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Environmental fate & pathways

Endpoint summary

Administrative data

Description of key information

The substance is not readily biodegradable, OECD 301B, EU Method C.4 -C, EPA OPPTS 835.3110, Mead (1999)

Additional information

The ready biodegradability of the test material was investigated in a study which was conducted under GLP conditions and in accordance with the standardised guidelines OECD 301B, EU Method C.4-C and EPA OPPTS 835.3110.

During the study the test material was exposed to activated sewage sludge microorganisms at a concentration of 10 mg C/L with culture medium in sealed culture vessels in the dark at 21 °C for 28 days. The degradation of the test material was assessed by the determination of carbon dioxide produced. Control solutions with inoculum and reference material, sodium benzoate, together with a toxicity control were used for validation purposes.

In order to aid dispersion of the test material in the test system and to increase the surface area of the test maerial available to the activated sewage sludge microorganisms, the test material was adsorbed onto silica gel prior to addition to the test vessels.

The test material attained 39% degradation after 28 days and therefore cannot be considered to be readily biodegradable under the conditions of the study.