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Table 1 EU reach P/vP criteria as defined in annex XIII

From: Are ready biodegradation tests effective screens for non-persistence in all environmental compartments?

Environmental Compartment

P degradation half-life criteria (days)

vP degradation half-life criteria (days)

Fresh, estuarine water

 ≥ 40

 ≥ 60

Marine water

 ≥ 60

 ≥ 60

Freshwater, estuarine sediment

 ≥ 120

 ≥ 180

Marine sediment

 ≥ 180

 ≥ 180

Soil

 ≥ 120

 ≥ 180