Dowanol, an environmentally safe adjuvant
Caux, PY; Weinberger, P; Carlisle, DB
| HERO ID | 4946363 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 1986 |
| Title | Dowanol, an environmentally safe adjuvant |
| Authors | Caux, PY; Weinberger, P; Carlisle, DB |
| Journal | Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 12 (1986) |
| Page Numbers | 1047-1054 |
| Abstract | Pesticide spray formulations include a variety of adjuvants as wetting agents, surfactants or emulsifiers. DOWANOL TPM (tripropylene glycol methylether) is one such adjuvant in current common use in spray formulations of the insecticide fenitrothion. Unlike some other adjuvants which the authors have tested, DOWANOL appears to have no significant toxicity for duckweed, Lemna minor L., an environmentally important aquatic plant, which has been previously shown to be sensitive to some formulations. Four parameters were monitored, namely, biomass, photosynthetic function, adenosine triphosphate level and changes in the electrical potential of the bathing media. Reported concentrations of DOWANOL in forest pools after spraying are of the order of 1 mu g ml super(-1). |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | 4946363 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Keyword | Lemna minor; toxicity; hazards; ecology; surfactants |
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