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Tetrasul has a low water solubility (0.03 mg/l) and is very hydrophobic. It therefore is very likely to [[adsorption|adsorb]] to particles and the sediment and to have a high potential towards [[bioaccumulation]]. | Tetrasul has a low water solubility (0.03 mg/l) and is very hydrophobic. It therefore is very likely to [[adsorption|adsorb]] to particles and the sediment and to have a high potential towards [[bioaccumulation]]. | ||
| − | Tetrasul becomes [[toxic]] for [[pollution and pelagic fishes|fishes]] at concentrations above 11 mg/l. As a substance witch bioaccumulates and possibly also [[biomagnification|biomagnifies]] there may be risks to [[pollution and marine mammals|marine mammals]] by secondary poisoning. Mammals which consume more than 3,9 g per kilogram of body weight might be affected. Chronic exposure might cause effects at lower doses<ref name | + | Tetrasul becomes [[toxic]] for [[pollution and pelagic fishes|fishes]] at concentrations above 11 mg/l. As a substance witch bioaccumulates and possibly also [[biomagnification|biomagnifies]] there may be risks to [[pollution and marine mammals|marine mammals]] by secondary poisoning. Mammals which consume more than 3,9 g per kilogram of body weight might be affected. Chronic exposure might cause effects at lower doses<ref name="IC"/>. |
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The use of tetrasul has been banned in Europe since 2003[2].
Tetrasul has a low water solubility (0.03 mg/l) and is very hydrophobic. It therefore is very likely to adsorb to particles and the sediment and to have a high potential towards bioaccumulation.
Tetrasul becomes toxic for fishes at concentrations above 11 mg/l. As a substance witch bioaccumulates and possibly also biomagnifies there may be risks to marine mammals by secondary poisoning. Mammals which consume more than 3,9 g per kilogram of body weight might be affected. Chronic exposure might cause effects at lower doses[1].
Environmental standards and legislation
Included in the OSPAR list of substances of priority action
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