Environmental Profiles of Chemical Flame-Retardant Alternatives for

Anaerobic Biodegradation: No data
Porous Pot Test: No data
Pyrolysis: No data
Hydrolysis as a Function of pH:
Conclusion:
The available hydrolysis as a function of pH data are adequate.
Basis for Conclusion:
A confidential study submitted on Proprietary F indicates that its hydrolysis half life is >1 year at
pH 4, 7, and 9.
Sediment/Water Biodegradation:
Conclusion:
The available sediment/water biodegradation data are adequate.
Basis for Conclusion:
A confidential study submitted on Proprietary F indicates that its half life is 8.5 days in sediment in
a shake flask die-away test.
Soil Biodegradation with Product Identification: No data
Indirect Photolysis in Water: No data
Sediment/Soil Adsorption/Desorption:
Conclusion:
The available soil adsorption data are adequate.
Basis for Conclusion:
A confidential study submitted on Proprietary F indicated that the soil adsorption coefficient is
>28,840.
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