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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Reference
Endpoint:
biodegradation in water: ready biodegradability
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
29.4.2009 - 28.5.2009
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 301 B (Ready Biodegradability: CO2 Evolution Test)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method C.4-C (Determination of the "Ready" Biodegradability - Carbon Dioxide Evolution Test)
GLP compliance:
yes
Oxygen conditions:
aerobic
Inoculum or test system:
activated sludge, domestic, non-adapted
Details on inoculum:
- Source of inoculum/activated sludge: activated sludge freshly obtained from a municipal sewage treatment plant receiving predominantly domestic sewage
Duration of test (contact time):
28 d
Initial conc.:
12 mg/L
Based on:
other: TOC
Parameter followed for biodegradation estimation:
CO2 evolution
Details on study design:
TEST SYSTEM
- Number of culture flasks/concentration: 2 replicates

CONTROL AND BLANK SYSTEM
- Inoculum blank: 2 replicates
- Positive control: 1 replicate
- Toxicity control: 1 replicate

Reference substance:
acetic acid, sodium salt
Key result
Parameter:
% degradation (CO2 evolution)
Value:
> 8 - < 27
Sampling time:
28 d
Details on results:
Mean degradation kinetic (two replicates):
Day 2: 0%
Day 14: 12%
Day 21: 14%
Day 29: 17%

The criterion for ready biodegradability (at least 60% biodegradation within a 10-day window) was not met. In the toxicity control, the test substance was found not to inhibit microbial activity.
Results with reference substance:
Degradation kinetic:
Day 2: 15%
Day 7: 54%
Day 9: 62%
Day 14: 71%
Interpretation of results:
not readily biodegradable
Conclusions:
The relative biodegradation values calculated from the measurements performed during the test period revealed 8 and 27% biodegradation of LDT600 C3, for the duplicate bottles tested. Thus, the criterion for ready biodegradability (at least 60% biodegradation within a 10-day window) was not met.

Description of key information

The relative biodegradation values calculated from the measurements performed during the test

period revealed 8 and 27% biodegradation of LDT600 C3 / DAT, for the duplicate bottles tested. Thus,

the criterion for ready biodegradability (at least 60% biodegradation within a 10-day window) was

not met.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Biodegradation in water:
under test conditions no biodegradation observed

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