Table 2.
Effects of UV filters on arthropods
| UV Filter | Effects on Arthropods | Arthropod Species Studied | Test Concentration Ranges | Toxicity Threshold | Duration of Study | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-MBC | Lethal toxicity of nauplii | Tigriopus japonicus | C = 0 to10 μg/L | LC50 = 8.5 μg/L | 72 h | Chen et al. 2018 |
| Reduction of reproduction and body length | Tigriopus japonicus | C = 0 to10 μg/L | LOEC = 50 μg/L | Chen et al. 2018 | ||
| 3-BC | Irregularities in hepatopancreatic cells | Gammarus fossarum | C = 300 μg/L | na | 4 days | Scheil et al. 2008 |
| Changes in protein concentration Hsp70 | Gammarus fossarum | Maximum response at C = 3.3 μg/L | na | Scheil et al. 2008 | ||
| AVOBENZONE | Increase in reproduction rate | Daphnia magna | C = 20 μg/L | na | 21 days | Boyd et al. 2021 |
| OCTOCRYLENE | Effect on the motor responses to light stimuli | Daphnia magna | C = 200 μg/L | na | 48 h | Boyd et al. 2021 |