Algae Toxicity Testing

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The use of Algae in Ecotoxicological Testing : a Review

Abstract :An intensive review on the use of algae in ecotoxicological testing is herein described. The state of the art in algal toxicity testing is given and the currently applied algal tests in hazard assessment schemes are emphasized. However, the need of an alternative, rapid and cost-effective algal tests is underscored considering the inequality between the plethora of new chemicals being ...

FTIR spectroscopy as a novel approach towards providing effect‐based endpoints in duckweed toxicity testing

Traditional duckweed toxicity tests only measure plant growth inhibition as an endpoint, with limited effects‐based data. This study aimed to investigate whether Fourier‐transform infrared (FTIR) ...

EPA Promulgates SNUR for Functionalized CNTs ( Carbon Nanotubes )

On May 16, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated, through a direct final rule, significant new use rules (SNUR) for 55 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMN), including functionalized ...

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Chronic Cyst-Based Rotifer Toxicity Test Kit

The chronic, cyst-based rotifer toxicity test is intended for toxicity screening of chemicals, effluents and wastewaters, sediment pore waters and elutriates, surface and groundwaters. In Rotoxkit F chronic, you find all the materials you need to perform three chronic 48h reproduction tests with the freshwater rotifer Brachionus calyciflorus. This small-scale, cost-effective, culture-independent, ...