Polychlorinated biphenyls, polybrominated biphenyls, and their contaminants: a literature compilation, 1965--1977
Biphenyl compounds have been used in various industrial applications. Because of chemical stability and resistance to thermal decomposition, they are ideally suited as heat-transfer fluids--one of their main applications. Biphenyl compounds have also been used as dye carriers for plastics and synthetic fibers and, to a lesser degree, as coatings for citrus fruit wrappers because of their mild fungicidal properties. Aside from extensive use in the electrical industry, polychlorinated derivatives (PCBs) also appear in certain pesticidal formulations. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) have found widespread applications as fire retardants. During the manufacture of PCBs, several side products occur; among these are dibenzofurans and chlorinated naphthalenes. Although small in quantity, these contaminants are of concern because of their toxic potential. This bibliography is divided into four individual sections: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs); Dibenzofurans; and Chlorinated Naphthalenes. Each section has its own permuted title index for easy access to the literature references. Nomenclature used for searching the computer files and numbers of references retrieved are listed separately for each section.
- Research Organization:
- Toxicology Information Response Center, Oak Ridge, Tenn. (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 5042405
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/TIRC-78/2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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