| Main Title |
Shake-Flask Test for Estimation of Biodegradability of Toxic Organic Substances in the Aquatic Environment. |
| Author |
Cripe, C. R. ;
Walker, W. W. ;
Pritchard, P. H. ;
Bourquin, A. W. ;
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL. ;Gulf Coast Research Lab., Ocean Springs, MS. ;ECOVA Corp., Redmond, WA. |
| Year Published |
1987 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/J-87/330 ;PUB-603; |
| Stock Number |
PB88-199427 |
| Additional Subjects |
Biodegradation ;
Organic compounds ;
Toxic hazards ;
Water pollution ;
Aquatic microbiology ;
Rivers ;
Sediments ;
Toxicology ;
Reprints ;
Shake flask test ;
Methyl parathion ;
Dibutylphythalate ;
Methoxychlor
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
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| NTIS |
PB88-199427 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
15p |
| Abstract |
The disadvantages of current biodegradation tests are examined. These problems include need for high substrate concentrations, lack of parent compound concentration measurements and estimation of sediment effects, failure to indicate compounds to which microbial populations must adapt to degrade, and lack of site specificity in innocula selection. A modified river die-away test is proposed for determining biodegradability of organic compounds and testing for toxic degradation products. The chemical abatement test uses shake flasks containing sterile and nonsterile site water, both with and without site sediment. Concurrent toxicity testing with mysids or daphnids provides a sensitive assay for the detection of toxic metabolities. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, v14 p239-251 1987. Prepared in cooperation with Gulf Coast Research Lab., Ocean Springs, MS., and ECOVA Corp., Redmond, WA. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Shake-Flask Test for Estimation of Biodegradability of Toxic Organic Substances in the Aquatic Environment. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
c1987 |
| Category Codes |
68D; 57Y |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/04 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
821124046 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
