Document Details
Title:
Y-12 Polychlorinated Biphenyls Problem
Document Location:
DOE INFORMATION CENTER 1 Science.gov Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37831; Eva Butler; Phone: 865-241-4780; Toll-Free: 800-382-6938, Option 6; FAX: 865-574-3521; Email: doeic@oro.doe.gov
Document Categories:
Specific Material\General
Document Type:
OTHER
Document Type Other:
DATA
Publication Date:
1980 Apr 02
Declassification Status:
Never classified
Document Pages:
4
Accession Number:
ORF01099
Document Number(s):
MS/CHR2-0168
Originating Research Org.:
Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant
OpenNet Entry Date:
1995 Nov 02
OpenNet Modified Date:
2015 Feb 13
Description/Abstract:
In February 1964, the Y-12 Plant began using a cutting oil in one of its shops which contained polychlorinated biphenyls. PCB was used until November 1971. Since 1971, the shop has used the non-pcb product. In March 1980, it was found that there were 3,000-4,000 ppm PCB in the system and the amount exceeded the standards established by the EPA.