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Potential terrestrial fate and effects on soil biota of a coal liquefaction product spill

Journal Article · · Environ. Toxicol. Chem.; (United States)
Contaminated soil samples collected from the site of a coal liquefaction product spill were used to study potential fates and effects of this synthetic fuel. Simulated weathering in the laboratory caused significant changes in residual oil composition. Soil column leachates contained high phenol levels that decreased exponentially over time. Toxicity tests demonstrated that the oil-contaminated soil was phytotoxic and caused embryotoxic and teratogenic effects on eggs of the cricket Acheta domesticus.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6337783
Journal Information:
Environ. Toxicol. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Toxicol. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN ETOCD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English