The toxicity of three alkylbenzene sulfonate (ABS) surfactants was assessed in seven-day acute toxicity tests using the freshwater amphipod, Hyalella azteca. Survival was evaluated at the end of the test.
A manuscript detailing the methods, QA/QC, discussion, and conclusion based on these data has been submitted for peer review and will be published soon. The citation will be provided once available.
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