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Environmental fate & pathways

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Description of key information

Morpholine is readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).

Additional information

Biodegradation in water: screening tests


Readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria.


 


Biodegradation in water and sediment: simulation tests


Readily biodegradable in a wastewater treatment plant after adaptation.


Simulation testing of the substance in water and sediment can be waived under REACH as the studies are scientifically not necessary. Morpholine proved to be readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria.


 


Biodegradation in soil


Simulation testing of the substance in soil can be waived under REACH as the studies are scientifically not necessary. Morpholine proved to be readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria.