Air pollution assessment of cresols. Final report
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:7323079
Cresol is a methyl substituted, hydroxylated aromatic hydrocarbon that occurs in three isomeric forms. Cresols are refined from coal tar or petroleum; they can also be synthesized. Cresols are toxic to both fauna and flora. Poisoning of humans has resulted from inhalation, ingestion, and absorption of cresol through skin and mucous membranes. Cresol affects the central nervous system, the kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, and stomach. Some fatalities and also carcinogenicity have been attributed to cresol. The principal sources of cresol emissions to the atmosphere are the production of cresols and the production of coke. Adsorption onto activated carbon is the best method for controlling the emission of cresol vapors into the atmosphere.
- Research Organization:
- Mitre Corp., McLean, VA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 7323079
- Report Number(s):
- PB-256737; MTR-7227
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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