Occurrence of tetraalkyllead compounds in the aquatic environment

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01608107· OSTI ID:5366001

Chau, Y K; Wong, P T.S.; Kramar, O; Bengert, G A; Cruz, R B; Kinrade, J O; Lye, J

Fish, marine vegetation, bottom sediment, and water samples taken from various lakes and rivers in Ontario, Canada, were analyzed for the presence of tetraalkyllead compounds. Experimental materials and methods are described. Of all 107 fish samples analyzed, 17 samples contained tetraalkyllead compounds. There were no detectable amounts of tetraalkyllead in water, vegetation, or sediment, although in some cases hexane extractable lead was present. Results indicate that: there is no relationship between species and size of fish and tetraalkyllead concentration; tetraalkyllead is found in fish from various lakes and rivers in Ontario; the type of tetraalkyllead varied in different locations; and the concentration of tetraalkyllead is generally low, representing less than 10% of the total lead. (10 references, 1 table)

• Research Organization: Canada Centre for Inland Waters, Ontario
• OSTI ID: 5366001
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 24:2; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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