Final acute value

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004427",
  "term": "Final acute value",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A statistically derived concentration of a chemical that is protective of aquatic organisms from acute toxicity. It is calculated from the acute toxicity data of multiple species, typically representing the fifth percentile of the species sensitivity distribution. This value is used in setting water quality criteria.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 886 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/final-acute-value/"
}