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The adsorption coefficient Koc was estimated based on the pKa and the log Kow using a method according to Franco and Trapp (2008, 2009, 2010). The log Koc for the charged molecule was estimated to be 4.25 at pH 7. Therefore, adsorption to the solid soil phase is expected. However, octylamine is readily biodegradable (see ICULID Ch. 5.2.1).

The Henry's law constant value was calculated using the vapour pressure and water solubility. According to REACH Guidance, the HCL was corrected for the environmental relevant pH range. At pH 7 the HLC is estimated to be 8.25E-03 Pa*m³/mol.

Based on the Mackay Level I model, the uncharged substance will preferentially distribute into the compartments air (88.7%) and water (7.7%).

Regarding distribution in the environment, estimates obtained from Level III fugacity distribution modelling using US EPA EPI Suite v4.00, model component Level III fugacity model, indicate that emissions of n-octylamine will distribute predominantly into soil (77%) and water (20.4%). Significantly less proportions will distribute into air or sediment. The estimated persistence time is 343 hr (GUBDH, 2009).