Article · Volume 4, Issue 2 · pp. 37–38
Special Commentary on Maximum Acceptable Toxicant Concentration (MATC)
K.S. Rao1
- 1Advinus Therapeutics Ltd, 21 and 22, Phase II, Peenya Industrial Area, Benga- luru – 560058, Karnataka, INDIA.
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).
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