About ECT
ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH was founded as a privately owned, independent enterprise in 1993, and joined the SynTech Research Group in November 2021.
In compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), we perform standardised ecotoxicological tests in the laboratory as well as at semi-field and field level.
An overview of the ecotoxicology services provided by the whole SynTech Research Group is given here.
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ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH
Böttgerstraße 2 – 14
65439 Flörsheim am Main
Germany
Phone: +49 6145 9564-0
Fax: +49 6145 9564-99
Reports published: Harmonisation of environmental exposure assessment for veterinary pharmaceuticals and biocides
The aim of the present project was to further develop a draft test guideline for an experimental method to study the transformation of veterinary pharmaceuticals and biocides in cattle and pig liquid manure, and to validate it in an international inter-laboratory comparison (ring test).
First complete species list and Red List of earthworms in Germany
Soil is an essential component of terrestrial ecosystems and fulfils many important functions being the natural basis of life, habitat, an integral part of water and nutrient cycling, and having a filter function for the protection of groundwater. Earthworms contribute very effectively to the breakdown of organic matter in soil
New publication: Effects of oxidized Carbo-Iron on the amphipod Hyalella azteca
For in situ remediation of groundwater contaminated by halogenated hydrocarbons Carbo-Iron®, a composite of microscale activated carbon and nano Fe0, was developed. Against the background of the intended release of Carbo-Iron into the environment in concentrations in the g/L-range, potential ecotoxicological consequences were evaluated in the present study
Quality seal ‘Innovative through research’ awarded to ECT
ECT received the quality seal ‘Innovative through research’ from the German Stifterverband honouring significant activities in research and innovation in 2015.
ECT at 7th SETAC World Congress / 37th SETAC North America Annual Conference
The 7th SETAC World Congress / 37th SETAC North America Annual Conference takes place in Orlando, USA, from 06 to 10 November 2016. ECT is contributing with the following presentations:
J. Römbke: Effects of chemicals on soil organisms in the field: available methods and ecological background