Main Title |
Chronic Toxicity of Pydraul 50E to Lake Trout. |
Author |
Mayer, F. L. ;
Woodward, D. F. ;
Adams, W. J. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL. ;Fish and Wildlife Service, Jackson, MS. ;ABC Labs., Inc., Columbia, MO. |
Publisher |
c1993 |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-93/389 ;CONTRIB-763; |
Stock Number |
PB93-236271 |
Additional Subjects |
Trout ;
Toxicity ;
Water pollution effects(Animals) ;
Hydraulic fluids ;
Plasticizers ;
Dose-response relationships ;
Growth ;
Survival ;
Reprints ;
Pydraul 50E
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB93-236271 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
8p |
Abstract |
Industrial phosphate esters have been widely used for the past 30 years as plasticizers, hydraulic fluids, and gasoline additives because of their fire resistance and performance. A study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicated that a significant portion of the annual production of all hydraulic fluid was discharged into the environment as a result of leakage. The purpose of the study was to determine the chronic toxicity of Pydraul 50E, an alkyl-aryl phosphate ester hydraulic fluid, to lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush). Fry (24-days-old) were continuously exposed to 0, 2.6, 5.3, and 16 micrograms/L of Pydraul 50E for 120 days. All fish died in the 16 micrograms/L exposure, and growth was significantly less in the 5.3 micrograms/L exposure. A high incidence of light skin coloration (66%) and cataracts in one or both eyes (92%) also occurred in the 5.3 micrograms/L exposure. Bioconcentration factors for Pydraul 50E ranged from 462 to 5,500. Improved management of hydraulic fluid use is recommended to reduce environmental contamination. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, v51 p289-295 1993. Prepared in cooperation with Fish and Wildlife Service, Jackson, MS., and ABC Labs., Inc., Columbia, MO. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Chronic Toxicity of Pydraul 50E to Lake Trout. |
Category Codes |
57Y; 68D; 71O; 71K |
NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/04 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
330925664 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |