I knew that Corexit® 9500 was toxic, but I just discovered that Corexit® 9500 contains arsenic. No wonder this oil dispersant is so deadly to lifeforms. You can the EPA Product Schedule to get the full data on Corexit® 9500. Unfortunately, some information is confidential.
Source: EPA
ANALYSIS FOR HEAVY METALS, CYANIDE, AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS
Compound Concentration (ppm)
Arsenic 0.16
Cadmium N/D
Chromium 0.03
Copper 0.10
Lead N/D
Mercury N/D
Nickel N/D
Zinc N/D
Cyanide N/D
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons N/D
Source: EPA
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