Current limitations of biodegradation screening tests and prediction of biodegradability: A focus on fragrance substances

Key parameters of OECD biodegradation screening tests were analyzed for impact on the assessment of biodegradation potential of selected fragrance compounds. null Comparison of official Japanese OECD 301C test results for 48 predominantly readily biodegradable chemicals with recent OECD 301F screening data demonstrated a significantly higher occurrence of false negatives potentially attributable to inoculum limitations for the former, while for...