Ecotoxicity refers to the toxic effect of a chemical on the living environment, which includes animals and water organisms. The ecotoxicity values of a compound become significant when the compound is degraded very slowly or incompletely or is used in large quantities. Ecotoxicological data have to be known, in addition to an in-depth understanding of biodegradability for chemicals, which may reach surface waters (Guhl et al., 1989).

Main Researcher: Razmah Ghazali    
Email: razmah@mpob.gov.my