Division 1.1.1 PersistenceX1F1

A substance fulfils the persistence criterion (P) in any of the following situations:

1. (a)

   the degradation half-life in marine water is higher than 60 days;

2. (b)

   the degradation half-life in fresh or estuarine water is higher than 40 days;

3. (c)

   the degradation half-life in marine sediment is higher than 180 days;

4. (d)

   the degradation half-life in fresh or estuarine water sediment is higher than 120 days;

5. (e)

   the degradation half-life in soil is higher than 120 days.