Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), which is widely used as emulsifiers, fabric softeners, disinfectants, pesticides, corrosion inhibitors and personal care products, have stayed in the wastewater generated from industry, agriculture and municipality. As a kind of organic pollutants with high toxicity, the ecotoxicity of QACs on aqueous ecosystems has drawn much attention.
Based on the research progress of the ecotoxicity of QACs, this paper investigated the acute toxicity of QACs on Chlorel...