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Toxicity to soil microorganisms

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Description of key information

The tests of the toxicity of difluoroacetic acid  to soil microorganisms are considered to be unnecessary.

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Since

a) difluoroacetic acid is readily biodegradable

b) It is not applied directly to soil and

c) the substance is not expected to be transferred indirectly to soil in significant quantity via disposal of STP sludges or aerial deposition

d) Also the exposure of soil microorganisms to difluoroacetic acid is unlikely to occur.

Consequently tests of the toxicity of difluoroacetic acid to soil microorganisms are considered to be unnecessary.