Ecotoxicological Evaluation of Three Deicers(NaCl, NaFo, CMA)-Effect on Terrestrial Organisms

摘要

The sue of chemical such as sodium cjhloride(NaCl) had increased significantly during the past three decades. Deicers induce metal corrosion and alter the physicochemical properties of soils and water. Environmental damage caused by the use of NaCl has prompted government agencies to find alternative Deicers. This article presents a comparative ecotoxicological Study of three deicers on soil organisms. Sodium formiate (NaFo)and calcium-magnesium acetate(CMA)are the most interesting commercially available deicers based upon their char- actreistics and potential toxicity.