Aroclor 1242
Tox Class
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) & Dioxins
Tox CAS
53469-21-9
Tox Medium
Marine Water
Tox Reliability
Unknown
Publish Date
2000
Tox LOSP Unknown
-
Tox LOSP Unit
µg/L
General Comments
Bioaccumulation and secondary poisoning effects should be considered for this toxicant. Refer to Warne et al. (2018) and the bioaccumulation section in Accounting for local concitions. These DGVs and the information in the corresponding DGVs technical brief for this toxicant should be used in accordance with the detailed guidance provided on the Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality website.
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See also
There were insufficient marine toxicity data to derive a reliable guideline value for Aroclor 1242. However, the freshwater DGV (low reliability) could be used with caution for marine waters, as an unknown reliability value.