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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2007
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: Biodegradability in seawater: BOD test for insoluble Substances. OSPAR 1995 (as described in Clariant SOP no.: 907)
GLP compliance:
yes
Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
natural water: marine
Duration of test (contact time):
28 d
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
O2 consumption
Reference substance:
benzoic acid, sodium salt
Parameter:
% degradation (O2 consumption)
Value:
79
Sampling time:
28 d
Validity criteria fulfilled:
yes
Interpretation of results:
other: biodegradable in Seawater
Conclusions:
The biodegradation after 28 days was 79 %
Executive summary:

An Assessment of the aerobic biodegradability of Dodicor V 5654 in seawater gave the follwing results:

Time to 10% biodegradation (lag phase): 1 days

Time to 50% biodegradation after lag time: 6 days

Biodegradation after 28 days: 79 %

Description of key information

An Assessment of the aerobic biodegradability of Dodicor V 5654 in seawater gave the follwing results:

Time to 10% biodegradation (lag phase): 1 days

Time to 50% biodegradation after lag time: 6 days

Biodegradation after 28 days: 79 %

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Biodegradation in water:
readily biodegradable
Type of water:
marine water

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