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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 :IC>[http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/iupac/Reports/1275.htm#none International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry: Pesticide Properties Database August 12 2009]</ref>. | + | 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>[http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/iupac/Reports/1275.htm#none International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry: Pesticide Properties Database August 12 2009]</ref>. |
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Definition of Tetrasul:
Tetrasul, also known as diphenylsulphide, is a pesticide which was used against spider mites and aphidsCite error: Invalid
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The use of tetrasul has been banned in Europe since 2003[1].
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 dosesCite error: Invalid <ref> tag;
invalid names, e.g. too many.
Environmental standards and legislation
Included in the OSPAR list of substances of priority action
