Spent Pot Liner (SPL) is a waste generated during the production of aluminum.

Toxic effects of SPL on meristematic cells are carried on to cells of differentiation/elongation zone.

The recovery period in water is not enough to repair DNA damages caused by SPL.

Cells exposure to SPL continues impair cell division, trigger cell death and cause genomic damage.

Data obtained indicates the need to manage SPL properly prior to disposal on the environment.