Abstract:Fire suppression agents are recommended for extinguishing fires by flammable liquids and frequently end in water bodies, combined with the fuels. There is a lack of toxicity information on these commercial formulations and the effects of mixtures of fire suppression agents and fuels. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the toxic effects of different fire suppression agents, the gasoline water‐soluble fraction (GWSF), and mixtures of each fire suppression agent and GWSF. Individual tests were performed… Show more
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