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EC number: 201-185-2 | CAS number: 79-20-9
Biodegradation in water: screening tests
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Description of key information
Methyl acetate proofed to be ready biodegradable reaching the 10 -days window.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Biodegradation in water:
- readily biodegradable
Additional information
The ready biodegradability of methyl acetate was tested according to several methods. Methyl acetate proved to be readily biodegradable in all tests. 2 tests were according to OECD 301 (301 C and 301 D) of which the test according to OECD 301 D over a period of 28 days is the most reliable.
The mean degradation rate of methyl acetate based on oxygen was > 68% within the 10-day window and reached 70% at the end of the test period. Methyl acetate reaches the 10 -days window.
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