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Administrative data

Endpoint:
biological effects monitoring
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
other information
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Accepted well documented publication which meets basic scientific principles

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
Input/Output Balance of Estrogenic Active compounds in a Major Municipal Sewage Plant in Germany
Author:
Körner W., Bolz U., Süßmuth W.,Hiller G., Schuller W., Hanf V. & Hagenmaier H.
Year:
2000
Bibliographic source:
Chemosphere 14, pp. 1239-1251

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline required
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Environmental monitoring
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Biphenyl-2-ol
EC Number:
201-993-5
EC Name:
Biphenyl-2-ol
Cas Number:
90-43-7
Molecular formula:
C12H10O
IUPAC Name:
[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-ol

Results and discussion

Any other information on results incl. tables

High overall removal rates in activated sludge wastewater treatment  plants of 99 to 100% (complete mineralization) were observed.

Applicant's summary and conclusion