Science Inventory

UPTAKE AND DEPURATION STUDIES OF PCDDS AND PCDFS IN FRESHWATER FISH

Citation:

Kuehl, D., P. Cook, AND A. Batterman. UPTAKE AND DEPURATION STUDIES OF PCDDS AND PCDFS IN FRESHWATER FISH. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-86/318 (NTIS PB87177366).

Description:

The bioavailability of PCDD/PCDFs from municipal incinerator fly ash and sediment to freshwater fish has been studied. A preference to selectively bioaccumulate PCDD/PCDF isomers substituted in the 2,3,7, and 8 positions was observed. The depuration half life of 2,3,7,8-TCDD from carp was found to be 300-325 days. The rate of depuration of PCDD/PCDFs decreased with increasing degree of chlorination.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:05/24/2002
Record Last Revised:04/16/2004
Record ID: 40712