3
IUPAC Name:
2-[(1-methoxypropan-2-yl)oxy]propan-1-ol

Results and discussion

Percent distribution in media

Other distribution results:
Estimated Distribution and Media Concentration:
Air: 12.3 ng/m3
Water: 0.07 µg/L
Soil: 0.37 µg/kg dwt
Sediment: 0.04 µg/kg dwt

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The estimated concentrations for DPGME in environmental media are well below the levels required to produce adverse environmental effects.