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Fatty acids C18-C22 (even numbered), tetraesters with pentaerythritol is not readily biodegradable according to the OECD criteria. Based on this result a degradation of the substance by microorganisms in aquatic and terrestrial environments is not expected. Thus, the substance is expected to be potentially persistent.