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Biodegradation in water and sediment: simulation tests

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Overall, the test results indicate that 2,2-Dimethlypropane-1,3-diol is poorly eliminated in sewage treatment plants.

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Zahn and Wellens (1975) performed a sewage treatment plant simulation test comparable to OECD TG 303A using activated sludge as inoculum. After 31 days of exposure 5% (DOC elimination) of the test substance were removed from the test vessel.