Toxicity of Decon Green to Cerlodaphnia Dubla, Daphnia Magna, and Bivrio Fischeri
Abstract
The U.S. Army is developing a hydrogen peroxide-based decontaminating solution Decon Green (DG) that is effective against chemical, as well as biological agents. The components of the decon solution are less hazardous to the user than standard decon solutions (i.e., DS-2/DAM). Toxicity data exist on the individual components; however environmental information on the mixture is lacking. This report addresses the aquatic toxicity of DG, presenting studies that will provide baseline aquatic toxicity screening levels on neat DG solution. Although a number of aquatic organisms are available for short-term testing, the following organisms were used to estimate the aquatic toxicity: Daphnia magna (freshwater crustacean, water flea), Ceriodaphnia dubia (fresh water crustacean), and Vibrio fischeri (marine luminescent bacteria).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA430776
Entities
People
- Carl W. Kurnas
- Mark V. Haley
Organizations
- Edgewood Chemical Biological Center