Tetraamminepalladium(2+) diacetate

Adsorption / desorption

Description of key information

The log Kd for suspended particulate matter (SPM) in freshwater is 3.39 (stdev 0.40) and the average Kd is 2455 L/kg. Where wastewater is discharged to marine water it is recommended to use the measured partition coefficient in seawater, log Kd 4.21 (i.e. Kd is 16220 L/kg). The log Kd for soil is 2.64 (stdev 0.48) and the average Kd is 436.5 L/kg. For the exposure assessment the log Kd value from the suspended solids was used in case no value was available.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Other adsorption coefficients

Type:

log Kp (solids-water in soil)

Value in L/kg:

2.64

at the temperature of:

25 °C

Other adsorption coefficients

Type:

log Kp (solids-water in suspended matter)

Value in L/kg:

3.39

at the temperature of:

23 °C

Other adsorption coefficients

Type:

log Kp (solids-water in sediment)

Value in L/kg:

3.39

at the temperature of:

23 °C

Additional information

Two high quality studies have determined the partitioning of Pd between river water and suspended particulate matter. Both studies showed relatively consistent results for experiments performed in freshwaters, and similar partitioning was also observed in both estuarine and marine water in the key study (Turner et al., 2006; Cobelo-Garcia et al., 2008). A high quality study of the partitioning of palladium to two soils and one sediment provides information relevant to the soil compartment (Sako et al., 2009).

 

Average partition coefficients have been derived in cases where multiple partition coefficients are available for the same type of system (e. g. partitioning to suspended particulate matter in surface waters). The average values have been derived by calculating the log values of the individual partition coefficients (Kd). Following log transformation, the mean and standard deviation are calculated to define an "average" partition coefficient and its associated standard deviation, assuming a log-normal distribution of Kd values. The log Kd across all waters studied is 3.59 and the average Kd across all salinities is 3890.5 L/kg (st dev 0.41). Averaging of Kd values obtained from tests at different salinities hides a clear difference in the partitioning behaviour of palladium between fresh and marine waters, with stronger partitioning being observed in marine water. Consequently, separate Kd values are recommended for assessments of freshwater and marine systems. The log Kd for freshwater is 3.39 (stdev 0.40) and the average Kd is 2455 L/kg. The log Kd for marine water is 4.21, and the Kd is 16220 L/kg. The log Kd for soil is 2.64 (stdev 0.48) and the average Kd is 436.5 L/kg.