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Biodegradation in soil

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Endpoint:
biodegradation in soil, other
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Version / remarks:
well described testing procedure
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The methodes used for the tests are well described.
The publication describes:
- The exact places of collection of the soil
- The initial concentration of ClO4- (max. 5 ppm)
- The procedure of preparing the test bottles and incubating them for 60 days
- The initial concentrations of notrate and total volatile solids
GLP compliance:
no
Test type:
laboratory
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Soil samples were collected in Texas, US, next to the cities of McGregor and Karnack at 5 different locations.
Oxygen conditions:
anaerobic
Initial conc.:
5 ppm
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
test mat. analysis
Key result
DT50:
>= 1.4 - <= 5 d
Type:
(pseudo-)first order (= half-life)
Temp.:
22 °C
Remarks on result:
other: The test bottles were incubated at room temperature. As not precisely stated, a temperature of 22 °C is assumed.
Transformation products:
not measured
Conclusions:
The substance can regarded to be degradated of at least 75 % within 10 days based on a half-life time of maximum 5 days.

Description of key information

The substance can regarded to be degradated of at least 75 % within 10 days based on a half-life time of maximum 5 days.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Half-life in soil:
5 d
at the temperature of:
22 °C

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