GB/T 20778-2006

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Evaluation of biodegradability of water treatment chemicals - Carbon dioxide evolution test

水处理剂可生物降解性能评价方法 - CO2 生成量法

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
71.100.80
CCS
G76
Status
Active
Issue Date
2006-12-29
Implementation
2007-06-01
Centralized Committee
中国石油和化学工业联合会
Issuing Authority
中华人民共和国国家质量监督检验检疫总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard specifies a laboratory method for evaluating the biodegradability of water treatment chemicals by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced during microbial degradation. It is applied in the chemical industry, specifically for testing organic components in water treatment agents, scale inhibitors, and corrosion inhibitors to assess their environmental fate in wastewater treatment systems or natural waters. The method is used to determine if a chemical is readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions, supporting regulatory compliance and eco-toxicity assessments.

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