Biodegradation of the anionic surfactant dialkyl sulphosuccinate

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5620121008· OSTI ID:5815649

Hales, S G ^[1]

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1. Unilever Research, Wirral (United Kingdom). Port Sunlight Lab.

A range of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guideline test systems was used to determine the extent and possible mechanisms of biodegradation of dialkyl sulphosuccinate (DASS, C[sub 6]/C[sub 8]). Primary biodegradation of DASS was virtually complete in OECD guideline tests and in simulations of activated sludge sewage treatment systems under both optimal and adverse conditions, and of an anaerobic digester. Ultimate biodegradation increased form about 50% in ready tests to 94% in more powerful inherent tests. [[sup 14]C]DASS was used to determine the fate of the surfactant in activated sludge and in surface waters. Mechanistic studies were performed to ascertain the biodegradative pathway of [[sup 14]C]DASS. A putative degradation pathway for DASS is proposed.

• OSTI ID: 5815649
• Journal Information: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; (United States), Vol. 12:10; ISSN 0730-7268
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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