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Effects of pH on the toxicity and uptake of (14C)lindane in the midge, Chironomus riparius

Journal Article · · Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf.; (United States)
The toxicity of the insecticide, lindane, was measured in the midge, Chironomus riparius, at pH 4, 6, and 8 with the finding that lindane is significantly more toxic at pH 6 than at pH 4 and 8. The higher toxicity of lindane at pH 6 is a product of two factors. First the penetration of the compound into the midge is lower at pH 4 than at pH 6 and 8. Second, a greater percentage of total radioactivity is contributed by parent compound at pH 6.
Research Organization:
Ohio State Univ., Columbus
OSTI ID:
5729501
Journal Information:
Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf.; (United States), Journal Name: Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN EESAD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English