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Statement

Ecotoxicology Tests

Marine Crustacea Acute Toxicity

Title

Marine crustacea acute toxicity

Test guidelines

ISO TC147/SC5/WG2

Test species

Acartia tonsa

Quantity of sample required

100g

Results quoted

Lethality (LC50) and NOEC

Test duration

48 hours

Standard turnaround time

6 weeks

Notes

Acartia tonsa is the standard species but other alternative species may be used at the client’s request.

The turnaround time includes a range finding (preliminary) study, definitive study and report.