Fracturing fluid system

EC50, mg·L−1

Toxicity level

Shimizu

1.0 × 106

Non-toxic

Clean slippery water fracturing fluid

1.89 × 106

Non-toxic

Oil-based emulsion slippery water fracturing fluid

1.06 × 106

Non-toxic

Guar gum fracturing fluid

1.13 × 103

Slightly toxic