Bioaccumulation potential and acute toxicity of synthetic fuels effluents in freshwater biota: azaarenes

The potential for accumulation in aquatic biota of three possibly mutagenic and/or carcinogenic compounds is investigated. Isoquinoline, a cridine, and benz(A)acridine are chosen. Acute toxicities of the polycyclic compounds are also determined with the zooplankter, Daphnia pulex. Combined hazards o...

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Published inEnvironmental science & technology Vol. 12; no. 9; pp. 1062 - 1066
Main Authors Southworth, George R, Beauchamp, John J, Schmieder, Patricia K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Chemical Society 01.09.1978
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Summary:The potential for accumulation in aquatic biota of three possibly mutagenic and/or carcinogenic compounds is investigated. Isoquinoline, a cridine, and benz(A)acridine are chosen. Acute toxicities of the polycyclic compounds are also determined with the zooplankter, Daphnia pulex. Combined hazards of high potential bioaccumulation, high toxicity, and possible high mutagenicity and/or carcinogenicity make minimal releases of azaarenes to aquatic ecosystems a mandatory goal.
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ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851
DOI:10.1021/es60145a006