Neurotoxicity of Benzotriazole Ultraviolet Stabilizers in Teleost Fishes: A Review.

ABSTRACT: Plastic additives that maintain integrity have been extensively studied for potential toxicity to fish; however, chemicals that protect polymers from (artificial) UV degradation are less studied. Benzotriazole UV stabilizers (BUVSs) are the most widely used UV stabilizers in plastics and are often used in sunscreens, cosmetics, paint, and food packaging. BUVSs can negatively affect aquatic wildlife when released into the environment via plastic degradation. In this review, we summarize the distribution of BUVSs globally and discuss neurotoxicological endpoints measured in fish to understand how these plastic additives can affect the neurological health of teleost fishes. BUVSs have been detected in aquatic environments at concentrations ranging from 0.05 up to 99,200 ng/L. Studies show tha

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10891865 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature