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Environmental fate & pathways

Biodegradation in soil

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Description of key information

High levels of removal from soils was demonstrated in a reliable long-term (148 day) test using EDTMP-H.  

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Additional information

A soil biodegradation rate of 68-73% over 148 d in two active soils was determined in a reliable study conducted according to generally accepted scientific principles (Saeger, 1978).