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Acute environmental toxicity and persistence of methyl salicylate: A chemical agent simulant. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10167134· OSTI ID:10167134
The interactions of methyl salicylate with plant foliage and soils were assessed using aerosol/vapor exposure methods. Measurements of deposition velocity and residence times for soils and foliar surfaces are reported. Severe plant contact toxicity was observed at foliar mass-loading levels above 4 {mu}g/cm{sup 2} leaf; however, recovery was noted after four to fourteen days. Methyl salicylate has a short-term effect on soil dehydrogenase activity, but not phosphatase activity. Results of the earthworm bioassay indicated only minimal effects on survival.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
10167134
Report Number(s):
PNL--9818; TD--2089; ON: DE94015192
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English