The toxicities to acetoclastic methanogenic bacteria of various organochloride compounds have been determined by the head-space method. This short-term test indicates toxicity trends with tri- and tetrachlorides being the most toxic, but further work is required.

Acetoclastic methanogenesis, alkyl organochlorides, anaerobic digestion, chlorinated aliphatic compounds, inhibition, toxicity
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