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Adsorption

Parent compound pivaloyl chloride (CAS 3282-30-2): Adsorption to the solid soil phase is not expected.

Hydrolysis product pivalic acid (CAS 75-98-9): Adsorption to the solid soil phase is not expected.

 

Henry's Law Constant

Parent compound pivaloyl chloride (CAS 3282-30-2): From the water surface the substance will rapidly evaporate into the atmosphere.

Hydrolysis product pivalic acid (CAS 75-98-9): From the water surface the substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere.

 

Distribution modelling

Parent compound pivaloyl chloride (CAS 3282-30-2): Over time, the substance will preferentially distribute into the compartment air (82.5 %) and slightly into the compartment water (17.5%).

Hydrolysis product pivalic acid (CAS 75-98-9): Over time, the substance will preferentially distribute into the compartment water (75.6 %) and slightly into the compartments air (23.6 %), sediment (0.4 %) and soil (0.4 %).