Equilibrium partitioning approach

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004067",
  "term": "Equilibrium partitioning approach",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A methodology used to predict the concentration of a chemical in one environmental compartment based on its concentration in another, assuming the system is at equilibrium. This approach relies on partitioning coefficients, such as the octanol-water partition coefficient, to model the distribution of hydrophobic organic contaminants. It is frequently applied in ecological risk assessments to estimate exposure levels.",
  "synonyms": [
    "EqP approach"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "biota-sediment accumulation factor",
    "equilibrium partitioning"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 880 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/equilibrium-partitioning-approach/"
}