Biodegradable Compound

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003158",
  "term": "Biodegradable Compound",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Following for purposes of the standards: Regarding environmentally acceptable lubricants and greases, biodegradable means lubricant formulations that contain at least 90% (weight in weight concentration or w/w) or grease formulations that contain at least 75% (w/w) of a constituent substance or constituent substances (only stated substances present above 0.10% must be assessed) that each demonstrate either the removal of at least 70% of dissolved organic carbon, production of at least 60% of the theoretical carbon dioxide, or consumption of at least 60% of the theoretical oxygen demand within 28 days. Test methods include: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Test Guidelines 301 A-F, 306, and 310, ASTM 5864, ASTM D-7373, OCSPP Harmonized Guideline 835.3110, and International Organization for Standardization 14593:1999.\n\n2. Capable of decomposing rapidly under natural conditions.",
  "references": [
    "Definition truncated: For full definition, see 40 CFR 1700.3 (CFR 2017)",
    "Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/biodegradable-compound/"
}