Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) An Environmental Health Hazard

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chronology.

Food adulteration and inspection.

Hazardous wastes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1977

Summary:

Summarizes the history of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), their chemical composition, industrial production and uses, and potential substitutes. Examines the adverse health effects of PCBs, their levels in food, ecological effects, and regulation. Appendixes include chronology, 1929-77, and pertinent provisions of Federal laws and regulations. Includes tables

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

Publisher Number:

CRS-1977-SPR-0014

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license