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Biodegradation in water and sediment: simulation tests

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Description of key information

2 -EHMA is readily biodegradable, further testing is not necessary. Overall, it is concluded that EHMA is rapidly biodegradable in sediments.

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Additional information

No information concerning biodegradation of 2 -Ethylhexyl methacrylate or any other substances in the category of lower methacrylatesin sediments and surface water are available.

However, according to a GLP guideline study the test substance is readily biodegradable. Therefore, simulation studies on biodegradation in surface water and sediment are not provided.