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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: Peer reviewed publication

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
A spreedsheet-based box model to predict the fate of Xenobiotics in a municipal waste water treatment plant
Author:
Struijs J., Stoltenkamp J. and D. van de Meent
Year:
1991
Bibliographic source:
Wat. res. vol 25, pp 891-900

Materials and methods

Model:
calculation according to Mackay, Level III
Calculation programme:
Simpletreat 3.0
Release year:
1 991
Media:
other: air, water, sludge, degraded

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Benzaldehyde
EC Number:
202-860-4
EC Name:
Benzaldehyde
Cas Number:
100-52-7
Molecular formula:
C7H6O
IUPAC Name:
benzaldehyde

Results and discussion

Percent distribution in media

Air (%):
0.512
Water (%):
12.4
Sediment (%):
0.577
Other distribution results:
86.5% will be degraded in a STP

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
In a Sewage Treatment Plant the test substance will be for most part degraded. About 12% will end up in the water compartment.