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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:
October 13, 1988 - January 10, 1989
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: Biodegradation Study of Chemicals" described in "About Test Methods for New Chemical Substances" (Kanpogyo Notification No. 5, Yakuhatsu Notification No. 615, and 49 Kikyoku Notification No. 392)
GLP compliance:
not specified
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Batch No.: K-599
- Appearance: white powder
- Purity: 99%
- Melting point*: above 300° C (decomposition)
- Solubility: Water: 10 ppm or less (by TOC meter); Methanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate, tetrahydrofuran (THF): 100 ppm or less
Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge (adaptation not specified)
Details on inoculum:
- Microbial source: standard activated sludge 30 ppm
- Test volume: 300ml
Duration of test (contact time):
ca. 28 d
Initial conc.:
ca. 100 other: ppm
Based on:
test mat.
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
O2 consumption
Details on study design:
CONTROL AND BLANK SYSTEM
- Inoculum blank: yes
- Toxicity control: no
Reference substance:
aniline
Key result
Parameter:
% degradation (TOC removal)
Value:
ca. 2
Remarks on result:
other: Sampling time not reported
Results with reference substance:
The degradation of the reference substance anilile reached 72% at the end of the test.
Validity criteria fulfilled:
not specified
Interpretation of results:
not readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid is not biodegradable under the conditions of the test.

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Biodegradation in water:
under test conditions no biodegradation observed
Type of water:
freshwater

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