Acute Toxicity of 1,3,5,7-tetranitrooctahydro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine (HMX) to Aquatic Organisms

Abstract

The acute toxicity of 1-3-5-7-tetranitrooctahydro-1-3-5-7-tetrazocine (HMX) was studied utilizing aquatic organisms representing several different trophic levels in aquatic ecosystems. Generally, no adverse effects of exposure to 32 mg/l HMX were observed among any of the algae, fish, or invertebrate species tested. The 7-day old fry of the fathead minnow were the only life stage or species acutely affected. Based on an application factor of 0.05 and a 96-hour LC50 for the most sensitive aquatic organism (7-day old fry of the fathead minnow) tested (15 mg/l), a water quality criterion of 0.75 mg/l is proposed for the protection of fresh-water aquatic life with an adequate margin of safety.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA054981

Entities

People

  • B. H. Sleight Ii
  • G. A. Leblanc
  • R. E. Bentley
  • T. A. Hollister

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Cells
  • Databases
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Protection
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Margin Of Safety
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Test Methods
  • Toxicity
  • Water Quality

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Aquatic Ecology