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Phototransformation in air:

The SRC AOPWIN program was used to obtain values of the rate constant kOHfor reaction of each constituent with hydroxyl radicals. An overall half-life in air under default conditions of hydroxyl radical concentration can be calculated using the following expressions:

kdegair(d-1) = kOH(cm3/molecule-sec) x OHConcair(molec/cm3) x 24 x 3600

Half-life is then calculated as:

DT50(d) = ln 2/ kdegair(d-1)

Where:

kdegair= total rate constant for degradation in air

kOH= rate constant for reaction with hydroxyl radicals

OHConcair= concentration of hydroxyl radicals in air

DT50= half-life

Calculated values for the constituents of Alkanes, C16 -C18 branched and linear are presented in Table 4.2.1 of the Chemical Safety Report.

Phototransformation in water

Phototransformation in water is not expected to be a significant removal process for Alkanes, C16 -C18 branched and linear.

Phototransformation in soil

Phototransformation in soil is not expected to be a significant removal process for Alkanes, C16 -C18 branched and linear.