Toxicity testing of oil slick dispersants in Hong Kong

G. B. THOMPSON, Shiu Sun Rudolf WU

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Abstract

In Hong Kong, the toxicity of oil spill dispersants was assessed in a preliminary screening test, based upon TD50 values in samples of ten fish. Later, an improved test was introduced, based upon new procedures developed in the United Kingdom and modified to suit conditions in Hong Kong. Products approved elsewhere were usually, but not always, approved in Hong Kong. Further work is needed to relate the test results to oil-spill damage in local waters. Copyright © 1981 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)233-237
JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin
Volume12
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1981

Citation

Thompson, G. B., & Wu, R. S. S. (1981). Toxicity testing of oil slick dispersants in Hong Kong. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 12(7), 233-237. doi: 10.1016/0025-326X(81)90362-3

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