Testing the biodegradability of nonionic surfactants by the O.E.C.D. dynamic simulation test / Richard S. Tobin and D.H.J. Anthony.: En36-522/93-1975E-PDF
"Biodegradability testing of nonionic surfactants was performed by the 0.E.C.D. dynamic simulation (confirmatory) test. A bench-scale activated sludge plant was used with a continuous flow of synthetic sewage containing the surfactants to be tested. Details of operation and modifications to prevent excessive foaming are described. These techniques can be modified for testing the biodegradability and intermediate products of other classes ofcompounds. Results showed the extent of primary biodegradation of the three nonionic surfactants tested followed the order: linear primary alcohol ethoxylate >> nonylphenol ethoxylate > branched alkylphenol ethoxylate"--Abstract, page 1.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Environment Canada. Canada Centre for Inland Waters. |
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| Title | Testing the biodegradability of nonionic surfactants by the O.E.C.D. dynamic simulation test / Richard S. Tobin and D.H.J. Anthony. |
| Series title | [Unpublished report] |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Note(s) | Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada]. Includes bibliographical references (page 13). |
| Publishing information | [Burlington, Ont.] : Environment Canada, Canada Centre for Inland Waters = Environnement Canada, Centre canadien des eaux intérieures, September, 1975. |
| Author / Contributor | Tobin, Richard S., author. |
| Description | 1 online resource (21 pages) : figure, chart. |
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| Subject terms | Surface active agents -- Biodegradation. Surfactants -- Biodégradation. |
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