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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1997

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 301 F (Ready Biodegradability: Manometric Respirometry Test)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Mixed LOF
IUPAC Name:
Mixed LOF

Study design

Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge, non-adapted
Details on inoculum:
Activated sludge was obtained from the Somerset-Raritan Valley Sewage Authority in Bridgewater, NJ, USA.
Duration of test (contact time):
28 d
Initial test substance concentration
Initial conc.:
ca. 41 mg/L
Based on:
test mat.
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
CO2 evolution
Reference substance
Reference substance:
benzoic acid, sodium salt

Results and discussion

% Degradation
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
52
Sampling time:
28 d

BOD5 / COD results

Results with reference substance:
Sodium benzoate degraded >60% by day 14, and fulfilled guideline requirement.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Validity criteria fulfilled:
yes
Interpretation of results:
inherently biodegradable
Conclusions:
52% biodegradation of mixed LOF was observed after 28 d in an OECD 301F ready biodegradability test, indicating the substance is inherently biodegradable.
Executive summary:

52% biodegradation of mixed LOF was observed after 28 d in an OECD 301F ready biodegradability test, indicating the substance is inherently biodegradable.