α,α,2,6-tetrachlorotoluene

Biodegradation in water: screening tests

Administrative data

Endpoint:

biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

other information

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

1983

Report date:

1983

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

equivalent or similar to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 301 F (Ready Biodegradability: Manometric Respirometry Test)

GLP compliance:

no

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

α,α,2,6-tetrachlorotoluene

EC Number:

201-332-0

EC Name:

α,α,2,6-tetrachlorotoluene

Cas Number:

81-19-6

Molecular formula:

C7H4Cl4

IUPAC Name:

1,3-dichloro-2-(dichloromethyl)benzene

Study design

Oxygen conditions:

aerobic

Inoculum or test system:

activated sludge, adapted

Results and discussion

% Degradation

Value:

< 1

Sampling time:

20 d

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

The test item is not ready biodegradable.