Citation:

Urbansky*, E T., M L. Magnuson*, C A. Kelty*, B. Gu, AND G. M. Brown. COMMENT ON "PERCHLORATE IDENTIFICATION IN FERTILIZERS" AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADDITION/CORRECTION [LETTER TO EDITOR]. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 34(20):4452-4453, (2000).

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Perchlorate contamination has been reported in several fertilizer materials and not just in mined Chile saltpeter, where it is a welo-known natural impurity. To survey fertilizers for perchlorate, two analytical techniques have been applied to 45 products that span agricultural, horticultural, and retail markets, including several lots for some. On the basis of the results presented here, it appears that fertilizers are not significant contributors to perchlorate in the environment.

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Record Type:DOCUMENT( JOURNAL/ PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL)

Product Published Date:10/15/2000

Record Last Revised:12/22/2005

Record ID: 64989

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Role :OWNER

Organization Name :US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Organization Name :OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Organization Name :NATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT RESEARCH LABORATORY

Organization Name :WATER SUPPLY AND WATER RESOURCES DIVISION

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EPA Number :EPA/600/J-01/018