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Biodegradation in water: screening tests

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Based on the solubility of bismuth tris(2-ethylhexanoate) in water, a complete dissociation resulting in bismuth and 2-ethylhexanoate ions may be assumed under environmental conditions. Thus, the environmental fate of bismuth tris(2-ethylhexanoate) in the environment is most accurately evaluated by separately assessing the fate of its constituents bismuth and 2-ethylhexanoate. The concept of biodegradation is not applicable to metals and metal compounds such as bismuth ions, which are not considered (bio)degradable. However, 2-ethylhexanoate is readily biodegradable (99% biodegradation in 28 d) based on a standard OECD 301E test and supporting studies.

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