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Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: screening tests
Type of information:
(Q)SAR
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The QSAR is well documented the test compound fits well within applicability domain and the QSAR is applied for a well defined endpoint
Justification for type of information:
QSAR prediction: migrated from IUCLID 5.6
Principles of method if other than guideline:
BioWin v4.10. Biowin runs 7 models: Biowin1  =  linear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin2 =  nonlinear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin3  =  expert survey ultimate biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin4  =  expert survey primary biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin5  =  MITI linear model (Tunkel et al. (2000));  Biowin6  =  MITI nonlinear model (Tunkel et al. (2000)) and Biowin7  =  anaerobic biodegradation model (Meylan et al. (2007)). Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler, W.M., Meylan, W.M., Hueber, A.E., Beauman, J.A., Larosche, M.E. 1992. Predictive model for aerobic biodegradability developed from a file of evaluated biodegradation data. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 11:593-603. Boethling, R.S., Howard, P.H., Meylan, W., Stiteler, W., Beaumann, J., Tirado, N. 1994. Group contribution method for predicting probability and rate of aerobic biodegradation. Environ. Sci. Technol. 28:459-65. Tunkel, J., Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler,W., Loonen, H. 2000. Predicting Ready Biodegradability in the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry Test. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 19:2478-2485. Meylan, W., Boethling, R.S., Aronson, D., Howard, P., Tunkel, J. 2007. Chemical structure-based predictive model for methanogenic anaerobic biodegradation potential. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:1785-1792
Details on study design:
not applicable

All functional groups and fragments of TMP Fatty acids C5 -9 are present in the training set, so this substance falls within the applicability domain of the QSAR.

--------------------------- BIOWIN v4.10 Results ----------------------------

 

  Biowin1 (Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin2 (Non-Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin3 (Ultimate Biodegradation Timeframe): Weeks

  Biowin4 (Primary Biodegradation Timeframe): Hours-Days

  Biowin5 (MITI Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin7 (Anaerobic Model Prediction): Does Not Biodegrade Fast

  

Ready Biodegradability Prediction: YES

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin1 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.1084

0.3253

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1742

0.5225

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1839

-0.1839

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.2174

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7475

RESULT

 

Biowin1 (Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.1940

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin2 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

1.8437

5.5311

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

4.0795

12.2385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-1.7232

-1.7232

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-6.4847

RESULT

 

Biowin2 (Non-Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.0000

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin3 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2983

0.8950

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1402

0.4206

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.2121

-0.2121

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.0092

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.1992

RESULT

 

Biowin3 (Survey Model - Ultimate Biodeg) 

 

3.2935

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin4 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2691

0.8072

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.2290

0.6869

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1534

-0.1534

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.6589

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.8477

RESULT

 

Biowin4 (Survey Model - Primary Biodeg) 

 

4.5295

 

Result Classification: 5.00 -> hours; 4.00 -> days; 3.00 -> weeks

(Primary & Ultimate) 2.00 -> months; 1.00 -> longer

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin5 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.3437

1.0312

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.0676

0.0676

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0004

0.0016

Frag

18

-CH2- [linear]

0.0494

1.2354

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.8895

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7121

RESULT

 

Biowin5 (MITI Linear Biodeg Probability)

 

1.3435

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin6 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

2.4462

7.3385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.3990

0.3990

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0194

0.0777

Frag

18

-CH2- [linear]

0.4295

7.7309

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-13.1835

RESULT

 

Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Biodeg Probability) 

 

0.9925

 

A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Readily Degradable

A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> NOT Readily Degradable

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin7 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]      

-0.3177

-0.9532

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1719

0.5156

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.3342

-0.3342

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

-0.0796

-0.3183

Frag

18

-CH2- [linear]

0.0260

0.4678

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.8361

RESULT

 

Biowin7 (Anaerobic Linear Biodeg Prob)  

 

0.2138

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

Interpretation of results:
readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
Based on the outcome of the QSAR models, it can be concluded that the substance can be regarded as readily biodegradable.
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: screening tests
Type of information:
(Q)SAR
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The QSAR is well documented the test compound fits well within applicability domain and the QSAR is applied for a well defined endpoint
Justification for type of information:
QSAR prediction: migrated from IUCLID 5.6
Principles of method if other than guideline:
BioWin v4.10. Biowin runs 7 models: Biowin1  =  linear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin2 =  nonlinear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin3  =  expert survey ultimate biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin4  =  expert survey primary biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin5  =  MITI linear model (Tunkel et al. (2000));  Biowin6  =  MITI nonlinear model (Tunkel et al. (2000)) and Biowin7  =  anaerobic biodegradation model (Meylan et al. (2007)). Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler, W.M., Meylan, W.M., Hueber, A.E., Beauman, J.A., Larosche, M.E. 1992. Predictive model for aerobic biodegradability developed from a file of evaluated biodegradation data. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 11:593-603. Boethling, R.S., Howard, P.H., Meylan, W., Stiteler, W., Beaumann, J., Tirado, N. 1994. Group contribution method for predicting probability and rate of aerobic biodegradation. Environ. Sci. Technol. 28:459-65. Tunkel, J., Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler,W., Loonen, H. 2000. Predicting Ready Biodegradability in the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry Test. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 19:2478-2485. Meylan, W., Boethling, R.S., Aronson, D., Howard, P., Tunkel, J. 2007. Chemical structure-based predictive model for methanogenic anaerobic biodegradation potential. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:1785-1792
Details on study design:
not applicable

All functional groups and fragments of TMP Fatty acids C5 -9 are present in the training set, so this substance falls within the applicability domain of the QSAR.

--------------------------- BIOWIN v4.10 Results ----------------------------

 

  Biowin1 (Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin2 (Non-Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin3 (Ultimate Biodegradation Timeframe): Weeks

  Biowin4 (Primary Biodegradation Timeframe): Hours-Days

  Biowin5 (MITI Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin7 (Anaerobic Model Prediction): Does Not Biodegrade Fast

  

Ready Biodegradability Prediction: YES

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin1 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.1084

0.3253

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1742

0.5225

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1839

-0.1839

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.2241

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7475

RESULT

 

Biowin1 (Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.1874

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin2 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

1.8437

5.5311

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

4.0795

12.2385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-1.7232

-1.7232

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-6.6839

RESULT

 

Biowin2 (Non-Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.0000

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin3 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2983

0.8950

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1402

0.4206

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.2121

-0.2121

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.0402

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.1992

RESULT

 

Biowin3 (Survey Model - Ultimate Biodeg) 

 

3.2625

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin4 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2691

0.8072

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.2290

0.6869

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1534

-0.1534

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.6791

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.8477

RESULT

 

Biowin4 (Survey Model - Primary Biodeg) 

 

4.5093

 

Result Classification: 5.00 -> hours; 4.00 -> days; 3.00 -> weeks

(Primary & Ultimate) 2.00 -> months; 1.00 -> longer

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin5 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.3437

1.0312

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.0676

0.0676

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0004

0.0016

Frag

19

-CH2- [linear]

0.0494

0.9389

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.4003

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7121

RESULT

 

Biowin5 (MITI Linear Biodeg Probability)

 

1.3512

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin6 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

2.4462

7.3385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.3990

0.3990

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0194

0.0777

Frag

19

-CH2- [linear]

0.4295

8.1604

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-13.5884

RESULT

 

Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Biodeg Probability) 

 

0.9927

 

A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Readily Degradable

A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> NOT Readily Degradable

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin7 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]      

-0.3177

-0.9532

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1719

0.5156

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.3342

-0.3342

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

-0.0796

-0.3183

Frag

19

-CH2- [linear]

0.0260

0.4938

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.8361

RESULT

 

Biowin7 (Anaerobic Linear Biodeg Prob)  

 

0.2397

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

Interpretation of results:
readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
Based on the outcome of the QSAR models, it can be concluded that the substance can be regarded as readily biodegradable.
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: screening tests
Type of information:
(Q)SAR
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The QSAR is well documented the test compound fits well within applicability domain and the QSAR is applied for a well defined endpoint
Justification for type of information:
QSAR prediction: migrated from IUCLID 5.6
Principles of method if other than guideline:
BioWin v4.10. Biowin runs 7 models: Biowin1  =  linear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin2 =  nonlinear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin3  =  expert survey ultimate biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin4  =  expert survey primary biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin5  =  MITI linear model (Tunkel et al. (2000));  Biowin6  =  MITI nonlinear model (Tunkel et al. (2000)) and Biowin7  =  anaerobic biodegradation model (Meylan et al. (2007)). Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler, W.M., Meylan, W.M., Hueber, A.E., Beauman, J.A., Larosche, M.E. 1992. Predictive model for aerobic biodegradability developed from a file of evaluated biodegradation data. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 11:593-603. Boethling, R.S., Howard, P.H., Meylan, W., Stiteler, W., Beaumann, J., Tirado, N. 1994. Group contribution method for predicting probability and rate of aerobic biodegradation. Environ. Sci. Technol. 28:459-65. Tunkel, J., Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler,W., Loonen, H. 2000. Predicting Ready Biodegradability in the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry Test. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 19:2478-2485. Meylan, W., Boethling, R.S., Aronson, D., Howard, P., Tunkel, J. 2007. Chemical structure-based predictive model for methanogenic anaerobic biodegradation potential. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:1785-1792
Details on study design:
not applicable

All functional groups and fragments of TMP Fatty acids C5 -9 are present in the training set, so this substance falls within the applicability domain of the QSAR.

--------------------------- BIOWIN v4.10 Results ----------------------------

 

  Biowin1 (Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin2 (Non-Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin3 (Ultimate Biodegradation Timeframe): Weeks

  Biowin4 (Primary Biodegradation Timeframe): Hours-Days

  Biowin5 (MITI Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin7 (Anaerobic Model Prediction): Does Not Biodegrade Fast

  

Ready Biodegradability Prediction: YES

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin1 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.1084

0.3253

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1742

0.5225

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1839

-0.1839

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.2308

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7475

RESULT

 

Biowin1 (Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.1807

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin2 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

1.8437

5.5311

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

4.0795

12.2385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-1.7232

-1.7232

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-6.8831

RESULT

 

Biowin2 (Non-Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.0000

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin3 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2983

0.8950

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1402

0.4206

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.2121

-0.2121

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.0712

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.1992

RESULT

 

Biowin3 (Survey Model - Ultimate Biodeg) 

 

3.2315

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin4 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2691

0.8072

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.2290

0.6869

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1534

-0.1534

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.6993

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.8477

RESULT

 

Biowin4 (Survey Model - Primary Biodeg) 

 

4.4890

 

Result Classification: 5.00 -> hours; 4.00 -> days; 3.00 -> weeks

(Primary & Ultimate) 2.00 -> months; 1.00 -> longer

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin5 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.3437

1.0312

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.0676

0.0676

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0004

0.0016

Frag

20

-CH2- [linear]

0.0494

0.9883

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.4421

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7121

RESULT

 

Biowin5 (MITI Linear Biodeg Probability)

 

1.3589

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin6 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

2.4462

7.3385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.3990

0.3990

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0194

0.0777

Frag

20

-CH2- [linear]

0.4295

8.5899

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-13.9934

RESULT

 

Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Biodeg Probability) 

 

0.9929

 

A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Readily Degradable

A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> NOT Readily Degradable

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin7 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]      

-0.3177

-0.9532

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1719

0.5156

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.3342

-0.3342

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

-0.0796

-0.3183

Frag

20

-CH2- [linear]

0.0260

0.5198

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.8361

RESULT

 

Biowin7 (Anaerobic Linear Biodeg Prob)  

 

0.2657

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

Interpretation of results:
readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
Based on the outcome of the QSAR models, it can be concluded that the substance can be regarded as readily biodegradable.
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: screening tests
Type of information:
(Q)SAR
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The QSAR is well documented the test compound fits well within applicability domain and the QSAR is applied for a well defined endpoint
Justification for type of information:
QSAR prediction: migrated from IUCLID 5.6
Principles of method if other than guideline:
BioWin v4.10. Biowin runs 7 models: Biowin1  =  linear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin2 =  nonlinear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin3  =  expert survey ultimate biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin4  =  expert survey primary biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin5  =  MITI linear model (Tunkel et al. (2000));  Biowin6  =  MITI nonlinear model (Tunkel et al. (2000)) and Biowin7  =  anaerobic biodegradation model (Meylan et al. (2007)). Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler, W.M., Meylan, W.M., Hueber, A.E., Beauman, J.A., Larosche, M.E. 1992. Predictive model for aerobic biodegradability developed from a file of evaluated biodegradation data. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 11:593-603. Boethling, R.S., Howard, P.H., Meylan, W., Stiteler, W., Beaumann, J., Tirado, N. 1994. Group contribution method for predicting probability and rate of aerobic biodegradation. Environ. Sci. Technol. 28:459-65. Tunkel, J., Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler,W., Loonen, H. 2000. Predicting Ready Biodegradability in the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry Test. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 19:2478-2485. Meylan, W., Boethling, R.S., Aronson, D., Howard, P., Tunkel, J. 2007. Chemical structure-based predictive model for methanogenic anaerobic biodegradation potential. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:1785-1792
Details on study design:
not applicable

All functional groups and fragments of TMP Fatty Acids C5 -9 are present in the training set, so this substance falls within the applicability domain of the QSAR.

--------------------------- BIOWIN v4.10 Results ----------------------------

 

  Biowin1 (Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin2 (Non-Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin3 (Ultimate Biodegradation Timeframe): Weeks

  Biowin4 (Primary Biodegradation Timeframe): Hours-Days

  Biowin5 (MITI Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin7 (Anaerobic Model Prediction): Does Not Biodegrade Fast

  

Ready Biodegradability Prediction: YES

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin1 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.1084

0.3253

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1742

0.5225

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1839

-0.1839

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.2374

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7475

RESULT

 

Biowin1 (Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.1740

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin2 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

1.8437

5.5311

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

4.0795

12.2385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-1.7232

-1.7232

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-7.0823

RESULT

 

Biowin2 (Non-Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.0000

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin3 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2983

0.8950

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1402

0.4206

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.2121

-0.2121

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.1022

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.1992

RESULT

 

Biowin3 (Survey Model - Ultimate Biodeg) 

 

3.2005

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin4 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2691

0.8072

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.2290

0.6869

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1534

-0.1534

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.7196

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.8477

RESULT

 

Biowin4 (Survey Model - Primary Biodeg) 

 

4.4688

 

Result Classification: 5.00 -> hours; 4.00 -> days; 3.00 -> weeks

(Primary & Ultimate) 2.00 -> months; 1.00 -> longer

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin5 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.3437

1.0312

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.0676

0.0676

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0004

0.0016

Frag

21

-CH2- [linear]

0.0494

1.0377

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.4838

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7121

RESULT

 

Biowin5 (MITI Linear Biodeg Probability)

 

1.3666

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin6 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

2.4462

7.3385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.3990

0.3990

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0194

0.0777

Frag

21

-CH2- [linear]

0.4295

9.0194

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-14.3983

RESULT

 

Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Biodeg Probability) 

 

0.9930

 

A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Readily Degradable

A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> NOT Readily Degradable

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin7 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]      

-0.3177

-0.9532

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1719

0.5156

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.3342

-0.3342

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

-0.0796

-0.3183

Frag

21

-CH2- [linear]

0.0260

0.5458

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.8361

RESULT

 

Biowin7 (Anaerobic Linear Biodeg Prob)  

 

0.2917

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

Interpretation of results:
readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
Based on the outcome of the QSAR models, it can be concluded that the substance can be regarded as readily biodegradable.
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: screening tests
Type of information:
(Q)SAR
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The QSAR is well documented the test compound fits well within applicability domain and the QSAR is applied for a well defined endpoint
Justification for type of information:
QSAR prediction: migrated from IUCLID 5.6
Principles of method if other than guideline:
BioWin v4.10. Biowin runs 7 models: Biowin1  =  linear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin2 =  nonlinear probability model (Howard et al. (1992)); Biowin3  =  expert survey ultimate biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin4  =  expert survey primary biodegradation model (Boethling et al. (1994)); Biowin5  =  MITI linear model (Tunkel et al. (2000));  Biowin6  =  MITI nonlinear model (Tunkel et al. (2000)) and Biowin7  =  anaerobic biodegradation model (Meylan et al. (2007)). Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler, W.M., Meylan, W.M., Hueber, A.E., Beauman, J.A., Larosche, M.E. 1992. Predictive model for aerobic biodegradability developed from a file of evaluated biodegradation data. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 11:593-603. Boethling, R.S., Howard, P.H., Meylan, W., Stiteler, W., Beaumann, J., Tirado, N. 1994. Group contribution method for predicting probability and rate of aerobic biodegradation. Environ. Sci. Technol. 28:459-65. Tunkel, J., Howard, P.H., Boethling, R.S., Stiteler,W., Loonen, H. 2000. Predicting Ready Biodegradability in the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry Test. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 19:2478-2485. Meylan, W., Boethling, R.S., Aronson, D., Howard, P., Tunkel, J. 2007. Chemical structure-based predictive model for methanogenic anaerobic biodegradation potential. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:1785-1792
Details on study design:
not applicable

All functional groups and fragments of TMP Fatty Acids C5 -9 are present in the training set, so this substance falls within the applicability domain of the QSAR.

--------------------------- BIOWIN v4.10 Results ----------------------------

 

  Biowin1 (Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin2 (Non-Linear Model Prediction): Biodegrades Fast

  Biowin3 (Ultimate Biodegradation Timeframe): Weeks

  Biowin4 (Primary Biodegradation Timeframe): Hours-Days

  Biowin5 (MITI Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Model Prediction): Readily Degradable

  Biowin7 (Anaerobic Model Prediction): Does Not Biodegrade Fast

  

Ready Biodegradability Prediction: YES

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin1 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.1084

0.3253

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1742

0.5225

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1839

-0.1839

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.2441

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7475

RESULT

 

Biowin1 (Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.1673

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin2 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

1.8437

5.5311

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

4.0795

12.2385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-1.7232

-1.7232

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-7.2814

RESULT

 

Biowin2 (Non-Linear Biodeg Probability)    

 

1.0000

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin3 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2983

0.8950

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1402

0.4206

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.2121

-0.2121

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.1332

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.1992

RESULT

 

Biowin3 (Survey Model - Ultimate Biodeg) 

 

3.1695

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin4 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]

0.2681

0.8072

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.2290

0.6869

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.1534

-0.1534

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-0.7398

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

3.8477

RESULT

 

Biowin4 (Survey Model - Primary Biodeg) 

 

4.4486

 

Result Classification: 5.00 -> hours; 4.00 -> days; 3.00 -> weeks

(Primary & Ultimate) 2.00 -> months; 1.00 -> longer

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin5 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.3437

1.0312

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.0676

0.0676

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0004

0.0016

Frag

22

-CH2- [linear]

0.0494

1.0872

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-1.5255

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.7121

RESULT

 

Biowin5 (MITI Linear Biodeg Probability)

 

1.3742

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin6 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

2.4462

7.3385

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

0.3990

0.3990

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

0.0194

0.0777

Frag

22

-CH2- [linear]

0.4295

9.4489

MolWt

*

Molecular Weight Parameter

 

-14.8032

RESULT

 

Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Biodeg Probability) 

 

0.9932

 

A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Readily Degradable

A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> NOT Readily Degradable

 

 

TYPE

NUM

Biowin7 FRAGMENT DESCRIPTION

COEFF 

VALUE 

Frag

3

Linear C4 terminal chain [CCC-CH3]      

-0.3177

-0.9532

Frag

3 

Ester  [-C(=O)-O-C]                     

0.1719

0.5156

Frag

1

Carbon with 4 single bonds & no hydrogens

-0.3342

-0.3342

Frag

4

Methyl [-CH3]

-0.0796

-0.3183

Frag

22

-CH2- [linear]

0.0260

0.5718

Const

*

Equation Constant

 

0.8361

RESULT

 

Biowin7 (Anaerobic Linear Biodeg Prob)  

 

0.3177

 

 A Probability Greater Than or Equal to 0.5 indicates --> Biodegrades Fast

 A Probability Less Than 0.5 indicates --> Does NOT Biodegrade Fast

Interpretation of results:
readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
Based on the outcome of the QSAR models, it can be concluded that the substance can be regarded as readily biodegradable.
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2013
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 301 B (Ready Biodegradability: CO2 Evolution Test)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no toxicity test performed with inoculumn
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
The test was performed in accordance with the ISO/IEC 170125
Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge, domestic, adapted
Details on inoculum:
The active sludge used as inoculum, was collected directly from oxidation tank of waste water treatment plant of Novara (Acqua Novara VCO Spa). The sludge was collected the day of start test, the ph was 7,65 and the concentration of total solids was 6 g/l. In laboratory was diluted with deionised water to a final concentration of 0,92g/l. The sludge was kept in aeration for about 5 hours before being inoculated it in the different reactors (100 ml of incoculum per 3000ml of total aqueous medium).


Duration of test (contact time):
28 d
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
CO2 evolution
Details on study design:
Apparatus
The apparatus used is the same described in OECD 301 B. The total volume of aqueous medium + inoculum was 3000ml in each reactor. The test is carried out at room temperature, the CO2 evolved is captured in Ba(OH)2 traps and measured by retro-titration of the residual barium hydroxide.


Test Set Up
A total of 6 reactors were used: 2 blanks, without test sample for the determination of the background respiration, 2 test samples with TMP-PA and 2 positive control with cellulose. The reactors were filled up to a total volume of 3000ml with deionised water with phosphate buffer and mineral salts, as described in OECD 301 B guideline, and 100 ml of the inoculum.
Reference substance:
other: cellulose
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
76
St. dev.:
2.4
Sampling time:
28 d

CO2cumulative production (mg)

Time

T3/17

T3/18

T3/21

T3/22

T3/23

T3/24

Days

Blank

Blank

TMP-PA

TMP-PA

Cellulose

Cellulose

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

3,00

4,02

4,02

28,05

42,24

0,61

12,93

3,50

6,88

6,49

47,58

70,95

2,20

25,03

4,00

11,06

10,78

86,41

119,41

8,31

57,97

5,00

13,37

13,64

137,34

174,46

38,83

95,54

6,00

15,40

17,82

187,17

221,82

79,31

129,86

7,00

19,75

25,14

235,13

267,30

115,61

158,62

10,00

24,42

31,63

282,10

322,19

150,70

190,69

11,00

27,17

36,03

305,64

359,65

168,25

207,68

13,00

29,76

40,92

324,61

391,00

181,12

224,29

14,00

31,02

44,11

336,82

420,97

187,11

232,16

18,00

34,71

49,67

371,80

463,21

199,10

247,50

20,00

37,29

52,20

388,58

482,85

205,87

254,82

25,00

40,59

54,84

402,88

504,63

214,50

265,38

28,00

42,73

57,20

411,62

517,77

222,09

270,87

Biodegradation values (%)

Time

%Biod.

%Biod.

%Biod.

%Biod.

Days

TMP-PA

TMP-PA

Cellulose

Cellulose

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

3,00

5,16

6,07

-1,43

3,71

3,50

8,78

10,21

-1,88

7,63

4,00

16,21

17,23

-1,09

19,57

5,00

26,60

25,56

10,61

34,12

6,00

36,63

32,59

26,27

47,10

7,00

45,68

38,88

39,04

56,64

10,00

54,57

46,72

51,40

67,66

11,00

58,86

52,10

57,25

73,24

13,00

62,13

56,48

61,08

78,59

14,00

64,28

60,89

62,66

80,94

18,00

70,80

66,86

65,75

85,40

20,00

73,85

69,57

67,51

87,38

25,00

76,28

72,56

69,88

90,53

28,00

77,68

74,29

72,12 

91,88 

TABLE 5.Biodegradation average values after 28 days of test


Test item

Biodegradation (%)

Relative Biodegradation (%)

TMP-PA

75,98 (±2,40)

92,66

Cellulose

82,00 (±13,97)

100

Validity criteria fulfilled:
yes
Interpretation of results:
readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
At the end of the test (after 28 days) the biodegradation of the TMP-PA was 75,98% and on the basis of the obtained result it can be declared “Readily Biodegradable”.
Executive summary:

The determination of the biodegradation in a aqueous medium of the TMP-PA, was carried out according to test method OECD 301 B (modified sturm test), and had a duration of 28 days. The test was carried out at room temperature (23°C ±2) and in parallel was tested a positive control: cellulose microcrystalline Avicell®(Merck). The inoculum used was active, in fact the positive control reached an 82% of biodegradation. The biodegradation of the TMP-PA started immediately, while the cellulose showed a “lag” phase of about 3 days. The test exceeded the validity criteria reported in OECD 301 B. In according with the guideline, the test material TMP-PA can be stated “Ready Biodegradable” in fact it reached a biodegradation level of 60% within 28 days; more specifically it reached this level in a 10 days window starting from the 10% of biodegradation as described in OECD guideline for testing. At the end of the test (28 days) the average biodegradation of the TMP-PA was 75,98%

At the end of the test (after 28 days) the biodegradation of the TMP-PA was 75,98% and on the basis of the obtained result it can be declared “Ready Biodegradable”.

Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Study period:
2013
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Justification for type of information:
The source and the target substances share structural similarities with common functional groups, esters, and side chains varying in their lenght. Moreover, the side chains are chemically simple structures which have no structural alerts for toxicity and which are closely related to substances of known low toxicity. More details are reported in the document attached in the IUCLID Section 13.
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
read-across source
GLP compliance:
no
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
>= 85.8
St. dev.:
2.7
Sampling time:
28 d
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2015
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 301 B (Ready Biodegradability: CO2 Evolution Test)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
no toxicity test performed with inoculumn
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
The test was performed in accordance with the ISO/IEC 170125
Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge, domestic, adapted
Details on inoculum:
The active sludge used as inoculum, was collected directly from oxidation tank of waste water treatment plant of Novara (Acqua Novara VCO Spa). The sludge was collected the starting day of test, the ph was 7,65 and the concentration of total solids was 6 g/l. In laboratory was diluted with deionised water to a final concentration of 0,92g/l. The sludge was kept in aeration for about 5 hours before being inoculated in the different reactors (100 ml of incoculum per 3000ml of total aqueous medium).


Duration of test (contact time):
28 d
Initial conc.:
ca. 40 mg/L
Based on:
ThCO2
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
CO2 evolution
Details on study design:
Apparatus
The apparatus used is the same described in OECD 301 B. The total volume of aqueous medium + inoculum was 3000ml in each reactor. The test is carried out at room temperature, the CO2 evolved is captured in Ba(OH)2 traps and measured by retro-titration of the residual barium hydroxide.


Test Set Up
A total of 6 reactors were used: 2 blanks, without test sample for the determination of the background respiration, 2 test samples with TMP-C5-9 and 2 positive control with cellulose. The reactors were filled up to a total volume of 3000ml with deionised water with phosphate buffer and mineral salts, as described in OECD 301 B guideline, and 100 ml of the inoculum.
Reference substance:
other: sodium acetate
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
85.8
St. dev.:
2.7
Sampling time:
28 d

Table 4: Biodegradation values (%)

days

TARGET Substance lot n° ALTMP012015DF

TARGET Substance lot n° ALTMP012015DF

Reference 1 CH3COONa

Reference 2 CH3COONa

0

0

0

0

0

3

2,60

2,71

28,79

24,69

4

9,97

9,31

45,84

40,94

5

18,04

17,01

55,19

50,31

6

27,84

25,66

61,11

55,53

7

37,04

33,17

64,30

59,19

10

52,41

46,76

71,42

65,36

12

64,89

57,21

75,62

69,69

14

72,44

64,87

77,13

72,94

17

78,41

71,25

78,33

77,43

19

81,54

75,40

79,26

80,41

21

83,76

78,82

79,99

83,17

24

85,85

80,98

81,83

85,70

28

88,52

83,03

82,91

88,53

34

92,24

85,16

84,06

91,69

42

96,88

86,62

84,53

94,94

TABLE 5.Biodegradation average values after 28 days of test

est item

Biodegradation (%)

Relative Biodegradation (%)

TARGET SUBSTANCE

85.8 (±2.72)

100

Sodium Acetate

85.7 (±2.8)

100

Validity criteria fulfilled:
yes
Interpretation of results:
readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
At the end of the test (after 28 days) the biodegradation of the target substance was 85.8% and on the basis of the overall obtained results it can be declared “Readily Biodegradable”.
Executive summary:

The determination of the biodegradation in a aqueous medium of the TMP-C5 -9, was carried out according to test method OECD 301 B (modified sturm test), and had a duration of 28 days. The test was carried out at room temperature (23°C ±2) and in parallel was tested a positive control: sodium acetate. The inoculum used was active, in fact the positive control reached an 82% of biodegradation. The biodegradation of both the TMP-C5 -9 and the positive control started immediately. The test exceeded the validity criteria reported in OECD 301 B. In according with the guideline, the test material TMP-C5 -9 can be stated “Ready Biodegradable” in fact it reached a biodegradation level of 60% within 28 days; more specifically it reached this level in a 10 days window starting from the 10% of biodegradation as described in OECD guideline for testing. At the end of the test (28 days) the average biodegradation of the TMP-C5 -9 was 85.8%

At the end of the test (after 28 days) the biodegradation of the TMP-C5 -9 was 85.8 % and on the basis of the obtained result it can be declared “Ready Biodegradable”.

Description of key information

The substance can be regarded as readily biodegradable based on the outcome of the OECD 301B study by Tosin (2015).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Biodegradation in water:
readily biodegradable

Additional information

The biodegradation was assessed in one experimental key study (Tosin, 2015). This is a well documented study that was carried out according to the OECD guideline 301B. At the end of the test (after 28 days) the biodegradation of the test substance TMP-Fatty acids C5 -9 was ...%. As weight of evidence another study (again according OECD 301B) carried out on the analogue TMP-Pelargonate was included and in this case the % biodegradation after 28 days was of 77%. Also the QSAR supporting studies, carried out on all the constituents of this UVCB substance having a percentage in the product higher than 10% by weight, suggest that the substance is readily biodegradable. Thus on the basis of the obtained results, the UVCB substance TMP Fatty Acids C5 -9 can be declared “Readily Biodegradable”.