The vaporization enthalpies of 16 polychlorinated biphenyls have been determined by correlation gas chromatography. This study was prompted by the realization that the vaporization enthalpy of the standard compounds used in previous studies, octadecane and eicosane, were values measured at 340 and 362 K, respectively, rather than at 298 K. Adjustment to 298 K amounts to a 7-8 kJ/mol increment i...

Avian vacuolar myelinopathy (AVM) is a disease of unknown etiology, which has been diagnosed in a variety of birds from surface water reservoirs in the southeastern United States. Pathology suggests a natural or anthropogenic compound may be the cause of this disease. With the goal of identifying the toxicant that causes AVM, we qualitatively analyzed sediments and American coot (Fulica america...

This study is focused on investigating the influence of the parameters for dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) using electron beam. The dechlorination process was studied using concentrated solutions of polychlorinated biphenyls. 2-propanol with/without water, ethanol, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalin and tetrahydrofurane were used as solvents. The results of the research showed that ...

Several current-use (≤ 80 ng g⁻¹ dry weight) and organochlorine pesticides (≤ 15 ng g⁻¹ dry weight) and polychlorinated biphenyls (≤ 18 ng g⁻¹ dry weight) were found in the biodegradable fraction of source separated household waste, compost, and/or anaerobic digestate. The degradation rates of individual compounds differ depending on the treatment. Dieldrin and pentachloroaniline, e.g., degrade...

polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs) have been widely used to flame-retard products common in homes and theworkplace, and subsequently. polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs) typify a class of highly toxic, stable aromaticpollutants. pcbs are recently being scrutinized for potential environment damage in groundwater and in theatmosphere. the elimination of chemical pollutants from a contaminated environm...

The results of liver function tests in a population manufacturing capacitors and transformers are presented. Two clinical field examinations were performed, one in 1976 when PCBs were still used in the manufacturing of the electrical equipment and one at the end of 1979, 2.5 years after discontinuation of PCBs use. A low prevalence of abnormal liver function tests was found and mean values for ...

A 40-year follow-up study was conducted to examine mortality among 1,664 patients in Japan suffering from "Yusho," a disease caused by ingestion of rice oil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls and polychlorinated dibenzofurans. To evaluate the effects of exposure on mortality, the authors calculated standardized mortality ratios. National mortality rates for major causes of death were u...

In May 2015, a fire occurred at Terminal 3 of the Rome–Fiumicino International Airport. To respond to health concern associated with resulting emissions combustion products, Pier D underwent pre-emptive sequestration. The Italian National Institute Health was asked carry out environmental monitoring affected areas, and evaluate related risk for health. Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs),...