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Glycerol formal showed no signs of biodegradation under test conditions.


 


Based on the results of the documented QSAR predictions for each isomer, publicly available data, and the professional judgment of Molcode experts, the following conclusions were made.


It is considered that since the two isomeric compounds have been predicted to possess rather similar degradation/persistence properties, the particular composition of the mixtures within the range of the commonly commercially available ratio has virtually no effect on the overall persistence of the mixture. Therefore, the persistence: biotic degradation in water as the half-life value of glycerol formal is considered to be T(0.5) 200 h, corresponding to “not persistent” or “low persistence” depending on the scale used.


 


Following point 9.2.1.3 of the REACH reglementation, the adsorption potential of glycerol formal is very low (0<Koc<50, McCall & Helling's classification, very high mobility class). So no adsorption of glycerol formal is expected in the soil, therefore no biodegradation will occur as it will be transported away.