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Endpoint:
distribution modelling
Type of information:
calculation (if not (Q)SAR)
Remarks:
Migrated phrase: estimated by calculation
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Estimation using well established sofware - EPISUITE

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
other: estimation by calculation
Title:
EPISUITE Level III fugacity model, US Environmental Protection Agency
Author:
USEPA
Year:
2008

Materials and methods

Model:
calculation according to Mackay, Level III
Calculation programme:
EPISUITE, Level III NT
Release year:
2 008
Media:
air - biota - sediment(s) - soil - water

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Dichloromethane
EC Number:
200-838-9
EC Name:
Dichloromethane
Cas Number:
75-09-2
Molecular formula:
CH2Cl2
IUPAC Name:
dichloromethane
Details on test material:
SMILES : CLCCL
CHEM : Methane, dichloro-
MOL FOR: C1 H2 CL2
MOL WT : 84.93

Study design

Test substance input data:
SMILES : CLCCL
CHEM : Methane, dichloro-
MOL FOR: C1 H2 CL2
MOL WT : 84.93

Results and discussion

Percent distribution in media

Air (%):
43.8
Water (%):
45
Soil (%):
11

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
A large proportion of dichloromethane is distributed in water (45) and air (43.8).