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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Reference
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1990
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 301 D (Ready Biodegradability: Closed Bottle Test)
GLP compliance:
no
Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge, domestic (adaptation not specified)
Details on inoculum:
- Source of inoculum/activated sludge: Klärwerk Stellinger Moor, Hamburg, Germany
- Preparation of inoculum for exposure: sludge filtrated, filtrate used for test (1 drop)
Duration of test (contact time):
28 d
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
O2 consumption
Details on study design:
TEST CONDITIONS
- Test temperature: 20 +- 1°C
- pH: 7.2 - 7.7

TEST SYSTEM
- Culturing apparatus: 250 mL BSB-bottles

CONTROL AND BLANK SYSTEM
- Inoculum blank: yes
Reference substance:
other: Sodium Dodecylsulfate
Parameter:
% degradation (DOC removal)
Value:
51
Sampling time:
5 d
Key result
Parameter:
% degradation (DOC removal)
Value:
72
Sampling time:
15 d
Parameter:
% degradation (DOC removal)
Value:
79
Sampling time:
20 d

The reference substance degraded to 46, 70 and 71% after 5, 15 and 28 days, respectively.

Validity criteria fulfilled:
yes
Interpretation of results:
readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
GIGASEPT FF was tested in a Cosed Bottle Test according to OECD 301D.

Description of key information

GIGASEPT FF was tested in a Cosed Bottle Test according to OECD 301D.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Biodegradation in water:
readily biodegradable

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