Special Commentary on Maximum Acceptable Toxicant Concentration (MATC)

Dr. K.S.  Rao

doi:10.5530/bems.4.2.9

Special Commentary on Maximum Acceptable Toxicant Concentration (MATC)

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Dr. K.S. Rao Senior Director – Strategic Business Development, Advinus Therapeutics Ltd, 21 and 22, Phase II, Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru – 560 058, Karnataka, INDIA.

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https://doi.org/10.5530/bems.4.2.9

Abstract

MATC is a value that is calculated through aquatic toxicity tests to help set water quality regulations for the protection of aquatic life. Using the results of a partial life-cycle chronic toxicity test, the MATC is reported as the geometric mean between the No Observed Effect Concentration (NOEC) and the Lowest Observed Effect Concentration (LOEC). Read More....

Special Commentary on Maximum Acceptable Toxicant Concentration (MATC)

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2018-07-01 — Updated on 2019-03-01

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Rao, D. K. . (2019). Special Commentary on Maximum Acceptable Toxicant Concentration (MATC). Biology, Engineering, Medicine and Science Reports, 4(2), 37–38. https://doi.org/10.5530/bems.4.2.9 (Original work published July 1, 2018)