Are ready biodegradation tests effective screens for non-persistence in all environmental compartments?
Abstract Background Persistence assessment is a cornerstone of chemical hazard and risk assessment in numerous regulatory frameworks, as the longevity of a substance in the environment relates to exposure and ultimately the risk it poses. A chemical that is readily biodegradable is commonly assumed...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Environmental Sciences Europe |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-023-00769-6 |