2.2.4 Partitioning to the Soil Compartment

Based on its low water solubility and its Organic Carbon Partitioning Coefficient (log K_OC) of 2.64, ethylbenzene is moderately mobile in soil. Volatilization from soil surfaces and biodegradation in soil are expected to be the dominant processes.

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