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Title: Ecotoxicological study of used lubricating oil

Abstract

Used lubricating oil is more toxic than crude oil and fuel oil since it contains comparatively high levels of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). No detail toxicological study has been conducted to evaluate the hazards of used lubricating oil to the environment. This study reports a battery of bioassays using bacteria (Microtox test and Mutatox test), algae, amphipod and shrimp larvae to determine the toxicity of water soluble fraction of used lubricating oil. The results will be used to formulate a complete and extensive ecotoxicological assessment of the impacts of used lubricating oil on aquatic environment.

Authors:
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  1. Chinese Univ. of Hong Kong (Hong Kong). Dept. of Biology
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
458352
Report Number(s):
CONF-961149-
Journal ID: ISSN 1087-8939; TRN: 97:006867
Resource Type:
Conference
Resource Relation:
Conference: 17. annual meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry: partnerships for the environment - science, education, and policy, Washington, DC (United States), 17-21 Nov 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of SETAC 17. annual meeting -- Abstract book. Partnerships for the environment: Science, education, and policy; PB: 378 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
56 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE, APPLIED STUDIES; 02 PETROLEUM; LUBRICATING OILS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; AQUATIC ORGANISMS; WASTE OILS; METALS; POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; BIOASSAY; WATER POLLUTION; BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS

Citation Formats

Wong, P K, Chan, W L, Wang, J, and Wong, C K. Ecotoxicological study of used lubricating oil. United States: N. p., 1995. Web.
Wong, P K, Chan, W L, Wang, J, & Wong, C K. Ecotoxicological study of used lubricating oil. United States.
Wong, P K, Chan, W L, Wang, J, and Wong, C K. 1995. "Ecotoxicological study of used lubricating oil". United States.
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abstractNote = {Used lubricating oil is more toxic than crude oil and fuel oil since it contains comparatively high levels of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). No detail toxicological study has been conducted to evaluate the hazards of used lubricating oil to the environment. This study reports a battery of bioassays using bacteria (Microtox test and Mutatox test), algae, amphipod and shrimp larvae to determine the toxicity of water soluble fraction of used lubricating oil. The results will be used to formulate a complete and extensive ecotoxicological assessment of the impacts of used lubricating oil on aquatic environment.},
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year = {Sun Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1995},
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