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- (eco)degradation factor | DF | degradation factor
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- Definition factor is used for the calculation of Critical Dilution Volume and assigned to each ingredient of a cosmetic product, representing an estimation of the degradation rate of a substance in the aquatic environment Reference COM-Terminology Coordination, based on: ECETOC. Technical report 127 FRESHWATER ECOTOXICITY METHODS USED IN THE SUSTAINABILITY CONTEXT > Critical Dilution Volume model > 'How does it work?' (7.5.2021)
- Comment It results from tests assessing aerobic biodegradability (Test methods 301 A to F or 310 in the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals)