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Abiotic degradation is not a relevant pathway in the environmental fate of Fatty acids, C16-C18, methyl esters (CAS No. 85586-21-6). Since the substance is not likely to be present in the atmosphere (vapour pressure < 0.008 Pa at 25 °C), indirect photolysis of Fatty acids, C16-C18, methyl esters in air is not to be expected. Abiotic hydrolysis is not relevant, since the substance is readily biodegradable and is expected to be eliminated through biodegradation in natural waters.