A new look at what’s in ‘fracking’ fluids raises red flags

A new look at what’s in ‘fracking’ fluids raises red flags

Authors:
William Stringfellow, Michael Bernstein, Katie Cottingham

Date:
Aug 14

Key findings:

• For about one-third of the approximately 190 compounds the scientists identified as ingredients in various fracking formulas, the scientists found very little information about toxicity and physical and chemical properties.
• Data gaps concerning toxicity, biodegradability, physical constants, and concentrations of use should be addressed so that accurate and informed environmental and health assessments can be made.

Source/Publisher:
American Chemical Society

Press release: A new look at what’s in ‘fracking’ fluids raises red flags. ACS, Aug. 13, 2014

Please also have a look at:

• Zoë Schlanger, There’s Still a Lot We Don’t Know About Fracking Chemicals, Newsweek, Aug. 13, 2014
• Philip Robinson, Fracking Fluid Survey Shows Missing Information | Little toxicity or environmental persistence data available for about one-third of chemicals, ChemistryWorld on August 19, 2014

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