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Biodegradation in water and sediment: simulation tests

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A study on "simulation testing on ultimate degradation in surface water or sediment simulation testing" is waived.

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This substance is readily biodegradable. In Annex IX column 2 of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 REACH concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), it is suggested, that a study on "simulation testing on ultimate degradation in surface water or sediment simulation testing" does not need to be conducted if "the substance is readily biodegradable”.