4. Conclusions
• The operating variables of pH, conductivity, HRT and the use of amaze to improve contact between dissolved ozone and the drug were optimized. The most significant variables were found to be pH and HRT.
• A predictivemodel was obtained that allows us to predict the percentage of IBP degradation as a function of pH and HRT under the tested experimental conditions.
• Under the tested experimental conditions, mineralization of the compound was not achieved. One of the intermediate compounds thus formed was identified by mass spectrophotometry.
• Based on the results of toxicity tests with S. capricornium, the compound released during ozonation is more toxic than the parent compound.