NTIS/PS-78/0893
Poiychlonrsated Biphenyls in the Environment
A Bibliography with Abstract
Search period covered
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BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA 1. Kepott No. 2.
SHEET . . - »
4. Tide and Subtitle
Polychlorinated Biphenyls in the Environment
(A Bibliography with Abstracts)
/.Editor:
Diane M. Cavagnaro
9. Performing Organization N.ime and Address
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, Virginia 22161
12. Sponsoring Organization Name and Address
Same
3. Recipient's Accession No.
NTIS/PS-78/0893
5. Report Date
August, 1978
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10. Project/Task/Work Unit No.
11. Contract/Grant No.
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Covered
1964 - Tul. , 1978
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15. Supplementary Notes
Supersedes NTIS/PS-77/0792, NTIS /PS -76/0709, and NTIS/PS-75/713
16. Abstract:
The environmental aspects of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are cited in this
bibliography. Most of the studies are concerned with the toxicity, ecology, and
abundance of PCBs in water and air. (This updated bibliography contains 210 ab-
stracts, 74 of which are new entries to the previous edition. )
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Compilation of State Data for Eight Selected Toxic Substances. Volume 1 Corporate Author
Mitre Corp., McLean, VA. 'Environmental Protection Agency, Washington. D.C. Office Sponsoring Agency
of Toxic Substances. (402-364)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Roberts, Elizabeth. Spewak, R., Stryker, S., Tracey, S.
C5945F4 FLD: 06T 06F 57Y«, 57H, 68'
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PolychLocinated Biphenyls (Aroclor 12U2): Effarts of Uptake on E. coli
Growth
Medical Tniv. of South Carolina, Charleston. (092 550i
AUTHOR: Keil, Julian E,; Graber, Charles D. ; Priester, Lamar E.;
Sandifer, Sanuel R,
F1U71L2 Fid: 6T, 6K, 57Y, 57K, 68G, 68E GRM7815
1972 3p
Monitor: 18
Fub, in Pnvironmental Health Perspectives, n1 p175-177, Apr 72.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology. Group 8.
PB-279 739.
Abstract: Experiments were performed to stuiy the effscts of PCBs in
vitro on a facultative organism, Escherichia ooli, common to human
intestinal flara. This bacterium was also salected because it is the
prime indicator of fecal contamination.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Toxicology, "etabolisn. Bacteria,
Escherichia' coli, Chlorina organic compounds, Growth, In vitro
analysis, Tables (Data) , Experimental data, Microorganisms,
Concentration (3 omposition) , DDT
Identifiers: Eeprints, *Polychlorinated biphenyls, -*Arocl3r 12U2,
*Toxic substances, NTTSEPAL
PB-279 750/UST NTTS Prices: (Order as PB-279 739, M? A 01)
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DDT and Polychlorina ted Bipheryl (Aroclor 12U2Hrade Name)) Effects of
Uptake on *!. Call Growth
ledical rlniv. of South Carolina, Charleston, ("05 UU2)
AOTHOF: Keil, J. *- ; Sandifer, S. H.
E1U71H2 Fid: 6F, 6?, 6 M, 57K, 57Y, 6*E, 57H GPA'7815
1 Feb 72 7p
Monitor: 19
Pub. in Water Fesearch, v6 p837-841 1972.
Included in the report. Journal Articles on Toxicoloqy. Sroup 7,
PE-279 709.
Abstract: DC? at 0.01 and FCB at 0.01 ani 0.1 ppn consistently
stira'ilated Escherichia coli growht in vitro. Diffarences between
treatments and controls at the conclusion of 2U hoirs incubation
although increased uridine uptake was noted in all DDT and PCB
cultures after 5 h of incubation.
Descriptors: *DDT, *Pesticides, Bi ode terioration, Growth, Dacteria,
Escherichia coll. In vitro analysis. Tables (Data) , Tn secticides,
Residues, Nucleic acids, nridine, Coticen tratioMComposition)
Experimental data, Metabolism, Chlorine organic ao
Identifiers: Reprints *Pplychlorina ted biphanyls, DDT insecticide,
Ot>E insecticide, Pesticide residues, Arochlor 12U2 , Arochlors,
N L ID Cir A Jj
PB-279 713/2ST NTTS Prices: (Order as PB-279 709,
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Bioassay of Aroclor (Trademark) 1251 for Possible Carcinogen! city, CAS
No. 27323-18-8
Rational Cancer Inst., Bethesda , Id. Ca rcinoganasis Program.
Technical rept.
S1465F3 Fid: 6T, 6E, 57Y*, 575, 683* GPAI7815
net 77 69p*
Pept No: NCI-CO-TR-38, DHF.W/FnB /NIH-78-838
Monitor: 18
Abstract: A bioassay of Aroclor 1254 for possible ca rcl nogenicity was
conducted by administering the test chemical in feed t? Fischer 344
rats. Groups of 24 rats of each sex were administered Aroclor 1254 at
one of three doses, either 25, 50, or 100 ppn, for 104-105 weeks.
Matched controls consisted of groups of 24 untreated rats of each sex.
Survival among males, but not among females, showed a significant
dosa-related trend. Adequate numbars of animals of both sexes survived
for meaningful statistical analyses of the incidences of tumors. The
combined incidences of lymphcraas and leukemias showed a significant
dose-relate-d trend in males. However, the diract comparisons of each
treated group with those of the matched controls were not significant,
and the tumors cannot clearly be related to treatment with Aroclor
1254. Hepatocellular adenomas and carcinomas wara found in the treated
groups, but not in the controls. Although the incidences of tumors
were .not significant, the occurrence of tha hyperplastic nodules
appeared to fce related to treatment. it is concluded that under the
conditions of this bioassay, Aroclor 1254 was not carcinogenic in
Fischer 344 rats; however, a high incidence of a spectrum of
proliferative lesions of the liver in both male and female rats was
related to treatment. In addition, tha carcinomas of the
gastrointestinal tract may ba associated with treatment in both males
and females.
Descriptors: ^Pesticides, *Toxicology, *Bi3=issay, Gastrointestinal
system, Liver, Chlorine organic compounds, Hats, Laboratory animals,
Tables (Data) , Adenomas, Males, Females, Ingestion CBl ology), Diet,
Dosage, Dose rate, Kalignant neoplasms, Lymphomas, Leukemias
Identifiers: *Aroclor 1254, *Biphenyl/chloro, *Carcinogenesis,
MTTSNIHCCC
PB-279 624/1ST NTIS Prices: PC A04/SF AO1
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A Codified Ferchlorination Procedure foe the Determination of
Pol y chlorinated Biphenvls
Wisconsin Univ., wadison. water Resources Can ter. *of f i ce o^ Water
Research and Tschnology, Washington, D.c.
Technical completion rept.
AUTHOR: Burkhard, L. P.; Armstrong, D. S.
S1U65CU Fid: 7D, 68*, 680, 99ft GFAT7815
1978 25
Pept No: SIS-WPC-78-01
Contract: DI-1U-3U-0001-605 2, DI-1 U-3U-0001-71 06
Project: OWPT-A-067-WIS
Monitor: OWRT-A-067-SIS (1)
Abstract: _ Accurate quantitative measurement of polvchlorinated
biphenyls xn environmental samples poses a difficult analytical
problem. This Difficulty arises in part fro, the co* olexi ty If the
commercial PCB mixture (A roc lors) which are the main soiree of PCBs in
the environment. In theory, chlorinat ion of biphenyl can produce 210
different • compounds. Consequently, the Aroclors, product by
chlorination of biphenyl to a certain weight percentage of chlorine
contain more than 50 individual PCB con-pounds. -he purpose of thi4
investigation was to develop a perchlorinatioa technique which would
provide guantitativ-e- measurements r of botal nC3 and 'BTphenvl
concentrations in extracts from environmental samples. The technian*
should give quantitative recovery of PCBs =ontainina low til
Aroclor 1221) or high (e.g., Aroclor 125U) .umbers of chlorine ato'ms
substituted on^the biphenyl molecule. Furthermore , sin^e biphenyl mav
be present in environmental samples and is convert^ 11
decachlcrobiph^ayl by the perchlorinf tion reaction! a method giving
quantitative recovery of biphenyl is also neei^. ?erca lorination Sf
Aroclor 1254, Aroclor 1221, and biphenyl standards uJing the *
increase in reaction temperature resulted in -omn«
Aroclors 125U^t?ai22lf However, reaver 3^° ™°'
summary, an i.-proverl perchlorination procedure hns been
which gives quantitative recovery of prn, ;„ , -
standards, but biphenyl is somewhat low. " various Aroclor
*
Descriptors: *Water analysis,
PB-279 610/OST MTTS Prices: PC A02/«F
A01
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V
Organic Analyses in water Juality Control Progress. Training Manual
Rational Training and Operational Technology Canter, Cincinnati, Ohio,
^1U6UF2 Fid: 7D, 68D*, 99A*, 68? G3AI7815
Dec 77 193p*
Pept No: ?PA/430/1-77/0 14
Monitor: 18
Supersedes PB-261 260, PB-261 318, PB-22U 212 and PB-238 893.
Abstract: A lecture/laboratory manual deals with the analysis of
selected organic pollutants. It is intended for use by those having
little or no experience in the field, bat having one year (or
equivalent) of college organic chemistry, and having basic laboratory
skills (volumstric glassware, titration assemblies, analytical and
trip balances). Topics include dissolved oxygen , biochemical oxygen
demand, ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, carbon analysis, chemical oxygen
demand, surfactants, oil and grease phenolics, gas ch romatography, and
polychlorinatei biphenyls.
Descriptors: *Mater analysis, *«anuals, *Crgi nic compounds, Chemical
analysis, Dissolved gases, Oxygen, Biochemical oxygen demand, Ammonia,
Organic nitrates, Carbon, Surfactants, Phenols, Oils, Greases, Gas
chromatography, Chlorine organic compounds, Cancan tratio n (Composition)
, Nitrogen organic compounds, Nitrites, Photometry, Pesticides,
Quality assurance, Numerical analysis
Identifiers: Ctiemical oxygen demand, Polychlorinated fciphenyls, *Water
pollution detection, WinJcler test, Kjeldahl method, *Water quality',
NTISEFACWP
PB-279 5U7/4ST NTIS Prices: PC A09/SF AO1
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The _Toxicity of Polychlorinated Polycyclic Compounds and Elated
Chemicals
Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, Ga.
AUTHOF: Kirabrough, Penate D.
51363FU Fid: 6T, 57Y, 68F, 68G GPAT771U
197U 5Up
Monitor: 18
rXictf
opP Polycyclic Compounds and
Related Chemicals, Critical Reviews Toxicology, v2 D UU5- U 98 1 97u
°» Toxicol ogy . G riup tt.
PB-279
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lately enjoyed great interest anfl A
scientific reports are available. Since
discussed produce similar or celJtSa
discussed together rather than listina
would have lid to a great deal of r^Ution
the various .he.ical reactions, analn
determination of the compounds is not
written with the toxic effects of' the
point and the literature cited s*
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Descriptors: toxicology,
organic compounds, Expe^i
Biochemistry
Identifiers: *Toxic substances,
Polychlorinated biphenyls, Aroclors
T2-U-S herbicide, NTISEPAI Ar°Cl°rS'
PB-279 280/2ST
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-oxtcity ' -1
-oxlcity, Laboratory animals,
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,Jestl::ide residues,
1254, Aroclor 1260,
Prices: (Order as PB-275 272 , MF A0
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The Effect of Pol ychlorinat ed Eiphenyls on Bat Reproduction
Environmental Protection Agency, Charablee, "a. Chamblee Toxicology
Lab.
AUTHOR: Linder, P. P,.; Gaines, T. B.; Kimbrougti, 5. D.
E1362I3 Fid: 6T, 57Y, 68E, 68G GEAI7814
15 Aug 73 16?
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Fd Cosmet. Toxicol., v12 p63-77 1974.
Included in the report. Journal Articles on Toxicology- Group 5,
PB-279 175.
Abstract: The present investigation was initiated in 1970 to study the
effects on reproduction and pathology producer! by two American-made
PCB mixtures sold under the trade-names Aroclor 1254 an3 Aroclor 1260.
Aroclor 1254 contains 54t (w/w) chlorine and is composed of 11%
tetra-, 49$ penta-, 34% hexa- and 6« heptacrhlarobiphanyls; Aroclor
1260 has 603 (w/w) chlorine, with a composition of 12T penta-, 38%
hexa-, 41% septa-, 9% octa- and If, nonochlorobiphen yl3. The present
communication is an account of reproduction studies in rats. Also
included are acute toxicity values from preliminary studies and
comments on pathology and haematology in animals from the reproduction
experiments.
Descriptors: *Toxicology, *Pesticides, Bioassay, Exposure, Laboratory
animals, Expsrimental data. Hats, Chlorine organic compounds,
Tables (Data) , Reproduction (B iology) , Pathology, Dosage, Diets,
Mortality, Liver, Histology, Lethal dosage, Physiological effects
Identifiers: * Aroclor 1254, Reprints, *Poly=h lorini ted biphenyls,
*Aroclor 1260, Biphenyl/hexachloro, Biphenyl/chloro, *Toxic substances
, NTISEEAL
PB-279 186/1ST HTIS Prices: (Orier as PB-279 175, up A01)
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Toxicological Assessment of Hexachloroniphc nyl TSOBPrs and
2,3.7,3-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran in Chicks. rV. nyjff e*K on Pruo
Metabolism and Porphyrin Accumulation " "
National Environmental Research Center, Research 'ri
InSt" °f EnVlCOninen tal Health sciences
ADTHCF: Goldstein, Joyce A.; MCKlnney, James D.; ' Lucier, George W •
Hickman, Patricia; Bergman, Hinda <-ier, beorge w. .
E1362G3 Fid: 6T, 57Y, 68E, 68G SPAI781U
6 Hov 75 12p
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 36, p31-92 1976
Prepared in cooperation with National Inst. of Environmental J«lth
Sciences, Research Triangle Park, N.C environmental Health
Articlos °" Toxicology. 3rouP5,
Abstract: Pure hexachlorob iohe nyl (HCB) ISOHPTS inH,,^3 w e-
changes in parameters of 'drug metaboliS in ill*** number of
changes in- cytochrome P-a50, liver weia-n- the shick^ including
glucuronyl transferase, but not in tPsto^tPr«n!' i P-nitrophenol
activity! The most active i Queers of ?^CUronI 1 transferase
2,3 ur2,r3.,a.-HCB and 2 ,u, 6, 2 , ,a ,%, "^ hil^S I'll?1 "% , "HCB
produced intermediate effects and 2,1 6 2« l«%. «r-; ' ' '
inducer. AllHCBs caused uroporphyrin arL" ?,i ' v B W9S a P°°r
delta-aminolevulinic acid "??! i sinthS? t?"- and increased
3,U,5,3.,U«,5'-HCB, 2, 3, tt , 2 . "3. , U • !
, , , n ,
produced gross accumulation of hetir \ ?, «, 5,2« r tt« , S«-HCB
concentrations correlated well ^ *K°Cphy5lnS- TisSU9 HCB
2f3,7,8f-Tetra=hlorodiben2Df11can rrCFI » Ln^ ^ePatic effecs.
polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) nixtures haJ n? JJ"!" cf c«««rcial
synthetase activity nnrnK »i- ' "3 affacts on hepatic ALA
transferase. TCCP lid produced
but the increase vas s^afler than
Descriptors: Toxicology, *Pesticirt^ «„.. u
compounds, Furans, Chickens T^o^f' Metabolism, Cilorine oraanic
Tables(Data,, Ph^iologica?' eS^S^^n""1*18' ^^^-^tal data,
Cytochro.es, Tissues (B Jlogy) ,%"££'.. Body^igh^^^ rlnS' LiV^'
NTI5FPAL ipnenyis, *TOXIC substances, BLoaccuraulation,
PB-279 178/8ST NTIS Prices: (Crier as PB-279 175f HP A0 ,,
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Laboratory Evaluation of High-Temperature Dastruction of
Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Related Compounds
Dayton Univ., Ohio. Research Inst .Municipal Environmsntal. Research
Lab., Cincinnati, Ohio.
AUTHOR: Duvall, D. S. ; ^ubey, W. \.
21362E3 Fid: 1UB, 6F, 57P, 99A GPAT7814
Dec 77 lUp
Grant: EPA-P.-R035UO
Monitor: EPA/600/2-'77/228
Abstract: A specialized laboratory technique incorporating a two-stage
quartz system was used for determining the thermal destruction
properties of PCB's and related compounds. With this system, a small
sample was first converted to the gas phase, then exposed to
high-temperature destruction conditions. Critical parameters of
temperature and residence time were accurately measured. When PCB's
were exposed for one second to a series of h igh-ta mpe ra ture air
environments, it was found that initial iacompositi on occurred at
approximately 6UOC: greater than 95'S molecular dastruction was
obtained at 740C; and 99.995S molecular iestructisn was found at
1 OOOC. Also, it was determined that PCB's (and certain related
compounds) thermally decompose to low molecular wa.ight products, as
yet unidentified.
Descriptors: ^Pesticides, *Chlorine organic compounds, Laboratory
equipment. Experiments, Degradation, Stability, Pyrolysis, Gas
chromatography, Design criteria, chemical analysis
Identifiers: *Polvchlorinated biphenyls. Quartz tabe apparatus,
Procedures, High temperature, NTISEPAOED
PB-279 139/OST NTTS Prices: PC AOU/KF AO1
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Industrial Hygiene Survey of Aerovox Industries, Inc., New Bedford,
*ass achusetts
National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, °hio.
Industrywide Studies Branch.
AUTHCP:*Phillips, Bob; Smith, Larry; Jones, Mark
E1355AU Fid: 6 J, 6T, 57H , 57Y, 9UB, 6RG GPAI781U
29 WQV 77 20p
Monitor: 18
Abstract: An industrial hygiene survey was conducted by NIOSH at
Aerovox Industries, Mew Bedford, Massachusetts, on March 21-28, 1977,
to determine the level of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls during
the manufacture of capacitors. Air samples were collectad in the plant
for evaluating exposure to Aroclor 1016, trichloroet.hylane, lead, tin,
and zinc. Based on observations made during tha survey * nd the results
of the air samples, conclusions are drawn and rocoa men dations for
improvements made.
Descriptors: *Environiaental surveys, *lndustrial hygien*, *?lectrical
industry, Chlorine organic compounds, Lead poisoning, Tin, Zinc, Air
pollution, Industrial atmospheres, Toxicology, Concentration (Composit-
ion) , Standards, Physiological effects, Recommendations, Tables(Data) ,
Massachusetts
Identifiers: Indoor air pollution, *Polychlorinated bipaenyls, Aroclor
1016, Ithylene/trichloro, *0ccn pationa 1 safety and health, Aerovox
Industries Incorporated, Hew Bedford(«assachusstts), *Toxic substances
, Air sampling, Maximum permissible exposure level, '"hreshold limit
values, MTISHFWOSH
t>B-278 962/6ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF A01
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Industrial Hygiene Survey of Westinghousa Electric Corporation,
Blooming ton, Indiana
National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Div. of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluation and Field Studies.
AUTHOR: Jones, J»ark
E1353IU Fid: 6J, 57U, 9UD, 6 8G, 68A, 68? GP.M781U
1 Dec 77 23p
Monitor: 18
Abstract: An industrial hygiene survey was conducted by NIOSH at
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Blooming ton, Indiana, on April
19-22, 1977, to determine the level of exposure to polychlorina ted
biphenyls during the manufacture of capacitors. Approximately 58 air
samples were collected for evaluation of polychlorinated biphenyls
exposures. In addition, air samples were collected to evaluate
exposures to solvents, soldering fumes, welding fumes and ozone. The
polychlorinated biphenyl currently used is Aroclor 1016. Based on
observations made during the survey and the results of the air
samples, conclusions are drawn and recommends tions for improvements
made. The. use of polychlorinated biphenyls is being phased out, but
the recommendations will limit exposure no matter what fluid is used.
Descriptors: *Ii>dustrial hygiene, *Envi ronraari tal surveys, *Chemical
industry, pesticides, Chlorine organic compounds, Vir pollution,
Industrial plants, Concentratio n(Composit.ion) , Industrial atmospheres,
Hazards, Personnel, Health, Indiana, Solvents, Fumes, t)zone,
preventive medicine. Safety engineering, Staniards
Identifiers: Occupational safety and health, Indoor air pollution,
Air sampling, Environmental health, *Toxic substances, Westinghouse
Electric Corporation, Blooming ten (Indiana) , *?Dlychlorin ated fciphenyls
f Threshold limit values, Maximum permissible exposure level, *Aroclor
1016,
PB-278 803/2ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/SF .101
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Simplified ficro Perchlorinaticn Method for ?:>lychlorinated Eiphenyls
in Biological Samples
Health Effects Research Lab., Research ""riangle Park, N.C.
Environmental Toxicology Div.
journal article
AUTHOR: Crist, Howard I.* Moseman, P.Dbert F.
F1352C1 Fid: 7D, 6T , 99A, 57Y, 68G G3AI781U
25 Mar 77 7p
Rept Ho: EPA/600/a-77/102
Monitor: 18 .
Pub. in the Jnl. of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists/
v60 n6 p1277-1281 1977.
Abstract: 6 simplified methodology is presented for the micro
determination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in biological
samples, by conversion to the decachlorobiphanyl (DCE) derivative.
Beef adipose tissue and human niilk extracts ware fortified with PCB
standards at 0.1-5.0 ppm, and perchlorinatei with antimony
pentachloride (SbCl5). Several Aroclors representing various degrees
of chlorine content were investigated to assass the efficiency of
conversion to DCB. Samples were cleaned up on a Florisil mini column
^nd the PCBs were quantitated by electron capture GLC. Several
chlorinated pesticides vhich were subjected to the perchlcrination
procedure did not interfere. As little as 0.1 ppin PC3 s in 500 rag
tissue extract can be recovered at 79-99%. The background DCB content
of several brands of SbClS was determined. Tha Isvels oE PCBs in human
milk obtained by perchlorination technique are compared with data
acquired by electron capture gas-liguid chromatograpti y in which the
individual chlorobiphenyls in the sample are measured.
Descriptors: "Chemical analysis, *Tissues (Biology) , *1ilk, Humans,
Quantitative analysis, Contaminants, ^oxicology, Environments
Identifiers: Peprints, Analytical methods, *niphenyl/ci loro, Adipose
tissue, Kicroanalysis, Analytical methods, *Toxic substances,
NTTSEPACRD
PE-278 379/3ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/KF A01
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Destroying Chemical Wastes in Commercial Sea la Incinerators
""PW refense and Space Systems Grs up , P.adondo Beach,
Ca lif . *En vironmen tal Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of
Solid Waste Management "rograms. (409 637)
Final rept. on Phase 2
AUTHOR: Ackerman, D.; Clausen, J.; Grant, A.: Johnson, P..; Shih, C.
H121UD1 Fid: 7A, 68C, 68A, 99B, 68E GPAI7813
1978 130p
Contract: EPA-58-01-2966
Monitor: ZPA/530/SW- 155c
See also report dated Dec 76, PB-267 987.
Abstract: The report summarizes the results of a Phase IT test program
demonstrating the effectiveness of thermal Isstruction of industrial
wastes in commercial scale facilities. Phase I was a study effort to
select and match suitable wastes and destruction facilities, and to
develop a set of detailed facility test plans. Phase II evaluated the
environmental, technical, and economic feasibility of thermally
destroying fourteen selected industrial wastas in saven different
existing commarcia.l scale processing facilities. nesults indicated
that each of the wastes tested can be thermally destroyed at high
efficiencies. Separate detailed reports published for each facility
test series conducted and the two-volume Phase I report are listed in
the references.
Descriptors: *Incinerators, *Industrial wastas, *Chemical compounds,
*Solid waste disposal, Performance evaluation, Environmental surveys,
Field tests, Sampling, Chemical analysis, Economics, Air pollution
control, Fluidized bed processing, Thermal decomposition. Performance
evaluation, Ethylene, Chlorine organic compounds, Pyrolysis, Styrene,
Elastomers, Cement, Phenols, Coking, Oxidation, Polyvinyl chloride,
Capacitors, Herbicides
Identifiers: Land disposal, 3yclopentadiene/hexach loro, f ethyl
nethacrylate, Polychlorinate'd biphenyls, Benzan e/nitro- benzene, Amiben
, Wet method, HTIS7PASW
PE-278 816/4S7 NTTS Prices: PC A07/"»F A0 1
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Experimental Hepatic Porphyria Induced by Polychlorinatad Biphenyls
Environmental Protection Agency, Chamblee, Ga. Chamblee Toxicology
lab.
AUTHOP: Goldstein, Joyce A.; h'ickman, Patricia; ,lue, Danny L.
'1203&U Fid: PT. 57Y, 683 GPAI7813
30 Auq 73 12p
Monitor: 13
Pub, in Toxicology and applied Pharmacology 27, pU37-4'48 197U.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology. Group 2,
PB-278 Cm.
Abstract: Aroclor 125U, which consists of a mixture of oolychlorinated
biphenyls (FCBs) containing 54% chlorine, produced in experimental
hepatic porphyria in rats resembling hexachlorobenzene noisoning *^^
human porphyria cutanea tarda. The PCs-induced porphyria is
characterized by delayed development, incraasad excretion of urinary
uroporphyrins, accumulation of 8- and 7-carboxyporphyrins in the liver
and increased drug-metabolizing capacity of the livar. Cytochrome
P-U50 and microsomal heme were increased maximally at 1 week, in the
absence of• an increase in the rate-limiting enzyme in :\eme synthesis,
delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) synthetase. Induction of ALA
synthetase and porphvria occurred later, after2-7 months' exposure to
pCBs. No induction of ALA synthetase could ha demonstrated prior to
the cnset of porphyria. MarXed induction of ALA synthetase occurred 5
hr after large single doses of Aroclor 125U; however, the doses
required were larger than those used to produce porphyria when
administered chronically, and induction appeared to be related to the
marked increase in cytochrome P-U50 seen 2U hr after arlninistration of
the drug.
Descriptors: *Toxicology, *Liver, *Porphyriaf Enzymes, Chlorine
aromatic compounds, Metabolic diseases, Psrphyrins, Hemoglobins,
Metabolism, Organic compounds, Contaminants, Rats, Laboratory animals,
Bioassay, Ingestion(Biology) , Dosage, fose rate
Identifiers: *Biphenyl/chloro, Toxic substances, Feprints, NTTSEPAL
PB-278 101/1ST TiTIS Prices: (Order as PE-273 09U, *JF \ o 1)
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls: Evidence of Transplacental °assage in the
Sherman Sat
Environmental Protection Agency, Charablee, 3i. ChambLee Toxicology
Lab,
AHTHCP: Curley, August; Burse, V. W.; Grim, ?!irv E.
E1202J1 Fid: 6T~, 57Y, 683, 68G GEAI7813
21 Oct. 72 6p
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Fd Cosmet. Toxicol., v11 p171-U76 1973.
Included in the report. Journal Articles on Toxicology. Group 3,
PB-2^8 081.
Abstract: The po lychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) , Aroclor 125U, was given
orally in peanut oil to pregnant Sherman rats once daily fron day 7 to
day 15 of orgaaogenesis. Dose levels were 0, 10 and 50 mg/kg/day. No
statistical difference was found between control and dosed groups with
respect to the total weight of litters, the percentage of pups born
dead or the survival rate to weaning. Pesilue levels of FCB-derived
material were measured in tha foetuses, in the milk ingested by
sucklings and in tissues of weanlings by elactron-capture gas-liguid
chromatography. Liver enlargement was observed in. weanlings from dosed
rats, but not in those from controls. There was a significant increase
in the relative liver weights of weanlings from dosed rats compared
with those from controls and the livers of most of the exposed
weanlings contained enlarged hepatocytes, accompanied, in some cases,
by cytoplasmic vacuolization and bile-duct proliferation, particularly
in the group given the higher dosage.
Descriptors: *Pesticiies, "Toxicology, Eats, Oosage, Laboratory
animals, Experimental data, Tissua s (Biology) , Tables (15at a ), Placenta,
Pregnancy, Infants, Liver, Pathology, Bioassay
Identifiers: Peprints, *Polychlorinated biphenyls. Pesticide residues,
Bipheny1/chloro, Chlorine organic compounds, *Aroclor 125U, Fetuses,
*Toxic substances, NTI.SEPAL
PB-278 086/UST NTIS Prices: (Order as PB-278 081, ^F \01)
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Evaluation of Polyurethane Foam for Samplinq of Pesticides,
oolychlorinated Biphenyls and Pol ychlorinated Naphthalenes in Ambient
Air
Health Effects Research Lab., Pesearch ""riangl* Park, tf.C.
Environmental Toxicology Div,
journal article
AUTHOB: Lewis, Pobert G.: Brown, Man P..; Jackson, florrill D.
E1102AU Fid: 1UB, 68A, 99A GRAI7812
11 Jul 77 7p
Sept No: EPA/600/J-77/106
Monitor: 18
Presented at the National Meeting of the Amarisan Chemical Society
(173rd), Nsw Orleans, La. 25 Par 77. (Paper no. 78, Div. of Pesticide
Chemistry).
t»ub. in Analytical Chemistry, vU9 n12 p1668-1672 1977.
Abstract: Polyurethane foara has been evaluated for use in a
high-volume air sampler to collect a broa^. spectrum of pesticides,
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorina tei naphthalenes
(PCNs). The sampler d.raws air through a glass -nodule equipped with a
particulate filter and a polyurethane foam vapor trap at flow rates
which can be controlled from 100 to 250 L/tnin. Up to 300 cu m of air
can be sampled in a 24-hour day, providing theoretical detection
limits of less than 0.1 ng/cu n for soma individual compounds.
Extraction and clean-up methodology for gas chromatographic analysis
are uncomplicated. Collection efficiencies have been determined for
several organochlorine and orga noph osphate pesticidas, PCBs and PC*1s.
(Copyright (c) 1977 bv the American "heraical Society.)
Descriptors: *Pclyurethane resins, *Foam, ^Samplers, *pesticides,
Particles, Filtration, Chlorine organic compounds, ^r pollution,
Extraction, Laboratory eguipment, Gas chroniatography, Chemical
analysis
Identifiers: Reprints, *Air pollution deta-tion, Polychlorinated
biphenyls, Polychlorinated naphthalenes, N^ISE
PB-278 382/7ST UTTS Prices: Not available NTIS
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Light Microscopy and fJltrastructure of Liver of Fats Fed
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Environmental Protection Agency, Chamblee, "a. Offica of Pesticides
Programs.
AUTHOR: Kimbrough, Penate D,; Linger, Palph E. ; Gaines, Thomas B.
E108UJ4 Fid: 6T, 57 Y 3PAI7812
1972 1p
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 22(2) p315-316, jun 72.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology. Group 1,
PB-277 586.
Abstract: Polychlorinated biphenyls
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Inputs of Organic Matter to the Ocean
Shode Island T!niv., Kingston. Graduate School of Ocearagraph y. ** Dolt a
Tnst. of Hydrobiological Pasearch, Yerseke ("Jest her lands) . *National
Science Foundation, Washington, D.c. cffisa for the International
Decade of Ocean Fxploration. ' (U06 099)
MJT'HCB: Duce, Pobert A.; Duursma, Egbert K.
?102UD2 Fid: 13B, 8A, 63D, U7D GPAI7811
11 May 77 22p
Grant: NSF-GX-13777, ^SF-OCS76-16833
Monitor: NSF/IDOE-78/3
Prepared in cooperation with Delta Inst. of Hydrobioloqical research,
Yerseke {Netherlands) .
Pub. in Marine Chemistry, v5 p319-339 1977.
Abstract: Tha first objective of this introductory paper is to
summarise present understanding of the quantities of total organic
carbon produced in the ocean by photosynthesis and non-biotic
photochemical reactions, and the amount entaring tie ocean from
rivers, the atmosphere, and ths sediments. The second objective of
this paper is to emphasize the need to understand the mechanisms
involvad in these other input processes and the necessity of
developing field programs and mathematical uodels to evaluate the
input of specific organic compounds via thase pathways.
Polychlorinatel biphenyls are used as examples of how necessary it is
to understand these other input routes in order to evaluate the
cycling of pollutant substances in the. ocean.
Descriptors: *0cean environments, *Primary biological productivity,
*Water pollution. Photosynthesis, Carbon, Biphenyl, dlorine organic
compounds, Concentration (Composition) , Surface waters. Photochemical
reactions
Identifiers: Peprints, International Decade of ^cean Exploration,
Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTTSIDOE
PB-277 U74/3S? NTIs Prices: K at available NTIS
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Department of the Army Pesticide Monitoring Program, Evaluation of
?nvironmantal Sawplss Collected in Calendar Year 1975
Army Environmental Hygiene \gency Aberdeen Proving Ground Md (0381^0
Annual rept. Jan-Dec 75
AFJTHCE: 3oan, Clifford C. : Olds, Kenneth I.; Vinopal, J. Howard
E0971K1 Fid: 6F, 13B, 683, 57? GRAI7811
Feb 77 67p
Rept No: tJSAERA-«U-0100-78
Monitor: 18
Abstract: Data results of the 1975 Dep of the Army Pesticide
Monitoring Program indicate that the three soil groups based on land
use are significantly different. The areas having the greates
pesticide burden are the pesticide shop and storage areas. The area
having the lowest pesticide burden is soil group III. Tie golf courses
exhibit significantly higher pesticide residues than ths other sites
in soil group IT. The fsur functional sediment stratifications show
significantly different pesticide residues. The two functional
stratifications of fish appear to be good indicators of the aquatic
environment. The limited amount of bird samples places severe
limitations on all conclusions from these data. The bird data do
suggest that birds possess high metabolic activity, Pecomraendations
are made with reference to sample collection and the pesticides for
which analysis is done.
Descriptors: ^Pesticides, *5oils, *Monitoring, Sediments, Pesidues,
Statistical analysis, Land use, Aquatic organisms, Pishes, Birds,
Metabolism, •Environmental management. Military facilities. Army,
Biphenyl, DDT, Metabolites
Identifiers: ' Environmental impacts, Polychlorinated biphenyls,
Pesticide residues, Chlorine organic compounds, NTISPODXR
AD-A050 880/1ST NTIS Prices: PC ACW/MF A01
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Organic Contaminants - Lake Huron
Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Minn.
AU7HOF.: Glass, G. E. ; Strachan, w. x. I.; will ford, w. A.; Armstrong,
F. A. I-? Kaiser, K. L. "3.
T30905A3 Fid: 13B, 69D, 68E Q3AT7810
1977 20p
Hept No: EPA/60O/J-77/063
Monitor: 13
Pub, in The Waters of Lake Huron and Lake Superior, v2 PtB, Lake
Huron, Georgian Bay, and the North Channel; chS.U p577-590, 667-670
1977. Peport to the International Joint Commission-Hnited States and
Canada, Windsor (Ontario) by Upper Lakes Reference Group of working
Group C.
Abstract: The report discusses the following topics: P.eview of
Potential Problems; Specific Contaminants—(Polychlorina ted Biphenyls,
DPT and its Metabolites, Aldrin plus Pieldrin, Hexachlorobenzene,
Lindane, Chlordane, Methoxychlor, Polynucle^ir Aromatic Hydrocarbons,
Chlorobenzene Torapounds, Phenols, Phthalate "^stars, Chloronorbornene,
Octachlorostyrane, Methyl benzothiop ene, Biphenyl, Endosulfan, Cyanide,
Heptachlor Epoxide, and Other Organic Constituents);
Disc-ussion--?ersistent Organic Contaminants, Taste and Odour
Compounds.
Descriptors: *0rganic compounds, *Lake Huron, Chlorobenzenes, Aromatic
polycyclic hydrocarbons, Phenols, water pollution, Water analysis,
Chemical analysis. Odors, Chlorine orqanic compounds. Cyanides,
Chlordan, Dieldrin, Aldrin, Pesticides, DDT, Concentration(Compositio-
n), Sediments, Limnology, Sources, Phthalates, Norbornenes, Biphenyls,
Bromine organic compounds, Fishes
Identifiers: Peprints, *Water pollution detection, Polychlorinated
biphenyls, DDD insecticide, DDE insecticide, Biphanyl/hexabrono,
Zndosulfan, Heptachlor epoxide, Benzene/hexachloro, Lindane,
wethoxychlor, Styrene/octachloro, BenTothiophene/n ethyl. Water
pollution effect (Animals) , NTISHPAOP.D
PB-277 1U9/1ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/?«F "A01
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Evaluation of a New 1 icrovo lumo 3HSc Electron Capture Detector and
Ancillary Data System for Pesticide Residue Analysis
Health Effects Research Lab., research Triangle Park, N.C. Analytical
Chemistry Branch.
AOTHOB: Hanisch, Pobert C.; Lewis, Pobert G.
F.0812D2 Fid: 1UB, 99A, 6^? rc?AI7809
Peb 78 35p
Rept No: EPA/600/2-78/010
Monitor: 18
Abstract: The performance of a linearised 3HSc electron capture
detector (SCD) and its ancillary data system was evaluated for use in
the analysis of pesticide residues. Serial dilutions of pesticide
standards were used to determine the maximum linear range and
sensitivity of the detector. This detector was found to have a
significantly greater linear range for the tsst compounds than a
linearized 63Ni electron capture detector evaluated. The sensitivity
was only marginally better than the 63Ni FCD.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Chemical analysis, Performance evaluation,
Sensitivity, Residues, Electron capture. Chlorine organic compounds.
Organic phosphates. Naphthalenes
Identifiers: * Electron capture detectors, Polychlorina ted biphenyls,
Nickel 63, NTISSPAORD
PB-276 990/9ST NTIS Prices: PC A03/MF A01
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Criteria for a Recommended Standard.. ..Occupational Exposure to
Polychlorinated Eiphenvls (?CBs^
National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Chio.
'(3Q0 766)
E0805L1 Fid: 6J, 6T , 570, 57Y, 9«D, 68G GPM780P
Sep 77 23Up
Pept No: DHEW/PUB/NTOSH-77/225
Monitor: 18
Abstract: According to the recommended standard compiled by NIOSH,
occupational exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls, or PC3's, shallbe
controlled so that no worker is exposed to PCBs at a concentration
greater than 1.0 micrograa per cubic meter of air, determined as a
time-weighted average concentration, for up to a 10-honr workday,
UQ-hour workwealc. This recomtaen ded level of exposure was determined to
be the lowest reliably detectable limit by the sampling and analytical
methods recommended in the document. Criteria are outlined for the
aedical examination of all employees subject to occupational exposure
to PCBs, labeling and posting, personal protectivs equipment and
clothing, .employee information, work practices and engineering
controls, sanitation practices, monitorinq and recordkeaping.
Descriptors: *Iniustrial hygiene, Air pollution, Industrial
atmospheres. Chlorine organic compounds, Criteria, Standards,
Pecotnmendations, Concentration (Composition) , Physiological effects,
Preventive medicine, Safety engineering, Pedi-al examination, Monitors
, Pecords raanagenent, Protaction, Personnel, Toxicology, Laboratory
animals, Bioassay, Environmental surveys
Identifiers: occupational Safety and Health \ ct of 1970,
*Polychlorinated biphenyls, *Bi pheny 1/chloro, Threshold limit values,
Maximum permissible exposure lavel, Carcinogenesis, Metagenesis,
Teratogenesis, Air sampling, *Toxic substances, Biological effects,
NTISHEWOSH
PB-276 849/7ST NTIS Prices: PC A11/T A01
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Methods for Determining the Polychlorina tei Biphenyl 'missions from
Incineration and Capacitor and Transformer Filling Plants
Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, Mo. *En vironmen tal Monitoring and
Support Lab,, Research Triangle Park, N.C. (230 350)
Final rept.
AUTHOP: Haile, Clarence I.; Baladi, futile
3080UZU Fid: 1UB, 68A, 99A GHAI7809
Mov 77 9Up
Contract: SPA-68-02-1780
Monitor: SPA/600/U-77/OU8
Abstract: Described are methods to measure the polychlorinated
biphenyl (PCS) emissions from the stacks of municipal waste,
industrial waste, and sewage sludge incinerators and from capacitor
and transformer filling plants. The PCB emissions from the
incineration plants are collected by impingement in water and
adsorption on Florisil. The samples are extracted with hexane,
concentrated through evaporation of the solvent, perchlorina ted , and
the polychlorinated biphenyl content measured as the .lecachlorinated
isomer using a gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization
detector. The PCB emissions from the capacitor and transformer filling
plants are collected directly on Florisil, extracted with hexane and
quantified against the appropriate Aroclor using a gas chrotnatograph.
The methods were developed from laboratory studies and field tested at
nine incineration plants and two transformer filling plints.
Descriptors: *Gas detectors, *I ncinera tors, Chlorine organic compounds
, Air pollution. Transformers, Capacitors, Industrial wastes, Gas
chromatography. Extraction, Combustion products. Performance
evaluation, laboratory equipment. Sampling
Identifiers: ^polychlorinated biphenyls, *Air pollution detection,
*Flame ionization detectors, Sewage sludges, 'TTISEPAOSD
PB-276 7U5/7ST NTIS Prices: PC .\05/?1F A01
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Hydrocarbons in Sediments and Benthic ^rganisms fro* a Dredge Spoil
Disposal Site in PI Sound
P.hode Islani "niv. , Kingston. Graduate School o^
Oceanography.*Environraental Pescarch Lab., Narraqansett, ?. I.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Boehm, Paul 0.; Quinn, Jaaes G.
3080ftC3 Fid: BJ, 7D, 68C, 68, 9
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Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Human Adipose Tissue
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D. c. (3^3 139)
AOTHPF.-: Knt-z, F. P.; Yobs, A. P.; Strassman, S. C.
E070U3 Fid: 6F , 6T, 683, 68S, 57Y GPAT7808
1976 3p
Monitor: 18
Pub. in the Bulletin of the Society of Pharmacological and
Environmental Pathologists, vU n1 p17-19, *ar 76.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Content in Food
and Kan, FB-276 326.
Abstract: The article presents findings of selected organochlorine
residues for surveys conducted on human adipose tissue during fiscal
years 1970, 1971, and 1972. The residues selastad for presentation in
this paper wera beta-benzene hexachloride, total DDT equivalent,
dieldrin, heptachlor epoxide, oxychlordana, and polychlorinated
biphenyls. All, except polychlorinated biphenyls, are representative
of exposure to • organochlorine insecticides; residues of
polychlorinate.1 biphenyls are indicative of exposure to that
industrial contaminant.
Descriptors: *?esticides, *Bocly fat, *Chlorine organic compounds.
Tissues (Biology) , Surveys, Insecticides, Sampling, Chemical analysis,
Pathology, Tables (Data) , Heptachlor, Concentration (Composition) , DDT,
Dieldrin, Chlorine organic con pounds
Identifiers: *pesticide residues, Reprints, *Adipose tissue,
Polvchlorinatei biphenyls, Benzene/hexachloro, Oxychlorda ne , *Toxic
substances, NTISEPAL
PB-276 333/2ST NTTS Pricas: (Crder as "B-276 326, MF A 01)
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lesidues of Polychlorinated 3iphenyls in the San^ral "ooulation of the
United States
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D. C. (390 139)
AtT^no?: Kutz, Frederick W.; Strassman, s. c.
?:0701J1 Fid: 6F, 6*!, 6T, 68G, 68S, 57Y, 57a G0AT^80B
1973 5p
Monitor: 18
Pub. in unidentified Jnl.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Content in Food
and Man, PB-276 326.
Abstract: Residues of polychlorinated biphenyls have been found in
human tissue and in milk collected from the general population of the
United States. In a national survey of human adipose tissue during
fiscal years 1973 and 1974, 35.1 and U0.3 percent, respectively, of.
the tissue collected contained levels of 1pptn or nore of
polychlorinated biphenyls on a wet-weight basis. Electron capture-gas
chromatcgraphic analysis of this tissue revealed that tho compounds
found in adipose tissue were most comparable to those prevalent in
Aroclor 125U and Aroclor 1260. Additionally, semi-quantitative
estimation of these residues was accomplished by thin-layer
chromatography. Evidence from gas-liquid chrom atogr aphy-mass
spectrometry indicated that the most frequently encountered
polychlorinated fciphenyl residues were panta-, hexa-, and
heptachloro-biphenyl compounds.
Descriptors: *Body fat, *?esticides, *1ilk, United States, Chlorine
. organic compounds. Tables (Data), Chromatographic analysis, Humans,
Surveys, Sampling, Chemical analysis, Tissues(Biology) , Histology
Identifiers: *Pesticide residues, Reprints, *Polychlorinatod fciphenyls
, Biphenyl/chloro, Aroclor 1254, Aroclor 1250, Biphenyl/hexachloro,
Adipose tissue, *Toxic substances, NT 1ST!PAL
PB-276 331/6ST NTIS Prices: (Order as PB-276 326, MF A01)
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Levels of Polychlorinated Diphenyls in Adipose Tissue of the General
Population of the Nation
Environmental Protection agency, Chamblee, Ga.
AUTHCB: Yobs, Anne P.,
E0701IU Fid: 6F, 6T, 683, 683, 57Y GPAI7803
Apr 72 3p
Monitor: 18
Pub, in Environmental Health Perspectives, n1 p79-81, Apr 72.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Content in Food
and Man, PB-276 326,
Abstract: polycblorinated hiphenyls have bean foutd in taeasurable
amounts in 31.1% of 637 samples of human adipasa tissue collected from
the general population as a part of the Human Monitoring Survey.
Sample collection involved 18 States and the District of Columbia.
Positive samples were obtained from avery Stata sampled.
Descriptors: *Body fat, *Pesticides, Tissues (Biology) , Chlorine
organic compounds, Humans, Sampling, Detection, Tabl es (Data) ,
Concentration (Composition), Surveys, Monitors, *ass spectroscopy,
Pathology, United States
Identifiers: *Festicide residues, Adipose tissue, *Polychlorinated
biphenyls, Reprints, Toxic substances, NTISEPAL
PE-276 330/8ST NTIS Prices: (Order as PB-276 326, «F 401).
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PCB's in Agricultural and Urban ?oil
F nvircnntental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. (393 139)
AUTHOR: Carey, A. *.; Gowen, 3. A.
50701F2 Fid: 6F, 8 * , 2C, 57H, U8*, 98C, 68^ GP&T7808
1972 Up
lonitor: 18
Pub. in unidentified Jnl.
Included in the report, journal Articles on Pssticide =esidues in the
E nvircnuent. Group 2, P3-276 312.
Abstract: Polychlorinated biphenyls in soil have been monitored since
1972 as part of the National Soils Monitoring Program, originally
established to measure pesticide residue levels in agricultural soils/
raw agricultural commodities, and urban soils across the Nation. The
PCB's are monitored as part of this program because of their chemical
similarity to certain chlorinated pesticides. The PCB's have rarely
been detected in agricultural soils of the United States. Only 0.1
percent of the soil samples collected in the National Sails *onitorin<7
Program for 1972 contained detectable PCB levals. Howevar, detectable
levels of -FCS's occur more frequently in urban soils. Of the 19
metropolitan areas sampled since 1971, 12 of the cities, cr 63 percent
showed detectable PCB levels. The most commonly encountered PCS «as
Aroclor 125U, which was identified in approximately 40 percent of the
positive samples, while Aroclor 1260 was previlant in about 20 percent
of the positive samples,
Descriptors: *Pesidues, *Bipbenyls, *Pesticides, Monitoring, Soils,
Farm crops, Urban areas. Chlorine organic compounds. Agriculture,
United States
Identifiers: *pesticide residues, * Polychlorina ted biphanyls, Aroclor
1254, Aroclor 1260, Biphenyl/chloro,
PB-276 315/9ST NTIS Prices: (Oriar as PB-276 312, «F A01)
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oolychlorinated Eiphenyls in the Surface Waters and Bottom Sediments
of the Major Drainage Basins of tha United States
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Pesticide
Programs.
AUTHOR: Dennis, D. Steve
E070 1IU Fid: 6F, 1 3B, 57H, 68E 3RAI7808
197U 12p
Monitor: 18
Pub. in unidentified Jnl.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Residues in the
3nvironnent. Group 2, PB-276 312.
Abstract: Data gathered from monitoring activities
widespread occurrence of PCB's in surface watars and bo
of the major drainage basins of the United States.
assessment of PCB levels shows median residua levels o
detections for the years 1971 to 1974 ranging between
micrograms/1 for unfiltered water samples and from
raicrograms/kg for bottom sediments. The highest levels
basins east of the lississippi and bottom sedimen
concentrations of PCB's many times higher than those in
wa te r.
indicate the
ttom sediments
A preliminary
f the positive
0.1 to 3.0
1.2 to 160.0
were found in
ts may contain
the overlying
Descriptors: *Fesidues, *Biphenyls, *?esticidas, Monitoring, Chlorine
organic compounds, Surface waters, Sediments, Concentrat ion (C ompositi-
on), Hazards, Fivers, Streams, Watersheds, United States, Puerto Pico
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls,
residues, NTISEPAL
Biphenvl/chloro, ^Pesticide
PB-276 313/<4ST NTIS Prices: (Order as PB-276 312, !*! F A 01)
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Baseline Concentrations of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and DDT in lake
Michigan Fish, 1971
National Water Quality Lab., Duluth, "inn.
AUTHCS: Veith, Oilman D.
*0*93C2 Fid: 6F, 68?, 63D, 573, S7H GPAT7308
1975 9p
Monitor: 18
?ub. in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl. , v9 n1 p21-29, Jun 75.
Included in tha report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Residues in the
Environment, Group 1, PB-275 989.
Abstract: Pesponding to the recommendations of the Lake Michigan
Interstate pesticide Committee, the author aimed to establish baseline
data on polychlorina ted biphenyls (PCE's) and DDT in Lake Michigan
fish in 1971. Because the past 2 years had witnessel unprecedented
legislative action to protect food resources and other aquatic specie5
near the top of the food chain from persistent hazardous chemicals,
the author also attempted to gauge the impact of cooperative
legislative action on the quality of large lakes.
Descriptors: *Fishes, *Biphenyls, *DDT, *Laka Michigan, *Pesticides,
Chlorine organic compounds. Aromatic compounds. Hazards, Monitoring*
Concentration(Composition) , Trout, Salmon, Fresh water fishes,
Tolerances(Physiology) , Water quality, Residues
Identifiers: Reprints, *t>olychlorinated biphenyls, Bi phenyl/chloro,
*Pesticide residues, NTISFPAL
PB-275 99U/2ST NTIS Prices: (Order as PB-275 939, r4F A01)
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Ambient
Selected
Concentrations
EPA Studies
of PCBs in the Southeast from ST09ET Data and
F'nvironmenta]
Div.
Protection flgency, Athens, Ga. Surveillance and Analysis
Final rept.
AOTHCP: Bruner,
S0612GU Fid:
Oct. 77 28p
Hept No: SPA/90U/9-77/032
Monitor: 18
P. J. Ill; Rill, David W.
6F, 68E, 68D, 57H GPAI7807
Abstract: The PCB problem in the southeast came to ligit in 1976 with
the discovery of high concentration of PCBs in fish tissues collected
from Lakes Weiss and Hartwell. Tissue, sediment and water data from
these lakes are reported and analyzed. Big Cypress Swamp data are
presented and analyzed to determine background concentrations of PCBs
in areas remote from human activities. STOF.?T data foe the states of
NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN and KY were analyzed and all stations
having one'or more concentrations greater than 100 raicrograms/kg PCBs
in sedimonts and 0. 1 micrograra/liter in whole water are reported and.
potential problem areas are defined. The extent of the PCB problem is
evaluated and recommendations are siade regarding fature sampling
needs.
descriptors: *Fishes, *Chemical analysis. Aquatic animals,
Tissues (Biology) , Concentration (Composition) , Water pollution, Water
analysis. Lake Weiss, Lake Rartwell, Residues, Sedimants, Samples,
Monitoring, Pesticides, North^Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama,
Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Big Cypress Swamp
Identifiers: *Pol ychlorin ated biphenyls, *W*ter quality, *Water
pollution detection, Sioaccumulation, *Pesticida residjes, Southeast
region (United States) , NTISEPAL
PE-276 042/9ST "TIS Prices: PC A03/MF A01
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A Note on Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Mr
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. (3°0 139)
Al'THCF: Kutz, Frederick W-; Yang, Henry S. C.
E061 Utt Fid: 7T), 6F, 68S, 57p, 99ft GPAI7807
1972 1p
monitor: 18
Pub. in unidentified Jnl.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Chemical
Analysis, Group 3, PB-275 978.
Abstract: Samples of ambient air were collected using an
ethylene-glycol impinger sampler, and analyzed for selected pesticides
and polychlorina ted biphenyls in suburban locations in Florida,
Mississippi, and Colorado. Preliminary results for samples taken in
April, May, and June of 1975 show that PCB's were present at all
locations.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Chemical analysis, Chlorine organic
compounds, Florida, Mississippi, Colorado, f^as rh roraa tograph y,
Electron capture
Identifiers: Peprints, *Polychlarinated biphenvls, 'lectron capture
gas chromatography, NTTSEPAL
PB-275 987/6ST NTIS Prices: (Order as PB-275 978, MF SOI)
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Availability and Concentration of Pollutants from American Falls
Reservoir Sediments to Forage and Predaceous Pishes
Idaho [Tniv,, WQSCOW. Mater Fesourcas Pesearch Tnst. **Idaho State
riniv., Focatello.*0f f ice of Water Pesearch and Technology, Washington,
13. C.
Technical completion rept. Jul 74-jul 75
AUTHCB: Johnson, ronald ff.: Kent, James C.; Campbell, Danald K.
E0601I2 Fid: 13B, 6F, 68S, 57H GRAI7807
Mar 77 10 3p
Contract: DI-1U-3U-0001-6013
Project: QW RT-A-OU3-IDA
Monitor: OWRT-A-OU3-IDA (2)
Prepared by Idaho State Univ., Pocatello.
Abstract: This publication reports on the predominant chlorinated
hydrocarbons and heavy metal residues in American Falls Reservoir
sediments, water and dominate 'rough1 and 'game1 fisa. Chlorinated
hydrocarbon residues (DDT metabolites, dieldrin, and PC3' s) were found
to vary with fish species and age. The mean value for PCB's in large
suckers was 67 1/micrograms/kg in contrasted to the ^PA recommendation
that it be no greater than 500 micrograms/kg. tfarcury ind cadmium were
found in all species analyzed for those particular metals. Pesults
indicate that the Food and Drug Administration's standard of 0.5 mg/kg
•nay be exceeded in crappie, suckers, and larga rainbow trout. The mean
value for mercury in water was 0.9 microgra ttis/1. The maximum
concentration of cadmium in the water was seven times the value given
by the National Academy of Sciences, considered to be an environmental
threat. Arsenic was found only in the sediments and wat.ar. It was not
detected in any of the fishes sampled.
Descriptors: *Hetals, *Reservoirs, *F ishes, *?esti~ides, *Water
pollution, Chlorine organic compounds, Chlorohydrocarbons, Residues,
Dieldrin, DDT, Biphenyl, Mercury(Metal) , Cadmium, Trout, Fresh water
fishes, Marine microorganisms, Conssntration (Composit ion) ,
Environmental impacts. Arsenic, Halohy drocarhons, Idaho
Identifiers: *American Falls Reservoir, Biphenyl/chloro,
Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISCTOWST
PB-275 56V3S? NTTS Prices: PC A06/MF A01
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Demilitarization of DM. Pact I, ^hermal Disposal of DM
Army Armament Research and Development Command Aberdeen Proving Ground
Md Chemical Systems Lab (410170)
Technical rept, Jan-Sep 73
AtfTHOP: Brooks, Marguerite 3. ; Davisf Paul *.
'0575L2 Fid: 15B, 68A, 7UD GRAI7807
Oct 77 13p
Sept No: ABCSL-TP.-7706U
Project: 1L762718AD10
Task : 0.2
Monitor: AD-EUOO-043
Abstract: Thermal degradation of DM in air w^ s studied over the 750 C
to 900 C range. The effects of temperature, residence time, and oxyaen
ratio on the chemistry of the effluent, gases were determined. DM vas
99.9995-K destroyed by incineration at 350 C using 1501?, of the
theoretical oxygen to yield minimal quantities of hydrogen cyanide
(HCN) and nitrogen oxides in the effluent gases. Arseni- was recovered
filter system primarily as the
and nitrogen oxides in the
from the aerosol effluent on a
arsenious oxida (As203). (Author)
Descriptors: *Chen.ical warfare agents, *Pemilitari*ation , *Pyrolysis,
incinerators Phenylamines, Arsines, Chlorine compounds, Disposal/
Thermal degradation Axr, Oxygen, Air pollution, scrubber*.
Differential thermal analysis, Hydrogen cyanide, Hydrogen chloride,
Nitrogen oxides, Arsenic compounds, Oxides, Thermogravi.e trie analvsis
Identifiers: Incineration, Diphe nylamine chlorarsine
Arsine/diphenylaniino-chloro, *Air pollution, NTTSDODXA
agents*
AD-A048 755/3ST NTTS Prices: PC A02/«F
A01
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Evaluation of Collection t*edia for Low Levels of airborne Pesticides
Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio,
Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.C. (328
AUTHOR: Shoades, John W. : Johnson, Donald
30513K1 Fid: 14B, 68A, 99A GPAT7806
Oct 77 1UOp
Contract: FPA-68-02-2235
Monitor: EPA/600/1-77/050
See also report dated Way 72, PB-214 008.
Tex. * Health Effects Research
200)
E.
102, and Tenax GC have
cottonseed oil for high
and organophosphate
None of these were
car bar yl. A new hiqh
Abstract: Polyurethane foam plugs, Chroraosorb
all been found to be better sorhents than
volume collection of airborne chlorinated
pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls.
satisfactory for the recovery of carbofuran or
volume collecting module concept capable of usa with polyurethane
foam, porous polymer beads, liquid coated glass beads, or other solids
was developed. The entire collector is Soxhlet extracted and no
disassembly is required. The collector-extractor is rea3 y for reuse as
soon as residential solvent is removed.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Gas analysis, *Gas detectors,
Concentration(Composition) , Tables (Dat a) , Gas chromatogr aphy, chemical
analysis, Concentrat ion (Composition) , Sampling, Performince evaluation
, Design criteria, Foam, Polyurethane resins, Sorbents, Air pollution,
Chlorine organic compounds, Organic phosphates, Carbamates, Samplers
Identifiers: *Air pollution detection, *Air pollution sampling,
Polychlorinated biphenyls, Chromosorb 102, Tenax-GC resins, NTISKPAOFD
PB-275 668/2ST NTJ.S Prices: PC A07/*!F A01
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Inputs and Distributions of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Three Southern
California Harbors
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, ? 1 Segunio.
Technical rept. 1972-7U
ADTflOF: Young, David !>.; Heesen , ""headore C.
EOSO^KI Fid: 13B, 8A , 6F, 685*, U7r>*, 57H, 68D RRAI7806
Jun 7U 31p*
Rept No: SCCHRP-TM214-7U
Monitor: 18
Abstract: Input rates of total DDT and PC3 1254 ware surveyed in Los
Angeles/Long Beach, Newport, and San Diego harbors. The routes
investigated were municipal and industrial waste waters, surface
runoff, dry aerial fallout, and vassel antifouling paints. Highest DDT
and FCB inputs were in Los Angeles/Long Be*ch harbor via direct
industrial discharges (20 and 50 kg/yr) ani surface runoff (100 and
100 kg/yr). Present usage^of vessel paints contribute less than 1
kg/yr of these chlorinated hydrocarbons. Kowevar, high PCB
concentrations (up to 10?, dry weight) were ncasured in scrapings of
old antifouling paints, suggesting that, in the past, thousands of
kilograms of PCB may have been applied annually to vesssl bottoms in
southern California harbors. DDT residues (discharged via Los Angeles
County municipal outfalls) in mussels from the Los Angales/Long Beach
harbor region (1 mg/wet kg) were 30 times those in and around San
Diego harbor. In contrast, nussels from all three harbors had similar
PCB 125U levels. Values ranged up to about 1 mg/wet kg near vessel
repair yards.
Descriptors: *Chlorohydrocarhon s, *DDT, *Water pollution, *Harbors,
waste vater, Industries, Municipalities, Antifouling coatings,
Biphenyls, Punoff, Merchant ships, Residues, Chlorine organic
compounds, Halohydrocarbons, Concentration (Composition) , MUSsels,
Animal ecology, Distribution (Property) , California
a BL°K Anqeles "arbor, Long Beach Harbor, Newport Farbor,
NTISSOLC Rarb°r' **>lYehlorinated fciphenyls, Eipheny 1/chloro,
PB-275 U13/3ST flTIS Prices: PC &03/KF A01
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Marine Inputs of Polychlorinated Biphenyls 3 nd Copper frots Vessel
Antifouling Faints
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, Fl Segundo.
MJ7HOP: Young, David R.; Heesen, Theadore C. : "cEermott, Deirdre j.;
Smokier, Paul F.
?0505J4 Fid: 13B, 8A, 6F, 68E*, 47?*, 57H, 68D 5^17806
May 74 23p*
Bept No: SCCW9P-TM212-74
Monitor: 18
Abstract: During 1973 an estimated 37,000 recreational vessels (5-21 m
long) were docked within 14 major marinas in souths rn California.
Detailed surveys of major brands and quantities of antifouling paint
applied to such craft and to commercial and naval vessels in Los
Angeles/Long Beach and San Diego harbors were conducted. These studies
revealed that approximately 300,000 liters of antifouling paint are
applied annually to vessels in southern California. Only 7 of the 28
paints most coaraonly used yielded detectable PCB levels. Median
concentrations of mixtures resembling Aroclor 1242 and 1254 were less
than 0.3 and 0.7 mg/1, respectively, and the maximum PCB concentration
measured was 40/mg/l. However, the median copper concentration in
these paints was estimated to be 600 g/1, corresponding to an annual
copper application rate of about 180 metric tons. This copper, which
is designed to be available and toxic: to marina organises, "may have a
larger environmental impact than the 600 metric tons of copper
discharged annually via municipal waste waters.
Descriptors: *Antifouling coatings, *Water pollution, *f!arinas,
*Copper, Chlorine organic compounds, Merchant ships,
Concentration(Composition), Karine microorganisms, Fcology, Harbors,
Mixtures, Environmental impacts. Harbors, California, Biphenyls
Identifiers: *Pclychlorinated biphenyls, San Diego Harbor, Aroclor
1242, Long Beach Harbor, Los Angeles Harbor, Aroclor 1254,
Biphenyl/chloro, NTTSSOLO
PB-275 412/5ST NTIS Prices: PC .\02/XF A01
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f-lonitoring of Trace Constituents During PCF. Fecovery Dredging
Operations: Duwamish Waterway
Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle, lash. Surveillance and
Analysis Div.
AOTHOP: Blazevich, Joseph N.; Gahler, Arnold 3.; Vasconcelos, George
j.; Fieck, Robert H. ; Pope, Stephen V. W,
?0503L3 Fid: 13B, 8H , 68D, SOB, URG GFAI7806
Rug 77 156p
Bept No: EPA/91 0/9-77/039
Monitor: 18
Abstract: This report describes the monitoring program conducted after
a spill of 255 gallons of transformer fluid, Aroclor 12'42, occurred in
the ruwamish River in Seattle, Washington . \ detailed evaluation is
presented of data acquired prior to, during, and after recovery
operations. An initial recovery effort conducted by EPA resulted in *
30 percent removal of th.e PCB. The Dept. of Defense, acting thconqh
the Corps of Engineers, removed the remaining Aroclor using a pneuma
dredge. This removal operation increased ths total PCB recovered to
approximately 92 percent. The release of pollutants E rom sediments
during dredging could be only partially predicted by use of the
elutriate test and evaluation of the interstitial water.
Descriptors: *Biphenvls, *Water pollution, Monitoring, *Duwawish
Piver, Dredging, Chlorine organic compounds, Trace elements*
Concentration (Composition) r Pecoverv, Sediments, Spoil, pH, Petals,
Conductivity, Performance evaluation, Transformers, Coliform bacteria,
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Inorganic phosphates. Inorganic sulfides,
W ash ington (S t at e)
Identifiers: *Polychlor inated biphenyls, Pneutna dredges*
Seattle (Washington) , *Aroclor 1212, NmiSEPAL
PB-275 282/2ST UTTS Prices: PC A08/!1F A01
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Chemical Market Input/Output Analysis of Selacted Chemical Substances
to Assess Sources of Znv iron men tal Contamination: Task II. Binhenvl
and Ciphenyl Oxide
Syracuse Research Corp., N.Y. Center for Caemical Hazard
Ass essment,*Fnv ir onraental Protection Agency, Washington, D. C. Office
of Toxic Substan-ces.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Meylan, William "!.; Howard, Philip H.
SOH23I4 Fid: 7A, 7C, 68*, 99B*, 99D GSAI7805
Oct 76 120p*
Rept Mo: TH-76-599
Contract: FPA-68-01-3224
Monitor: EPA/560/6-77/003
See also report dated Mar 76, PB-271 018.
Abstract: ^his report considers the sources of environmental
contamination from biphenyl and diphenyl oxide. Biphenyl is
manufactured in commercial quantities for use in dye sarriersi heat
transfer fluids, derivatives such as PCR's and alkylated biphenyis,
and fruit fungicides. Diphenyl oxide is manufacture! in commercial
quantities for use in dye carriers, heat transfer fluids, derivatives
such as fcutylchlorodiphenyl oxide, decabromodiphenyl oxide,
surfactants, and perfumes and soaps. Thus, this report concentrates on
the commercial production and use of biphenyl and diphenyl oxide.
Standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration have controlled the occupational exposure to biphenyl
and diphenyl oxide; however, large quantities of thesa chemicals are
released to the external environment, particularly to waste treatment
facilities which may utilize chlorine disinfection. Laboratory studies
indicate that the biphenyl nucleus can undergo chlorination to various
chlorobiphenyl isomers during treatment chlorine disinfection.
Descriptors: ^Chemical industry, *Snvironraen tal surveys, *Biphenyl,
*Industrial wastes, Manufacturing, Dyes, Surfactants, Soaps,
Fungicides, Marketing, Technology, Economics, Process chartino,
Denzene, Toluene, Byproducts, Phenols, Managenent planning, Bromine
organic compounds, Chlorine organic compounds, Industrial hygiene.
Physical properties
Identifiers: *Phenyl ether, Perfumes, Seat transfer fluids,
Benzene/chloro, Polychlorinated biphenyl, Polybromin ated biphenyl,
NTTSEFAOTS
PB-275 097/UST NTIS Prices: PC A06/!*F A01
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Baseline Concan trations of Polychlorinated 3iphenyls \ nd DDT in Lake
Michigan Fish, 1971
National water Quality Lab., Duluth, Minn .*Wiscorsin Univ.,
Dept. of Civil and Environmental engineering.
MJTHOP: Veith, Oilman D.
EOMUIU Fid: 13B, 6P, 6C, 68*, 57H, 99F, 57 Z GP.AI7305
1 Q75 9p
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl., v9 n1 Jun 75. Sponsored in part by
Wisconsin Univ. , Madison. Dept. of Civil and Environmental
Engineering,
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Residues in
Animals, FB-27U 8U6.
Abstract: Responding to the recommendations of the Lake "ichign
Interstate Pesticide Committee, the author aimad to establish baseline
data on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCE's) and DDT in Lake Michigan
fish in 1971. Thirteen species Df fish taken from 11 regions of Lake
Michigan in the fall of 1971 were analyzed for PCE's ani DDT analogs-
Mean vet-weight concentrations of PCB's similar to Aroclor 1 2 5U ranged
from 2.7 ppra in rainbow smelt to 15 ppm in lake trout. *ost trout and
salmon longer than 12 inches contained PCD's at concentrations greater
than the tolerance level of 5 ppm established by the Pood and Drug
Administration, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare,
Descriptors: *Fresh water fishes, *Eesidues, *DDT, *Lake Michigan,
Biphenyls, Chlorine organic compounds, Consan tration (Composit ion) i
Trout, Flatfishes, Weight (w. ass /volume) , Chlor ohydrocarbons,
Halohydrocarbons, Salmon, Toxic tolerances, Sas chromatography , "ass
spectroscopy
Identifiers: *Pesticide residues, Peprints, *Polychlorina ted biphenyls
, Biphenyl/chloro, *Baselina studies, Bio accumulation, y
PB-27U 850/7ST NTI5 Prices: (Order as PB-27'4 BUB, MF A01)
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Organochlorine Residues in Starlings, 1972
environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D, C. Criteria and
Evaluation Div. **Fish and wildlife Service, Washington, D.c. Div. of
^echnical Assistance.
AUTHOR: Nickerson, Paul 3.; Barbehsnn, Kyle ?.
EOU1UE3 Fid: 13B, 6F, 6C, 6RE, 57H, 57Z S?AT7805
1975 8p
Monitor: 19
Pub. in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl., v8 nU p247-25U Mar 75. Prepared in
cooperation with Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. Div.
Technical Assistance.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticida Sesidues
Animals, PB-27U 816.
of
in
Abstract: During the fall of 1972 starlings were collected from 130
sites in conjunction with the National Pest.ici.1e Monitoring Program.
They were analyzed for DDT and its metabolites, dieldrin, heptachlor
eposide, ben7ene hexachloride polychlorinated biphenyls and, for the
first time in the series, oxychlordane and HCB. Mean DD" and dieldrin
residue levels have declined significantly sinsa 1967 and a regression
analysis suggests that levels of DDT and its metabolites should fall
below a mean of 0.1 pprn for the 197U starling collection.
Descriptors: *Birds, *Pesidues, *Chlorine
*Insecticides, Concentration (Composition) , DDT,
aliphatic compounds, Epoxy compounds, Chlorine
Biphenyls, Chlordan, By products, StatesfHnited
Tables (Eata)
organic
Diellrin,
aromatic
States),
compounds,
Chlorine
compounds,
Sarapling,
Identifiers: ^Pesticide residues, Reprints, Indenes, Methanoindenes,
Methanoindene/heptachloro-tetrhydro, Benzene/he xachloro, Diphenyl/chl -
oro, Folychlorinated biphenyls, Chlordane/oxy , Bioaccumuiation,
PB-274 8U9/9S
NTIS Prices: (Crder as PB-27U 846,
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Coastal Water Research Project iVnnnal Report 1974
Southern California Coastal water Pesearch Project, Fl Segundo.
Interim rept. Jul 73-Jun 7U.
EOU05C1 Fid: 138, 6F, 8&, 6PD, 57H, U7 D GPAT7805
Sep 7U 181p
Sept No: SCCWFP-AP1-74
Monitor: 18
Abstract: en-going studies of the effects of man's activities on the
marine environment off southern California are reported in 29
articles. Studies summarized include surveys of trace metals and DP?
and PCB in municipal wastewaters, aerial fallout, marine sediments*
and benthic animals; an examination of the historical levels of r>P"
and PCS in marine sediments near and away from known sources; a survey
of the importance of harbors and vsssei-rela ted activities in the
input and distribution of chlorinated hydrocarbons; a survey of
diseases in fish; a cluster analysis of invertebrate populations; an
analysis of fish community structure basad on feeding roles; an
investigation into the relationship between matals concentrations on
wastewatar solids and particulate size. "rograms aimed at
standardizing trawl sampling procedures and tha identification of
invertebrate species are described, as is a model to predict the
distribution of wastewater part iculates near an outfall.
Descriptors: *«arine biology, *?cology, *Water pollution, *Coasts,
Environmental impacts, Surveys, Metals, Waste water, DDT, Sediments,
Sewage disposal, Biphenyl, Chlorohydrocarbons, Concentration(Composit-
ion) , Harbors, tlorth Pacific Ocean, Benthos, Merchant ships, Fishes*
Animal diseases. Invertebrates, Outfall sewers, California
Identifiers: *0cean waste disposal, *B iphenyl/ch loro, Polych lorinated
biphenyls. Trace metals, NTISEOLO
PE-27U U68/8ST NTIS Prices: PC H09/MF A01
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Coastal Water °esearch Project Annual Peport 1975
Southern California Coastal water Research nroject, ?1 Segundo.
Interim rept. Jul 7«»-jun 75.
S0405BU Fid: 13B, 6F, 8A, 68D, 57H, U7D 1PAI7805
Sep 75 200p
9ept No: SCCW9P-AF2-75
Monitor: 18
Abstract: on-going studies of the effects of nan's activities on the
ecology of southern California nearshore waters are reported in 32
articles. Investigations described include studies of bacteria and
viruses in the marine environment; trawl surveys and laboratory
experiments involving disease Dover sole; chromium toxicity tests;
surveys of benthic animals near and away from municipal wastewater
outfalls; a comparison of sediment grab sampling devices; a comparison
of indices of "the diversity of marine communities; surveys of trace
metals and DDT and PCB in municipal wastewitars, aarial fallout,
seawater, and animal tissues. An offshore monitoring system involving
caged animals is also described; the effects of oceaT disposal of
sewage sludge are examined, a model of the dispersion of wastewater
constituents is outlined; and the properties of nearshore currents are
described .
Descriptors: -^Marine biology, *7cology, *Water pollution, *Coasts,
Surveys, Environmental impacts, Bacteria, viruses, Marine fishes.
Animal diseases, Flatfishes, Chromium, Toxic ity, Bonthos, outfall
sewers. Samplers, Ocean currents, DDT, Biphenyl, Air pollution.
Animals, Tissues (Biology), Sludge disposal. Mathematical models,
California, North Pacific Ocean
"dentifiers- *0cean waste disposal. Species diversity, Trase rcetals,
Biphenyl/chloro, Polychlorinated biphenyls, MTIS^OLO
PB-27U U67/05T NTIS Prices: PC A09/*!F A01
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Poly chlorinated Biphenyl Inputs to the Southern California Eight
Southern California Coastal Water Research t>rD jec:t , Fl Segundo.
Summary rept. 1971-75
A.UTKOP: Young, David ?..; fc^ermott, r>eirdre J.; Heesen, Theaiors C
?ld: 13B, 6F, 68D, <>7p GPAI780*
NOV 75
Sept No: SCCBPP-TK22U-75
w.cnitor: 18
Abstract: Fates of poly chlorinated biphenvl (PCE} transport via
several routes to the coastal waters off southern California have been
quantified. Submarine discharge of municipal w^stp water was the sinqle
largest source, contributing 5,100 kg of. these synthetic organics in
197U. However, inputs via this route appear to be decreasing, as the
corresponding estimate for 197 1 exceeded 19,000 kg. Dne result of this
continuing discharge is that bottom sediments arouni the largest
outfalls contain up to 10 ppm ?C3, Aerial fallout also appears to be
an important source; the estimated deposition r=ite of 125U PCS onto
the coastal waters during 1973-7U was 1,BOO kq/vr — highest inputs were
measured off Los Angeles, This region also contributed the most PCB in
surface runoff, although less than 800 kg ware discharged annuallv
during 1972-73 via storm and dry-weather flow. Diract industrial
discharges to San Pedro and San Diego Harbors did not appear to be a
malor PCB sonrsa, totaling less than 250 kg/yc. Although antifoulina
paints may have teen an important source in the past, present inputs
are negligible.
Descriptors: *Biphenyls, *Coasts, *Water pollution, *California Bight,
Chlorine organic compounds, Waste water, Submarines, Dutfall sewers,
Sediments, Sources, Surface water runoff, Hydrocarbons, Fallout,
Industrial waste disposal. Harbors, Antifouling coatings, California,
Drainage
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, *0iphenvl /chloro, I.os
Angeles (California) , San Pedro Harbor, San Diego Harbor, NTTSSOL3
PB-27U U66/2ST NTTS Prices: PC \04/rF *01
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ia
Polychlorinaterl Eiphenyls in Marine organisms 3ff Southern Californ
Southern California Coastal Water Pesearch Project, ?i Segundo
Nummary rept. 1971-75
AUTHCF: McDermott, Deirdre J.; Young, David ?. ; Heesen ^hp3Hor-o r>
50UOFB2 Fid: PA, 6F, 57H, U7 D, 68D GPAI780^ ' " -daore <~-
Nov 75 U9p
^ept No: SCCKRP-TM223-75
Monitor: 18
Abstract: Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) residues resembling
12«2 and 125U are widely distributed in the marine ecosystem off
southern California. Total PCB levels in muscle tissua front flatfish
(Microstomus pacificus) collected during 1971-79 around ma
municipal wastewater outfalls ranged from 0.5 to 8.3 mg/wet kg (00"^^
median values were 1.5 and 1.9 ppm, respectively. y0 signifies I
decrease was detected during a 197U-75 resurvey. Highest 197U
concentrations (median: 2 ppm) were measured in fish afflicted with
fin erosion disease. luscle tissue values for yellow rock crah
(Cancer anthonyi) ranged from 0.1 to 4.9 pp*; levels in outfal?
specimens were 10-100 times those in controls. Intartidal mussel
(^ytilus calif ornian us) collected from coastal =ind island sites "S
1971 ranged from 0.01 ppm at control stations to 0.52 ppm near the * os
Angeles County outfalls. Values typically decreased by a factor of 7
between 1971 and 197U. Harbor mussels (N. aiulis) collected near
vessel repair yards and docks in 197« contained up to 20 times as much
total PCB (1.3 ppm) as those from nearbv coa sU 1 sites.
Descriptors: *Water pollution, ^Chlorine organic compounds, Aquatic
animals. Concentration (Composition) , California, Tissues'fBioloa v\
Ocean environments, Marine biology, Accumulation, Flatfishes ^raho
9 *** L (\ iJS m
Mussels
Identifiers: *pclychlorinated biphenyls, Watar pollution detection
Arocolors, Bi pfienyl/chloro, *Eioaccumulation, *Toxic substances ^in
necrosis, *larine ecology, NTISSOLO ' 'in
PD-27U 46^/75^ NTIS Prices: PC A03/PF A01
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Pesticide ?unoff Losses from Small Watersheds in Great Lakes Easin
Michigan Stata Univ., East Lansing.*Environmental Research Lab.,
Athens, Ga. (228 500)
AUTHOR: ?llis, B. G. : Srickson, A. E.; Wolcott, A. ". ; Zabik, M. ;
leavitt, R.
FOUOUF1 Fid: 13B, 6F, 68E, 57P 5SAI7805
Oct 77 90p
Grant: EPA-R-800U83
Monitor: EPA/600/3-77/112
Abstract: An assessment is Bade of sources of variation in pesticide
analyses for soil cores taken during the period May 1973 through
September 197U from two watersheds. A number of relationships to
methodology, chemical species, topography, soil conditions, and
weather are identified. Criteria are given for assessing down-slope
movement within and between sampling segments and movement within the
profile. A detailed description is given of weather and watershed
conditions associated with wintertime runoff events on the larger
watershed and with major spring and summer avants on both watersheds
in 1975. Emphasis is placed on characterizing boundary conditions at
the beginning of each event in relation to weather sequences that
preceded it. Only portions of the pesticide data set, stored at the
Environmental Research Laboratory, Athens, 3A, wera used in these
evaluations. However, important features of soil, topography,
management and weather are identified in relation to useful variation
in the data. The described relationships should be helpful in
interpreting and modelling data from these watersheds for both
pesticides and nutrients.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Funoff, ^Watersheds, *Great Lakes Basin,
Sedimentation, Losses, Sources, Concentration (Composi tio n), Topography
Soil properties, Weather, Chlorine organic compounds, N'itrogen
heterocyclic compounds. Fluorine organic compounds. Acetic' acids,
winter, Seasonal variations, Nitro compounds, Mathematical models.
Assessments, Tables (Data)
Tdentifiers: *Atrazine herbicide, Nonpoint sources, Path of pollutants
', *Paraquat herbicide, acetic acid/mercaptophenyl, *Trifluralin
herbicide, Toluidine/dinitro-dipropyl-trifluoro, Bipyrilium compounds,
*Diphenamid herbicide, Acetamide/diphenyl-N-N-dimethyl, NTISEPAOBD
PB-27U C8U/3ST NTIS Prices: PC A05/HF A01
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Hiqh Sensitivity Fourier Transform .N MR. Intermoleculi r Interactions
between Environmental Toxic Substances and Biological M.acromolecules
Florida State aniv., Tallahassee. Dept. of Chemistry.*Health Fffects
Research Lab., Heseairch Triangle Park, i.e. (UOO aq^)
Sept. for 2 Cct 7U-1 Oct 76
AHTHOE: Levy, George C.
E0323HU Fid: 6A, 6T, 1«B, ?9A, 68, 57B, 57Y GPAT780"
Sep 77 96p
Grant: EPA-803095
Monitor: F,PA/600/1-77/045
Abstract: This project explored the feasibility of developing new
techniques for evaluation of the effects of environmental toxic
materials on complex biopolyraer systems using high sensitivity Fourier
transform nuclear magnetic resonance (nmr) spectroscopy. Commercial
instrumentation available in 197U-75 did not possess adequate
sensitivity, and thus one goal of this project, was to increase
spectral sensitivity, especially for the 13C and other nuclides having
low magnetogyric ratios. Initially, modifications ta an existing
Bruker HX-270 spectrometer provided moderate Improvement in
sensitivity for 13C and substantial sensitivity increase for 15N
observation. During the second (last) year of this grant, a new
instrument design was initiated. Several studies were begun to
elucidate the nature of chlocophenol interactions, in liquids, and when
incorporated into lecithin bilayer membrane models. Variable frequency
13C spin lattice relaxation time measurements were used to probe
cooperativity of molecular chain dynamics in some simpla molecules and
in two complex synthetic polymers. A new theoretical modification
involving a non-exponent! al autocorrelation function and also allowing
for multiple independent internal rotations, allawed effective
analysis of a large experimental set.
Descriptors: *Nuclear magnetic resonance, *Environn<3 ntal surveys.
Toxicology, Feasibility, Design criteria, Fourier analysis,
Performance evaluation, Revisions, Samples, lolecular relaxation,
Chemical bonds. Chlorine organic compounds, Complex compounds, Carbon
13, Isotopic labeling. Chemical analysis
Identifiers: *Toxic substances, Polych 1 orinats3 biphenyls, *Molecular
biology, NTISEPAOP.D
PB-27U 011/6ST NTTS Prices: PC A05/»F A01
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Measurement of Polycyclic Organic "aterials and Other Hazardous
Organic Compounds in Stack Gases - state of the Art
Battelle Columbus Labs., 3hio.*Environraental Sciences Research Lab
Research Trianqle Park, M.C. (UQ7 080)
Interim rept. Oc t 76-Jan 77
AOTHOF: Jones, Peter W.; .Wilkinson, JoAnn E. ; Strup, Pail 3.
E0253HU Fid: 7D, fi8A*, 99B* GRAI7803
Oct 77 71p*
Contract: EPA-53-02-2547
Monitor: EPA/600/2-77/202
Abstract: This report documents and reviews state-of-the-art methods
for the measurement of polycyclic organic mittar (POM) and other
hazardous organic materials which are present in industrial stack
emissions. feasurea en t. methods for many hazardous compounds, such as
POM and nitrosamines, are presented and, whars specific methods have
not been previously reported, the sections dealing with recommended
methods provide useful guidance. Individual chapters are devoted to
analytical methodology and stationary source sampling methodology,
although an effective measurement strategy demands input from each
protocol. An attempt is made to present a unified approach to
hazardous organic emission measurement so that future studies may
benefit through mere realistic inta rcomparisons and mors precise and
accurate measurements.
Descriptors: ^Organic compounds, *Polycyclic compounds, *Reviews, Flue
gases, Nitros compounds, Amines, Air pollution, Industrial wastes.
Combustion products, Gas analysis. Chemical analysis. Sampling
Identifiers: *Air pollution detection. Air pollution sampling,
Pplychlorinated biphenyls. Poly chlorinated naphthalenes,
PB-27U C13/2ST NTTS Prices: PC AOU/MF A01
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Effects of Ocean Dumping Activity, Mid-Atlantic: Sight - 1976
Fnv ironraental Protection Agency, Philadelphia, Pa. 'egion III.
Interim rept.
AUTHOP: Lear, Donald W, ; O'Malley, Marria L-: Smith, Susan K.
^025113 Fid: 13B, 8A, 68D, U7D GFAI7803
Jul 77 186p
Pept Mo: EPA/903/9-77/029
Monitor: 18
Abstract: Significantly high concentrations of metals present in the
City of Philadelphia sewage sludge can be found on occasion at points
in the sediments in and near the sludge release site. Several bands
with high concentrations of metals, in association with high organic
carbon, have been partially identified and have persistad for at least
11 months in and adjacent to ths southern part of the site. Ambient
concentrations of the metals in question have bean derived by
statistical comparisons over a 3 year pariod, Polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCB's) were widely distributed in concentrations that may
be inimical to marine organisms with indicated cyclical inputs,
possibly from the coastal zone. Mortalities of the mahogany clam,
Arctica islandica, were indicated at looi in and near the ocean
dumping activity. Detailed bathymetry of the impacted area south of
the site indicates georaorphic features may affect the aggregation of
dumped materials. Statistically significant changes of the benthic
infaunal communities are occurring in the impacted arsa south of the
sewage sludge release site, Kollusks in the vicinity of the site
appear to harbor bacteria of sanitary significance.
Descriptors: *Sewage sludge. Sampling, Concen tration (Composition) ,
Metals, organic compounds. Carbon, Chlorine organic compounds,
Mid-Atlantic Eight, Vorth Atlantic Ocean, Sedimants, Trends, Halogen
organic compounds. Bacteria, Clams
Identifiers: *Solid waste disposal, *0cean wi ste disposal, *Hater
pollution sampling, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Arctica islandica,
Arochlor 125U, Hater pollution effects (A nina Is) , BTTFEPA L
PB-273 878/9ST KTIS Prices: PC A09/MF A01
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Treatment and Stabilisation of Polychlorina ted Biphenyls (FCDs)
Contaminated Water and'Wast 9 Oil. A Case Study, whitehouse, Florida
Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta, Ga. Pagion 17.
Technical rept. Jun 76-Jun 77
AUTHOB: Wilkerson, Raymond T.; Stroud, ''red B.; Smith, M
Z0251F3 Fid: 7D, 68D, 99& r,P&I7803
Jul 77 35p
Monitor: 18.
Abstract: A study was made concerning one method of treating a
substantial Environmental Emergency and potential health hazard. "he
T.S. EPA, the City of Jacksonville, FL and the U.S. Coast Guard
formulates an inexpensive treatment system that allows the discharge
of a mixture of oil, PCB and water harmlessly into the St. Johns
Piver. The emergency stems from the poor structural integrity of the
impoundment dikes.
Descriptors: *Hater pollution control, *0il spills, Chlorine organic
compounds, Saint Johns Siver, Activated carbon. Adsorption, Samples/
water analysis, Chemical analysis
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, Watar pollution detection,
*0il pits, NTISEPAL
PB-273 6U2/5ST NTIS Prices: PC A03/HF A01
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Health Hazard Evaluation Determination Export Number 76-52-386
Vestinghouse Electric Corporation, Bloomington, Indiana
National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio.
AUTHOR: Levy, Reth S. B.; Meyer, Channing; Lowry, Larry
E024UI2 Fid: 6J, 67, 577, 57Y, 94D, 68G, 68A " GPAI7803
Apr 77 18 p
Sept No: NIOSH-TR-HHS-76-52-386
Monitor: 18
Abstract: A health hazard evaluation investigation was conducted by
MIOSH at the material laboratory and engineering laboratory of the
Westinghouse Electric Corporation plant, in 3 looming ton, Indiana, a
facility engaged in the manufacturing of electrical distribution
apparatus equipment. An authorized employee representative requested
the investigation for technician exposure to "onlanto 1238 and 1016,
Sunoco XD-^89-17 and testing house P.D.S. 5421OKJ, some of which
contained polychlorina ted biphenyls, because one of the 'unex plainable
liver damage' affecting ons of the 10-12 'affected1 employees, who had
worked with. 2 of these chemicals for 12 years. It was determined that
exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls has resulted in increased
absorption of these compounds hy several workers in th* areas tested.
However no significant biomedical findings were present that would
indicate the presence of a toxic situation at the time of the survey.
Protective and control measures are recommended.
Descriptors: *Hazardous materials, 'Industrial medicine,
* Environmental surveys, *Chloroh yd rocarbons, *Electrical industry,
Toxicity, Industrial hygiene, Toxicology, Evaluation, Inspection, Air
pollution, Recommendations, Criteria, Exposure, Medical examination,
Liver, Absorption (Biology)
Identifiers: * Environmental health, Air sampling, Toxic substances,
Occupational safety and health, *Air pollution effects (Humans) ,
Bloomington (Indiana) , westinghouse Flectric Corporation, Air pollution
control, *polychlcrinat.ed biphenyls, Biphenyl/chloro, NTISHPWOSH
PB-273 735/1ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF A01
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Snv ironmental Assessment of nCBs in the Atnosphere
1TTHF Corp., P.cLean, Va.*Fnv ironmental °rotaction Agsncy, Research
Triangle Park, V.C. (102
Final rept.
An^HOF: Fuller, B.; Torion, 0.; Kornreich, *.
E0175K2 Fid: *Tf UA, 6BA*, 57Y* GPAI7802
Apr 76 279p*
Rept No: *TE-7210-P?V-1
Contract: FPA-68-02- 1U95
Monitor: FPA/U50/3-77/OU5
Abstract: This report exanines atmospheric aspects of environmental
problems associated with polvchlorina ted biphenyls (PCB) , Subjects
coverei includa: (1) physical and chemical properties of PCB, (2)
monitoring methods for PCR in air, (3) sources of PCB emissions, { a)
envircnnantal aistribution, transport, and transformation of FCB , (5)
methods of control of ?CB emissions, and (5) biological effects of
PCB.
Descriptors: * Air pollution. Chlorine organic compounds. Physical
properties, Zheirical properties, Monitoring, Sources, Animals,
Toxicology, Public health, Atmospheric diffusion. Chemical analysis,
Air pollution control. Carcinogens, Ecology, Sampling, "as analysis
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, t>=ith of pollutants,
pollution effect (A nimalsl ,
?E-27U 115/5ST NTIS Prices: PC A13/HF A01
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Follovup Study of the Distribution and Fate of ?olychlorinated
Biphenyls and Benzenes in Soil and Groundwater Samples After
Accidental Spill of Transformer Fluid
Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta, 3s. ?egion IV. **Stevart
Labs., Inc., Knoxville, Tenn.
Technical rept. 1973-76
AOTHCP: Smith, A! J. Jr; Boein, Gaonra J. : Stewart, Peg.7 y L.
?0175H3 Fid: 13B, 68D GHAI7802
1976 19p
Monitor: 19
Prepared in cooperation with Stewart Labs., Inc., Knoxville, Tenn
Presented to the 1976 National Conferenca on Control of Hazardous
Material Spills, New Orleans, La.
Abstract: The report contains a brief discussion of the technical
aspects of what happens to spill residuals after cleanup, and after a
3 year period. B iodegradation of PCB is considered as is the various
effects of weather, climate, and soil dynamics.
Descriptors: *Soil analysis, *Water analysis, *Wa ter pollution
Chlorine organic compounds, "esidues. Transformer fluids'
Microorganisms, Weather, Ground water, Tennessas
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, *?Dlychlorinated benzenes,
*Aroclor 125U, Path of pollutants, *Water pollution detection'
VTISFPAI ' '
PB-273 984/5ST NTIS Pricas: PC A02/KF A01
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Identification ana .\nalysis of Polvchlorina tad Biphanyls and Other
Related Chemicals in Municipal Sewage Sludge Samples
research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, M.C. Environmental
Protection Agency, Washington, C.C. Office of Toxic 55ub3tanc.es. (-™u
UOO)
Final rept. 6 Dec 76-5 Jun 77 on Task. U
AUTHOR: rTickson, Mitchell D,; Pelliz7ari, Edo n.
3007211 Fid: 14B, 7D, °9A, 68D GPAI7801
Aug 77 16Up
Contract: EPA-63-01-1978
Monitor: SPA/560/6-77/021
Abstract: fethods were developed for the extraction, clean-ap and
GC/!*$ analysis of polychlori nated biphenyls (PCBs) and related
chemicals in municipal sludge samples. Each of the sludge samples
received from nine major nnited States cities was processed to yield a
neutral fraction and two acid fractions which were mathylated with
dimethylsulfata and diazomathan e, respectively. Samplas were cleaned
up by silica gel column chromatography. A total of 35 chlorinated
compounds were found in the full scan GC/1S analysis; including
polychlorohiphenyls, polychloronaphthalenes, poiychloroaniline/
polychlorobenzene and DDE. Some chlorinated compounds remain
unidentified.
Descriptors: *3hemical analysis, *Sludge, Chlorine organic compounds/
Sairpl.es, Extraction, Gas chromatography, *!ass spectroscopy, Laboratory
equipment, Sampling
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, *Se»age sludge,
Polychlorinated naphthalenes, Polychlorinated aniline, Benzene/chloro,
Produces, Sulfate/dimethyl, MTISEPAOTS
PB-273 192/5ST NTI5 Prices: PC A08/MF A01
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Evaluation of mests with Earl/ Life Stages of Fish for Predicting
Long-Term Toxicity
Environmental Kasearch Lab.-mlut.h, "inn.
Journal article
AUTHOR: IcKim, James H.
Q3802K2 Fid: 6F, 6T, 6C,.13B, 57H, 57Y, 98P, 68D GPAI7726
17 Jan 77 10p
Sept No: 3PA/600/J-77/OU6
Monitor: 18
Pub, in Jnl. of Fisheries Research Board of Canada, v34 n8 01148-11*54
1977.
Abstract: Partial and complete life-cycle toxicity tests with fish,
involving all developmental stages, have been used extensively in the
establishment of water-quality criteria for aquatic life. During
extended chronic exposures of fish to selected toxicants, certain
developmental stages have frequently shown a greater sensitivity than
others. In 56 Life-cycle toxicity tests completed during the last
decade with 34 organic and inorganic chemicals and four species of
fish, the embryo-larval and early juvenile life stages were the most,
or among the most, sensitive. Tests with thsse stages can be used to
estimate the maximum acceptable toxicant concentration (rATC) within a
factor of two in most cases. Therefore, toxin ity tests with these
early life stages of fish should be useful in establishing
water-quality criteria and in screening large numbers of chemicals.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Toxicity, *Fishes, *Water pallution, Life
cycles, Metals, Sewage, Biphenyl, Chlorine organic compounds, Survival
» Evaluation, Growth, Concentration (Composition) , Time, Exposure,
Sensitivity, Predictions
Identifiers: Peprints, Riphenyl/chloro, Polychlorinated biphenyls,
NTISFPAOSD
PB-272 769/15T NTIS Prices: PC A02/M*1 A01
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Catalytic Fydrodechlorination of Polychlorinated
Related Substances: An Executive Summary
Pesticides
Md,*"!unicipal Environmental
7bon Pasearch Systens, Silver ?prina,
Research Lab., Cincinnati, Ohio.
D3795C2 Fid: 6F, 7D, 68?, 99F, 57? GPAI7726
Sep 77 61p
Contract: EPA-68-03-2460
Monitor: SPA/600/j 8-77/013
Abstract: A. study was undertaken of tha catalytic conversion of
chlorinated pesticides and other undesirable chlorinated compounds to
acceptable compounds. This study shows that chlorine can he
ca talytically removed and replaced by hydrogen to produce relatively
non-toxic hydrocarbons. The batch process involves use of a supported
nickel catalyst, ethanol as solvent, and sodium hydroxide as an
acid-acceptor of the hydroqen chloride by-product. A reactivity
sequence is established based on carbon-chlorine bonding wherein
olefinic chlorine is the least reactive. Peaction models are
determined for Aroclor 12H8 and DDE. Pemoval of ortho-substituted
chlorine is the limiting reaction in hydrodeshlorination of Aroclor.
Aldrin and dieldrin are the most difficult compounds t°
hydr cdachlorina te because of steric hindrance. Removal of aromatic
chlorine is the limiting reaction in the hydrodechlorination of DDT
and DDE .
Descriptors: *Insecticides, *Chlorine organic compounds, *Catalysis»
Aldrin, Dieldrin, DDT, Chemical reactors, Pesticides, Laboratory
equipment, Chemical reactions. Reaction kinetics, flass spec troscop y*
Hydrogenation, Dechlorina tion
Identifiers: *Hydrodechlorination, *Environmenta 1 chemical substitutes
, Procedures, ftroclor 12U8, DDZ insecticide, Toxaphene,
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, Zthylene/bis (chloropha nyl) -dichloro,
Dimethanonaphthalenes, NTIS5PAOFD
PB-272 603/2ET NTT S Prices: PC
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Residues of PC3' s and DDW in the Western Lake Superior Ecosystem
Environmental research Lab.-Culuth, Kinn.
Journal article
AUTHOR: Veith, G. D. ; Kuehl, P. W.; Puglisi, F. A.; Glass, G. p.;
Haton, J. G.
D372UC3 Fid: 6F, 13B, 57H, 683 3PAI7725
1977 14p
Sept No: SPA/600/J-77/045
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, v5
p«87-U99 1977.
Abstract: Fish from western lake Superior (1972-73) contained DDT and
PCS residues at concentrations greater th*n 0.1 ppnu The most
predominant P"B's were those containing 3 to 6 chlorine atoms per
molecule, and GLC Jata indicated that the mixtures wera most like the
commercial product Aroclor H) . Other chlorinated contaminants
identified by 3C/WS analyses and occurring at concentrations less than
0.1 ppm were hexachlorobenzene (C6C1fS) , chlardane, nonaclor, and
dieldrin. Lindane which has been previously reported in Lake Superior,
was below the detection lioit of approximately 0.01 ppm. The
relationship between the size of lake trout and the concentration of
total DDT in the fish was compared to measure men ts reported in
previous studies. The comparison suggests tKat DDT residues have
declined since 1968.
Descriptors: "Pesticides, *Fishes, *Lake Superior, DDT, Residues,
Biphenyls, Chlorine organic compounds, Trout, Concentrat ion (Compositi-
on) , Size determination, Chlorodan, Naphthalans compounds, Benzene,
Dieldrin, Ch lorohyd rocarbons, Haloh ydrocarbons, rolerances(Physiology)
Identifiers: Polychlorinated biphenyls, D iphenyl/'chloro. Benzene/he xa-
chloro, Nonaclor, NTISSPADED
PB-272 UU7/UST NTIS Prices: Hot available
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Effacts and Interactions of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCS)
Fstuarine Microorganisms and Fhellfish
Maryland Univ., Collage Park. Dept. of Sioloqy. * Fnvironnental Research
Labi, Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Final rent.
AU^HCB: Colwell, P.ita P.; Sayler, Gary S.
D371UA3 Fid: fi? , 6* , 133, 57H, 57K, 68D 3*.AI7725
Jun 77 57p
Grant: EPA-H-803300-01-0
Monitor: ERL/GB-32U
Abstract: The role of estuarine bacteria in the mobilization/
transport, and raaoval of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCS) was
investigated in estuarine environments. A main objective of this
investigation was to determine a secondary impact of PC3 contamination
of estuarine systems. The specific secondary effect was the
PCB-stress-induced accumulation and depuration of enteric bacteria by
shellfish, i.e., the Chesapeake Bay oyster, Crassostrea virginica. F°r
this report; bacteria uninhibited by PCB, but capable of growth in the
presence of PCB, are defined as PCB-resistant. In this regard,
PCB-resistant bacteria were found to be distributed ubiquitously
throughout estuarine and marine environments sampled in this study-
The residence time of PCB in estuarine and marine environments is
concluded to be sufficiently long to indace stress upon estuarine
animals.
Descriptors: *farine microorganisms, * Bacteria, *Shellfish,
Snterobac teriaceae. Chlorine aromatic compounds, Water pollution,
Aquatic animals, Invertebrates, Oysters, Stress (Phvsiology) »
Contamination, Biodeterioration, Estuaries, Ecology, Interactions
Identifiers: Crassostrea virginica, ?cosystoms, *Bipheny 1/chloro,
Reterotrophs, *Kater pollution effects (Animals) , Bioaccumulation,
NTISEPAC3D, UTISCOKNOA
PB-272 103/3ST HITS Prices: PC AOU/M? A01
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Organic Contaminants
Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Minn.
Journal article
AUTHOR: Glass, G. ?.; Strachan, W. *. I.; Willford, W. A.; Armstrong
F. A. I.; Kaiser, K. I. 3,
D3625I1 Fid: 13B, 683, 68D GRAI772U
1977 20p
?ept Vo: F.PA/600/J-77/OU2
Monitor: 18
Pub. in the Raters of Lake Huron and Lake Superior, v3 pui?-502 1977.
Abstract: Organic pollutants may constitute the most widespread waste
loadings into the waters of Lake Superior. There are essentially three
categories of organic contaminants. The first grouping consists of
those organic compounds that readily degrade biologically or
chemically. The second category of organic contaminants is comprised
of less readily degraded organic compounds which may be directly toxic
to aquatic life and to consumers of aquatic life, which nay be
bioconcentra tei to toxic levels, or which may be metabolized to a'more
toxic form and stored in higher organisms. Tha third category consists
of the many organic compounds that can cause taste and odor problems
in domestic water supplies or taint the flesh of food fishes.
Identification of individual organic compounds is difficult in
environmental samples, and currently the state of the art is
developing. The analytical methodology employed for all studies was
based on extraction of non-ionic compounds. The data presented in this
document for specific contaminants are only a representative portion
of the data available.
Descriptors: *3rqanic compounds, *Lake Superior, Concent ra tion (Compos-
ition) , Biphenyls, Water pollution, Toxicity, Biodeteriorat ion. Odors,
Tastes, Potable water, Cyanides, Esters,. Phthal^tes, ~hloroben-zenes,
Chlorine organic compounds, DDT, Insecticides, Dieldrin, Aromatic
polynuclear hydrocarbons, Phenols
" ;
Identifiers: *Water collation sampling, Aldrin, Polychlorinated
biphenyls, ODD insecticide, DDE insecticide, Dimethanona ph thalenes,
Benzene/hexachloro, Lindane, Cyclohexane/he xachloo, Chlordane,
Methoxychlor, Norbornene/chloro, Styrene/octachloro, Thiophene/methvl-
-benzo, Sndosulfan, Heptachlor epoxide, Reprints, WTl
PB-271 769/2ST NTIS Prices: PC A02AMF A01
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Ten SIOSH Analytical Methods Set-2
Stanford Pese^rch fust, , Fenlo Park, Calif .*N ational Inst.
Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio. (332 500)
T)3615W Fid: 7D, 6J, 68G, 99A, 57H, 68R G3AI772U
jul 77 316p
Contract: QHEW-210-76-0123
Monitor: NlOSH-SCP-Frr-2
Abstract: Industrial hygiene sampling and analytical methods were
developed and validated under a follow-up research effort to develop
neasurement methods which failad to validate under the joint
NIOSH/OSHA Standards Completion Program. This is the second set of'0
methods in an effort to develop methods for 133 substances, Monitor
methods for the following substances are included: \llyl gly
ether, Benzoyl peroxide, Chlorodiphenyl ('±2% chlorine), Furfur yl
alcohol, Hydroquinone, Iron oxide fume, fethylcyclohexanone, Methyl-
chloride, Stibine, and Vanadium (V20 5 fume),
Descriptors: industrial hygiene, *Gas analysis, Standards, Tests/
Chemical analysis, Monitors, Methodology, Air pollution, Samples*
Experiments, Vanadium, Benzoyl peroxide, Hyiroquinone, Iron oxides»
Chloromethanes, Fthers, Chlorine organic compounds, Mcohols
Identifiers: *Dccupational safety and health, *Air pollution detection
, *Tndoor air pollution, *Toxic substances, Maxima m permissible
exposure level, Procedures, Ether/allyl-glys idyl, Bi phenyl/chloro»
Furfuryl alcohols, Cyclohexanone/methyl, Stibine, MmTSHSWOSH
PB-271 U6U/OST NTIS Prices: PC A1U/MF A01
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Fffects of Aroclor (Trademark) 1016 and Halowax (Trademark) 1099 on
Juvenile Horseshoe Crabs (Limulus polyhemus'
Texas A and H rjniv.. College Station. *ttational Science Foundation,
Washington, D.C. Office for the Interna tioual Dacade of Ocean
Exploration. (3U7 350)
AtfTHCB: Neff, J. M.; Giarn, C. S.
D3615C1 Fid: 6T, 6F , 3 A, 57Y, 57H, 68?, 68D, U7D 6PAI772"
1977 17p
Grant: NSF-ID075-OU890
Monitor: NSF/ID01!:-77-122
Pub. in Physiological Responses of Marine Biota to Pollutants, p21-35
1977.
Abstract: Monsanto has replaced its more highly chlorinated PCB's with
a new, presumably less persistent formulation, Aroclor 1016,
containing greatly reduced amounts of isomers with 5 or more chlorines
per biphenyl. Chlorinated naphthalenes are manufactured in the Hnited
States by t.ha Koppers Company under the trade name Halowax. The
purpose of this study was to compare the biological effacts of Aroclor
1016 and Halowax 1099 on juvenile horseshoe crabs, Limulus polyphemus.
The chronic toxicity of these compounds and their effects on molting
and respiration were also investigated.
Descriptors: *Crabs, *Toxicity, *Pestici3as, Aquatic animals,
Arthropoda, Shellfish, Physiological effects. Respiration, Chlorine
organic compounds, Biphenyls, Chlorine aromatic compounds
Identifiers: Reprints, *Limulus polyphsmus, *tfater pollution
effects (Animals) , Sn vironnental chemical substitutes, *Aroclor 1016,
*Halowax 1099, Polychlorinated naphthalenes, Polychlorina ted biphenyls
, Biphenyl/chloro, NTISIDOE, NTTSNSFG
PB-271 H23/6ST MTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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osmo regulation of the Grass Shrimp 'Palaeraonet.es puqio' ^
PoUchlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS). I. Bffecton Chlocids and
Concentrations and Chlorida-and Water-exchange Kinetics
Texas A and M Univ., College Station. **EG and ^°ns"
Water-turnover measurenents showed that permeabilitv of P. puqio "^
greatest at the isosmotic salinity (17 parts per thousand by weigh*'
and reduced at salinities which were associated with activ
ostnoregulation, Exposure to sublethal and 96-h LCF>0 levels of Aroclot
1254 did not seriously alter hemolymph chloride and osmotic
concentrations, chloride space or chloride-exchange kinetics in adult
shrimp.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Shrimps, *Toxicity, *Wi ter pollution,
Chlorine organic compounds, Biphenyls, Salinity, Osmosis, Exposure*
Body fluids, Ionic regulation (Physiology) , Chlorides, Bioassav*
Aguatic animals
Identifiers: Paprints, *Palaemonetes pugio, -*?Dlychlorinated biphenyl3
f *»ater pollution effects (A niraals) , International Decade of Ocean
Exploration, *0smoregulation, Biphenyl/chloro, NTISTDOF, HTISNSF3
PB-271 U22/8ST HTIS Prices: Kot available NTI3
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Osmoregulation of the Grass Shrimp 'Palaemonet-.es pugio1 Exposed to
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) . II. ' Effect on Free Amino Acids of
luscle Tissue
Texas A and !"! Univ., College Station.*Nationa1 Science Foundation,
Washington, D.C. Office for the International Decade of Ocean
Exploration. (3U7 350)
AUTHOR: Poesijadi, G.; Anderson, J. W,; Giam, C. S.
03615B3 Fid: 6T, 6F, 6C, 8A, 57Y,' 68E, 68D, 57H, U7D GRAI7724
13 Aug 76 9p
Grant: VSF-GX-373UU, NSF-ID075-OU890
Monitor: NSF/IDO E-77- 124
Pub. in Marine Biology, v38 p357-363 1976.
Abstract: Glycine was the most abundant free a mi no acid (FAA) in
abdotainal muscle of grass shrimp Pa laemonetes pugio, accounting for
over 50"? of ths total pool. Arginine, alanine, prolina, taurine and
serine were also present at relatively high concentrations. Following
transfer froffi 17 to 2 and 32 ppt by weight S, new steal y-state levels
of total FAA were observed at. 72 h. Total FAA and the sun of glycine,
alanine and proline exhibited a positive correlation with salinity.
Exposure to Aroclor 125U did not have appreciable effects on total FAA
levels, indicating that disruption of intracellular ormoregulation was
not a major consequence of PCS toxicity. However, changes in
individual amino acid concentrations in exposed shrimp »ere reflective
of an altered metabolic state. Glycine, which did not show changes
immediately following exposure, underwent large decreases after
transfer to PCE-free water and indicated a delayed effect of PCS
exposure. A correlation between salinity ani the sun of glycine,
alanine and proline did not exist in exposed shrimp.
Descriptors: *Salinity, *Shrimps, *Toxicity, *Amino acids, *Pesticides
, Invertebrates, Aquatic animals, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Osmosis
, fuseles, Metabolism, Exposure, Experimental data, Physiology,
Regulation, Biochemistry
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, Biphsnyl/chloro, Palaemonetes
pugio, *Water pollution effects (Ani ma Is), Reprints, *Dsmoregulation,
NTISTDOF, NTTStfSFG
PE-271 H2.VOST NTT5 Prices: Not available NTI5
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Immobilization of Hazardous Pesiduals by Encapsulation
Washington State Univ., Pullman. *National Science Foundation,
Washington, D.C. Research applied to National *eeds. (369 850)
Semi-annual technical rept.
AUTHOB: Subramanian, R. V.; Manalingam, R.
B3614L2 Fid: 13B, 7A, 68C, 99B, 68? GFAI772U
Jul 77 93p
Grant: HSF-EUV76-06583
Monitor: SSF/PA-770183
See also report dated 30 Apr 76, PB-262 6U8.
Abstract: The objective of this research is to devise and evaluate
methods for solidification in a polymer matrix of liquids containing
hazardous substances. The report seeks to: <1) evaluate the ^ true
immobilization of wastes encapsulated in tha polyaster matrix by
long-range teaching studies: (2) evaluate tha applicability of t^e
process to a wide spectrum of actual hazardous wastes; (3) optimise
the conditions for the enulsification and curing steps af the process;
and (H) provide a sound basis for commercial exploitation of the
process by detailed plant investigations. A wide variety of industrial-
wastes was obtained from chemical companias and waste treatment
industries. Thsse contained toxic components sach as cvanide, arsenic/
poisonous metal ions, PCB, kepone, and pharmaceutical wastes. *^e
process was found to be generally applicable to solidify these wastes-
The detailed results of these studies form thft basis of this raport io
two parts. The laboratory studies of the procass are contained in Pact
1, and the pilot plant studies in Part 2.
Descriptors: Encapsulating, *Hazardous materials, *Industrial vaste
treatment, *Padioactive contaminants, Performance evaluation, Curin<7»
Chemical industry. Pilot plants, Cyanides, Arsenic, Metals, Ions,
Chlorine organic compounds, Drugs, Process charting, Tssign criteria*
Cost analysis. Solid waste disposal, Polyester resins, Residues,
Solidification, Air pollution, Water pollution, Dispersion
Identifiers: Biphenyl/chloro, Kepone, Liquid wastes, NTtSNSFRA
PB-271 U10/3ST UTIS Prices: PC A05/MF A01
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Toxicity, Accumulation, and Release of Thrae "olychlorin ated
^apthalenes (Halowax 1000, 1013, and 1099) in Postlarval and Adult
Grass Shrimp, 'Palaemonetes pugio1
Texas A and M Univ. f college Station. Dept. of Biology. *National
Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Office for the International
Decade of Ocean Exploration. (102 267)
AfJTHOE: Green, F. A. Jr; Neff, J. M.
D361UJ3 Fid: 6T, 6F, BA, 13B, 68?, 68D, 98F, 57Y, 57H, U7D GRAT
1977 1Qp
Grant: NSF-IP075-oaa90
Monitor: NSF/IDOS-77-123
Pub. in Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology v 17 nU
P399-407 1977.
Abstract: The toxicity to and accumulation ani release of three PCVs
by postlarval and adult grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio is raportedl
Postlarval grass shrimp were found to be slightly more sensitive than
adults to Halowax 1099 and 1013, but were more tolerant to Halowax
1000. In general, it appears that the shrimp are less tolerant to
trichloro- and tetrachloronaphthalene (Halowax 1099) than they are to
PCNs of lower or high chlorination (Halowax 1000 and 1013). T{,e
results of the accumulation experiments partially account for these
differences in toxicity. The degree to which the different compounds
were accumulated corresponded to their relative degrae of toxicitv.
This, in turn, could be directly related to the relative ability of
the shrimp to metabolize or excrete PCMs of different chlorine
content.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Shrimps, *Toxic tolerances, *tfater
pollution, *Chlorohy:lrocarbons, Exposure, Tissues (Biology) , Bioassav
Naphtalene, Metabolism, Aquatic animals, Bioassay * ''
Identifiers: International Decade of Ocean Fxploration, Peprints
Palaemonetes pugio, Water pollution ef fects(Anima Is), Di oaccumulation '
NTISID05, NTISNSFG '
PB-271 397/2ST "TIS Prices: Not available t?TTS
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Transfer of the Chlorinated Hydrocarbon ?CB in Laboratory "arine po°
Chain
Scrirps Institution of Oceanography, La .Tolla, C*lif . **"J ational
Fisheries Service, La Jolla, Calif. Southwast ^ Fishe r
Service. *Nat ion al Science Foundation, Washington, !>. C. Office tot
International Decade of Ocean Exploration. (319 100)
ATJTHCS: Scura, E. D. ; TheilacTcer, G. H.
D3613K2 Fid: BA, 6F, U7D, 57 H GPAI772U
1977 10p
Grant: NSF-GX-32977
Monitor: NSF/IDOE-77-13Q m .a
Prepared in cooperation with rational Marine Fisheries Service,
Jolla, Calif. Southwest Fisheries Center.
Pub. in Marine Biology, vUO p31 7-325 1977.
Abstract: Tha transfer of chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHC) in *
laboratory simulation of a three trophic level marine food chain w°
studied. The food chain consisted of the algal flaqellate Dunalie1*
sp, , the rotifer Hrachionus plicatilis, and the larva of the norther
anchovy Engraulis mordax. CHC were introduced into the seawater a
concentrations representative of near-shore conditions off sout *ie*
California without the use of dispersing agants. yach trophic 1®V
appeared to be in a steady-state at the time of first sampling, ^ f r
after inoculation. Apparent partition coefficients were calculated *°
each trophic lavel. The CHC contamination in the diet of the rotifer
and anchovy larvae was also calculated. Hnfed anchovy larva
accumulated the same amount of CHC as fed larvae and the . * in*
concentration appeared to be dependent on the THC concentration in tn
seawater. The data in this report suggest that CHC accumulation is n°
a food-chain phenomenon but rather the result of direct partitioning
of the compounds between the seawater and the tast organisms.
Descriptors: *Food chains, *Chlorohydrocarbons, Aquatic aninalSr
Aquatic plants, Algae, Ecology, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Larva*
Simulation, Experimental data, Contamination, Diet, Tables(rata)
Identifiers: Biphenyl/chloro, *Water pollution effects (Animals) •
*water pollution effects (Plants) , ?cosystenis, *P oly chlorinate^
biphenvls, Dunaliella, Reprints, Brachionus plicatills, ?.ngrauli5
mordax. Anchovies, Bioaccumulation, Fotifera, MTISTDOP, NTISCOKS-''7'
NTISNSFG
PB-271 335/2ST NTTS Prices: Not available WTIS
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PCBS Involvement in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Versar, Inc., Springfield, "a.*F.nvironm=»n tal Protection Agencv
Cashing ton, D.C, Office of Toxic Substances. ' '
Final rept. on Task «
AUTHOR: Carr, Poderick A.: Durfee, Robert L.; McKay, ?dward G
D352UJ1 Pld: 6F, 6T, 13B, 6ffD, 68, 57 GPAI7723
25 Peb 77 110p
Rept Mo: U7a,5A
Contract: FPA-68-0 1-3259
Monitor: EPA/560/6-77/005
See also FB-252 012.
Abstract: The sources, distribution, and losses of PCBs in the D.s
pulp and paper industry are discussed in detail. The major source"of
PCBs to the industry is recycled carbonless copy paper manufactured
from 1957 to 1971, but the amounts of PCBs from this source diminished
rapidly after 1971. A model showing past and projected PCBs content in
product and wastewaters from the industry is presented and discussed
Estimated costs (worst-case basis) for wastewater treatment to achieve
one ppb PCBs in effluents from the industry are developed; results
indicate a 3 to 5 percent product cost increase will rasult from such
treatment.
Descriptors: *Paper industry, .*Bnvironmental impacts, ^Chlorine
aromatic compounds, Sources, Cost estimates, Water pollution control
Air pollution control, Industrial wastes, Incineration, Carbon'
Adsorption, Process charting, Pulping, Combustion products'
Recirculation, Cost analysis, Mathematical models '
Identifiers: *Biphenyl/chloro, Polychlorinatad biphenyls, Path of
pollutants, NTISZPAOTS
PB-271 017/6ST BTTTS Prices: PC AOfi/WF A01
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Environmental Chemicals: Human and Animal Health (Proceedings) Held at
Fort Collins, Colorado on august 7-11, 1972
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, O.C. Office of Pesticide
Programs.*Colorado State tJniv., Fort Collins. Inst. of Purat
* nvirenmental Health,
D3511G1 Fid: 6P, 13Br 680, 57Rf S7 n GFAI7723
Aug 72 236p
Rept No: EPA/540/9-72/015
Monitor: 18 -
Sponsored in part by Colorado State .Univ., Fort Collins. Inst. o1-
Bural Environmental Health.
Abstract: ;Partial contents: Environmental geochemistry in Missouri*.
Trace elements in water; Mercury as an snvironmental pollutant;
Molybdenum as an environmental pollutant; Leii in soils and plants;
Heavy metal poisonings in animals; Environmental chemicals and
carcinogenesis; Polychlorinated biphenyls (°CB's) in humans;
Epidemiology of poisoning by chemicals; monitoring of environmental
toxicants; Carbon monoxide as a national problam; Nitrates and water
quality; Teratogenesis and muta genesis of environmental chemicals.
Descriptors: *Meetings, *Chemical compounds, '"invironnentSr
Interactions, Pelationships, Geochemistry, Tables(Data) , Trace
elements. Toxic diseases, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Exposure,
Monitors, Epilemiology, Humans, Animals, Plants (Botany) , Soil*5'
Lead (Metal), Mercury, Molybdenum, Missouri
Identifiers: *Environmental health, Polychlorinated biphenyls<
Biphenyl/chloro, Carcinogenesis, Heavy metals, *Chemical efflu«ntS|
NTISEPAOPP
PB-270 6U8/9ST RTIS Prices: PC A11/?F A01
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Assessment of the Environmental and Economic Impacts of the Ban on
Imports of PCBs
Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va. *Environmenta 1 Protection Agency,
Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances, (389 335)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Burruss, Robert P. Jr
D3391F1 Fid: 13B, 68A*, 94* GPAI7722
Jul 77 175p*
Sept No: 474-5B
Contract: EPA-68-01-3259
Monitor: EPA/550/6-77/007
Abstract: This report summarizes an investigation into the uses of
imported polychlorinated biphenyls (PC3s) in the United States.
Imported PCBs are presently used only for the maiaten* nee of certain
mining machinery. In addition, PCBs are present as a significant
impurity in polychlorinated terphenyls (P3Ts) imported for use in
investment casting waxes. Importation of PCBs for thesa uses will be
banned after 1977 by the Toxic Substances Control Act, unless
exemptions are allowed in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
The recent Directive of the Council of the European Communities (ZHC)
prohibits use of PCBs and PCTs in investment casting waxes, bat allows
continued use of ?C3s in mining machinery in Europe.
Descriptors: * Air pollution abatement, *Hazards, *Chlorina aromatic
compounds, fining sngineering. Investment casting. Waxes, Imports,
Onited States, Legislation, Foundries, Environmental surveys, Economic
impact
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, Bi phenyl/crhloro,
Polychlorinated terphenyls, Hiring" machinery. Investment casting waxes
, Toxic hazards, Toxic Substances Control Act, Banning, NTIFE PACTS
PB-270 225/6ST NTT 5 Prices: PC A08/WF A01
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a First Order Mass Balance Podel for the Sources, Distribution an
Fate of PCBs in the Environment
Versar, Inc., Springfield, va.*Fn vironmentil Protsction agency/
Washington, B.:. Office of Toxic Substances.
Final rent.
AOTHOP: Whitnoce, Frank C,
03391D3 Fid: 13B, 68D, 68fl GR&I7722
27 Jul 77 180
Sept No: tt7U-53
Contract: EPft-68-01-3259
Monitor: EPA/U60/6-77/OOS
Abstract: A first order model for the sources, distria ution and fat®
of PCBs in an aquatic system is described. Tha model is then appl1 -
to Lake Michigan and to the Great Lakes Systems. The rasults obtfiO®t
from the model indicate that atmospheric sourcas are a najor FCE inP
to the Great Lakes, Because of the great water mass of the lakes, tn
PCB concentration appears to be storage controlled rather than l.
controlled.- Tde major loss mechanisms are found to be co-evaporati
from the airwater interface and entrapment with sediments. It
estimated that if all inputs or PCBs rats Lake "ichigan^ * t
eliminated, it would take more than 70 years for the concentration
PCBs in the water to decrease by 50 per cent.
Descriptors: *Air pollution, *Water pollution, *Chlorine
compounds, *Lake Michigan, *Great Lakes, Mathematical
Distribution (Property) , Mass transfer. Sediments, Adsorption,
Sources, Estimates, P.t raosphar ic models. Evaporation*
Concentration(Cotsposi tion) , Input
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenvls, Bi phenyl/chloro*
*Bioaccunulation, KTTSSP&CTS
PB-270 220/7ST NTIS Prices: PC A09/HF A01
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Destroying Chenical Wastes in Commercial Scale Incinerators. Facility
Report No. 6. Collins Environmental Service, Inc. , Deer Park, Texas
TPW Defense and Space Systems Group, Pedondo Beach,
Calif. * Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of
Solid Waste Management Programs.
Facility test rept.
AUTHOR: Ackerman, D. ; Clausen, J.: Johnson, ?„ ; Tobias, "?,; Zee, C.
D3322F2 Fid: 7A, 68C, 684, 99B ftP.Al7721
1977 173p
Contract: EPA-68-01-2966
Monitor: EPA/SW-122c. 5
See also report dated Dec 76, PB-267 987.
Abstract: Incineration tests were conducted at Rollins Environmental
Services, Inc,, Deer Park, Texas, to determine the effectiveness of
thermally destroying two selected industrial wastes: PCB-containing
capacitors and nitrochlorobenzene waste (FCB). Analysis of combustion
gas samples indicated destruction efficiencies of over 99.999 percent
for each waste constituent. Some PCBs were detected in the ash when
whole capacitors were incinerated in the rotary kiln, but not when
hammer mi lied capacitors were burned. Standard EPA Method 5 tests were
performed on stack emission to determine particulata loading and
composition. Estimated cost to hammermill and incinerate 5000 metric
tons of waste capacitors per year is $3.65 capital investment and an
operating cost of $751/metric ton. Cost of incinerating U5*»0 metric
tons/year of NCB was estimated to be $2.32 million capital and
S2B3/m«tric ton operating costs.
Descriptors: *In cinerators, "Industrial wastes, *Solid waste disposal,
Mass spectroscopy, Sas chromatography. Sampling, Air pollution control
equipment, performance evaluation, Combustion products, Cost analysis.
Capacitors, Efficiency, Performance evaluation. Capitalized 'costs.
Operating costs, Gas analysis. Chemical analysis, Scrubbers, Field
tests
Identifiers: *Liguid wastes, *Polychlorinated biphenyls,
*Benzene/chioro-nitro, NTTSSPASW
PB-270 P97/2ST NTIS Prices: PC A08/MF A01
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Methodology fsr Keasurement of Polychlorina ted BiphenyLs in Ambient
Air and Stationary Sources - A Peview
Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab., Rasearoh Triangla Park,
N.C. Quality Assurance Branch.
Final rept.
AUTHCF: *argeson, John H.
D316UG4 Fid: 7C, UB, 68A*, 99A* GRAI7720
Apr 77 39p*
Pept No: IPA/600/U-77/021
Monitor: 18
Abstract: The state of development of methodology for measurement of
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in ambient air and stationary sources
was reviewed. The most promising method for ambient air measurements
involves collection of PCBs on polyurethane foam, extraction with an
organic solvent, removal of interferences by crolum ch ronatography , and
confirmation and analysis by electron-capture gas chroma tography.
Quantitation by perchlorination of PCBs to detrachlorobipheny (DCH) is
the most promising quantitation technique, but the procedure has not
yet been perfected to the points are quantitatively converted to DCB«
Perfection of this technique should allow for significant improvement
in the quality of ambient PCD data being generated. Source and ambient
methods differ mainly in sampling, Work on mathodology for stationary
sources is in the early stages of development and futher
investigations are needed. The report contains 56 references.
Descriptors: *?eviews, Chlorine organic compounds. Sampling,
analysis, chemical analvsis, Monitoring, Air pollution, Polyurethane
resins, Foams, Extraction, Gas chromatography , F.lactron capture,
Absorption, Concentration(Composition) , Physical properties, Chstnical
properties
Identifiers: Stationary sources, *Polychlarinated biphenyls,
pollution detection, Aroclors, Electron capture detectors,
Biphenyl/chloro, NTTS2PAOSD
PB-269 350/5ST NTTS Prices: PC A03/?«F A01
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Petals, Pesticides, and PCHs: Toxicities to Shrimp Singly and in
Combination
Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Mimroo, DelWayne P.; Bahner, Lowell H.
D31UUE1 ?ld: 6T, 6F, 13B, 98F, 57Y, 57K, 68E, 6Qn GPAT7720
1976 12p
Rept No: EPA/60O/J-76-070, Contrib-271
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Estuarine Processes; Uses, Stresses and Adaptation to the
Estuary, v1, P523-531 1976,
Abstract: The objective of the study was to assess potential
deleterious effects of certain toxicants, singly and in combination,
to penaeid shrimp. In nature, these shrimp are exposed to combinations
of toxicants from industrial .and municipal out-falls, from
agricultural runoff or from dradge-and-fill operations. The conbined
toxicities .of methoxychlor and cadmium to penaeid shrimp, Penaeus
duorarum, wers either independent or additive, and varied with the
method (s) of bioassay. Conclusions were basad on the results of 10-~
25- and 30-day bioassays conducted with the toxicants added singly or
in combination to flowing water of constant salinity and temperature.
Cadmium, but not methoxyclor, was accumulated by shrimp and
methoxychlor appears to influence the processes of accumulation or
loss of cadmium from tissues of shrimp,
Descriptors: *Toxicity, *Shrimps, *Cadmium, *PesticLdes, *!*etals.
Chlorine alaphatic compounds, Toxicology, Bioassay, Lethal dosage,
Tissues (Biology) , Pathology
Identifiers: *Methoxychlor, Peprints, *Bioaccuniulation, Penaeus
duorarum, Pink shrimp, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Biphenyl/chloro,
Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Water pollution effects (Animals),
Synergiam, NTISEPAOSD
PB-268 681/«ST WTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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Development of Microwave ^lasma Fetoxification Process for Hazardous
Wastes. Phase I
Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc., Palo Alto, Calif. Palo Alto
Pesearch Lab.*Mun icipal Environmental Pesearch Lib., Cincinnati, Ohio.
(210 118)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Bailin, Lionel J.; Hertzler, Barry L.
D31H3I1 Fid: UB, 68A, 68C, 68D, 68F, 99A GPAI7720
Apr 11 82p
Contract: EPA-63-03-2190
Monitor: FPA/600/2-77/030
Abstract: The microwave process described in this report is a
relatively new application of what has been tarmed the 'fourth state
of matter', or the 'plasma state1. It is the first practical
application of a oicrowave discharge to the decomposition of chemical
compounds in significant quantities. This raport describes a recent,
successful, P&D effort in which a forner 'qrams-per-hour1 system was
scaled up to a 5 to 7 pounds-per-hour system, and then its performance
was verified with several typical hazardous materials. The materials
tested and detaxified were lalathion, methyl-bromide, polych lorinatea
biphenyls, phenylmercuric acetate, and Kepone. Complete detoxification
resulted. Yurther benefits of the process are tiie competitive*
reasonable costs of about $0.20 per pound of material processed/
including all costs. The process warrants further development, namely
additional scale-up to pilot and field units. Presently, units up to
100 pounds per hour or so appear feasible to construct ind he opsrabl®
within two or three years.
Descriptors: *Ha?:ardous materials, *Microwava equipment,
* Detoxification , *P(lasmas( Physics) , *Chemical industry, Performance
evaluation. Decomposition, Kalathion, Eramine organic compounds,
Chlorine organic compounds, Industrial wasts traatnsnt, chemical-
analysis, Cost analysis, Combustion products, Marcury organic
compounds. Pesticides, Design criteria, Laboratory equipment, &i-r
pollution control, Water pollution control. Solid waste disposal
Identifiers: *Chemicals, Methane/hromo, Polychlorina ted biphenyls/
. Kepone, Toxic substances, Mercury/acetato-ptianyl, *Kicrowave plasma
detoxification process, UTISEPAOPD
PR-268 526/1ST NTIS Prices: PC A05/MF A01
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Pine-Grained Sediment and Industrial Waste Distribution and Dispersal
in New Bedford Harbor and Western Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Kass.*National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Hockville, Md. Office of Sea Grant. (391
Technical rept.
AUTHOR: Summer hayes, Colin P.: Ellis, Jeffrey P.; Stoffers, Peter-
Briggs, Scott P.; Fitzgerald, Michael G.
D3081F3 Fid: 13B, 8J, 68D, 47, 86H GHAI7719
Apr 77 121p
Rept No: WHOI-76-115
Grant: NOAA-04-6-158-44016, KOAA-04-6-158-44106
Monitor: NOAA-77060807
Abstract: The findings of a two-year study designed to establish and
explain the past and the present patterns of movement and accumulation
of fine-grained sediment, human waste, and industrial waste in N*>w
Bedford Harbor and its approaches, are presented. The major findings
of this study are: (1) the construction of a hurricane barrier has
caused a significant increase in the sedimentation rate in New Bedford
Harbor; (2) the harbor acts as an imperfect trap for materials that
are introduced into it, thereby allowing the transfer of industrial
contamination to Buzzards Bay; and (3) the surface and near surface
sediments of New Bedford Harbor are highly enriched in metals, these
metals having been derived locally. The waters of the harbor are known
to contain substantial amounts of PCB's (polychlorinated biphenyis),
considered an environmental hazard, and discharged by local
industries. The bottom sediments of the inner harbor and th*>
navigation channel contain large amounts of heavy metals, oil, and
grease.
Descriptors: *Water pollution, *Solid waste disposal, ""Industrial
wastes, *Buzzards Bay, *New Bedford Harbor, Sediments, Chlorine
organic compounds, Ocean bottom, coasts, Oil pollution. Metals,
Submarine topography, Ocean tides. Suspended sediments, Seasonal
variations, Sampling, Water analysis. Harbors, Transport properties,
Estuaries, Barriers, Massachusetts
Identifiers: *0cean waste disposal, Polychlorinated biphenyis. Heavy
metals. Household wastes, Sea Grant program, HTISCOMNOA, NTISWHOI
PB-269 628/4ST NTIS Prices: PC A06/MF AO1
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Cycling of Pollutants
Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, Fla,
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Duke, Thomas W.
D3C72K4 Fid: 13B, 6T, 68E, 68D, 57Y GRAI7719
1976 Up
Rept No: EPA/600/J-76/068
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Bstuarine Processes, v1 p<*81-182 1976.
Abstract: Environmental distribution of pesticides, their pathways of
transfer and bioaccumulation, are known in many instances, yet the**
ultimate effects on organisms are relatively unknown. Importance o£
the impact of oil, heavy metals, and pesticides on ecosystems and on
biological systems ranging from micro-organisms to fishes i
emphasized in this introduction to a symposium on the •Cycling
Pollutants.1 The combined toxicities of methoxychlor, cadmium,
polychlorinated biphenyls were discussed at this session.
Descriptors: *pesticides, *Hetals, *Toxicity, *Water pollution,
microorganisms, Cadmium, Fishes, Chlorine aliphatic compounds*
Aromatic compounds, Biphenyls, Chlorine organic compounds
Identifiers: Reprints, Heavy metals, Methoxychlor, Polychlorinated
biphenyls, NTISEPAORD
PB-268 572/5ST NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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Photochemical Confirmation of Birex in the Presence of Polychlorinated
Biphenyls
Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N. C.
Journal article
AUTHOR: Lewis, Robert G.; Hanisch, Robert C.; MacLeod, Kathryn E.;
Sovocool, G. Wayne
D3055I1 Fid: 6J, 13E, 68B," 57U GRAI7719
7 May 76 6p
Rept No: EPA/600/J-76/065
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Jnl. of Agric. Food Chem., v24 n5 pl030-l035 1976.
Abstract: A simple method for the determination of mirex in the
presence of polychlorobiphenyls (PCB«s) is reported. The procedure
depends on diethylaaine-assisted photodegradation of interfering PCB's
prior to measurement of the mirex by electron capture gas
chromatography. An inexpensive 275-W sunlamp (spectral output greater
than 280 nm) may be used as the irradiation scarce. Reductive
dechlorination of the PCB results apparently through primary
photoexcitation of the bipher.yl, followed by hydrogen abstraction from
both the -alky! and amino groups of the amine. The method has been
successfully applied to human tissue extracts for the determination of
mirex in the presence of Aroclor 1260 and other commonly occurring
chlorinated pesticides.
Descriptors: *Chemical analysis, *Pesticides, Residues, Chlorine
organic compounds, Gas chromatography. Electron capture, Tissue
extracts, Photochemistry, Insecticides, Humans
Identifiers: Reprints, *Mirex, Methanocyclobuta (cd)pentalenes,
Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISSPAORD
PB-268 138/5ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/RF AC1
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Microeconomic Impacts of the Proposed Marking and Disposal Regulations
for PCBs
Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va. *Environmental Protection Agency*
Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (389 335)
Final rept.
D2965B2 Fid: 5B, 13B, 68C*, 96A GRAI7718
26 Apr 77 18Up*
Bept No: U7U-7
Contract: EPA-68-01-3259
Monitor: EPA/560/6-77/013
Abstract: This report summarizes the estimated economic impacts of the
marking and disposal regulations for PCBs which are being proposed in
fulfillment of the requirements of Section 6 (e) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act. The scope of this analysis included estimates
of the quantities of PCBs and equipment containing PCBs which will be
affected by the proposed regulations, the present and required future
availability, feasibility, and costs of the required PCB disposal
facilities, the secondary costs of controlled disposal including
storage, recordkeeping, and transportation, and the costs of
satisfying- the various marking requirements. The economic analysis
included estimates of the additional costs of complying with these
regulations as a function of year and economic sector. The analysis
also considered the possible economic effects of these costs on price
levels, investment requirements, and employment. Finally, the effects
of compliance on energy requirements and on the availability of
strategic materials were estimated.
Descriptors: *Economic impacts, *Liquid waste disposal, *Solid waste
disposal, -"Marking, Energy consumption, Chlorine organic compounds,
Regulations, Manufacturing, Cost analysis, Forecasting, Transformers,
Capacitors, Cargo transport, Sewage sludges, storage. Feasibility/
Incinerators, Earth fills. Industrial wastes, Utilization, Record
management. Containers, Marketing
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, Biphenyl/chloro, Toxic
substances, NTISEPAOTS
PB-267 833/2ST NTIS Prices: PC A09/MF AO1
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High-Volume Collection of Atmospheric Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Rhode Island Oniv., Kingston. Dept. of Food and Resource
Chemistry. *National Science Foundation, Washington, D,C. Office for
the international Decade of Ocean Exploration.
AUTHOR: Bidleraan, T. F. ; Olney, C. B.
D2962G1 Fid: 1ttB, UA, 68D, 99A, 55E GBAI7718
197U 9p
Grant: NSF-GX-33777
Monitor: NSF/TDOE-77-93
Pub. in Bulletin of Environmental contamination and Toxicology, v11 n5
Abstract: An efficient collection system for PCS vapors that allows
hundreds of cubic meters of air to be sampled per day is reported. The
trap is a plug of porous polyurethane foam, a substance that has been
used to extract PCB from seawater. The foam offers little resistance
to air passage and therefore is compatible with high-volume sampling
apparatus.
Descriptors: ^samplers, *Gas analysis. Chlorine organic compounds, Air
pollution, Sampling, Extraction, Polyurethane rasins, Foam, Laboratory
equipment, "Atmospheric motion
Identifiers: Reprints, *Air pollution detection, *Polychlorinated
biphenyls, Path of pollutants, International Decade of Ocean
Exploration, Biphenyl/chloro, NTISIDOE, NTISNSFG
PB-267 -689/8ST NTlS Prices: Not available KTIS
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High .Holecular Weight Hydrocarbons in the Air and Sea: Pates and
Mechanisms of Air/Sea Transfer
Rhode island Univ. , Kingston. Dept. of Food and Resource
Chemistry. *National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. office for
the International Decade of Ocean Exploration.
AUTHOR: Bidleman, T. F.; Bice, C. P.; Olney, C. E.
D2962F4 Fid: 13B, 68E, 68D, 68A GRAI7718
1976 - 31p
Grant: NSF-GX-33777
Monitor: NSF/IDOE-77-94
Pub. in Marine Pollutant Transfer, Chapter 13, p323-351 1976.
Abstract: More information accumulated en concentrations of CHC in _ the
air and ocean makes it seem safe to conclude that DDT concentrations
in ocaan mixed layer are nearly two orders of magnitude lower than
predicted by both global circulation models. Concentrations of DDT in
the troposphere are at least 100 tines lower than woodwell's estimate/
but perhaps less than an order of magnitude from those predicted by
Cramer. Based on what has been learned since the early 1970 *s, ne«
estimates of air/sea CHC fluxes can be made which are useful for three
reasons: they allow assessment as to whether aerial input can
potentially account for the CHC levels presently observed in the
ocean; they suggest which atmosphere removal processes are likely *°
result in significant deposition into the oceans; and they provide a
stimulus for the further research which will be needed to improve
knowledge of CHC transfer through the physical environment.
Descriptors: *Hydrocarbons, *Pesticides, *Water pollution,
pollution, Chlorine organic compounds. Air water interactions,
Concentration (Composition) , Troposphere, DDT, Atmospheric diffusion,
Sea water
Identifiers: Heprints, path of pollutants, Polychlorinated biphenyls*
International Decade of Ocean Exploration, NTISIDOE, NTISNSFG
PB-267 688/OST NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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The Accumulation and Distribution of Organochlorines and Some Heavy
Metals in American Falls Reservoir Fishes, Water, and Sediment
Idaho state Univ., Pocatello. Dept. of Zoology.*0ffice of Hater
Research and Technology, Washington, D.C.
Master's thesis
AUTHOB: Kent, James c.
D2892HU Fid: 6F, 8H, 68D, 48G, 57H-, 57Y, 572 GRAI7717
1976 87p
Contract: DI-14-3U-OQ01-6013
Project: OHRT-A-OU3-IDA
Monitor: OHRT-A-043-IDA<1)
Abstract: Chlorinated hydrocarbon residues (DDT metabolites, dieldrin,
and PCB's) were found in fish flesh samples and sediment in American
Falls Reservoir. The concentration and type of chlorinated hydrocarbon
varied with fish species and age. The mean value for PCB's in large
suckers vas €71/ug/kg. The Environmental Protection Agency has
recommended that PCS concentrations in any sample consumed by any bird
or mammal be no greater than 500 ug/kg. Chlorinated hydrocarbons were
not detected in the water samples. Mercury and cadmium were found in
all species analyzed for those particular metals. Results indicate
that the Food and Drug Administration's standard of 0.5 mg/kg may be
exceeded in crappie, suckers, and large rainbow trout. The mean value
for mercury in water was 0.9 ug/1. The Environmental Protection Agency
has recommended for the protection of fish and predatory aquatic
organisms, that total mercury concentration in unfiltered water should
not exceed 0.2 ug/1 at any time or place. The World Health
Organization has recommended daily intake of cadmium not be more than
70 ug/day. Consumption of fishes from the reservoir would exceed the
recommended limit* The maximum concentration of cadmium in the water
was seven times the value given by the National Academy of Sciences,
considered to be an environmental threat. Arsenic was found only in
the sediments and water. It was not detected in any of the fishes
sampled.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Water pollution, *Fishes, Fresh water
fishes, insecticides, Chlorine organic compounds. Water analysis.
Chemical analysis, DDT, Limnology, Dieldrin, Mercury (Metal), Cadmium,
Concentration(Composition), Sediments, Bioassay, Residues, Metals,
Arsenic, Particles, Standards, Sampling
Identifiers: Polychlorinated biphenyls, Bioaccusiulation, Water runoff,
*Heavy metals, ODD insecticides, *Pesticide residues, NTISDIOWRT
PB-267 9U/OST NTIS Prices: PC A05/MF A01
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Review of the Environmental Fate of Selected Chemicals
Stanford Research inst., Menlc Park, Calif.^Environmental Protection
Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances, (332 500)
Final rept. on Task: 3
AUTHOR: Radding, Shirley B.; Liu, David H.; Johnson, Howard L.; Mill*
Theodore
D2875I2 Fid: 1C, 13E, 7S, 68D, 68A, 99D, 68 GBAI7717
May 77 150p
Contract: EPA-68-01-2681
Monitor: EPA/560/5-77/003
See also Final rept. on Task 1 dated 10 Jan 75, PB-238 908.
Abstract: A review of the recent literature on sources, production,
environmental fate, and bioaccumulation has been carried out by SRI on
26 classes of compounds. These included epoxides, haloolefins,
aldehydes, alkyl and benzyl halides, peroxides, hydroperoxides and
peracids, polyhalomethanes, aromatic amines, polychlorinated
biphenyls, azo dyes, carbamic acid esters, hydrazines, acyl halides
and ketene, phosphoric acid esters, aziridines, lactones, alkyl
sulfates, sulfones, aryl dialkyltriazenes, diazoalkanes, haloalcohols,
haloethers, hydroxylamines, nitrosamines, nitrofurans, and azides.
Descriptors: *Carcinogens, *Reviews, inorganic azides, Organic azidesr
Esters, Carbamic acid, Azo dyes, Sources, Methodology, Aldehydes*
Epoxy compounds, Chemical properties, Sulfones, Furans, Kentenes,
Bydrazines, Amines, Methane, Polymers, Physical properties,
Halohydrocarbons, Benzene, Peroxy organic acids, Peroxy -organic
compounds, Phosphoric acid, Aziridines, Lactones, Sulfates, Alcohols,
Ethers, Azo compounds, Hydroxy organic compounds, Nitroso compounds,
Amines, Reaction kinetics, Photochemistry, Industrial wastes. Sources,
Manufacturing, Water pollution, Air pollution, Hydrolysis
Identifiers: Bioaccumulation, *Toxic substances, *Path of pollutants,
Polychlorinated biphenyls, Triazenes, *Environmental surveys/
NTISEPAOTS, NTISSRI
PB-267 121/2ST NTIS Prices: PC AC7/MF AC 1
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Environmental Applications of Advanced Instrumental Analyses-
Assistance Projects FY 75
Environmental Research Lab., Athens, Ga. Analytical Chemistry Branch.
AUTHOR: Alford, Ann L.
D2661D3 Fid: 13B, 7D, 99A, 68D GRAI7715
Jan 77 48p
Rept No: EPA/600/4-77/00<»
Project: ZPA-16020-GHZ
Monitor: 18
See also report dated Jun 75, PB-247 056.
Abstract: The Analytical Chemistry Branch of the Athens Environmental
Research Laboratory identified and measured aquatic pollutants under
eight projects in response to requests for assistance from other EPA
organizations and other government agencies. In most cases these
analyses helped us to solve, or at least to understand more clearly,
the related pollution incident, and in some cases the analyses
provided evidence for enforcement of regulatory legislation. Under an
additional project, analytical consultations were held as requested by
various organizations concerned with pollution incidents. This report
was submitted in fulfillment of Project 16020 GHZ by the Environmental
Research 'Laboratory, Athens, Georgia. Projects discussed were
completed during FY 1975.
Descriptors: *Water analysis, Chlorine organic compounds, Absorption
spectra. Photometry, Chemical analysis. Organic compounds, Industrial
wastes, Trace elements, Fishes, Poultry wastes. Potable water. Atomic
spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry, Gas chrcmatography, Mercury, Sea
water, Plants(Botany), Soil analysis, Electric power plants, Neutron
activation analysis. Concentration(Composition)
Identifiers: *Water pollution detection, Polychlorinatad biphenyls,
NTISEPAORD
PB-266 425/8ST NTIS Prices: PC A03/MF A01
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Effects of Aroclor (Trademark) 1254 on Brook Trout, 'Salvelinos
fontinalis1
Environmental Research Lab. -Duluth, Minn.
Final rept. 1972-7U
AUTHOR: Snarski, Virginia M.; Puglisi, Frank A.
D2655B1 Fid: 6T, 6F, 13B, 98F, 68D, 57Y, 57H GRAI7715
Dec 76 UUp
Rept No: EPA/600/3-76/112
• Monitor: 18
Abstract: No adverse effects were observed on survival, growth, and
reproduction of brook trout exposed for 71 weeks to 0.9U micrograras/l
and lower concentrations of the polychlorinated biphenyl Aroclor 125*
(P = 0.05), Survival and growth to 90 days of alevin-juveniles from
exposed parents were also unaffected (P = 0.05). Polychlorinatea
biphenyl concentrations in the brook trout ware directly proportional
to the water exposure concentrations (P = 0.05). The PCB tissue
concentrations appeared to have reached a steady state by the first
sampling after 14 weeks of exposure. The PCB residues (wet-tissue
basis) in chronically exposed fish were approximately 2 micrograms/g
in the fillet and 9 micrograms/g in the 'whole body' (entire fish
minus one fillet and the gonads) at the highest water concentration/
0.9U micrograms/1. The higher residue in the whole body compared to
the corresponding fillet was due to the higher fat content of the
former.
Descriptors: *Trout, *Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Fishes»
Physiological effects, Tables (Data) , Growth, Reproduction (Biology) >
Bioassay, Exposure, Recommendations, Toxicology, Survival*
Tissues (Biology), Analyzing, Sampling, Freshwater fishes, Residues*
Concentration (Composition)
Identifiers: Biphenyl/chloro, *Aroclor 125U, Bioaccumulation, *Water
pollution effsets (Animals) , *Salvelinus fontinalis, Polychlorinated
biphenyls, NTISEPAOHD
PB-266 356/5ST NTIS Prices: PC A03/MF AO1
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Identity, Origin and Development of Off-Flavors in Great
Anadromous Fish
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Madison.**tfisconsin
univ.-Madison. Dept. of Food Science.*National Marine Fisherioe
Service, Washington, D.C.
Completion rept. Jul 71-Jun 76
AUTHOR: Lindsay, H. C.
D2382J2 Fid: 6H, 6C, 13B, 98H, 98F, 68D, 860 GRAI7713
Feb 77 9p
Grant: NOAA-OU-5-043-63
Project: AFC-13
Monitor: NOAA-77031512
Prepared by Wisconsin Univ.-Madison. Dept. of Food Science.
Abstract: The principal effort has been directed towards the chemical
identification of volatile compounds present in Great Lakes salmon and
environmentally related materials. Volatile compounds were collected
from samples using vacuum and atmospheric steam distillations with
subsequent ether extractions. Aroma concentrates obtained from the
recovery procedures were subjected to high resolution gas
chromatographic analysis and mass spectrometry. Compounds with potent
and distinctive odors and/or structures which indicated that the
substances were different from those routinely encountered in most
foods were identified. The occurrence of a number of aromatic
hydrocarbons along with the aliphatic even-carbon numbered
hydrocarbons would strongly suggest salmon pick-up of oil or
petroleum-based product contamination materials. The identification of
polychlorinated biphenyl compounds indicates that compounds of
relatively low degrees of chlorination are currently present in salmon
along with other compounds exhibiting greater chlorination of the
biphenyl ring system.
Descriptors: *0il pollution, *Great Lakes, *Salmon, *Lake Michigan,
Flavor, Identifying, Aromatic compounds, Biphenyls, Chlorine organic
compounds, Phthalates, Esters, Volatility
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, Volatile compounds,
Biphenyl/chloro, NTISCOMNOA, NTISCOMNMF
PB-265 987/8ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF A01
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isolation and Identification of Polychlorinated Styranes in Great
Lakes Fish
Environmental Research Lab. -Duluth, Minn.
Journal article
AUTHOR: Keuhl, D. W.; Kopperman, H. L.; Veith, G. D.; Glass, G« E.
D2363K1 Fid: 6T, 6F, 13B, 57?, 57H, 68D, 98F GRAI7713
1976 7p
Eept No: EPA/600/J-76/026
Monitor: 18
Pub. in Bulletin of Environmental contamination and Toxicology, v16 n2
p127-132 1976.
Abstract: Octachlorostyrene was prepared by two independent synthetic
routes, and GC retention time data as well as a mass spectrum of the
standard were obtained* A comparison of these data with those observed
for a component in fish from lake Huron, Lake Ontario, and the lower
Detroit River indicates that octachlorostyrene is present in fish
residues from these sources. In addition, mass spectral data indicated
the presence of several hepta and hexachlorostyrene isomers in these
fish. Further studies should be concerned with quantification of OCS
and evaluation of possible sources of these compounds, such as
impurities in products produced by exhaustive chlorination or as
by-products in the electrolytic production of chlorine. Copyright (c)
1976 by Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Descriptors: *Fishes, *Toxicology, Styranes, Chlorine organic
compounds, Chromatographic analysis, Lake Ontario, Lake Huron, Detroi*
River, Mass spectroscopy. Fresh water fishes. Tables(Data)»
Tissues(Biology) , Experimental data, Aldrin, Water pollution*
Pesticides
Identifiers: Reprints, *Bioaccumulation, *Polychlorinated styrenes*
Styrene/chlorc, Styrene/octachloro, DDE insecticida, Alewife,
Stizostedion vitreum, Also pseudoharengus, Water pollution
effects(Animals), NTISEPAORD
PB-265 290/7ST NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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State Roles/Activities Session, March 3, 1977, 1:OC P. H
Environmental protection Agency, Chicago, 111. Air and Hazardous
Materials Div.**Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources
Lansing. **wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Madisor., **rilinois
State Environmental Protection Agency, Springfield.
AfJTHOR: Hesse, John; Kleinart, Stanton; Miller, Warren; Duprey, Robert
D2362H3 Fid: 13B, 68 GRAI7713
3 Bar 77 72p
Bept No: EPA/905/9-77/005
Monitor: 18
Prepared in cooperation with Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources,
Lansing, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Madison, and Illinois
State Environmental Protection Agency, Springfield. See also PB-265
147.
Abstract: These panelists talked about their State agencies that are
directly concerned with the Toxic Substances Control Act. They stated
their concerns about the Act, specifically dealing with its
repercussions, funding, and potential problems in putting the Act into
effect and enforcing it. Those speaking represented the States of
Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, as well as the O.S. Environmental
Protection' Agency, Region v. A brief period of questions and answers
followed the panelists' comments. The major thrust of the programs are
concernen with the contaminants such as mercury and PCB's which
accumulate in fish and other animals.
Descriptors: *Neetings, *Pollution, Public health, ffater pollution
control, Mercury, Chlorine organic compounds, Pesticides, law
enforcement, Industrial wastes, Air pollution control, oil pollution,
Materials handling. Regulations
Identifiers: *Toxic Substances Control Act, Polychlorinated biphenyls,
Biphenyl/chloro, Bioaccumulation, NTISEPAL
PB-265 1U8/7ST NTIS Prices: PC ACtt/HF A01
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NIOSH Analytical Methods for Set I
Stanford Research Inst., Kenlo Park, Calif. *National inst.
Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio. (332 500)
D2362C2 Fid: 7D, 6J, 68G*, 99A*, 57U*, 68A GHAI7713
Dec 76 120p*
Contract: PHS-CDC-99-7U-45
Monitor: NIOSH-SCP-T
Supersedes PB-2U6 152.
Abstract: Industrial Hygiene sampling and analytical monitoring
methods validated under the joint NIOSH/OSHA Standards Completion
Program for Set I are contained herein. Monitoring methods for the
following compounds are included: acetylene tetrabroroide, chlorinated
diphenyl oxide, chlorodiphenyl(54X chlorine), epichlorohydrin*
1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-2,2-difluorcethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethaner
1,1, 2-trichloro-l,2,2-trifluoroethane, trichloronaphthalene, trifluor-
omonobromomethane, allyl chloride, chlorobenzene, 1,1-dichloroethane,
1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-1,2-difluoroethane, tetrachloronaphthalene, and
1,2,3-trichloropropane,
Descriptors: ^Industrial hygiene, *Gas analysis, *Halohydrocarbons,
Chlorine ' aliphatic compounds, Fluorine aliphatic compounds,
Chlorobenzenes, Epichlorohydrin, Allyl chloride, Tests, Standards,
Chemical analysis, Methodology, Monitors, Air pollution, Sampl«s'
Experimental design, Chlorine organic compounds, Naphthalene compounds
Identifiers: ""Occupational safety and health, *Air pollution detection
, *Indoor air pollution, Acetylene/tetrabromo, Ethane/difluoro-tetrac-
hloro, Ethane/tetrachloro, Ethane/trichloro-trifluoro, Propane/trichl-
oro, Ethane/dichloro, Ether/chloro-diphenyl, Biphenyl/chloro,
Naphthalene/trichloro. Methane/bromo-trifluoro, Naphthalene/tetrachlo-
ro. Procedures, NTISHEHOSH
PB-265 028/1ST NTIS Prices: PC A06/MF AC 1
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Identification of Chlorinated Insecticides in Fish for the Missouri
Basin Region
Federal water Quality Administration, Cincinnati, Ohio. Advanced
Treatment Research Lab.
D2232A2 Fid: 13B, 68E, 68D GSAI7712
1 Dec 70 2Cp
Monitor: 18
Abstract: The Missouri Basin Region, FWQA requested assistance for the
analysis of a number of fish samples taken from the Nishnabotna Rive^
in Missouri. Heptachlor, aldrin, heptachlcr spoxide, gamma chlordane~
dieldrin, and DDT and its metabolites DDE and ODD were identified in
samples of muscle tissue and viscera from several species of fish
taken from the Nishnabctna River. While dieldrin was the most abundant
chlorinated insecticide in almost all of the samples, it did not
appear at abnormally high levels, and usually occurred in amounts
three to four times greater than the other insecticides.
Descriptors: *Insecticides, * water quality data, *Nishnabotna Biver
*Fishes, Dieldrin, Sampling, DDT, Tissues(Biology) , Heptachlor'
Chlorine organic compounds, Aldrin, Missouri '
Identifiers: Methanoindene/heptachloro-tetrahydro, Dimethanonaphthale-
nes, DDE insecticide, DDD insecticide, Sthane/bis (Chlorophenylj-dichl-
oro, Aroclor 1254, Gamma chlordane, Heptachlor epoxide
Ethylene/bis(Chlorophenyl)-dichloro, Polychlorinated biphenyls'
Biphenyl/chloro, Heptachlor epoxide, Kethano-indeno-oxirene, NTISEPAz'
PB-264 901/OST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF A01
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The Sea Bird Wreck in the Irish Sea, Autumn 1969
Natural Environment Research Council London (England) (407175)
D21imctt Fid: 6C, 6F, 13B, 57Z, 57H, 68D GRAI7712
1971 18p
Eept No: pub-Ser-C-U
Monitor: 18
Abstract: This report is about the deaths of over 12,000 sea birds,
mostly guillemots, which were washed up on tea shores of the Irish Sea
and its approaches in the autumn of 1969. It describes the main
features of the incident, the investigations that were put in hand to
ascertain the causes, and the conclusions that emerged.
Descriptors: *Birds, *Great Britain, Death, Pollutants, Storms,
Malnutrition, Oil pollution, Biphenyl
Identifiers: Sea birds, *Guillemots, *Irish sea, polychlorinated
biphenyl, *Hater pollution effects(Animals), Death, NTISDODXA
AD-AC37 876/OST NTIS Prices: PC A02/HF A01
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Commercial Fishery Investigations
west Virginia Dept. of Natural Resources, Charleston. Div. of wildlife
Resources.*National Marine Fisheries Service, Washington, D.C. Office
of State-Federal Relationships.
Completion rept. 1 Oct 73-30 Sep 76
AUTHOR: Miles, Robert L.
D2101D1 Fid: 6F, 6C, 13B, 57P, 98F, 68D, 86Q GHAI7711
Jan 77 22p
Grant: NOAA-OU-4-OU3-409, NOAA-Ott-5-043-13
Monitor: NOAA-77020201
Sponsored in part by Grant NOAA-04-6-OU3-U4010. See also report dated
Jun 73, COM-7U-10001.
Abstract: The Ohio Hiver commercial fishery, which had been closed due
to excessive mercury levels in channel catfish, was re-opened on July
1, 1973. Preliminary analyses of channel catfish collected from two
Ohio Siver locations in 1973 revealed possible problems with high PCB
levels. PCB levels were above the FDA's edible fish tolerance level of
5.0 ppm in channel catfish from one of the three locations sampled in
1975 and chlordane was above the acceptable level of 0.3 ppm at all
three locations. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency analyses
differed greatly from those conducted by the Food and Drug
Administration. Additional catfish samples were collected for
pesticide and heavy metal analysis in 1976.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, *Mercury (Metal), *Catfishes, *Water
pollution, *ohio River, Fisheries, Toxic tolerances, Biphenyl,
Chlorohydrocarbons, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Chlordan, Sampling,
Vest Virginia, Chlorine organic compounds
Identifiers: Biphenyl/chloro, Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISCOMNOA,
NTISCOMNMF
PB-26U 653/7ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/NF A01
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Reproductive Dysfunction in Bhesus Monkeys Exposed to Low Levels of
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Aroclor 1248)
Wisconsin aniv., Madison.*public Health Service, Washington,
D.C. *Natiojial Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Rockville, Md.
Office of Sea Grant. (380 100)
AUTHOR: Barsotti, D. A.; Marlar, R. J.; Allen, J. R.
D1803EU Fid: 6T, 57Y, 68G, 86M GRAI7709
5 Sep 75 8p
Rept No: WIS-SG-76-365
Grant: PHS-ES-00472, PHS-ES-OC958
Monitor: NOAA-76122907
Pub. in Fd. cosmet. Toxiccl., v14 p99-103 1976.
Abstract: Eighteen female and four male adult rhesus monkeys were fed
the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) Aroclor 1248 at levels of either
2.5 or 5.0 ppra in the diet. These levels are egual to and 50* of, the
concentration allowed in certain foods destined for human consumption.
After consuming these diets for 2 months, some of the females
developed acne, alopecia, erythema and swelling of the eyelids, and by
6 months all females exhibited these changes to some degree.
Modification in serum lipids developed gradually, with a trend towards
hypocholesterolaemia, hypolipidaemia and decreased serum
triglycerides. Analysis of subcutaneous fat showed an accumulation of
the PCB isomers in the adipose tissue. Within 1 months, menstrual
cycles were altered; menostaxis and menorragia occurred frequently and
at times amenorrhoea was apparent. The ability of the animals to
maintain pregnancy was impaired, as indicated by frequent resorptions
and abortions. The data presented indicate that long-term, low-level
exposure of female non-human primates to PCBs can affect many
important biological parameters.
Descriptors: *Toxicity, *Reproduction (Biology), Bioassay, Monkeys,
Diets, Toxicology, Laboratory acimals, Ingestion (Biology), Chlorine
aromatic compounds, Breading, Primates, Contaminants, Exposure,
Physiological effects, Experimental data
Identifiers: Biphenyl/chloro, Reprints, Sea Grant program. Rhesus
monkeys, *Polychlorinated biphenyls, Arcclors, NTISCOMNOA, NTISHRAPHS
PB-263 380/8ST HTIS Price: PC A02
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Considerations Relating to Toxic Substances in the Application of
Municipal Sludge to Cropland and Pastureland (A Background Summary)
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic
Substances.
*
Final rept.
AOTHOH: Kover, Frank D.
D1793I2 Fid: 13B, 6T, 68D, 57Y GRAI7709
Nov 76 30p
Rept Ho: EPA/560/8/76/004
Monitor: 18
Abstract: This report presents background information pertinent to an
assessment of the potential health hazards from toxic substances when
disposing/utilizing municipal sludge on agricultural lands/
particularly croplands and pasturelands where products enter the human
food chain.
Descriptors: *Sludge disposal, *Farm crops, *Toxicity, Hetals, Trace
elements, Cadmium, Biphenyls, Concentration(Composition), Lead (Hetal)»
Mercury (Metal) , Chlorine aromatic compounds, Plant growth, Vegetables*
Food chains
Identifiers: Biphenyl/chloro, Residues, uTISEPAOTS
PB-263 006/9ST NTIS Prices: PC A03/MF AC!
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Pesticide Recovery Studies for Evaluation of Department of the Army
Pesticide Monitoring program Soil and Sediment Analysis Methodology.
Part i. Determination of Pesticide and Polychlorinated Biphenyl
Hecoveries from Soil Extracted Immediately Following Fortification
Army Environmental Hygiene Agency Aberdeen Proving Ground Md (038150
)
Pesticide monitoring special study
AUTHOR: Vinopal, J. Howard; Suprock, John F.; White, Thomas M.
D1713D4 Fid: 6F, 57H, 68E GRAI7709
Dec 76 21p
Sept Ho: OSAEHA-U4-0131-77
Monitor: 18
Abstract: This is a report providing analytical details and analytical
results of pesticide and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBJ recovery
studies used to evaluate Department of the Army (DA) Pesticide
monitoring program soil analysis methodology. The present study was
specifically involved with the determination of pesticide and PCS
recoveries from soil which was extracted immediately following
fortification and then carried through routine soil transfer, cleanup,
concentration and analysis procedures. The percent recovery values for
eight of the nine pesticides studied and for Aroclor 1260 were
essentially quantitative, ranging from 90.0 to 107.6. The recovery
data clearly indicated that pesticide losses following immediate
extraction of fortified soil samples, and during subsequent transfer,
cleanup, concentration and analysis steps were minimal or
nonsignificant using routine DA Pesticide Monitoring Program soil
analysis methodology.
Descriptors: *Pesticides, Soils, Sediments, Residues, Level(Quantity),
Chemical analysis. Chlorinated hydrocarbons, DDT, Monitoring,
Methodology
Identifiers: *polychlorinated biphenyls, Persistence, NTISDODXA
AD-A035 782/2ST NTIS Prices: PC AO-2/MF AC 1
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Microbial Metabolism of Polychlorinated Biphenyls. Studies on the
Relative Degradability of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Components by
«Alkaligenes1 sp
Wisconsin Oniv., Madison. Dept. of Entomology, *National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Rockville, Md. Offica of Sea Grant. (4Cb
657)
AUTHOR: Furukawa, Kensuke; Matsumura, Fumio
D1662G2 Fid: 13B, 6A, 578, 68D, 86M GHAI7708
20 Oct 75 1Cp
Eept No: HIS-SG-76-363
Monitor: NOAA-76122905
pub. in Jnl. of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, v21 p251-256 Mar-Apr
76.
Abstract: A bacterial strain belonging to the genus Alkaligenes was
isolated from a lake sediment by using biphenyl as a sole carbon
source. Metabolic degradation of various polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCB) by this organism was studied. The bacterium was capable of
metabolizing various PCB components, including a highly chlorinated
one through an oxidative route. The organism appears to preferentially
degrade the less chlorinated (ring II) of the two rings. Degradation
takes place in two major steps. The first step produces metabolic
intermediates which are considered to be chlorinated derivatives of
2-hydroxy-6-oxo-6-phenylhexa-2,U-dienoic acid, which often has *
yellow color with an absorption around 400 nm. In the second step
these colored metabolic intermediates are degraded to corresponding
chlorobenzoic acids. Generally speaking, degradation of PCBs becomes
increasingly difficult as the degree of chlorination increases-
Copyright (C) 1976 by the American Chemical Society. (Author
modified) .
Descriptors: *Biodeterioration, Bacteria, Biphenyl, Polyphenyl
compounds, Chlorine organic compounds, Degradation, Metabolism, Water
pollution, Concentration(Composition), Surface waters, Lakes/
Sediments
Identifiers: *Biphenyl/chloro, *Alkaligenes, NTISCOMNOA
PB-263 510/OST NTIS Price: PC A02
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Proceedings of the Annual Tropical and Subtropical Fisheries
Technological Conference (First) Held in Corpus Christi, Texas on
March 8-10, 1976. Volume I
Texas A and M Univ., college Station. Dept. of Marine Resources
Information.*National oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Rockville,.Md, office of Sea Grant.
AUTHOR: Cqbb, Bryant F. Ill; Stockton, Alexandra B.
D1661L2 Fid: 6C, 98F, 86M GRAI77C8
Oct 76 U32p'
Rept No: TAKD-SG-77-10U
Grant: NOAA-04-6-158-44012
Monitor: NOAA-76122901
Abstract: Volume I of the Proceedings of the First Annual Tropical and
Subtropical Fisheries Technological Conference contains the following
papers: The value of technology to the seafood industry; The FAO
programme of cooperative research in tropical fish technology; The
spoilage of fish in the tropics; Cellular aspects of reproduction in
Penaeid shrimp; Texas ASP! University shrimp mariculture program;
Current status of the culture of river shrimps of the Genus
laacrobrachium; Chemical and nutritive composition of shrimp;
Biochemistry and physiology of shrimp - effect on use as food;
Cholesterol in Crustacea; Water migration and dehydration in stored
frozen breaded shrimp; International standardization of shrimp
products - U.S. contribution; Bacteriology of shrimp; Time and
temperature parameters for the destruction of Salmonella in cooked,
peeled and deveined shrimp;, Trace elements found in various species of
shrimp harvested from selected areas; Polychlorinated biphenyls in
shrimp; Analysis of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in shrimp;
Sodium bisulfite and its residual use in controlling blackspot in
shrimp; Utilization of recovered shrimp protein as a pigment source
for salmonids; and the status of the shrimping industry.
Descriptors: *Fisheries, *Tropicai regions, *Me«tings, Shellfish,
Crustacea, Aguacultare, Marine biology, Biochemistry, Contamination,
Biphenyl, Fresh water fishes, Marine fishes, Seafood, Hydrocarbons,
Animal diseases, Shrimps, Reproduction(Biology), Animal physiology,
Market research, Lobsters
Identifiers: Sea Grant program, Biphenyl/chloro, NTISCOMNOA
PB-263 399/8ST NTIS Prices: PC A19/MF AC1
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PCB Emissions from Stationary Sources: A Theoretical Study
Monsanto Research Corp., Dayton, Ohio. Dayton Lab. *Industrial
Environmental Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.C. (U01 865)
?inal rept.
AUTHOR: Knieriem, Herman Jr
D1653DU Fid: 7A, 68A*, 99B* GRAI7708
Oct 76 U3p*
Rept No: MRC-DA-577
Contract: EPA-68-02-1320
Monitor: EPA/600/7-76/028
Abstract: The report gives results of a theoretical assessment of
polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) formation and destruction i&
conventional fossil fuel fired sources. Results suggest a small but
finite possibility that PCB isomers may be found in their emissions.
The study was the result of concern caused by tentative identification
of PCB isomers in ash and flyash from a utility steam generating
boiler. The theoretical assessment concluded that: (1) PCB emissions
are more likely from higher-chlorine content coal or residual oil
combustion than from refined oil or natural gas; (2) PCB isomers with
four or more chlorine atcms per molecule are more of an environmental
hazard than those with three -or less; (3) the probability of forming
PCB isomers with four or more atoms of chlorine per molecule during
combustion is restricted by the short residence times and l°w
concentrations of chlorine available in many fossil fuels; (4) *ne
amount of PCB emissions, if any, may be related to polynuclear
aromatic hydrocarbon emissions; (5) based on the above, inefficient
combustion control is more likely to produce PCB emissions than
optimum conditions; and (6) the highest priority for field sampling
and analysis of PCB from combustion sources should be for small- an"
medium-sized, hand- and under feed-stoked coal furnaces.
Descriptors: *Ash content, * Isomers, *Ass&ssments, *possil fuels/
Electric power plants. Oxidation, Tables (Data) , Chlorine organic
compounds, Air pollution, Coal, Natural gases. Fuel oil. Furnaces,
Reaction kinetics, Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons. Thermodynamics,
Boilers, Chemical analysis, combustion products, Industrial wastes*
Gas analysis, Concentration (Composition) , Sampling, Fly ash
Identifiers: * Biphenyl/chloro, *Air pollution detection,
power plants, Stationary sources, Polychlorinated biphenylS'
NTISEPAORD
PB-262 850/1ST NTIS Prices: PC A03/MF A0 1
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Catalytic Conversion of Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals: Catalytic
Hydrodechlorir.ation of Polychlorinated Pesticides ar.d Related
Substances
Worcester Polytechnic Inst., Mass. Dept. of Chemical
Engineering.*Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, Ohio.
(UC9 918)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: LaPierre, Rene B.; Eiron, Shud; Wu, David; Guczi, Laszlo;
Kranich, wilmer L.
D1652F4 Fid: 7C, 68E, 68A, 68D, 99D GRAI7708
Jan 77 !84p
Grant: EPA-H-802857-01
Monitor: EPA/600/3-77/018
Abstract: A study has been undertaken of the catalytic conversion of
chlorinated pesticides and other environmentally undesirable
chlorinated materials into acceptable compounds. The results of this
study show that chlorine car. be catalytically removed and replaced by
hydrogen to produce relatively nontoxic hydrocarbons which may either
be useful as items of commerce or which may be easily combusted. The
experimental foundation for a large scale hydrodechlorination process
has been laid. The Process involves the use of a supported, nickel
catalyst in a batch process using ethanol as a solvent and sodiua
hydroxide as an acid acceptor of the hydrogen chloride byproduct.
Temperatures of less than 150C and hydrogen pressures of less than 50
atmospheres are required for most classes of chlorinated pesticides
and related substances. Palladium as a catalyst did not give results
which were significantly better than nickel. A reactivity sequence has
been established based on carbon chlorine bonding, wherein olefinic
chlorine is most reactive, aromatic chlorine is less reactive and
aliphatic chlorine is least reactive. Reaction models have been
proposed and the relative rates of parallel and consecutive
hydrodechlorination steps have been determined for Aroclor and DDE
under various process conditions. Removal of ortho substituted
chlorine is the limiting reaction in hydrodechlorination of
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's) . Highly bridged and nonplanar
molecules such as Aldrin and Dieldrin are the most difficult compounds
to hydrodechlorinate due to steric effects. Removal of aromatic
chlorine is the limiting reactor in the hydrodechlorination of DDT and
DDE. The hydrodechlorination process as described should be applicable
to other classes of pesticides such as the isomeric
hexachlorccyclohexanes (e.g., Lindane), and the Methanoindenes (e.g.,
Chlordane). Due to steric effects chlordane should have a reactivity
similar to that of Aldrin.
Descriptors: * Decomposition, *Catalysis, *Chlprine organic compounds,
*Pesticides, *Hazardous materials, *Dechlorination, Air pollution.
Water pollution, Soil, DDT, Chemical analysis. Tables (Data), Palladium
, Nickel, Terpenes, Chlorine alephatic compounds, Liquid waste
disposal
Identifiers- *Environmental chemical substitutes, Aroclors, DDE
Insecticide, DDD Insecticide, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Toxaphene,
Ethylene/bis(Chlorophenyl)-dichloro, Ethane/bis(Chlorophenyl) -dichloro
, Dimethanonaphthalenes, Toxic substances, NTISEPAOBD
PB-262 80V8ST NTIS Prices: PC A09/MTO&C1
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The Synthesis of 2-Chlorobiphenyl-1 ', 2', 3', 4', 5', 6«-UC6
Alaska Oniv., College. Inst. of Marine Science.*National science
Foundation, Washington, D.C, Office for the International Decade of
Ocear. Exploration. (405 785)
AUTHOR: Reichardt, Paul B.; Schuttner, Scott E.
D1633KU Fid: 7C, 99D G3AI7708
2 Sep 75 5p
Sept No: IMS-Contrib-258
Grant: NSF-IDP75-03677
Monitor: NSF/IDOE-76-182
Pub. in Jnl. of Labelled Compounds and Eadiopharmaceuticals, vl2 n2
P2U3-246 1976.
Abstract: Modification of the traditional Gomberg reaction conditions
provides a simple, economical route to chlorobiphenyl-(14)C6 (I). The
reaction of benzene-u- (1U)C6 with an excess of the diazonium salt from
2-chloroaniline produces (lUjc-labelled I in 10% radiochemical yield.
This method should be applicable to the preparation of any chlorinated
biphenyl having one unsubstituted ring.
Descriptors: *Synthesis (Chemistry) , *Isotopic labeling, *Carbon 11*'
Polyphsnyl compounds, Aromatic polycyclic compounds, Chlorine aromatic
compounds, Air pollution, Water pollution, Modifications
Identifiers: Reprints, *Biphenyl/chloro, *Polychlorinated biphenyls*
Air pollution detection, Water pollution detection, Gomberg reaction*
NTISIDOE, NTISNSFG
PB-261 894/OST NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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Atmospheric Freons and Halogenated Compounds
Rutgers - The State Univ., New Brunswick, N«J. Dept. of Environmental
Science.* Environmental Sciences Research Lab., Research Triangle Park,
N.C. Gas Kinetics and Photochemistry Branch.
Final rept.
ADTHOR: Appleby, Alan
D1503L1 Fid: 13E, 7E, HB, 68A, 99E, 55E GRAI7707
Nov 76 357p
Grant: EPA-R-8C0833
Monitor: EPA/6CO/3-76/103
Abstract: Ambient levels of atmospheric Freons, halogenated
hydrocarbons, and SF6 were measured at various locations in the U.S.A.
Compounds such as CC13F, CC12F2, CH3-CC13, and CClU were ubiquitious
and generally measured at sut ppb levels. Tropospberically reactive
compounds such as C2C14 and CHC1CC12 were frequently measured; other
compounds were measured where a reasonable source was known. A novel
pulsed flow coulcmetry gas chronatographic analysis along with other
requisite analytical and calibration procedures were developed and
used. laboratory irradiation simulations established the tropospheric
stability 'of CC13F, CC12F2, CF3CC13, CC14, CC12FCC1F2, the reactivity
of the chlorinated ethyler.es, and the stratospheric reactivity of
CC13F, CC14, and CC12F2, Adventitious labelling of air masses with
halogenated compounds was used to demonstrate urban ozone transport to
rural areas.
Descriptors: *Gas analysis, *Fluorohydrocarbons, *Halogen organic
compounds, *Sulfur hexafluoride, *Atmospheric chemistry, Chlorine
aromatic compounds, Air pollution. Atmospheric composition, Chemical
analysis, Gas chrooatography, Colorimetric analysis. Calibrating,
Graphic methods. Chlorine organic compounds. Aerosols, Field tests,
Experimental design, Trace elements, Ozone, Rural areas, Stratosphere,
Troposphere, lower atmosphere, Photochemical reactions,
Concentration(Composition), Monitoring, Sources, Toxicity,
Dichlorodifluoromethane, utilization. Carbon tetrachlpride, Vinyl
chloride, Tables(Data) , iodine organic compounds, Industrial wastes
Identifiers: *Air pollution detection, Ethylene/chloro, procedures,
*Freons, Methane/iodo, Ethylens/trichloro, Ethylene/dichloro,
Methane/dichloro, Biphenyl/chloro, Methane/chloro-trifluoro, Polychlo-
rinated biphenyl, NTISEPAOED
PB-262 a32/8ST NTIS Prices: PC A16/MF A01
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Toxicity of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Aroclor 1254) to Adult,
Juvenile, and Larval Stages of the Shrimp Palaemonetes pugio
Texas A and M nniv., College Station.**Bionomics Marine lab.,
Pensacola, Fla.*Hational Science foundation, Washington, D. C. Office
for the International Decade of Ocean Exploration. (347 350)
AUTHOR: Roesijadi, G.; Petrocelli, S. H.; Anderson, J. w. ; Giam, C. S.
; Neff, G. E.
D1493J4 Fid: 6T, 6F, 13B, 8A, 57Y, 57H, 98F, 68D, HID GHAI7707
1976 9p
Monitor: NSF/IDOE-76-203
Prepared in cooperation with Bionomics Marine Lab., Pensacola, Fla.
Abstract: The toxicity of Aroclor 1254 to adult, juvenile and larval
stages of the grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio, an estuarine
crustacean abundant along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal
regions of North America are reported. The effect of Arcclor 1254 on
P. pugio larvae was evident both as mortalities at a relatively high
concentration of 15,6 microgram/liter and increased duration to tha
postlarval stage at lower exposure levels. Larval grass shrimp are not
as motile as postlarvae, and extended larval development may be
associated . with greater predation or more difficult food capture.
Changes in the duration of larval development of P. pugio have also
been observed to occur in response to differing diets. Larval and
juvenile P. pugio were more sensitive to Aroclor 1254 than adults.
This was expected since earlier life stages are generally considered
to be more sensitive to the physicochemical nature of the environment.
Differences in salinity did not appreciably alter the toxicity.
Descriptors: *Toxicity, *Shrimps, Aquatic animals. Larvae,
Contaminants, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Estuaries, Crustacea,
Shellfish, Exposure, Mortality, Responses, Atlantic Ocean, Mexico Gulf
, Bioassays, Tables(Data), Mortality
Identifiers: Beprints, *Water pollution effects(Animals),
*Polychlorinated biphenyls, Biphenyl/chloro, *Palaemonetes pugio,
NTISIDOE, NTISNSFG
PB-261 880/9ST NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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Manual of Analytical Quality Control for Pesticides and Belated
of Analytical Problems
Lafayette Coll., Easton, Pa. Dept. of ChS*istry.*Health Effects
Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.c.
AUTHOR: Sherma, Joseph rpiT7706
D1325H4 Fid: 13B, 7D, 68E*, 68A, 68D, 99A* GEAI7706
Feb 76 289p*
Contract: EPA-68-02-1727
Monitor: EPA/600/1-76/017
procedures which arise in the "JJJf1 a intra- laboratory
media. The sections dealing with inter and in -« d* nd the
control, the evaluation and »*»{£« J«atjf J Landed to highl
to highlight and
operation of thi , gjj J, *^*°S5r^« ic con-ta2tly%Ug.;
provide advice in dealing wiy.n uiauj £ ;H «msses many aspects of
the pesticide analytical ^f' Section 7 ai;c««« -^^ for
the problem areas involved "f6J*"f*"nTJ°Jaiques for confirming the
pesticides ' in various ***•?. °J .!"£":„?£ materials are treated, at
presence or absence of Jf^fi^tiStSm provides validation of the
some length. This highly «£«*«* analytical procedures. The gas
data obtained by the more .routine analytical P£ used in
ehro.atogr.ph, being ^he principal instrument cur ^.^
ll^tco^^^^
^^ii^lf 5S vIlurandTeed f^systLati^ training program
for pesticide chemists.
Descriptors: 'Pesticide, ;, *«-uals
photometry, Water Po"J^?J' GaSHu^ns Standards, Detectors,
pollution, Public health^ ^""tration (Composition) , Water
Tissues (Biology) r . He^bi^?fon samples, Quality control, Residues,
analysis, Extraction, sJP^°^v"aana!ysis, Animals, Electrometers,
Qualitative analysis, Q™g£a£^ Nuclear magnetic resonance,
Laboratory equipment, Sampling, hy Experimental design,
Spectroscopy, Spect "photomet ry, Pol a|||imPJSr Food analysis. Flame
Spectroscopy, Spect "po , imSr Food analysis. Flame
P-ciPi SJ Chemistry) Carbamates,^!^ che.ical
. Tna
»*. *A»rfl reference materials, Biphenyl/chloro
Identifiers: Procedures, Stand a^^%£ntachloro, Phenol/nitro, D2-4
Ci"ti°
PB-261 019/aST NTIS Prices: PC.A13/«FA01
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Toxicity of Polychlorinated Eiphenyls to 'Euglena gracilis': Cell
population Growth, Carbor. Fixation, chlorophyll Level, oxygen
Consumption, and protein and Nucleic Acid Synthesis
Armed Forces Badiobiology Research Inst Bethesda Hd (034700)
Scientific rept.
AUTHOR: Ewald, W
D1293B3
• Jul 76
Bept No
Monitor
G.; French, J. E.; Champ,
Fid: 6T, 6F, 13B, 57Y, 57H, 68D
18p
AFHRI-SR76-33
M. A.
GRAI7706
18
Abstract: populations of Euglena gracilis in exponential growth under
light were exposed to 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10 ppo of Aroclor 1221. Hitn
Aroclor 12U2, no inhibition of growth vas observed with up to 100 ppo
exposure. Cell cultures exposed to 4.4 ppm of Aroclor 1221 for 48
hours had a significantly reduced rate of carbon fixation and reduced
levels of chlorophyll after correction for cell density. Oxygen
consumption was not affected. Uptake of H(3)-leucine in treated
cultures was twice that of controls, and H(3)-uridine uptake was
significantly lower. Uptake of H (3) -thymidine, and incorporation of
H (3)-leucine, H (3)-thymidine, and H(3)-uridine were not significantly
different in treated and control cultures. An inexpensive and rapid
screening method for potential toxic environmental chemical compounds
used by military organizations is of great importance in case such
compounds are accidently introduced into the environment.
Descriptors: *Biphenyl, *Water pollution. Inhibition, Toxicity*
Photosynthesis, Growth (Physiology) , Chlorophylls, Oxygen consumption*
Nucleic acids, Biosynthesis, Methodology, Proteins, indicators,
Chemical agent detectors
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls,
pollution effects (Plants), NTISDODXA
AD-A033 900/2ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF AQ1
Euglqna gracilis, * Water
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PCB and the Activities Budget of the Crab Hemigrapsus Oragonsnsis
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. School of Oceanography.*Energy Research
and Development Administration. (9500119)
AUTHOR: Pearson, W. H.; Hcltor, R. L.
D1281C2 Fid: 6F, 13B, 57H, 68D, 98F GEAI7705
1974- 22p
Contract: AT (U5-1)-2227
Monitor: 18
Abstract: In order to understand the adaptive processes of an
estuarine organism under stress from a pollutant the behavior of the
crab Hemigrapsus oregonensis was assessed with and without exposure to
poly chlorinated biphenyls (PCB'S). Activities budgets were developed
from observations of the time crabs spent in 20 categories of shelter
use, posture, and activity while held in habitat models complete with
tides. Females spent more time sheltered and feeding but less time
displaying than males. For both sexes certain activities predominated
at certain tidal stages. Multivariate discriminant analysis was used
to explore differences ir. activities budgets between ordinary
conditions and stressing conditions when pCB-contaminated sand was
present. Discriminant functions containing all 20 activities did not
clearly distinguish tha budgets of stressed and unstressed crabs.
Stepwise discriminant analyses, used to choose the most parsimonious
functions, indicated where the budgets differed. For both sexes and
different trials, feeding consistently appeared in the multivariate
discriminant functions and decreased under PCB exposure. The
discriminant analysis suggested that the consequences one. .would
predict for a pollutant-induced stress are functions of the paradigm
under which one observes. In a search to predict the consequences of
pollution one should be alert not only to the character of the
organism's failures, but also to the nature of its successes. (ERA
citation 02:C0401C)
Descriptors: *Crustaceans, *Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, *Water
pollution. Aquatic organisms, Behavior, Biological effects. Biological
stress. Estuaries, Health hazards, Metabolism, Tolerance
Identifiers: EEDA/5603C4, ERBA/550100, *Water pollution
effects(Animals) , NTISERDA
RLO-2227-T12-56 NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF A01
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NIOSH/OSHA Draft Technical Standards for Acetylene Tetrabromide, Allyl
Chloride, Chlorobenzene, Chlorodiphenyl (54 percent Chloride)/
1,1-Dichloroethane, Bpichlorhydrin. Set I. (Part 1)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Washington, D.C. Office
of Standards.
D1241C4 Fid: 6J, 6T, 57D, 9UD, 68G GEAI7705
17 Sep 75 115p
Rept No: TS-D-75-917-I1
Monitor: 18
See also Part 2, PB-26C 372.
Abstract: Draft technical standards are outlined for acetylene
tetrabromide, allyl chloride, chlorobenzene, Chlorodiphenyl (5H percent
chloride), 1,1-dichloroethane, and epichlorhydrin* Each standard
includes definitions, monitoring requirements, methods of compliance,
procedures for respiratory and personal protection, medical
surveillance, and recordkeeping. Appendixes for each standard include
health hazard data, emergency and first aid procedures, precautions
for safe use, handling and storage, physical and chemical data, fire,
explosion and reactivity hazard data, and spill or leak procedures.
Descriptors: *Hazardous materials, *Industrial medicine, *Allyl
chloride, *Epichlorohydrin, Toxicity, Criteria, Inspection, Standards,
Recommendations, Bromine organic compounds, Chlorine organic compounds
, Industrial hygiene, Industrial atmospheres, Monitoring, Materials
handling. Storage, Physical properties. Chemical properties,
Explosives
Identifiers: Procedures, *Benzene/chloro, *Ethane/dichloro,
*Biphenyl/chloro, NTISLABCSH
PB-260 371/OST flTIS Prices: PC A06/HF A01
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Effects of DDT and Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Cellular Metabolism
and Oltrastructure of 'Crithidia Fasciculata', a Flagellated Protozoan
Armed Forces Radiobiolcgy Research Inst Bethesda Md (03a700)
Scientific rept.
AUTHOR: French, J. E.; Roberts, J. F.
D114314 Fid: 6T, 6C, 57Y, 57F, 68E GBAI7705
Jul 76 24
Kept No; AFRRI-SR-76-31
Monitor: 18
Abstract: DDT and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been shown to
be toxic to Crithidia fasciculata by inhibition of cell population
growth. Energy metabolism, protein a'nd nucleic acid biosynthesis, and
ultrastructure wera chosen as indices for determining the metabolic
site (s) of this inhibition. DDT had no effect on carbon dioxide
^volution, whereas PCB exposure caused a transient inhibition and then
stin«iation after 6 and 24 hours, respectively. After 6 hours exposure
to DDT or PCB, inhibition of both uptaks and incorporation of
thymidine and uridine, but not of L-leucine, was observed. By 24 hours
of PCB exposure, uptake and incorporation of these three
radioprecursors wers two to three times greater than control. After 24
hours DDT exposure, only thymidine uptake and incorporation exhibited
such an increase. Oltrastructural changes induced by these compounds
included cellular and mitochondrial swelling, disruption of the
mitochondrial gencphore, and failure of the mitochondrion to replicate
in synchrony with cell division.
Descriptors: *DDT, Biosynthesis, Metabolism, Microstructure,
Physiological effects, Growth (Physiology) , Proteins, Nucleic acids,
Radioactive isotopes, Toxicity
Identifiers: *polychlorinated Biphenyls, *Crithidia fasciculata,
HTISDODXA
AD-A033 507/5ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF Ad
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The Ecological Impact of Synthetic Organic Compounds or. Estuarin«
Ecosystems
Mote Marine Lab., Sarasota, Fla.*Environmental Research Lab., Gulf
Breeze, Fla. (40U 687)
AUTHOR: Lincer, Jeffrey L.; Haynes, Marita E.; Klein, Marian L.
D1055F4 Fid: 6F, 8A, 8H, 13B, 57H*, 47D*, 68E*, 68D, 57P GRAI770U
Sep 76 364p*
Project: EPA-ROAP-10AKC-OU3
Monitor: EPA/6CO/3-76/075
Abstract: The review and indexed bibliography concerns the presence
and effects of pesticides (i.e., insecticides, herbicides, fungicides,
etc.) and industrial toxicants in the estuarine ecosystem. The
industrial toxicants refer, primarily, to polychlorinated biphenyls,
but phthalate esters, polychlorinated terphenyls, chlorinated
dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans are also discussed. The review covers
literature of the last decade, with emphasis on the most recent 5
years. Howevert the 700-plus references in the bibliography span a
much wider range. A permuted keyword retrieval system (SPINDEX) is
provided to allow practical use of the bibliography by scientists,
academicians, and societal decision makers.
Descriptors: *Chlorine organic compounds, *P
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Polychlorinatei Biphenyls Health Effects and Recommendations
Illinois Inst. for Environmental Quality, Chicago.**Illinois Univ.
Medical Center, Chicago. School of Public Health.
Final rept.
DC423S2 Fid: 6T, 6F, 6J, 57Y*, 57H, 57U, 9UD, 68G* GRAI7703
Jun 76 50p*
Rept No: IIEQ-76-05
Project: IIEQ-90-002
Monitor: 18
Also pub. ras Environmental Health Resource Center, Chicago, 111. Rept.
no. EHRC-16. Prepared in cooperation with Illinois Univ. Medical
Center, Chicago. School of Public Health. (PC A03/BF A01)
Abstract: ;Contents: Chemical structure; Industrial uses; Where PCBs
are found and their mode of transport; Routes into the environment;
Rate of loss icto the anvironaent; Rates of transport within the
environment; PCS levels in Illinois; Health effects of PCBs—Animal
studies; Health effects of PCBs—Human exposure via food, air, and
water; PCB levels in tissues of humans in the United States; High risk
segments of the population.
Descriptors: *Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Toxicologyr *Bcology,
Toxicity, chemical compounds, Laboratory animals, Bioassay, Food
chains, pathology, Pathophysiology, chromosomes, Genetics,
Reproduction (Biology) , Tissues (Biology) , Humans, Industrial medicine,
Air pollution, Hater pollution, Recommendations, Illinois
Identifiers* *polychlorinated biphenyls, *Biphenyl/chloro,
*Environmental health, *Air pollution effects(Humans), *water
pollution effects (Humans) , Lake Michigan, NTISIIEQ
PB-259 269/9ST NTIS Prices: PC A03/MF A01
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Studies on Measurement of PCB in Exhaust Gases (Haigasuchu no PCB no
Sokutei ni Tsuite)
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Translation Services Section.
AUTHOR: Kawase, Z.; Arai, H.; Yoshida, Y.
D0352D1 Fid: 7D, 68A, 99A GRAI7702
1973 7p
Bept No: EPA-TR-76-544
Monitor: 18
Trans, of Taiki osen Kenkyu (Japan) v8 n3 p598 Oct 73. (PC A02/HF A01)
Abstract: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the combustion gas of
domestic refuse were measured at two incinerators. First, the
measurement method was devised by examination of absorbent and
capturing rates. Th« tests using several organic solvents showed that
10% glycerine solution yielded the best result. For a capturing
device, between a flask and an absorption jar, a tube packed with
glass wool was installed. The capturing rate of the tube was 83%, and
together with the absorption jar, the total capturing rate was 96%>
and in some cases 97.9%. This method was then applied to the
combustion gas of incinerators. The PCB content in the gas was small*
with the maximum measurement of 0.30 microgram/N cu m, which was
captured in the tube; there was no trace in the absorbent.
Descriptors: *Chlorine organic compounds, Air pollution* Industrial
wastes. Combustion products, Incinerators, Absorbents
Identifiers: *Biphenyl/chloro, *Air pollution detection,
*Polychlorinated biphenyls, Japan, Translations, NTISEPAISD
PB-259 071-T/ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/HF AC 1
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Kerr Coefficients of polychlorinated Biphenyls and Chlorinated
Naphthalene
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. Electricity Div.*Sandia
Corp., Albuquerque, N. Hex.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Hisakian, Martin; Hebner, Robert E. Jr
D03U5G1 Fid: 7C, 1UB, 99D, 99A, 86V GRAI7702
19 Apr 76 5p
Project: NBS-2110136
Monitor: 18
Sponsored in part by Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, N. Hex. Pub. in Jnl.
of Applied Physics, v47 n9 p4C52-4055 Sep 76. (PC A02/MF A01)
Abstract: The electro-optic Kerr coefficients of two polychlorinated
biphenyls and chlorinated naphthalene have been measured to an
accuracy of plus or minus 1% using a comparative technique. Physical
properties of the fluids relevant to application in electro-optic
devices are discussed.
Descriptors: *Kerr cells, chlorine aromatic compounds, Physical
properties, optical measuring instruments
Identifiers: Reprints, *Biphenyl/chloro, *Naphthalene/chloro,
*Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISCOMNBS, NTISDODAF
PB-258 885/3ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF A01
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Determination of PCB and PCT in the Atmosphere Using Filter Papet
(Eoshi-ho o Mochiita Taikichu PCB, PCT no Sokutei ni Tsuite)
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C»
Translation Services Section.
AUTHOE: OJcita, Toshiichi; Takizawa, Yukio; Minagava, Kosi; Sugai/
Byuichi; Kifune, Ikuai
D0222CU Fid: 1C, 99A, 68 A GHAI770 1
197U 5p
Rept No: EPA-TR-76-545
Monitor: 18
Trans, of Taiki Osen Kenkyu (Japan) v9 n2 p214 1974.
Abstract: In order to perform simultaneous measurements of PCT and
produced by burning using a simple and rapid method, the authors
studied the method of collecting them by glass fiber filter paper
coated with glycerine. They also carried out measurements of those
chemicals in the environment.
Descriptors: *Gas analysis, *chlorine aromatic compounds. Absorption*
Combustion products, Filter pap^r, Glycerol, Quantitative analysis/
Japan, Translations
Identifiers: *Air pollution detection, *Polychlorinated biphenyls»
*Biphenyl/chloro, *Terphenyl/chloro, Polychlorinated terphenyls*
NTISEPAISD
PB-258 786-T/ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF A01
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Determination of PCS in Dust, Ash and Combustion Gas from City Haste
Incinerators (Toshigcmi Shokyakuro kara Haishutsu sareru Dasuto,
Haibun Oyobi Raigasu chu no PCB Bunseki)
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.c.
Translation Services Section.
AUTHOR: Susuki, Ryota; Ito, Masayuki; Noma, Masanori; Boritani, Akira;
Watanabe, Yuji
D0221C1 Fid: 7C, 68A, 99A GSAI7701
197U 12p
Rept No: EPA-TR-76-5UO
Monitor: 18
Trans, of Aichi-ken Kogai Chosa Senta Shoho (Japan) v2 p43-<*9 197U.
Abstract: polychlorobiphenyl (PCB) contents in burned refuse, water
washed ash, dust collected with multicron or electrostatic
precipitator and combustion gas were estimated. For the sampling of
PCB in the combustion gas, the adsorption into n-hexane by impinger as
the wet method, the adsorption by florigil colume coated with 5%
glycerin as the dry method and the method of two shape-cylindrical
glass filter were investigated. The most effective method was the last
one. PCB contents in combustion gas were variated from none detect to
12 microg/N cu m, in burned refuse, water washed ash and dust were
0.01-0,70 microg/g.
Descriptors: *Chemical analysis, *Residues, *Chlorine aromatic
compounds, *Gas analysis, Incinerators, Ashes, Dust, Particles, Japan,
Translations, Flue gases, Refuse, Solid wastes
Identifiers: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, *Biphenyl/chloro, NTISEPAISD
PB-258 668-T/ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF A01
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Investigation of Measuring Method of PCB in Gas Phase (Kiso
Sokuteiho no Kento)
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, K
Translation Services Section.
AUTHOR: Abe, T. ; sone, H.
DC221B4 Fid: 7C, 99A, 68A GRAI7701
Apr 74 10p
Rept No: EPA-TR-76-542
Monitor: 18
Trans, of Miyagi-Ken Kogai Gijutsu Senta Hokoku (Japan) n2 p2U-27
7U.
Abstract: Pclychlorobenzene (PCB) contents in the exhausted gas from
garbage combustion and in the air were measured. For the former, the
exhaust gas was sucked from the duct directly by a pump and passed
through two mist traps which were maintained at 0 and -78 c and
through an n-hexane trap at -78 C. The PCB in the three traps was
pooled and n-hexane was separated from water by a fractionating funnel
and then concentrated by a KD concentrator, purified by fluorige^
column, and finally analyzed by gas chromatography quantitatively and
qualitatively. Air was sucked by high vclume air sampler for 2« hr and
dust collected on filter paper was extracted into 100 ml of n-hexane
for U or 5 hr. This was concentrated by KD concentrator to 5 ml and
analyzed by gas chromatography after purification by fluorigel column*
Descriptors: *Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Gas analysis, *Cheaical
analysis, Air pollution, Particles, Flue gases, Incinerators, Gas
sampling, cold traps, Japan, Translations
Identifiers: *Air pollution detection, *Polychlorinated biphenyl5'
*Biphenyl/chloro, NTISEPAISD
PB-258 667-T/ST NTIS Prices: PC A02/MF AO1
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Treatment Effectiveness for the Removal of Selected Contaminants from
Drinking water
Stone (Ralph) and Co., inc., Los Angeles, Calif. *Snvironraental
Protection Agency, Washington, E.G. Div. of Water Supply.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Stone, Ralph; Small wood, H. A.; Marsh, J. Rodney
DC071B3 Fid: 13B, 7A, 50B*, 68D*, 99B*, 91A* GRAI7626
Jul 75 199p*
Contract: EPA-68-01-2692
Monitor: 18
Abstract: An extensive literature survey was conducted to determine
treatment methods for removing antimony, beryllium, cobalt, lithium,
molybdenum, nickel, tungsten, vanadium, bisethers, polychlorinated
biphenyls, chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides, and organophosphorus
insecticides from drinking water. The processes discussed included ion
exchange, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, distillation,
coagulation/precipitation, chemical oxidation, radio-chemical
degradation, and adsorption. Treatment efficiencies were.determined in
terms of .influent and effluent concentrations for each applicable
treatment method. Process designs, constraints and limitations,
operating conditions, and costs were presented for each treatment
process discussed* Each process was evaluated as to its availability,
applicability, and technical and economic feasibility. The best
available and best technically feasible treatment processes were
presented for each contaminant.
Descriptors: *Reviews, *Water treatment, *Potable water, *Water
quality, Insecticides, Hetals, Activated carbon treatment, ion
exchanging, Electrodialysis, precipitation (Chemistry) , Coagulation,
Oxidation, Ionizing radiation, Performance evaluation. Efficiency,
Costs, Evaluation, Feasibility, Antimony, Beryllium, Ethers, Chlorine
organic compounds, Cobalt, Lithium, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus
organic acid esters, Tungsten, Vanadium, Endrin, DDT, Aldrin
Identifiers: Reverse osmosis, polychlorinated biphenyls,
Biphenyl/chloro, Ultrafiltration, Parathion, Lindane, NTISEPAO
PB-258 271/6ST NTIS Prices: PC$7,50/MFJ3.00
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Destruction of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Sewage Sludge
Incineration
Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va.*Environmental Protection Agency*
Washington, D.C. (389 335)
Final rept.
AOTHOH: whitmore, Frank c.
D006UK3 Fid: 13B, 68A, 68C GBAI7626
1976 80p
Contract: EPA-68-01-1587
Monitor: 18
Abstract: An experiment has been carried out to determine to
efficiency with which PCB's are destroyed in a municipal sewage sludge
incinerator. A standard mixture of PCB's (Aroclor 1254) was injectea
into the sludge cake at the rate of 50 ppm (dry solids basis) und?^
conditions whereby the various emergent streams from the furnace coul°
be monitored. The experimental results indicate no PCB's present in
either the scrubber exhaust water or in the ash; the amount of pcB. ^
the emergent stack gases were found to correspond to destruction
ratios in excess of 0.9U under normal furnace operating conditions.
Descriptors: *Sludge disposal, *Incinerators, *Air pollution, *soli*
waste disposal. Sewage sludge. Chlorine aromatic compounds,
Decomposition, Flue gases, Gas sampling, Gas analysis
Identifiers: *Biphenyl/chlorc, *Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISEPAO
PB-258 162/7ST NTIS Prices: PC$5.00/KF$3.00
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Analysis and GC-MS Characterization of Toxaphene in Pish and Water
Pish and Wildlife Service, Columbia, Mo. Fish-Pesticide Research
Lab.*Environmental Research Lab., Duluth, Minn.
Final rept. Apr 72-Mar 1H
AUTHOR: Stalling, David L.; Huckins, James N.
D0062H3 Fid: 7C, 99A, 68E, 68D GPAI7626
Aug 76 53p
Monitor: EPA/6GO/3-76/076
Abstract: Sensitive methods for the detection and identification of
toxaphena in water and fish are described. Polyurethane foam, gel
permeation and silicic acid chroraatography were used to permit
accurate quantitation of multi-component toxaphene residues. A method
for characterization of changes in isomer composition of toxaphene
residues in fish was reported. A brief description for PCB-Toxaphene
separation is given. The chemical composition of toxaphene was
examined by electron impact and chemical ionization mass spectrometry.
Chemical ionization gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was
particularly applicable to the analysis and confirmation of toxaphene
in residues in environmental samples.
Descriptors: *Insecticides, *Water analysis, *Fishes, Gas
chromatography, Mass spectroscopy, Residues, Trout, Chemical analysis,
Chlorine organic compounds
Identifiers: *Toxaphene, *Pesticide residues, Biphenyl/chloro,
NTISEPAORD
PB-257 773/2ST NTIS Prices: PC$1.5C/MF$3.00
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Identification of Selected Federal Activities Directed to chemicals of
Near-Term Concern
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.c. office of Toxic
Substances.
Final rept.
C76C2A1 Fid: 13B, 6T, 68A, 68D, 57Y GRAI762U
Jol 76 36p
Rept No: EPA/560/4-76/006
Monitor: 18
Abstract: This Eeport is intended to assist Federal agencies and other
interested organizations obtain current information on the on-going
activities of EPA directed to selected chemicals of near-term concern*
In addition to identifying the principal EPA programs related to these
chemicals, the Report also includes significant activities of other
organizations when that information £s available.
Descriptors: *Bibliographies, *Environmental surveys, * Asbestos,
*Arsenic, *vinyl chloride, *Vinylidene chloride resins, Chlorine
organic compounds, Bromine organic compounds, Anilines, Water
pollution,' Air pollution. Drinking water, Monitoring, Industrie1
wastes. Earth fills, Law enforcement. Toxicology
Identifiers: *Benzidines, *Benzene/hexachloro, *Butadiene/hexachlocO/
*Biphenyl/bromo, *Biphenyl/chloro, Environmental chemical substitutes*
*Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISEPAOTS
PB-257 494/5ST NTIS Prices: PC$4.0C/MF$3.00
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Industry 7iews on the Use of Pclychlorinated Biphenyls in Transformers
and Capacitors
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D. C. Office of Toxic
Substances.
Final rept.
C7393D1 " Fid: 7A, 13B, 68A, 68D, 99B GPAI7622
Jun 76 41p
Rept No: EPA/560/U-76/003
Monitor: 18
Abstract: Statements presented by representative manufacturers and
users of PCB's and PCB containing products at meetings with the EPA
Administrator have been compiled, industry outlines its plans for
discontinuing the use of PCB»s, but presents suntmarizations of the
problems with the phasing out of capacitor and transformer
manufacture. The report represents a consultative step in meeting the
EPA goal of banning the use of PCB*s in all new products.
Descriptors: "Meetings, *Electrical industry. Transformers, Biphenyl,
Capacitors, Pollution, Chlorine organic compounds
Identifiers: *Biphenyl/chloro, Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISZPAOTS
PB-255 899/7ST NTIS Prices: PC$«.00/MF$3.00
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Summary Characterizations of selected Chemicals of Near-Term Interest
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington/ D. C. Office of Toxic
Substances.
Final rept.
C7392J1 Fid: 13B, 68*, 68A, 68D, 99* GRAI7622
Apr 76 50p*
Hept No: EPA/56C/4-76/004
Monitor: 18
Abstract: This report includes summary characterizations of ">5
chemicals of near-tern concern to EPA. The report summarizes
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Transport of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Sediments of the Upper
Chesapeake Bay
Westinghouse Ocean Research Lab., Annapolis, Md.*0ffice of Water
Research and Technology, Washington, D.C.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Palmer, H. D.; Tzou, K. T. S.; Swain, A.
C7205A1 Fid: 13B, 8A, 6F, 68D, 47B GRAI7621
1976 155p
Contract: DI-14-31-OOQ1-4204
Project: OWRT-C-5160 (4204)
Monitor: OWRT-C-5160 (4204) (1)
Abstract: The analyses of both bottom sediments and seston from 3
depths over 28 hour periods at fixed stations have yielded information
on the levels of PCB, DDT and chlordane in the Upper Chesapeake Bay of
Maryland. Seston samples showed mean concentrations of 4.3 ppt (parts
Per trillion) of PCB, .23 ppt of DDT and .81 ppt chlordar.e off
Annapolis; off Baltimore Harbor the mean concentrations were 4.5 ppt,
PCB, .27 ppt DDT and .62 ppt chlordane. At the head of the bay, these
values were 12.08 ppt PCB, 1,03 ppt DDT and 0.72 ppt chlordane.
Transport "direction was generally to the south. It is concluded that
most of the chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds in the upper bay have
come from the susguehanna River drainage, and that Baltimore Harbor,
although displaying high local values in bottom sediments, is not a
major source to the upper bay.
Descriptors: *Water pollution, *Chlorohydrocarbons, *Sediaent
transport, *chesapeake Bay, Estuaries,. Biphanyl, DDT, Chlordan,
Concentration(Composition), Drainage, Aromatic hydrocarbons. Suspended
sediments, Tidal currents. Marine biology, Susguahanna River, Maryland
Identifiers: Biphenyl/chloro, *Path of pollutants, Seston, Baltimore
Harbor, Northstar vessel, NTISDIOHRT
PB-255 688/4ST NTIS Prices: PC$6.75/MFJ3.00
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Seawater.: Analytical Method and Levels in
the Northeastern Pacific
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, Calif.*National Science
Foundation, Washington, D.C. Office for the International Decade or
Ocean Exploration.*National Marine Fisheries Service, La Jolla, Call**
Southwest Fisheries Center. (319 100)
AUTHOR: Scura, Edward D.; McClure, Vance E.
C71U3FH Fid: UB, 13B, 99A, 68D, U7 GIAI7620
25 Nov 7U 11p
Grant: NSF-GX-32977
Monitor: NSF/IDOE-76-69
preparad in cooperation with National Marine Fisheries Service, ^a
Jolla, Calif. Southwest Fisheries Center.
Pub. in Marine Chemistry, v3 p337-3U6 1975.
Abstract: A method is described for analyzing nanogram quantities of
chlorinated hydrocarbons from 1-1 samples of seawater. Seawater
samples are pumped through a copper column containing a mixture *>y
weight of 5 percent activated car ben powder, 10 percent MgO and 85
percent refined diatomaceous earth. The chlorinated hydrocarbons 1°
the seawater are absorbed or trapped on the column and subsequently
eluted with 30 percent benzene in acetone (v/v) for analysis by
gas-liquid chromatography. This procedure was used to anal?ze
chlorinated hydrocarbon levels in samples collected off the southern
California coast. The authors suggest that anthropogenic chlorinated
hydrocarbons can be used for investigation of large-scale ocean
currents and mixing processes.
Descriptors: *Water analysis, *Chlorine organic compounds*
*Chlorohydrocarbons, Diphenyls, Marine atmosphere, Sea water, ®
pollution, Gas chromatography, North Pacific Ocean, Pesticides,
Adsorbents, Concentration(Composition)
Identifiers: Reprints, *water pollution detection, Biphenyl/chloro/
International Decade of Ocean Exploration, NTISIDOE,
NTISDODN
PB-255 528/2ST NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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Criteria Document for PCBs
Audubon Society, Lincoln. * Environ mental Protection
D.C. Office of Hater Planning and Standards.
61. 6F, 61, 68DS 990, 57Y*, 57H, 57B
GHAI
7619
Jul 76 624p*
CONTRACT: SPA-68-01- 41 54
MONITOR: EPA/440/9-76/021
See also P3-255 395.
ABSTRACT- Contents: Introduction-- (Principal sources of information,
"-
u birds. Toxic.' effects in
sds, ?oxicit? of PCDFS ii mi.aalB and th. rols of PCOFs in the
tc"ic!?i of co.Lrcial PCBS- (Chronic effects of PCBs
4
natural ecosystems, Potential effects
the human
biota and
population).
T RS. ^Toxicology, *iater pollution, *Bnvironmental impacts,
ElinS"^, >cbsar iSjss <^iSir3iS
properties, Solubility, Liver, Eriiuen , » j^n-._ c^-ah-i i i i-v
t/i.wf-4. , noiiution Vaporizing, Degradation, btaDiiity,
Diphenyls, ition), 'purans, Biochemistry, Marine atmospheres,
,_osts, Public health. Fishes, Birds, Soil analysis,
microorganisms, Absorption(Biology), Enzymes
sssss"1 -'^.^-^^^H^isSKSi;
LTJi.i«".°l' P^sJsfenJ;. ^^cllorinated pa.nrto, «IS»»L,
NTISEPAOSP
PB-255 397/2ST STIS -Prices: PC$16. 25/HFJ2 . 25
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Assessment of Wastawater Management, Treatment TachLOlogy, and
Associated Costs for Abatement of PCBs Concentrations ir. Industrial
V^rsar, Ir.c., Springfield, va. "Environmental Protection Agancy,
Washington, D.C. Offica of Water Planning and Standards. (389 335)
Final rept. on Task 2
AUTHOR: Durfee, Robert
C7065SH FLD: 7A, 13B, 68D*, 99B» GSAI7619
3 Feb 76 281p*
CO'JTaACT: EPA-68-01-3259
HOHIT08: SPA/560/6-76/006
See also P3-255 397.
ABSTRACT: This report was prepared to provide technologic supporting
inforaation for toxic pollutant effluent standards proposed by EPA
under 3C7(a) of tha Federal Water Pollution Control Ace Anecdments of
1972. The report identified potential technologies, assesses
iaplaaantatior. feasibility, estimates final effluent characteristics
and sstinates installation and operation costs for PCBs manufacturers,
»anuf acturars of electrical capacitors, and manufacturers of
electrical transf ormsrs.
DESCRIPTORS: *Hat*r pollution control, *Industrial waste trsataent,
Dasign criteria, Activated carbon, Adsorbents (Materials) , Diphenyls,
Chlorine organic compounds, Manufacturing, Chemical industry/
Capacitors, Transformers, Carbon, Capitalized costs, Operating costSr
Cost estimates, Process charting, Effluents, Concentration (Compositio-
n) , Solid waste disposal, Air pollution, Earth fills, performance
evaluation, Ozonation, Incinerators, Filtration, Oils, standards,
Ultraviolet radiation
IDEHTIFISHS: *Biphenyl/chloro, *Polychlorinated biphanyls, Amberlite
polynars, HTISSPAL, MTIS3PAOHP
PB-255 396/UST NTIS Prices: PC$9.25/nF$2.25
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PCBs Water Elimination/Seduction Technology and Associated costs,
Manufacturers of Electrical Capacitors and Transformers
Versar, lac., Springfield, Va."Environmental Protection Agansy,
Washington, D.C. Office of Water Planning and Standards. (389 335)
Addendum to Final rept. (Task II)
AUTHOR: Durfsa, Robert
C7C6523 FLD: 13B, 7A, 68D*, 99B*, 97 GRAI7619
2 Jul 76 39p*
CONTRACT: SPA-68-01-3259
KONITOE: EPA/440/9-76/020
See also PB-255 396.
ABSTRACT: This addendum report summarizes the quantities and sources
of wastewatars in the manufacture of electrical transformers and
capacitors; describes the alternate available technologies for
reducing or eliminating ths discharges on a source-by-source basis;
and tabulates the estimated costs for achieving such reduction or
elimination.
DESC2IPTORS: *Watsr pollution control, *T ran sf or Biers, "Capacitors,
•"Industrial waste treatment, Diphenyl, Chlorine organic compounds,
Manufacturing, Cost estimates
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphanyl/chloro, *Polychlorinated biphenyls, Power
transformers, NTISEPAL, NTISEPAOWP
PB-255 395/6ST NTIS Prices: PC$U.OO/HF$2.25
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Selected Aspects of the Control of Toxic Substances (A Compilation of
Speeches) , by the Members of the Staff of the Offica of Toxic
Substar.css
Snvirona*ntal Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic
Substances.
Final r^pt.
C7C4JD1 FLO: 61, 6F, 57Y , 57H, 68G G3AI7619
>!ay 76 1U7p
52PT MO: EPA/56C/U-76/OC2
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ABSTRACT: ;Contents: Chemical and environmental concerns; Pesticides
and the Toxic Substances Control Act; Address to the conference on the
environmental impact of water chlorination; An approach to the control
of toxic substances; Environmental aspects of chemical use in printing
operations; Chemicals and the environment; Program of the office of
Toxic Substances in relation to microcosm methodology development ar.d
the 0?S ecological effects program; Environmental aspects of chemical
us<» in well-drilling operations; Risk analysis and setting standards
for cheaical carcinogens; Environmental aspects of cheaical use in
rubber processing operations; Role of the Environmental protection
Agency in establishing standards on trace contaminants.
DESCRIPTORS: *Toxicology, Chemical compounds. Carcinogens, Pesticides,
Chlorination, Monitors, Standards, Hutagens, ?ire resistant coatings,
Benefit cost analysis, Ecology, Contaminants
IDENTIFIERS: Air pollution control, *Toxic substances. Toxic
Substances Control Act, Chemical ageat detection, *foxic environments,
»atar pollution control, Biphenyl/chloro, Environmental impact
assessments, Environmental health, HTISEPAOTS
PB-254 417/9ST M?IS Prices: PCS6.00/MFS2.25
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Effect of DD? and Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Cell Population Growth
of 'Crithidia Fasciculata1, A Flagellated Protozoan
Armed Forces Radiobiology Hesearch Inst Bethesda Md (03U70G)
Scientific rapt.
AUTHOR: French, J. E., Roberts, J. F.
C7002H1 FLO: 6T, 6F, 13B, 57Y, 68E, 57F GHAI7619
May 76 20p
SEPT NO: AF33I-SR76-21
PBOJECT: DNA-NWED-QAXM
TASK; C903
MONITOR: 18
ABST3ACT: Cell population growth inhibition of Crithidia fasciculata
bY cell density and cell protein assays after p,p'-DDT and
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCS) exposure during exponential growth was
analyzed. DDT was apparently not netabolized by this cell, in vitro
tests indicated that PCB toxicity increased with decreasing percent
chlorination of the mixture. DDT and PCB (Aroclor 125tt) were
calculated to have ID50 values of 425.0 and 10.5 ppm after 12 and 2U
hours exposure, their respective period of greatest cell population
growth inhibition. Cell density correlated with cell protein as a
measure of toxicity for PCB but not for p,p'-DDT. A critical
concentration range was observed above which the affects were
decreased relative to those frost lower concentrations employed. The
naximum concentration of DDT associated with the cellular compartment
occurred by 6 hours of exposure. The sensitivity of C. fasciculata to
DDT or PCBs makes it an appropriate model for furrher xenobiotic-cell
interaction studies involving these compounds. An inexpensive and
rapid screening method for toxic chemical compounds ussd by military
organizations is of great importance. To meet these requirements, an
inexpensive and quick screening method was developed using the
protozoan Crithidia fasciculata. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: *Cell division, *DDT, *Chlorinated hydrocarbons,
*Biphenyl, *insecticides, . Protozoa, Toxicity, Metabolism,
Concentration (Composition)
IDENTIFIERS: Crithidia fasciculata, *Toxicology, Pesticides, NTISDODXA
AD-A026 867/2ST NTIS Prices: PC$3.50/MFS2.25
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Laboratory Study of the Release of Pesticide and PCS Materials to the
Water Column During Dredging and Disposal Operations
Envirex Inc Milwaukee His Environmental Sciences Div (UG9750)
AUTHOR*'Fuifc, Richard, Gruber, David, iullschleger, Richard
C6993K2 FLD: 13B, 8H, 68 D, U8 G GHAI7619
Dec 75 118p
CONTRACT: DACW39-7U-C-0142
MONITOR: WES-CR-D-75-6
Report on Dredged Material Research Program.
ABSTRACT: Sediments, water column water, and interfacial water samples
were obtained from dredged areas located in Calumet Harbor, Chicago;
Green Day near the mouth of the Fox River, Wisconsin; Kt. Hope Bay
near Fall River, Massachusetts; Tabbs Bay near the Houston Ship
Channel, Texas; and the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee.
Samples ware analyzed for pesticide materials, PCB, oil and grease,
total organic carbon, and silt and clay fraction. Measurable amounts
of Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) were found in almost all samples.
Of the pesticides, dieldrin and DDT compounds were the most common.
Aldrin and.2,1-D esters were present in a few samples. No correlation
was found between the amount of TOC, oil and grease, and silt and clay
fraction, and the sediment PCB content or the interstitial water PCB
content. As a result of desorption tests and settling tests using
several sediment to water ratios, the transfer of soluble pesticide
material to the water was found to be negligible at sediment to water
ratios of 1:10 or less. Chlorinated hydrocarbon materials associated
with the r3suspended solids reached concentrations at or near
background water column levels after settling for periods ranging from
5 to 24 hr. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: *Sediments, *Pesticides, *Water pollution,
Chemical analysis, Contamination, Hydrocarbons
IDENTIFIERS: *Dredged materials, *Polychlorinatad biphenyls, Dredg*d
spoil, Dredged material research, *Biphenyl/chloro', Sediment water
interactions, Water chemistry, NTISDODXA
AD-A026 685/8ST NTIS Prices: PC$5.50/MFS2.25
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Cetaceans
P.hode Island Univ Kingston Graduate School of Oceanography (406099)
AUTHOR: Taruski, A. G., Olney, C. E. , Hinn, Howard IS.
C6984L2 FLD: 6F, 13B, 8A , 68E, 68D, 68Gr 98F, 57H, 47D GRAI7619
24 Mar 75 7p
CONTRACT: NC0014-76-C-C226
MONITOR: 18
Availability: Pub. in Jnl. of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada,
v32 n11 p2205-2209 1975.
ABSTRACT: DDT, PCBs, chlordane, and dieldrin levels ware measured in
blubber of 18 cetaceans, including humpback, sperm, dense-beaked,
Atlantic, and Pacific pilot whales, and five species of dolphins. All
had significant residue levels, ranging from 1.1 to 1023 ppra IDDT (wet
weight basis), and 0.7-147 ppm PCBs. These levels are high enough to
justify efforts to reduce PCB contamination of the oceans and a
continued ban on widespread use of DDT. (Author)
DESCRIPT02S: *DDT, *Dieldrin, *Chlordane, tfarer pollution.
Insecticides, Chlorinated hydrocarbons, Dolphins(Mammals), Whales,
Residues, Cetacea, Sea water, Biphenyl, Fats, Toxicity, Reprints
IDENTIFIERS: *Polychlorinated biphenyls, Aquatic Toxicity, *»at«r
pollution effects(Animals), NTISDODXH
AD-AC26 496/OST NTIS Prices: PC$3.50/MFJ2.25
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Review of PCS Levels in the Environment
Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas, Tax. Region VI.
Final rept,
AUTHOR: Finlay, Doris J., Siff, Frederick H., DeCarlo, Vincent J.
C695UI3 FLD: 6F, 13B, 57H*f 68*, 68D GRAI7618
Jan 76 1U3p*
KEPT NO: EPA/560/7-76-001
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: This study reviews the current PCB data base to assess the
PCB levels in the environment on a national level; the full spectrum
of PCB levels reported in man and the environment were of interest,.
Data were obtained from a number of national monitoring programs, the
literature and many unpublished reports. The data examined was
inclusive to December 1, 1975. It should be stressed at the outsat,
that due to the complexity and difficulty of PCB identification and
measurement, that levels reported are not really comparable between
different investigators. This aspect could not be compensated for or
identified in the data presented.
DESCRIPTORS: *Chlorine organic compounds, *Pesticidss/ *pollution/
Monitoring, Water resources. Sediments, Soils, Fishes, Birds, Lakes,
Rivers, Ocean environments, Sewage treatment, Industrial plants, Food,
Humans, Concentration(Coraposition) , Solubility, Tables (Data)
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, Arochlor, *Polychlorinated biphenylSf
NTISEPAOTS
PB-253 735/5ST NTIS Prices: PC$6.00/MFS2,25
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Biodegradation of Cellulosic Substrates
Louisiana State Univ Baton Rouge*0ffic9 of Naval Research, Arlington,
Va. (211650)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Meyers, Samuel P.
C6932D2 FLD: 133, 8fl, 68D, 57K GRAI7618
1 Jun 76 15p
CONTRACT: N0001U-69-A-0211-0006
PROJECT: NS-306-087
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: Mechanisms for accelerated biodegradation of cellulosic
substrates have been examined, especially analyses and optimization of
pre-treatment of the fiber prior to microbial digestion. Methodology
has been developed for enumeration of cellulolytic microorganisms and
quantitative evaluation of cellulose transformation in the
environment. Enzymatic activities of specific microorganisms have been
studied, along with effect of specific pollutants on in situ
processes, particularly cellulose turnover. PCBs present in cellulosic
wastes have been analyzed and schematics proposed for their removal.
Overall data suggest that selected physical/biodegradative techniques
can be developed to accelerate rates of cellulose decomposition in the
aqueous environment*
DESCRIPTORS: *Cellulose, *Biodeterioration, *Water pollution, Chlorine
compounds, Biphenyl, Chemical analysis, Concentration(Composition),
Hydrocarbons, Marine atmospheres, Microorganisms, Sodium nitrite,
Photochemical reactions, Ultraviolet radiation, oil spills
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro, Bioecology, NTISDODN
AD-A026 401/OST NTIS Prices: PC$3.5C/MF$2.25
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An Appraisal of Tests and standards for the Evaluation of Electrical
Insulating Fluids
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. Electricity Div.*Energy
Research and Development Administration/ Washington, D.C.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Miller, David B. , Dower,
Petersons, Oskars, Birky, Merritt M.
C688UJ1 FLD: 09A, 06T, 49G, 57Y,
1U May 76 12Up
REPT NO: NBSIS-76-1G5U
CONTRACT: E (49-18) -2052
PROJECT: NBS-2110506
MONITOR: 18
Vincent E,, Kotter, F. Ralph
97, 68G GHAI7617
ABSTRACT: Based on a literature study and interviews with
representatives of the electric utility industry, manufacturers of
insulating fluids and electrical apparatus, government regulatory
agencies, organizations preparing standards and codes, trade
associations and independent testing laboratories, tha status of
existing standards and test procedures for insulating fluids is
reviewed. Askarel-typa transformers and capacitors are described and
the characteristics of several currently- used as well as new candidate
insulating fluids ars given. The possible impact of codes and
government regulations on the introduction of new fluids into usa is
reviewed* Needs for new or revised test procedures and standards are
noted and recommendations made for research and development efforts as
well as administrative actions to facilitate the qualifying of nsw
insulating fluids as acceptable replacements for the askarels
currently in use in a certain class of transformers and capacitors.
DESCRIPTORS: *Insulating oil, *Standards, *Toxicity, Laboratory design
, Flammability, Toxicology, Degradability, Transformers, capacitors,
Air pollution, Stability, Mater pollution, Silicon organic compounds/
Chlorine aromatic compounds. Dielectric properties, Alkanes, Diphenylr
Recommendations, Biodeterioration
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyls/chloro, Toxic hazards, NTISCOMNBS, HTISEEDA
PB-253 110/1ST NTIS Prices: PC$5.50/MF$2.25
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The Isolation and Determination of Diphenyl Chloride from Animal
Tissue and Its Distribution in white Rats (Enka Jifueniru no Dobutsu
Soshiki Kara no Chushutsu Teiryoho Narabi ni Shiroezumi ni Okeru
Tainai Bunpu)
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Translation Services Section.
AUTHOR: Sekita, H., Osawa, M* , Ito, X., Tanabe, H.
C683UG2 FLD: C6H, 06T GEAI7617
1970 17p
RSPT NO: EPA-TR-74-U82
HONITOH: 18
Trans, of Shukueishi (Japan) v11 n5 p361-368 1970.
ABSTRACT: Op to 48 hours after a single oral dose of 2 ml of rice bran
oil containing 2,500 ppm of diphenyl chloride to white rats,
approximately 1056 of the diphenyl chloride administered was excreted
in the feces, however absolutely none was observed in the urine. When
rice bran oil containing 2,500 ppm of diphenyl chloride was
administered to white rats once daily at a dosage of 2 ml sach time
for seven days continuously, it was noted that distribution of
diphenyl chloride in the body showed the greatest accumulation in the
skin, followed by the muscle, intestine, liver, pancreas and lungs.
From the fact that there were differences in the diphenyl chloride
compositional ratios in the BCD gas chromatograms of extracts from the
tissue of whits rats that had been administered diphenyl chloride, it
is believed that the modality of accumulation within the body,
metabolism and excretion of each of the components of the diphenyl
chloride administered differs.
DESCRIPTORS: *Food processing, *Toxicity, *Food contamination,
*Chlorides, Experimental data, Laboratory animals, Hats, Japan,
Translations, Tissues (Biology), Toxicology
IDENTIFIERS: *Bipheny1/chloro, NTISEPAISD
P3-253 033-T/ST NTIS Prices: PC$3.50/MFS2.25
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Evaluation of a Laboratory Microcosm for Study of Toxic Substances in
th«? Environment
Illinois Univ. at Orbana-Champaign.*National Science Foundation*
Washington, D.C. Research Applied to National Needs. (175 750)
Final technical rapt. 1 Jul 73-31 Dec 75
AUTHOR: Metcalf, Robart L.
C688^CU FLD: 06T, 06F, 13B, 57Y, 57H, 68D, 68G GRAI7617
1975 72p
GHAUT: NSF-SSR7U-22760
MONITOR: NSF/RA/E-75-116
ABSTRACT: The final report, highlighting the results obtained,
describes how a simple model ecosystem technology can yield, at modest
expense, a wealth of valuable information about pesticides, drugs,
plasticizers, industrial chemicals, carcinogens, and trace metals.
Researchers describa the value of their laboratory microcosm i&
prescraening new chemicals at an early stage in their development;
developing 'environmentally congenial products'; and tracing
environmental fats and degradation pathways, toxicity, ecological
magnification, biodegradbility index and unextractable radioactivity.
A bibliography containing published results, in research papers and
technical reports, is included.
DESCRIPTORS: *Hater pollution, *Ecology, *Toxicity, Biodeterioration,
Radioactivity, Lake Decatur, Aguatic biology, Technology, Evaluation,
Toxicology, Bibliographies, Models, Tables (Data) , Herbicides,
Pesticides, Drugs, Plasticizers, Carcinogens, Air pollution,
Environments, Trace metals. Hater pollution, Heptachlor, Chlordaa,
Cycloalkene compounds, Dienes, Chlorine aromatic compounds,
Experimental data
IDENTIFIERS: Ecosystems, *Toxic hazards, Environmental health,
Biphenyl/chloro, Path of pollutants, Bioaccumulation, NTISNSFRA
PB-252 982/1*31 NTIS Prices: PC$4. 50/MFS2.25
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The Microbial Degradation of Aromatic Petroleum Products
Texas CJniv At Austin Dept of aicrobiology*0ffice of Naval Research,
Arlington, Va. (408737)
Annual rspt. no. 3, 1 Jul 75-30 Jun 76
AUTHOR: Gibson, David I.
C6864J4 FLD: 6M, 6A, 57K, 57B GBAI7617
30 Jun 76 54p
SEPT NO: 16-1938-3
CONTHACT: N00014-76-C-0102
PROJECT: NR-205-008
MONITOR: 18
See also report dated 30 Jun 75, AD-A012 486.
ABSTRACT: The biodegradation of ortho-xylene by a species of Nocardia
is initiated by nuclear oxidation to form 3,4-dirasthylcatechol. The
latter compound is apparently formed from cis-3,4-dimethyl-3,5-cycloh-
exadien-1,2-diol (cis-o-xylene dihydrodiol). Enzymatic fission of
3,4-dimethylcatechol produces an acid, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-6-oxohepta—
2,4-dienoic acid, that undergoes spectral changes at acid and alkaline
PH. Further metabolism of the ring-fission product occurs by a
hydrolytic reaction that forms acetic and 2-oxohex-4-enoic acids.
Enzymatic ' hydration of the latter compound to give
4-hydroxy-2-oxohexanoate is followed by an aldolase reaction that
produce pyruvate and propionaldehyde. The pathway proposed for the
biodegradation of o-xylene is analogous to those reported for the
degradation of a number of aromatic compounds. Commercial samples of
2-, 3- and 4-chlorobiphenyl contain impurities that cause lag periods
in the growth of Beijerinckia on succinate. Purified preparations of
these compounds also inhibited the initiation of growth of this
organism but not to the same extent. Preliminary observations suggest
that inhibition may be associated with the ease of oxidation of the
nonochlorinated biphenyl isomers.
DESCRIPTORS: *Petroleum products, *Biodeterioration, *Xylenas,
*Bacteria, Oxidation, Biphenyl, Microorganisms, Thiophenas,
Degradation, Chemical analysis
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, *Dibenzothiophenes, Soil bacteria,
Nocardia, Soil analysis, NTISDODN
AD-A026 128/9ST NTIS Prices: PC$4.50/MFS2.25
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National Conference on Polychlorinated Biph-nyls (November 19-21,
1975, Chicago, Illinois)
OT
DC office of Toxic substances. 'Department o£ igricul.a- -,
Saskington, D.C.«D.p.rf.Dt of Health, Education, and Mlfa>«.
aashiagton, D.C.*Dejart«i3nt of the Interior, aashington, D.C.
MTU*, »T«.BF.jnJli»3». o?x> Q6T/ 68
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PCBs in the United States Industrial Use and Environmental
Distribution
, Va. "Environmental Protection Agency,
Substances. (389 335,
L,, conto.. Gay..*. whiter,.
68C.. 68».. 99D
25 Feb 76 488p*
RSPT NO: 474.1
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-3259
MONITOR: EPA/560/6-76/005
ABSTRACT: This document ^£^^'0^^^
•^..rj^n^rrtits; srs ^ ^ ^.d i^aj/js:
detailed studies on the P?°^f*ispos*tion of PCB- containing wastes,
past and present ^neratxon and dispos tion o tial alternatives
environmental transport and J^^if poUStial formation in the
dvertent losses to a* *
poa
to PCBs usage, inadvertent losses to a* * itios for Pc3s control.
environment, and current t^f laj^yhough ?CBs Intent of industrial
These results indicated that, »JthJ^J *<• approaches (treatment,
wastes can be "duced through ^^r°^al^Psevere future hazard
substitution, etc.), th«" «i!tso| ?cBs currently contained in land
in the form of large a*°™;* °* of this and other aspects of the
n0 the hazard, are
recommended.
BESCRIPTOHS: industrial wastes, Environmental i-PJcts.
disposal, Chemical Pr°Pert^^i2ation? Paper industry, Physical
Manufacturing, Production * Jtiliza tion^ Pap Industrial
properties, Photochemical react i««' Jj water pollution control,
waste treatment, Air pollut ^^ con^°^ fjlis, Dyes, Packaging,
capacitors, Casting, .TEan^°^"' expounds. Adsorbents (Materials) ,
SSo^al C.it« treatment,
*Polychlorinated
PB-252 U02/3ST NTIS Prices: PCJ12.50/MFS2.25
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PCBs in the United States Industrial use and Environmental
Distribution
v*rsar, Inc., Springfield, va.*Bnvircnmental Protection Agency,
Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (389 335)
Final rept. on Task 1 „
AUTHOR: Durfee, Robert L., Contos, Gayaneh, Shitnore, Fran*. ^.,
Bard-sn, Jamas D., Hacfcaian, E. E« III
C6663L4 FLD: 06F, 06T, 1 3D, 68*, 57 GRAI7614
25 Feb 76 488p*
REPT NO: 474.1
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-3259
MONITOR: EPA/560/6-76/005
ABSTRACT: This document presents the current state of knowledge about
the production, usage, and distribution of polychlorinated biphanyis
(PCBs) in the United States. The information presented is derived from
detailed studies on the production and first tier user industries, the
past and present generation and disposition of PCB-containing wastes/
environmental transport and cumulative loads, potential alternatives
to PCBs usage, inadvertent losses to and pot-sntial formation in the
environment; and current regulatory authorities for PCBs contro--
These results indicated that, although PCBs content of industrial
wastes can be reduced through various approaches (treatment/
substitution, etc.), there exists a potentially severe futura hazard
in the form of large amounts of PCBs currently contained in lan
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Report of the DDT Advisory Committee, September 1971
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Pesticide
Programs.
AUTHOR: Ruckalshaus, William D.
C648UJ4 FLD: C6F, 06T GRAI7612
9 3ep 71 63p
H2PT NO: EPA/540/5-71/004
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: The DDT report deals with the following areas: use and
residue estimates, analytical interference with the determination of
DDT by polychlorinated biphenyls in the environment, toxicology,
needs, and conclusions of the committee*
DESCRIPTORS: *DDT, *Insecticides, *Toxicity, *Pollution, Pesticides,
Toxicology, Air pollution, Water pollution, Stream pollution,
Environmental surveys
IDENTIFIERS: Pesticide residues, Environmental health,
*Biphenyl/chloro, Chlorine aromatic compounds, NTISEEAOPP
PB-251 570/8ST NTIS Prices: PC$4.50/MF$2.25
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Development of a Study Plan for Definition of PCBS Usage, Wastes, and
Potential Substitution in the Investment Casting Industry. Task III
Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va.*Environmental Protection Agency,
Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (389 335)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Earden, James D., Durfee, Robert I.
C6U92C1 FLD: 07A, 133, 99B, 68A, 68D GRAI7612
Jan 76 41 p
KEPT NO: 474-3
CONTRACT: SPA-68-01-3259
MONITOR: EPA/560/6-76/007
See also report on Task 2, dated Jan 76, PB-251 433.
ABSTRACT: A study plan, designed to define the usage of
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and terphenyls (PCTs) in the
investment casting industry, was developed under the subject task.
Current knowledge was reviewed and used as input to the study plan
development. Methods of information gathering and data sources, as
required to define industry scope and technology, wastes, and
substitution technology, were also determined.
DESCRIPTORS: *Industrial plants, *Casting, Utilization, Industrial
wastes, Public health, Air pollution, Water pollution, Terphenyls,
Combustion products, Economics, Sampling, Water analysis, Gas analysis
, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Investment casting
IDENTIFIERS: *3iphenyl/chloro, *Terphenyl/chloro, ^Environmental
chemical substitutes, NTISEPAOTS
PB-251 842/1ST NTIS Prices: PC$4.00/MF$2.25
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Assessment of tfastewater Management, Treatment Technology, and
Associated Costs for Abatement of PCBs Concentrations in Industrial
Effluents. Task II
Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va.*Environraental Protection Agency,
Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (389 335)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Contos, Gayaneh, Durfree, Robert L., Hackman, E. E. Ill,
Price, Kenneth
C6U82H1 FLD: 13B, 07A, 68D, 99B GRAI7612
30 Jan 76 282p
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-3259
MONITOR: EPA/560/6-76/006
ABSTRACT: This document presents the findings of a study of available
wastewater management and treatment technology for the purpose of
determining toxic pollutant effluents concentrations and daily load
achievable in three industrial categories: polychlorinated biphanyls
(PCBs) manufacturing; capacitor manufacturing; and transformer
manufacturing. All plants in the above categories have PCS discharges
to either waterways or sewage treatment plants, under normal operating
conditions.' All plants have discharges to storm sewers or directly to
waterways under heavy rainfall conditions. For scrap oils and burnable
solid wastes generated at these plants, high temperature, controlled
incineration offers a straightforward method of destruction, wharsas
scientific landfilling appears to be the best suited mode of disposal
for nonburnable contaminated solids. Zero discharge objectives can be
best achieved by eliminating discharge streams and developing recycle
systems. All non-contact cooling water would be segregated, cooled,
and recycled. All other wastewater streams would be pretreated. The
portion of the pretreated watsr which would be used in the plant would
be treated with carbon, while the excess water would be incinerated in
a specially designed system which would allow for energy recovery.
Supporting data, rationale for the selection of above recommended
treatment technologies and associated costs are contained in this
report^ Even some on air pollution control is discussed along with the
other pollution factors.
DESCRIPTORS- *Watar pollution control, ""Industrial waste treatment,
*Sewage treatment, *Chlorine aromatic compounds, Chemical
removal(Sewage treatment), Activated carbon treatment,
Concentration (Composition), Adsorbents, Solid waste disposal,
Incineration, Effluents, Capitalized costs, Operating costs,
Capacitors, Ozonization, Ultraviolet radiation. Air pollution control.
Cost estimates, Filtration, Chemical removal (Water treatment)
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphanyl/chloro, ^Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISEPAOTS
PB-251 U33/9ST NTIS Prices: PC$9.25/MF$2.25
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Sampling Survey Related to Possible Emission of Polychlorinaied
Biphenyls (PCBs) from the Incineration of Domestic Refuse
Environmental protection Agency, Chicago, 111* Region V.
AUTHOR: Timm, Christopher H.
C6U75F1 FLDJ 13B, 07D, 68A, 68C, 91A, 99A GRAI7612
Nov 75 53p
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: During the three week period October 20-November 7, 1975,
ambient and stack sampling for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) wsre
conducted at a domestic incinerator in an effort to quantify the
levels of PCB emissions associated with the incineration of domestic
refuse. The stack sampling was performed at an incinerator equipped
with an electrostatic precipitator using a modified EPA Method 5
sampling train. Xylene was used as the solvent for any gaseous PCBs
present in the affluent. Ambient sampling was conducted, upwind and
downwind of the incinerator, using hexane as the solvent in duplicate
sets of three impingers in series. It was concluded that the
particulate emissions contain PCBs; however, the amount emitted does
not result in a measurable increase in existing ambient levels of PCB;
the presence of PCBs in the vapor state could not be established
because of .contamination in the xylene used as the solvent; and the
use of hexane as the absorbing reagent is appropriate for ambient
sampling.
DESCRIPTORS: *Air pollution, *Incinarators, *Solid wasta disposal/
Refuse disposal, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Monitoring, Gas sampling
, Gas analysis, Electrostatic precipitation, Solvents, Hexanss,
Xylenes, Sources
IDENTIFIERS: Polychlorinated biphenyls, *Biph»nyl/chloror *Air
pollution sampling, NTISEPAG
PB-251 285/3ST NTIS Prices: PC$U.50/MF$2.25
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Residue-Removal Methods for Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals Found
in Aquatic Environments
.,
Parr
Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and
Resources Research Center .*0ff ice
Washington, D.C.
AUTHOR: Young, Roderick H
C6471C4 FLD: 07D, 13B,
Dec 75 24p
REPT NO: VPI-WRBC-Bull-90
PROJECT: OWET-A-057-VA
MONITOR: OWRT-A-057-VA(1)
State Univ., Blacksburg. Water
of Water Research and Technology,
68D, 68E,
D.,
99A
Dickinson,
GHAI7612
Jean K.
research evaluated various methods that have been
separation of polychlorobiphenyls from chlorinated
see which ware effective in detecting and removing
often present in the aguatic environment. Preliminary
also were made of a new approach, tJie silylation of
carbamates. Finally, a gas chromatographic (GLC) procedure for
chlorophacinone (CPU) was developed by brominating the parent
compound.
ABSTRACT: This
advanced for
pesticides, to
these residues
investigations
DESCSIP'. .
compounds,
Carbamates,
>ouna.
:SIPTORS: *Water pollution control, *Pesticides, *Chlorine aromatic
iounds, *Hater analysis, siphenyl, Chlorine aromatic compounds,
amates, Gas chromatography, Chemical analysis, Extraction,
Separation, industrial wastes, Hazardous materials, Silanss, Silicon
inorganic compounds, DDT, Bromination
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, Hater pollution detection, Indan
dione/((p-chlorophenyl)phenylacstyl)* Arochlors, *Polychlorinated
biphenyls, NTISDIOHRT
PB-250 747/3ST NTIS Prices: PC$3.50/MFS2.25
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Statement of Concerns of the Lake Michigan T.oxic Substances Committee
Ralatad to Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, 111. Region V.
AUTHOR: Bremer, Karl E.
C6383K4 FLD: 13B, 06C, 08H, 68D, 98F G3AI7611
Jun 75 31p
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: On May 22-23, 1975, a meeting of the Lake Michigan Toxic
Substances Committee was called to discuss the concerns of the states
and Federal agencies related to problems with polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs). At the conclusion of this meeting a number 01
concensus conclusions were drawn and a recommendation was made to ban
nationally all domestic and imported PCBs destined for use other than
in transformers and capacitors and that even that usa ba critically
reviewed in light of currently available or potential replacement
products. This raport presents evidence to support the conclusions
drawn and the recommendation.
DESCRIPTORS: *Watsr pollution, *Fishes, *Toxicity, *Lake Michigan,
Meetings, Biphenyl, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Concentration (Compos-
ition)i, Transformers, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin/
Capacitors
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro, *Water pollution effects (Animals)t
Aroclors, Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISEPAG
PB-25C 786/1ST NTIS Prices: PC$4.00/MF$2.25
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Optimization and Evaluation of a Microelactrolytic Conductivity
Detector for the Gas Chromatographic Determination of Pesticide
Residues
Purdue Univ., Lafayette, Ind. Dept. of Entomology. *Health 2rf*cts
"^search Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.c.
rept.
AUTHOR: Hall, Sandall C.
C6285F2 FLD: 14B, 13B, 99A, 68E GRAI7610
Jan 76 I64p
an 76 I64p
CONTRACT: EPA-66-02-1703
MONITOR: EPA/600/1-76/01
ABSTRACT: A microelectrolytic conductivity detector has been optimized
and evaluated for the determination of halogen, nitrogen, and
sulfur-containing pesticide residues in water, soil and biological
samples. The influence of detector operating parameters on detector
sensitivity and specificity to model compounds was investigated.
Specific parameters studied included furnace temperature, reaction
gas, reaction gas flow-rate, conductivity solvent, conductivity
solvent flow-rate, reactor contact material, and abstracting agents.
Detection limits of representative pesticides were determined for a
variety of sample types using optimized detector operating conditions.
DESCRIPTORS: *Insecticides, *Pesticides, *Gas detectors, *Water
analysis, *Soil analysis, *Gas chromatography, Monitoring, Water
pollution. Sensitivity, Chemical analysis. Residues, Aldrin, Halogen
organic compounds, Halogen inorganic compounds. Sulfur organic
compounds, Sulfur inorganic compounds, Tissues (Biology) , Nitrogen
organic compounds, Nitrogen inorganic compounds, Conductivity,
Heptachlor, Dieldrin
IDENTIFIERS: *Microelect rolytic conductivity detectors, Biphenyl/chlo-
ro, Lindane, NTISEPAORD
PB-250 U51/2ST NTIS Prices: PC$6. 75/MFS2.25
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compilation of State Data, for Sight Selected Toxic Substances. Volume
V. Monitoring Program Capability Descriptor Tablas
Mitre Corp., McLean, Va.*Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (402 36U)
Final rapt.
AUTHOR: Roberts, Elisabeth, Spewafc, R., StryXer, S., Tracey, S.
C5915GU FLD: 06T, 06F, 57Y, 57H, 68 GRAI76C6
Sep 75 3Up*
HEPT NO: MITR2-75-52-V01-5
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-2'933
MONITOR: EPA/560/7-75/001-5
Paper copy also available in set of 5 reports as PB-248 659-SET,
PCJ36.00.
ABSTRACT: The volume comprises 160 charts which summarize state agency
toxic substances monitoring capabilities by state, substance, and
agency for 25 monitoring program descriptors.
DESCRIPTORS: *Environmental surveys, Data, Tables (Data), States (United
States), Monitors, Sampling, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Cyanides,
Lead(Metal); Mercury (Metal), Chloride aromatic compounds, Toxicology,
water pollution, Air pollution, Chemical compounds
IDENTIFIERS: *State agencies, *Toxic agents, Biphenyl/chloro,
NTISEPAOTS
PB-2U8 66U/5ST NTIS Prices: PC$9.75/MF$2.25
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Compilation of State Data for Eight Selected Toxic Substances, Volume
Mitre Corp., McLean, Va.*3nvironmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (402 364)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Soberts, Elisabeth, Spewak, R., Stryker, S., Tracay, S.
C5945FU FLD: 06T, 06F, 57**, 57H, 68* GPAI7606
Sep 75 165p*
REPT NO: MITHE-75-52-701-1
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-2933
MONITOR: EPA/560/7-75/001-1
Paper copy also available in set of 5 reports as PB-248 659-SET,
PC$36.00.
ABSTRACT: In June 1974, toxic substances data in the U.S. was
collected and analyzed in 20 key states. This report describes that
effort and discusses the amount, type and usefulness of the data and
the toxic substances monitoring capabilities of the state agencies
contacted.
DESCRIPTORS* *Snvironmental surveys, States (United States), Monitors,
Toxicology, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Cyanides, Lead(Metal),
Mercury(Metal), Chlorine 'aromatic compounds, Data acquisition, Data
processing, Water pollution, Air pollution, Chemical compounds
IDENTIFIERS: *Toxic agents, Biphenyl/chloro, State agencies,
NTISEPAOTS
PB-248 660/3ST NTIS Prices: PCS6.75/MFS2.25
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Compilation of State Data for Eight Selected Toxic Substances. Volume
II. Directory of State Toxic Substances Monitoring Agencies
Mitre Corp., McLean/ Va.*Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (402 364)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Roberts, Elisabeth, Spewak, R., Stryker, S., Tracey, S.
C5945G1 FLD: 06T, 06?, 57Y, 57H, 68 GRAI7606
Sep 75 28p*
B2PT NO: MITRE-75-52-Vol-2
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-2933
MONITOE: EPA/560/7-75/001-2
Paper copy also availabla in set of 5 reports as PB-2U8 659-3ST,
PCS36.00.
ABSTRACT: The appendix is a listing of key points-of-contact, phone
numbers, agencies, and addresses, for each agency in the 20 states
contacted which monitored toxic substances.
DESCRIPTORS: *Environmental surveys, *Directories, Data, States (United
States), Monitors, Arsenic, Beryllium, cadmium, Cyanides, Lead(Metal)*
Mercury(Metal), Chlorine aromatic compounds, Toxicology, Chemical
compounds, Water pollution, Air pollution
IDENTIFIERS: *State agencies, *Toxic agents, Biphenyl/chloro,
Appendices, NTISEPAOTS
PB-2U8 661/1ST NTIS Prices: PC$4.00/MF$2.25
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Compilation of State Data for Eight Selected Toxic Substances. Volume
III. Annotated Bibliography of State Data and Information Sources
Mitre Corp., HcLean, Va.*2nvironmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (402 36U)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Roberts, Elisabeth, Spewak, H., Stryker, S., Tracsy, S.
C5945G2 FLD: 06T, 06F, 57Y, 57H, 68 GRAI7606
Sep 75 4Qp*
SEPT NO: MITRE-75-52-Vol-3
CONTRACT: EPA/68-01-2933
MONITOR: EPA/560/7-75/001-3
Paper copy also available in set of 5 reports as PB-248 659-SST,
PC$36.00.
ABSTRACT: The appendix is a cross-reference bibliography by stata and
by substance of every body of data and report collected from the state
agencies in the course of the project.
DESCRIPTORS: *Bibliographies, states(United States), Data, Sources,
Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Cyanides, Lead(Metal), Mercury(Metal),
Chlorine aromatic compounds, Toxicology, Chemical compounds, Water
pollution, Air pollution
IDENTIFIERS; *Toxic agents, Biphenyl/chloro, Appendices, State
agencies, NTISEPAOTS
PB-2U8 662/9ST NTIS Prices: PCSU.00/MFS2.25
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Compilation of State Data for Eight Selected Toxic Substances. Volume
IV. Compilation of Summaries and Analyses of State Data
Mitre Corp., McLean/ Va.*Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (402 364)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Roberts, Elisabeth, Spewak, R., Stryker, S., Tracay, S.
C5945G3 FLD: 06T, 06?, 57Y, 57H, 68 GHAI7606
Sep 75 663p*
SEPT NO: MITHS-75-52-V01-4
CONTRACT: SPA-68-01-2933
MONITOR: EPA/56C/7-75/001-U
Paper copy also available in set of 5 reports as PB-248 659-SST,
PCS36.00.
ABSTRACT: The appendix contains all the summaries and analyses of
state agency data that were presented in the four quarterly reports
during the course of the project.
DESCRIPTORS: *Environmental 'surveys. States(United States), Data
processing. Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Cyanides, Lead (Metal)t
Mercury(Metal), Chloride aromatic compounds, Toxicology, Water
pollution, Air pollution, Chemical compounds
IDENTIFIERS: State agencies, *Toxic agents, Biphenyl/chloro,
Appendices, NTISSPAOTS
PB-248 663/7ST NTIS Prices: PC$16.25/MFS2.25
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Investigation of Selected Potential Environmental Contaminants:
Chlorinated Paraffins
Syracuse Univ. Research Corp., N.Y. Life Sciences Div.*Snvironmen-al
Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances. (U07
U56)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Howard, Philip H., Santodonato, Joseph, Saxena, Jitandra
C59H5C1 FLD: 13B, 06J, 06T, 68*, 68A, 68G, 57Y*, 57U, 99, 68D
GEAI7606
Nov 75 122p*
R2PT NO: StJRC-TR-75-622
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-3101
MONITOR: EPA/56C-2-75-007
See also report dated Sep 75, PB-246 356.
ABSTRACT: This report reviews the potential environmental hazard from
the commercial'use of chlorinated paraffins. Chlorinated paraffins, in
most cases, contain 10 to 30 carbon atoms and a chlorine content of
40-70X. They are used as lubricating oil additives, secondary
plasticizers, and flame retardants. Information on physical and
chemical properties, production methods and quantities, commercial
uses and factors affecting environmental contamination, as well as
information related to health and biological effects, are reviewed.
DESCRIPTORS: *Pollution, *Chlorohydrocarbons, *Envircnmental surveys,
*Toxicology, *Industrial medicine, *Chlorine aliphatic compounds,
Physical properties, Hydrolysis, Photochemistry, Manufacturing,
Storage, Materials handling, Waste disposal, Public health,
Degradation, Photolysis, Physiological effects, Industrial atmospheres
, Hazardous materials, Industrial hygiene, Accumulation, Air pollution
, Exposure, Anesthetics, Water pollution, Reviews, Regulations,
Standards, Chemical properties, Invertebrates, Microorganisms, Animals
, Birds, Public health, Humans, Carcinogens, Plants (Botany) ,
Monitoring, Composition(Property), Plasticizers, Lubricating oils
IDENTIFIERS: Occupational safety and health, Toxic hazards, *Air
pollution effects (Humans), *Air pollution effects (Animals), Air
pollution detection, Biphenyl/Chloro, Feedstocks, NTISEPAOTS
PB-248 634/8ST NTIS Prices: PCS5.50/MFS2.25
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PCS In ..W.ater. A Bibliography. Volume 2.
Office of Water Research and Technology, Washington, D.C. Water
Resources Scientific Information Center.
C5941L2 FLD: 1 3B, 06F, 07D, 08A, 68D*, 99A, 47D, 57H GHAI7606
Dec 75 295p*
EEPT NO: OHRI/WRSIC-75-208, W76-02371
MONITOR: 18
See also PB-217 859.
ABSTRACT: This report, containing 177 abstracts, is another in a
series of. planned bibliographies in water resources produced from the
information base comprising SELECTED HATER RESOURCES ABSTRACTS (SWRA).
At the time of search for this bibliography, the data base searched
had 39,106 abstracts covering S1RA from January, 1973 (Volume 6,
Numb-ar 1) through October, 1975 (Volume 8, Number 20) . Author and
subject indexes are included. (See also W73-06501.)
DESCRIPTORS: *Bibliographies, *Water pollution, *Pesticides, Abstracts
, Chemical analysis, Biochemistry, Toxicity, Industrial wastes,
Aquatic animals, Food chains, chlorohydrocarbons, Public health, DDT,
Separation, Chrcmatography, oceans, Marine biology
IDENTIFIERS: *Bipheny1/chloro, *Chlorine aromatic compounds. Pollutant
identification, *Polychlorinated biphenyls, NTISDIOWRT
PB-248 141/HST NTIS Prices: PC$9.25/MFS2.25
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NIOSH Analytical Methods for Set I
Stanford Research Inst., Menlo Park, Calif.*National Inst. for
Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio. (332 500)
C5614I3 FID: C7D, 06J, 99A, 57U, 68G GSAI7601
Oct 75 100p*
CONTRACT: HEW-CDC-99-74-45
MONITOR: NIOSH-SCP-I
See also PB-246 151 and PB-246 153.
ABSTRACT: Industrial Hygiene sampling and analytical monitoring
methods validated under the joint NIOSH/OSHA Standards Completion
Program for Set I are contained herein. Monitoring methods for the
following compounds are included: Acetylene tetrabromide,
Chlorobenzane, 1, 1-Dichloroethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-1,2-difluoroat-
hane, 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-2,2-difluoroethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroetha-
fte, 1, 1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, 1,2,3-trichloropropane,
Trifluoromonobromormethane, Allyl chloride, Chlorodiphenyl(54%
chlorine), and Epichlorohydrin.
DESCRIPTORS: *Chemical analysis, *Gas analysis, *Gas sampling,
*Industrial hygiene, *Halohydrocart>ons, Chlorine aliphatic compounds,
Fluorine aliphatic compounds, Chlorobenzenes, Epichlorohydrin, Allyl
chloride, Air pollution .
IDENTIFIERS: *0ccupational safety and health, Indoor air pollution,
Acetylene/tetrabromo, Benzene/chloro, Ethane/difluoro-tetrachloco,
Ethane/tetrachloro, Ethane/trichloro-trifluoro, Propans/trichloro,
Biphenyl/chloro, NTISHEWOSH
PB-246 152/3ST NTIS Prices: PC$5.00/HF$2.25
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Toxic Substances
Council on Environmental Quality/ Washington, D.C.
C5605G2 FLD: 13B, 68, 68A, 68D GRAI7601
Apr 71 36p
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: The report speaks of toxic sabstances, specifically metals
and their compounds and synthetic organic compounds. It briefly
describes each substance and traces its path through the environment.
Each substance's interaction with and effect on the environment is
discussed. It dsals extensively with technological and legal controls
and suggests a new system for dealing with the problem.
DESCRIPTORS: *Metals, *Pollution, *Environmental surveys, Toxicology*
Contaminants, Water pollution, Pesticides, Lead (Metal), Cadmiuiar
Mercury(Beta 1), Vanadium, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Water
pollution control
IDENTIFIERS: *Toxic Substances Control Act, Toxic agents, Acetic
acid/nitrilo-tri, Benzene/chloro-nitro, Biphenyl/chloro, Polychlorobi-
phenyls, NTISEPAL, NTISEXCEQ
PB-245 378/5ST NTIS Prices: PC$4.00/MF$2.25
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Pesticides in ths Illinois Watars of Lake Michigan
Illinois Stats Environmental Protection Agency, Springfield.*Snvironm-
ental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Research and
Development.
Research rept.
ADTHORj Schacht, Hob art A.
C5392I2 FLD: 133, 06C, 57H, 68E, 98F, 68D GRAI7524
Jan 74 52p
PROJECT: EPA-16050-ESP
MONITOR: EPA/660/3-74/002
ABSTRACT: The study was initiated to determine present levels of
pesticides in Lake Michigan fish, sediments/ and water. Data was
collected on six species of Lake Michigan fish (yellow perch, chubs,
carp, coho salmon, alewife, and brown trout); open lake and tributary
stream and raviae sediments; and open water, tributary stream, and
sewage treatment plant effluents. Samples analyzed for pesticides were
selected from the following list: Heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide,
dieldrin, raethoxychlor, lindane, aldrin, endrin, DDT and its analogs.
Additional analyses were accomplished for polychlorinated biphanyls
(PCB's) , di'-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) , and di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
(OOP). The data indicate that PCB's were found at levels as high or
higher than DDT in Lake Michigan water, sediment, and fish.
DESCRIPTORS: *Water pollution, *Pesticides, *Lake Michigan, Residues,
Fishes, Sediments, Hater supply, Chlorohydrocarbons, Biphenyl,
Dieldrin, Organic compounds, Sampling, Endrin, DDT, Salmon, Trout,
Parch, Water quality, Carp
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro, Pesticide residues, NTISEPAORD
PB-245 150/8ST NTIS Prices: PC$U.25/HFS2.25
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Hazardous Emission Characterization of Utility Boilers
Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, tto.*National Environmental
Research Center, Research Triangle Park, N.c. Control Systems Lab. (
230 350)
Final rept. Nov 73-Jul 75
AUTHOR: Cowherd, Chatten Jr, Marcus, Mark, Guenther, Christine M.,
Spigarelli, James L.
C5391A2 FLD: 1 3B, 68A, 97 GRAI7524
Jul 75 185p
CONTRACT: EPA-68-02-1324
PROJECT: EPA-ROAP-21AOZ-002
MONITOR: EPA/650/2-75/066
ABSTRACT: The report gives results of a field sampling program aimed
at quantifying potentially hazardous pollutants in ths waste streams
of a representative coal-fired utility boiler: a 125-MW boiler (fired
with pulverized coal and equipped with a mechanical fly ash collector)
at TVA'S Widows Creek steam electric generating station. The
combustion products identified as potentially hazardous air pollutants
included 22 trace elements, nitrates, sulfates, polycyclic organic
compounds, and polychlorinated biphenyls. The waste streams sampled
included pulverized coal, furnace bottom ash, superheater ash,
collection ash, and flue gases at the fly ash collector inlet and
outlet. Acceptable mass balance was achieved for about half of the
elemental pollutants. Trace metal enrichment was measured. Study
results include recommended modifications of sample collection and
preparation methods: larger and more frequent samples of coal and bulk
ash streams are expected to improve sample representativeness;
development of methodologies for estimating bulk ash flows will permit-
internal checks on mass balances: and routine chemical analysis of NBS
standard coal and fly ash will improve quality assurance of the
analytical methods.
DESCRIPTORS: *Air pollution, *3oilers, *Combustion products,
industrial wastes, *Slectric power plants. Coal, Hazards, Trace
elements. Inorganic nitrates, Sulfates, Concentration (Composition)/
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Halohydrocarbons, Fly ash. Gas
sampling
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro, stationary sources, NTISEPAORD
PB-245 017/9ST NTIS Prices: PC$7.00/MF$2.25
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Development of Sampling Procedures for Polycyclic Organic Mattar and
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Langston Labs., Inc., L^awood, Kans.*£nvironmental protection Agency,
Washington, D.C. Office of Research and Development.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Hermann, T. S.
C5173C1 FLD: 07D, 99A, 68A GRAI7521
Aug 7H 110p
CONTRACT: EPA-68-02-1255
MONITOR: EPA/650/2-75/007
ABSTRACT: After a review of the most promising sampling trains for
collecting PCB, BAP and other POfl from stationary sources, a decision
was made to evaluate the EPA Method 5 train, a train with a cartridge
filter and a train developed by Hangebrauclc, Von Lehmdan and Meeker.
Arochlor 1242, pyrene, anthracene, benzo (alpha) pyrene, benzo (alpha)
anthracene and coronane were selected to determine collection
efficiencies. Based on the results from laboratory evaluations, a
modified train was developed and subjected to further studies. The
results of critical laboratory and field experiments indicate thQ
sampling train developed on this program could be used to efficiently
and conveniently collect BAP, POM, and PCB's simultaneously. In the
field studies POM materials were detected, identified and quantified
in emissions from several stationary sources, including incinerators,
a coal burning steam generating plant and a charcoal burning
restaurant.
DESCRIPTORS: *Pyrenes, *Samples, *Particlas, *Air pollution sampling,
*Polycyclic compounds, *Gas sampling, chlorine aromatic compounds, Gas
chromatography, Gas analysis
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphsnyl/chloro, Benzopyrenes, Stationary sources,
Carcinogens, Impingers, NTISEPAORD
PB-243 362/1ST NTIS Prices: PC$5.25/MFS2.25
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Experiments on Some Possible. Effects of Tire Reefs on Pinfish 'Logodon
rhomfioTdes1 and Black Sea Bass 'Centropristis striata'
National Marina Fisheries Service, Beaufort, H.C, Atlantic Sstuarine
Fisheries C-sntsr.
AUTHOR: Stone, R. B. , Coston, L. C. , Hoss, D. E., Cross, F. A.
C516UC3 FLD: 133, Q6C, 86Q GRAI7521
Kar 75 Up
SEPT HO: MFR-Paper-1128
MONITOR: NOAA-75042901-3
Included in Marine Fisheries Review, v37 n3 p18-20 Mar 75.
ABSTRACT: A simulated tire reef was constructed in a 2,000-liter
circular fiberglass tank to determine if pollutants would leach from
the tires and affect pin fish (Lagodon rhomboides) or black sea bass
(Centropristis striata), two fishes commonly associated with
artificial reefs on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United states.
Periodic samples of these fishes from both control and experimental
tanks showed no significant increase in concentrations of zinc,
organochlorine insecticides, or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) in
either pinfish or black sea bass.
DESCRIPTORS! *Water pollution, *Reefs, *Marine fishes, Tires, Bass,
Leaching, Coasts, Zinc, Insecticides, Chlorine organic compounds,
Biphenyl, Chlorohydrocarbons, Atlantic Coast (United states), Gulf
Coast (United States)
IDENTIFIERS: *Artificial reefs, Lagodon rhomboid as, Centropristis
striata. Water pollution effects (Animals) , NTISCOMKOA
COM-75-50185-03-03/ST NTIS Prices: (Order as COM-75-50185-03)
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in the Lake Ontario Ecosystem (IFYGL)
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Hater Chemistry Program.^National
Environmental Research Center, Corvallis, Oreg.
Final rept.
AUTH03: Haile, C. L., Veith, G. D., Lee, G. P., Boyle, H. C.
C5053H1 FLD: 06F, 08H, 57H, 68D, 68E USGBDR7519
Jun 75 35p
GRANT: EPA-R-800.608
MONITOR: EPA/660/3-75-022
Paper copy also available from GPO.
ABSTRACT: Lake Ontario fish, water, sediment, net plankton,
Cladophora, and benthos were examined for DDT group pesticides,
dieldrin, and PCBs. Endrin, BHC group pesticides, and heptachlor were
also identified in some fish samples. Average concentrations ranged
from 28 ng/1 (t-DDT) , 4.8 ng/1 (dieldrin), and 55 ng/1 (PCBs as
Aroclor 1254 equivalent) for water to 1 .40 micrograms/g (t-DDT), 0.07
micrograms/g (dieldrin), and 5.15 micrograms/g (PCBs) for whole fish.
DDE levels were generally similar to t-DDT values. PCB/t-DDT ratios
averaged 2.6 for all samples except for sediment (7.0) and
benthos(5.3) .
DESCRIPTORS: *Lake Ontario, *Chlorohydrocarbons, *Pesticides, Ecology,
Fishes, Plankton, Sediments, Tables (Data), Recommendations, Lakes,
Dieldrin, chlorine aromatic compounds. Algae, Benthos
IDENTIFIERS: *Ecosysteos, *Water pollution effects(Animals),
Biphenyl/chloro, Cladophora, NTISEPAOHD
PB-243 364/7ST NTIS Prices: PCJ3.75/MF$2.25
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Extraction and Separation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls from Pesticide
Monitoring Samples
Army Environmental Hygiene Agency Aberdeen Proving Ground Hd (038150
)
Entomological special study
AUTHOR: Heller, Jack. M.
CU874EU FLD: 7D, 6F, 99A, 68E OSGBDR7517
15 Apr 75 10p
KEPT HO: USAEHA-44-OU2-7V75
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: A new method was tested for the removal of polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCB's) from biological samples. These industrial chemicals
are ubiquitous in biological samples such as fish and bird adipose
tissue. Based on retention characteristics they can easily be
misidentified as organochlorine pesticides. The PCB's'are partially or
completely recovered from a Florisil column using the multiresidue
methodology for organochlorine pesticides. A silic acid column was
spiked with a' solution of 1 PCB's and 11 insecticides. Performance of
the method was judged by percent recovery of pesticides along with
their complete separation from the PCB's and p,p-DDE. The method
performed well with respect to the above-mentioned criteria.
DESCRIPTORS: *Cclumn chromatography, *Chroraatography, Chlorine
compounds, Body fluids, Tissues (Biology), Extraction, Separation,
pesticides. Test methods
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, *Chlorine aromatic compounds,
Evaluation, KTISDODA
AD-A011 242/5ST NTIS Prices: PC$3.25/MFJ2.25
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Accumulation of Dietary Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Aroclor 1254) by
Rainbow Trout ('Salno gairdneri')
Oregon State IJniv., Ccrvallis. Dept. of Pood Science and
Teehnology.*National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Rockville, Md. Office of Sea Grant. (272 265)
AUTHOR: Lieb, Andrew J., Bills, Donald D., Sinnhuber, Hussell 0.
C4715I4 FLD: 06T, 57Y, 98F, 86M USGBDR7514
* Oct 73 8p
HEPT NO: OHESU-R-74-011
GHANT: NOAA-04-3-158-4
MONITOR: NOAA-75040716
Also pub. as Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Agricultural Experiment
Station, Technical Paper-3672. Pub. in Agricultural and Food
Chemistry, v22 n4 p638-642 1974.
ABSTHACT: The accumulation of PCB's (Aroclor 1254) fay a Mt. Shasta
strain of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) from a dietary level of 15
ppm was determined using a gas chromatograph equipped vith an electron
capture detector. The relative concentration (parts per million) of
PCB's in the 'fish stabilized while absolute quantities (micrograms of
PCB/fish) increased as the fish grew. The total retention of PCB's
from the diet was 68% for a 32-week feeding period. The distribution
of PCB's was fairly constant in the lipid portion of various tissues.
PCB's did not appear to be eliminated from the trout after PCB
exposure caased even when the fish were starved. The fish did not
appear to be adversely affected by the PCB's and no mortalities were
attributed to PCB toxicity.
DESCBIPT08S: *Trout, *Toxicology, Fishes, Chlorine aromatic compounds,
Gas chromatography, Lipids, Physiological effects, Metabolism, Diets,
Food chains
IDENTIFIERS: Reprints, Salmo gairdneri. Sea Grant program,
*Biphenyl/chloro, Bioaccumulation, NTISCOMNOA
COM-75-10547/8ST NTIS Price: PCS3.25
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Identification and Determination of Trace Amounts of Organic and
Inorganic Contaminants in the Delaware River and Bay and the Fresh
Water Lakes of Delaware
Delaware State Coll., Dover. Dept. of Chemistry.*0ffice of Water
Research and Technology, Washington, D.C.
Completion rept. Jul 71-Jun 1H
AUTHOR: Seidel, George R., Wilkinson, Donald
C4662H4 FLD: 13B, 68D USGBDS7513
Nov 714 29p
CONTRACT: DI-1U-31-0001-3508, DI-14-31-0001-3808
PROJECT: OWRT-A-019-DEL
MONITOR: OWBT-A-019-DEL(1)
ABSTRACT: The waters and bottom water of Delaware Eiver and Bay and
fresh water bodies were analyzed for chlorinated insecticides and
metallic ions. The results of the analysis are included in the report.
DESCRIPTORS: *Water pollution, *Trace elements, *Insecticides,
*Delaware 'River, *Delaware Bay, Inorganic compounds,
Chlorohydrocarbons, Organic compounds, Chlorine aromatic compounds,
Biphenyl, Mass spectroscopy
IDENTIFIERS: NTISDIOWRT
PB-2U1 059/5ST NTIS Prices: PC$3.75/MF$2.25
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The Effects of PCB's and Selected Herbicides on the Biology and Growth
of 'Platymonas subcordiformis1 and other Algae
Maine Oniv., Orono. Land and Water Resources Inst.*0ffice of Water
Resources Research, Washington, D.C.
Project completion rept. 1 Jul 72-30 Jun 73
AUTHOR: Vadas, Robert L.
C4662H1 FLD: 06F, 13B, 57P, 68E, 68D USGRDR7513
30 Jun 73 38p
REPT NO: 2-74
PROJECT: OWRR-A-027-ME
MONITOR: OWRR-A-027-M5(1)
ABSTRACT: Growth rates and carrying capacities for Platymonas
subcordiformis were determined using various concentrations of the
PCB, Aroclor 1254, and the organophosphate, Malathion. Growth was
slightly and completely inhibited by 100 and 1000 ppb respectively of
Aroclor 1254. with Malathion growth inhibition was temporary or
complete at 50 ppm or greater. At alkaline pH's the recovery of
growth, especially at 50 ppm, took 3 to 5 days. At higher
concentrations of Malathion recovery took longer if occurring at all.
The inhibitory effects of Malathion, Aroclor, and chlorinated
hydrocarbons are modified by inoculum densities, phase of algal growth
at which the substance is added and in the case of the former possibly
by the pH of the media.
DESCRIPTORS: *Algae, *Herbicides, Pesticides, Plants (Botany), Chlorine
aromatic compounds, Growth, Phosphorus organic compounds, aalathion,
pH, Chlorohydrocarbons, Inhibitors, Water pollution
IDENTIFIERS: Platymonas subcordiformis, Biphenyl/chloro, NTISDIOWRT
PB-241 056/1ST NTIS Prices: PC$3.75/MF$2.25
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Theoretical Model and Solubility Characteristics of Aroclor (Trade
Hark) 1254 in Hater: Problems Associated with Lov-Solubility compounds
in Aquatic Toxicity Tests
National Environmental Research Center, Corvallis, Oreg.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Schoor, W. Peter
CU525BU FLD: 07D, 99F, 68D USGRDR7511
Sep 74 38p
REPT NO: EPA-660/3-74-013
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: A theoretical model of the behavior of substances having low
water-solubility is presented and discussed with respect to aqueous
bioassay. Ultracentrifugal techniques were used in an attempt to study
size distributions of Aroclor 1254 aggregates in aqueous emulsions.
Results indicate strong adsorption from emulsion by surfaces and a
water-solubility at 20C of less than 0*1 nricrogram/1 in distilled
water and approximately 40X of that value in water containing 30 g/1
NaCl. Implications with regard to aqueous bioassay are discussed.
DESCRIPTORS: *Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Solubility, *Water
chemistry, Colloids, Emulsions, Adsorption, Water pollution
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, Aroclor 1254, NTISEPAORD
PB-240 550/4ST NTIS Prices: PC$3.75/HFS2.25
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in the Sargasso Sea Atmosphere and Surface
Water
Rhode Island Univ., Kingston, Dept, of Food and Resource
Chemistry.^National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C, Office for
the International Decade of Ocean Exploration.
AUTHOR: Bidleman, T. F., Olney, C. E.
C4521E1 FLD: 04A, 08J, 68A, 68D USGRDR7511
Aug 73 5p
GRANT: NSF-GX-33777
MONITOR: NSF/IDOE-75-8
Also pub. as Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station,
Contrib-1500.
Pub. in Science, v183 p516-518, 8 Feb 74.
ABSTRACT: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCE) , DDT, and chlordane
concentrations were measured in air sampled from a tower on the south
shore of Bermuda and in Sargasso Sea surface water approximately 80 to
320 kilometers south of Bermuda. The atmospheric chlorinated
hydrocarbons appeared to be gaseous, and the DDT concentration was two
orders of magnitude higher than previously reported particulate
values. The PCB and DDT were enriched in the surface microlayer (150
micrometers) relative to their concentrations in water at a depth of
30 centimeters. Atmospheric residence times for PCB and DDT of 40 to
50 days, calculated from the concentrations in the air and water, are
20 times shorter than values previously estimated for DDT from
rainfall and DDT production data.
DESCRIPTORS: *Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Air pollution,
^Atmospheric composition, * Water pollution, Air water interactions,
Sea water, Bermuda, DDT, Chlordon
IDENTIFIERS: Residence time, Biphenyl/chloro, Reprints, NTISIDOE,
NTISNSF
PB-239 980/6ST NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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The Fate of Select Pesticides in the Aquatic Environment
Illinois Univ., Orbana.*National Environmental Research Center,
Corvallis, Oreg.*Illinois State Natural History Survey, Urbana. (175
750)
Ecological research series (Final)
AUTHOR: Sanborn, James R.
CUU61B2 FLD: 06F, 13B, 68E, 68D, 57Hr USE USGRDR7510
Dec 74 93p
GRANT: EPA-H-800736
MONITOR: EPA/660/3-74-025
Paper copy available from GPO, Stock no. 5501-00995.
ABSTRACT: In this study, 17 organic pesticides and five industrial
chemicals were examined in a terrestrial-aquatic model ecosystem in an
effort to determine their persistence and accumulation by the
organisms of this system. Several classes of pesticides are
represented as one or more insecticides, herbicides, miticides or
plasticizers were investigated in this system. The use of this system
for examining- uptake and persistence of widely used agricultural
chemicals provides the necessary data for comparison of field data to
provide a framework which can be used to assess the potential
environmental impact of new pesticides before they are given a
recommendation for generalized use. The data obtained from this work
suggest that this model ecosystem is useful for the determination of
the uptake and persistence of pesticides by the organisms. In general,
it was found that most chemicals, with the exception of the persistent
soil insecticide, dieldrin, underwent extensive degradation under the
experimental conditions of the system.
DESCRIPTORS: *Pesticidas, *Biodeterioration, *Water pollution, *Soil
chemistry, Fungicides, Accumulation, Residues, Herbicides,
Insecticides, Culicidae, Daphnia, Algae, Chemical composition. Soil
chemistry, Decomposition, Fishes, Snails, Carbamates, Chlorine
aliphatic compounds, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Parathione, Soil
microorganisms
IDENTIFIERS: ^Ecosystems, Water pollution effects (Animals), *pesticide
residues, Bux Ten insecticide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Dieldrin, Lindane
, Biphenyl/chloro, Orthene, Alachlor, Propachlor, Bladex, Bentazon,
Dicamba, D 2-U herbicide, Pyrazon, Trifluralin, NTISEPAORD
PB-239 7U9/5ST NTIS Prices: PC-GPO/MF$2.25-NTIS
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Report to International Joint Commission, United States and Canada.
Great Lakes Water Quality Status of Pertinent EPA Research
National Environmental Research Center,
AUTHOR: Bartsch, A. F., Frank, Charles L
C4391D2 FLD: 13B, 68D USGRDR7509
Dec 74 22p
REPT NO: EPA/660/9-74-002
MONITOR: 18
Corvallis, Oreg.
Peterson, Spencer
ABSTRACT: The report summarizes major segments of research activities
that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed or now has
under way that relate to nitrilotriacetate, viruses, disinfection of
municipal wastewater and the effects of polychlorinated biphenyls on
fish and fish products* The summary highlights research areas which
may have impact on objectives of the International Joint Commission
and recommended in its 1973 annual report and should not be considered
inclusive of all activities presently funded by EPA in the above
subject areas.
DESCRIPTORS: "*Sat9r pollution, *Great Lakes, Water quality. Viruses,
Biphenyl, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Acetic acid. Municipalities,
Waste water, Disinfection, Fishes, Toxicity, Potable water
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro, Acetic acid/nitrilo-tri, NTISEPAEHC
PO-239 260/3ST STIS Prices: PC$3,25/flF$2.25
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Sublethal Effects of Oil, Heavy Metals and PCBs on Marine organisms
Texas A and H Univ., College Station. Dept. of Biology.*National
Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Office for the International
Decade of Ocean Exploration. (402 267)
AUTHOR: Anderson, J. S., Neff, J. H., Petrocelli, S. R.
C4165K2 FLD: 06F, 08A, 57H, 48A, 68D USGEDR7506
1974 U8p
GRANT: NSF-GX-37344, NSF-GX-37347
MONITOR: NSF/IDOE-74-37
Presented at a Symposium Organized by the American Society of
Zoologists Entitled The Mechanisms of Survival in Toxic Environments,
held at Academic Press on December, 1974..
ABSTRACT: The review describes what has been and is now being done in
the study of the sublethal effects of three major classes of
pollutants commonly found in the estuarine environment. Heavy laetals
and chlorinated hydrocarbons are in general accumulated to a greater
extent and bound to organisms much more firmly than petroleum
hydrocarbons. Retention of petroleum derived hydrocarbons by animals
in clean water may vary from several days to approximately two months,
and is species dependent. The class of petroleum hydrocarbons
accumulated to the greatest extent and retained the longest is the
•Naphthalenes'. Inorganic mercury, Aroclor 1254 and petroleum
hydrocarbons have been shown to effect the respiratory rate and
chloride ion regulation of selected marine animals. There is some
indication that the levels of petroleum hydrocarbons in the animal
tissues may act to temporarily alter the regulatory ability of the
test individuals.
DESCRIPTORS: *Water pollution, *Aquatic animals, *Netals, *0ils,
*Chlorohydrocarbons, Hydrocarbons, Bays, Estuaries, Naphthalene, Iron,
Cadmium, Manganese, Cobalt, Zinc, Mercury (Metal), Toxicity
IDENTIFIERS: *Water pollution effects (Animals), Oil pollution,
International Decade of Ocean Exploration, Biphenyl/chloro, HTISIDOE
PB-238 514/4ST NTIS Prices: PCJ3.75/MFS2.25
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Pesticide Residue Analysis in Water (103.1) Training Manual
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio. Office of Water
Program Operations.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Hallbach, Paul E.
C4163G2 FLD: 07C, 14B, 99A*, 68E*, 68D tISGEDH7506
Sep 7U 282p*
REPT NO: EPA/U30/1-74-012
flONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: The report presents outlines of material for the conduct of
a training course on analysis of pesticide residues in the aquatic
environment. General extraction, chromatographic, spectroscopic, and
analytical techniques are included as well as specific analyses for
selected pesticides. Sampling and analyses of water, biological
tissues, and industrial effluents are described*
DESCRIPTORS: *Pesticides, *Hater analysis, Solvent extraction, Gas
chromatography, Chromatographic analysis, Spectroscopic analysis.
Industrial wastes. Sampling, Cholinesterase inhibitors, Carbamates,
Ureas, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Triazines, Phosphorus organic
compounds. Chemical analysis, Tissues (Biology), Laboratory equipment
IDENTIFIERS: *tfater pollution detection, Biphenyl/chloro, D 2-U
herbicide, NTISEPAOWP
PB-238 072/3ST NTIS Prices: PC$8.75/MF$2.25
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Resource Evaluation Studies on the Matagorda Bay Area, Texas
Texas A and M Oniv., College Station.*National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Rockville, Hd. Office of Sea Grant. (347 350)
AUTHOR: Ahr, Wayne M., Harry, Harold W., Holliday, Barry, Miloy, John,
Vetter, Larry
C3975EU PLD: 13B, U8B, 68D, 86M USGRDR7503
Sep 73 170p
REPT NO: TAMO-SG-7U-204
GBANT: NOAA-OU-3-158-18
MONITOR: NOAA-7U092303
Report on Sea Grant Program.
ABSTRACT: The study was designed for finding answers to the following:
<1) What are the water circulation patterns of Matagorda Bay and how
does water circulation affect processes such as coastline change and
pollution dispersal among others; (2) what is the chronic pesticide
and PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) level in bay sediments and what
are the physical-chemical variables that govern the distribution and
retention of chlorinated hydrocarbons in the sediments; (3) what are
the occurrences and distribution patterns of selected benthic
microfauna and will data on microfaunal populations elucidate
processes of coastal change, pollution and water circulation; and (*)
what is the economic structure of the Matagorda Bay area.
DESCRIPTORS: ^Marine resources, *Coastal zone management, *Land use,
*Water pollution, Grants, Policies, Circulation, Pesticides, Matagorda
Bay, Chlorohydrocarbons, Biphenyl, Environmental impacts. Water
consumption, Sediments, Benthos, Water economy, Texas
IDENTIFIERS: Sea Grant program, *Water circulation. Mater use,
Biphenyl/chloro, NTISCOMNOA
COM-7U-11706/OST NTIS Price: PC$6.25/MPJ2.25
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Precisely Deactivated Adsorbents Applied to the Separation of
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
National Marine Fisheries Service, La Jolla, Calif. Southwest
Fisheries Center,
AUTHOR: Mcdure, Vance E.
C0104A4 FLD: 7D, 59A, 86Q USGHDH7302
20 Mar 72 4p
GRANT: NSF-GH-52
HONITOR: NOAA-72101012
Prepared in cooperation with Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La
Jolla, Calif.
Pub. in Jnl. of Chromatography, v70 p 168-170 1972.
ABSTRACT: The method described in the report is applicable to
adsorbents usually deactivated with water (Silica gel, magnesia,
alumina and Florisil) and involves the equilibration of the activated
adsorbent with a solution of a strongly adsorbed material in an
appropriate solvent. The degree of deactivation can be specified by
the composition of the deactivating solution. Blution oust be
performed onl'y with solvents incapable of removing the strongly
adsorbed species from the adsorbent bed. (Author)
DESCHIPTORS: (*Adsorption, ^Chlorine organic compounds), (*Pesticides,
Adsorption)f Adsorbents, Silicon dioxide, Aluminum oxides,
Deactivation, Magnesium oxides, DDT
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro
COM-72-11U86 NTIS Prices: Reprint
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Sampling of Glacial Snow foe Pesticide Analysis
Massachusetts Dniv., Amherst. Dept. of Chemistry. (UOO 721)
Hater pollution control research series
AUTHOR: Stengle, T. R., Lichtenberg, J. J., Houston, C. S.
C0054K2 FLD: 6F, 57H, 68D USGEDB7301
Feb 71 25p
PROJECT: EPA-WQO-16020-GAG
MONITOR: EPA-WQO-16020-GAG-02/71
Prepared in cooperation with the Vermont Oniv., Burlington. Dept. of
Community Medicine.
Paper copy available from GPO $0.35 as EP1. 16026-GAG-0271,
ABSTRACT: Snow samples were taken from the plateau glacier of Mt.
Logan, Y. T., Canada during an investigation intent on demonstrating
the feasibility of taking such samples from high altitude snowfields
for pesticide analysis and developing sampling techniques devoid of
contamination. Samples were also taken at a depth of 15 m to
determine whether DDT concentration varied with the age of the snow.
Pesticida analyses were performed using vapor phase chromatographic
techniques. DDT was not detected within the limit of detectability
(5 ng/1). Over half the samples were contaminated with PCB's which
raised the detectability limit to 10-50 ng/1. The PCB contamination
is believed to have come from the 'sampling auger, as an analysis of
rinsings from it seemed to confirm. A sample taken from a depth of
1.5-2.5 m was acidified with distilled nitric acid, when thawed, and
analyzed for!19 elements simultaleously using a direcl reading
emission speltrometer. Four elements were detected: boron at 4
ng/ml, cadmium at 9 ng/ml, chromium at 2 ng/ml, and iron at 47 ng/ml.
The high levels of cadmium and especially iron suggest contamination
from the alloy steels of the auger.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Pesticides, *Glaciers), Chlorine aromatic compounds,
DDT, Snow, Sampling, Chemical analysis, Contamination, Alloy steels.
Boron, Cadmium, Chromium, Iron, Water pollution, Sources
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro
PB-212 727/2 NTIS Prices: PC-GPO/HFSO.95-NTIS
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Pol/chlorinated Biphenyls (Pcb)- an Environmental Health Problem.
Experiments with the Synthesis of Tetrachlorobiphenyl (Labelled /Sup
1VC) for Toxicological and Method Studies
AUTHOR: Helvas, B.
A5861H4 FLD: 6T, 57Y, 68G NSA2709
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: For abstract, see NSA 27 09, number 22009.
DESCHIPT08S: *Environment,
IDENTIFIERS: AEC
NBC-TT-1616 NTIS Prices: PC$3.00/HF$0.95
NO AB3TKACT AVASLA3LS
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polychlorinated Biphenyls in Coho Salmon From Waters of Lake Michigan
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Inst. of Water Research.
Completion rept.
AUTHOR: Leeling, Norman C.
A5495E2 FLD: 7C, 13B, 59A, 68D USGBDB7224
Sep 72 9p
CONTRACT: DI-14-01-0001-3222
PROJECT: OWRR-A-C44-MICH
MONITOR: OWRR-A-QUU-MICH(I)
ABSTRACT: The objectives were two fold: To determine the level of
polychlorinated biphenyl residues present in Coho salmon from Lake
Michigan; and To chemically characterize the major individual
components. Various physical and chemical methods used in attempts to
separate the DDT complex, especially DDE, from polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCB's) proved unsuccessful on a quantitative basis. These
methods included high-speed liquid column chromatography, sulfuric and
permanganate oxidation, and derivatization with tetraphenyl
cyclopentadien'one. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Chlorine organic compounds, Separation) , (*Water
pollution, Chlorine organic compounds), Pesticides, Chromatographic
analysis, DDT, Great Lakes, Chemical reactions, Oxidation
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro, *DDE pesticide. Lake Michigan
PB-212 588 NTIS Prices: PC$3.00/MF$0.95
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DDT in Water. A Bibliography
Office of Water Resources Research, Washington, D.C. water Resources
Scientific Information Center.
A5393L1 FLD: 13B, 6F, 68D, 57H OSGRDR7223
Oct 71 283p*
BEPT NO: SRSIC-71-211
HONITOR: W72-1U431
ABSTBACT: The bibliography on DDT in water contains 196 abstracts with
full bibliographic details for selected reports, journal articles, and
various documents published mostly since 1967. Produced from a
computerized information base containing 32,719 abstracts at the time
of search, the bibliography is representative of the information on
DDT in water contained in the journal 'Selected Hater Resources
Abstracts' through October 15, 1971 (Volume 4, Number 20). A
significant descriptor index is given of representative weighted terms
that best describe the information content of the abstracted items. A
comprehensive index is also given that represents all descriptors and
identifiers used to index the various papers and documents represented
by the abstracts in the bibliography. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Hater pollution, *DDT), (*Bibliographies, DDT),
Adsorption, Algae, Toxicology, Water analysis, Aquatic plants, Aquatic
animals, Fishes, Chlorine organic compounds, Dieldrin, Ecology,
Insecticides, phosphorus organic acid esters
IDENTIFIERS: ODD pesticide, DDE pesticide, Heptachlor, Water pollution
effects(Plants), Water pollution effects(Animals), Biphenyl/chloro
PB-212 262 NTIS Prices: PC$3.00/MF$0.95
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Sewage Sludge Incineration
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. (390 139)
A5074F1 FLD: 13B, 68D, 68C, 68A OSGHDR7219
Aug 72 95p*
BEPT NO: EPA-H2-72-OUO
PROJECT: EPA-B-12043
MONITOR: H72-12631
ABSTRACT: The report presents the findings of a Task Force which was
established to evaluate sludge incineration as an acceptable
alternative to ocean disposal. Hultiple-hearth and fluidized bed
furnaces, containing scrubbing devices for particulate removal, were
selected for performance evaluation. The sludge, particulate, stack
gas, scrubbing liguid, and ash were sampled and analyzed for heavy
metals, pesticides, and oxides of nitrogen and sulfur. The results
indicated that incinerators are capable of achieving low emission
concentrations for the common pollutants. Particulate samples showed a
measurable concentration of lead. The ash samples normally showed a
higher concentration of the heavy metals when compared with the sludge
samples. The* pesticides and PCB results indicated complete
destruction.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Sludge disposal, *Incinerators), (*Sewage treatment,
Sludge disposal), Fluidized bed processors, Furnaces, Air pollution
control equipment. Haste disposal, Air pollution. Water pollution.
Oceans, Performance evaluation, Abatement, Metals, Pesticides, Trace
elements, Particles, Sulfur dioxide. Nitrogen oxides. Lead, Mercury,
Chlorine organic compounds. Scrubbers, Ashes, Combustion products
IDENTIFIERS: *Air pollution control, *Hater pollution abatement,
*Solid waste disposal, Ocean waste disposal, Biphenyl/chloro
PB-211 323 NTIS Prices: PC$3.00/BF$0.95
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Noncombustible Hydraulic Fluids
Foreign Technology Div., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. (141 600)
AUTHOR: Hyska, Karol
A4765E3 FLD: 11H, 71K USGHDR7216
3 Mar 70 11p
HEPT HO: FTD-HT-23-104-70
PROJECT: FTD-7230178
Edited trans. of Sopa a Uhlie (Czechoslovakia) v11 n3 p159-162 1969,
by H. Peck. Distribution Limitation now Removed.
ABSTRACT: Czech fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, based mainly on
chlorinated byphenyl, are discussed. The properties and applications
of these fluids are compared with medium pydraul F-9. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Hydraulic fluids, *Halogenated hydrocarbons), (
*Diphenyl, Hydraulic fluids), Viscosity, Fire resistant materials.
Chlorine compounds, Czechoslovakia, Translations
IDENTIFIERS: Chlorine aromatic compounds
AD-868 456 NTIS Prices: PC$3.00/MF$0.95
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Polychlorobiphenyls {PCBs) and Related Chlorophenyls: Effects on
Health and Environment. I, Bibliography 1881-1971
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn. Toxicology Information Response
Center.
AUTHOR: Quinby, Griffith E.
AU551E3 FID: 6F, 6T, 13B, 68A, 68D, 57H, 57Y OSGRDS721U
Apr 72 141p*
REPT NO: TIBC-1, ORNL-EIS-72-20
ABSTRACT: Hedical and public health interest in polychlorobiphenyls
(PCBs) in the United States was meager before 1970. The expanding
literature since then has reflected the realization of the importance
of these substances as environmental pollutants. The analytical
confusion of PCB with DDT and other chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides
prior to 1969 is of special interest. The concern over PCBs was
heightened in 1971 by the recognition of gross contamination of
certain animal feeds and of trace contamination of some human foods.
The 870 articles cited in this bibliography are believed to cover the
majority of articles in all languages available through January, 1972.
(Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Air pollution, Chlorine aromatic compounds), (*Chlorine
aromatic compounds, *Bibliographies), {*Water pollution, Chlorine
aromatic compounds), Biphenyl, Chromatographic analysis. Toxicology,
Insecticides, Biochemistry, Food contamination, Public health. Ecology
, Lubricating oils, Insulating oil
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro
PB-209 944 NTIS Prices: PC$3.00/MF$0.95
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The Mass Spectra of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
National Hesearch Council of Canada Halifax (Nova Scotia) Atlantic
Regional Lab (045500)
AUTHOR: Safe, S., flutzinger, 0.
A4491C1 FLD: 7D, 59G USGRDR7214
17 Sep 71 7p
Availability: Pub. in Jnl. of the Chemical Society, p685-691 1972.
ABSTBACT; The mass spectra of several di- and tetra-chlorobiphenyls
suggested randomization of chlorine over both phenyl rings in the
molecular ion prior to fragmentation. The exceptions, 2,2'- and
2,6-dichloro-, 2,2»,4,4»-,2,2«,5,5'-, 2,3,5,6-, and 2,2',6,6'-tetrach-
loro-biphenyls, all contain tyo or more chlorine atoms ortho to the
Ph—Ph bond and their metastable ion intensities which result from the
H to M - C12 reaction are markedly different from those of the other
isomers. The primary ion spectra of most isomeric compounds are
similar, with successive losses of Cl radical from the molecular ion.
This process is often accompanied by expulsion of HC1 from the lower
chlorine homologues. The ion kinetic energy spectra of the di- and
tetra-chloroisomers confirm the suggested fragmentation pathways.
(Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Diphenyl, Mass spectrum), (*Halogenated hydrocarbons,
*Mass spectrum). Chlorine compounds, Gas ionization, Chemical bonds,
Dissociation, Canada
IDENTIFIERS: *Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Biphenyl/chloro
AD-742 588 NTIS Price: Not available NTIS
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PCBs and the Environment
Interdepartmental Task Force on PCBs, Washington, D.C.
Final rept.
A4214J1 FLD: 13B, 6F, 6T, 68A, 68D, 57Y, 57H, 65D, 57U, 86A
USGRDR7211
20 Mar 72 192p*
REPT NO: ITF-PCB-72-1
ABSTRACT: The report is the product of a six month review of the
chemicals known as PCBs—polychlorinated biphenyls—by five Federal
agencies, with participation by other agencies. The task force made
nine findings, conclusions, and recommendations, primarily pointing
out that PCBs should be restricted to essential or nonreplaceable uses
which would minimize the likelihood of human exposure or leakage to
the environment. Supplementing the 20-page report are eight
appendices detailing current knowledge about various aspects of PCBs,
including their use and replaceability; occurrence, transfer, and
cycling in the environment; occurrence and sources in food; and PCBs
effects on man* and animals. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Pollution), (*Air
pollution, Chlorine aromatic compounds), (*Water pollution, Chlorine
aromatic compounds), (^Toxicology, Chlorine aromatic compounds),
Environmental surveys, Insulating oil, Industrial wastes, Lubricant
additives, Plasticizers, Biphenyl, Public health, Economic factors,
Government policies, Chemical properties. Food, Epidemiology, Humans,
Animals, Ecology
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro
COH-72-10U19 NTIS Prices: PC$6.00/MF$0.95
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PCS in water: A Bibliography
Office of Hater Resources Research, Washington, D.C. Water Resources
Scientific Information Center.
A3801A4 FLD: 13B, 6F, 68 D, 57H IJSGBDR7207
Jan 72 a3p*
REPT NO: WHSIC-72-201
MONITOR: W72-04439
ABSTRACT; The bibliography contains a collection of 25 abstracts for
selected reports and journal articles published in 1969, 1970, and
1971 on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCS). The abstracts Include full
bibliographical citations and a set of descriptors from the Water
Resources Thesaurus. A significant descriptor index is given of
representative weighted terms that best describe the information
content of the abstracted items.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Water pollution, *Chlorine organic compounds), (
*Bibliographies, Water pollution), (*Pesticides, Water pollution),
Insecticides, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Biphenyl, Aquatic biology,
Water analysis, Plasticizers, Oceans, Industrial wastes. Toxicology,
Biodeterioration, DDT, Dieldrin, Ecology
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, *Water pollution effects(Animals),
Water pollution detection
PB-206 53U NTIS Prices: PC$3.00/MF$0.95
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Harine studies of San Pedro Bay, California. Part VII. Sediment
Investigations. Sediment Compositions in Los Angeles-Long Beach
Harbors and San Pedro Basin
University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Allan Hancock
Foundation.*National oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Hockville, Md. Office of Sea Grant. (400 911)
AUTHOR: Chen, Kenneth Y. , Lu, James C. S.
C3914L4 FLD: 13B, 8G, 68C, U7E, 86M OSGRDH7502
Aug 74 191p
HEPT NO: USC-SG-8-74
GRANT: NOAA-04-3-158-145
HONITOB: NOAA-74102209
See also Part 6, COH-74-11558.
ABSTRACT: Most surface sediments in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbors
and nearby San Pedro Basin are grossly contaminated, with the
exception of a few localities. Restricted dredging of polluted
sediments from fractional areas of the harbor complex is probably
beneficial to the ecosystem if the polluting substances can be
properly disposed of. The Los Angeles County Sanitation District sewer
outfall at White's Point is found to contribute substantial amounts of
trace metals and chlorinated pesticides to the San Pedro Basin, while
the harbor complex is found to be an important source of
polychlorinated biphenyls into the San Pedro Basin. Interrelationships
of pollution parameters are presented.
DESCRIPTORS: *Hater pollution, *Harbors, *Sediments, *San Pedro Bay,
Pesticides, Outfall sewers, Dredging, Metals, Chlorohydrocarbons,
Chlorine aromatic compounds, Biphenyl, California
IDENTIFIERS: Sea Grant program, *Trace metals, San Pedro(California),
Los Angeles Harbor, Long Beach Harbor, Ecosystems, NTISCONNOA
COM-74-11748/2SL NTIS Prices: PC$7.00/MF$2.25
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Estimation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in the Presence of DDT-Type
Compounds
Baird-Atomic, Inc., Bedford, Mass. (388 786)
Environmental monitoring series (Final)
AUTHOR: Brownrigg, J. T., Hornig, A. W.
C3283B3 FLD: 7C, 6F, 13B, 68E, 99A USGRDR7419
Jun 74 100p
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-0082
PROJECT: EPA-ROAP-09ABZ-013
MONITOR: EPA-670/4-74-004
ABSTRACT: Earlier studies suggested that the low temperature
luminescence properties of PCB's (polychlorinated biphenyls) and DDT
compounds could be used to identify these compounds singly or in
mixtures. The present investigation was undertaken to develop a
relatively simple, rapid method for estimating these compounds in
water. The emphasis in this procedure has been on the inherent
sensitivity and specificity of luminescence, avoiding chemical
separation where possible. The present procedure involves collection
of . grab samples followed by extraction, drying, concentration, and
redilution in a second solvent suitable for luminescence measurement
at 77K. Studies include the determination of recoveries and detection
sensitivities for some of the compounds of interest and also analyses
of several environmental waters. (Modified author abstract)
DESCRIPTORS: *Watar analysis, *DDT, ^Luminescence, Surface waters.
Cryogenics, Sensitivity, Pesticides, Spectroscopic analysis. Emission
spectra, Solvent extraction
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chlorc, *Water pollution detection, NTISEPAEHC
PB-233 599/0 NTIS Prices: PC$4.00/MFS1.U5
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Premature Births in California Sea Lions: Association with High
Organochlorine pollutant Residue Levels
National Marine Fisheries Service, Seattle, Wash. Marine Mammal Div.
AUTHOR: DeLong, Bobert L., Gilmartin, William G.f Simpson, Joan G.
C2461F1 FLD: 6F, 86Q OSGHDR7U08
3Q Jan 73 5p
MONITOR: NOAA-7UO12311
Revision of report dated 16 Oct 72.
Pub. in Science, v181 p1168-170, 21 Sep 73.
ABSTRACT: Premature pupping in California sea lions has been noted on
the breeding islands since 1968. Organochlorine pesticides and
polychlorinated biphenyl residues were two to eight times higher in
tissues of premature parturient females and pups than in similar
tissues of full-term parturient females and pups collected on San
Miguel Island in 1970. The mean total DDT residues in the blubber and
liver of premature parturient females were 8.0 and 3.8 times greater,
respectively, than the concentrations in the same tissues of normal
parturient cows. The brains of premature pups contained twice the
residue concentrations as the brains of full-term pups. The (PCB)
levels in blubber, liver, and brain of the premature parturient group
were 6.6, 4.U and 2.4 times higher than those in the full-term group.
In neither blubber nor liver did the ranges of residue values of total
DDT or PCB in premature and full-term groups overlap. Dieldrin
residues were not detected in all samples and when present, were low.
(Modified author abstract)
DBSCRIPTOas: *Seals (Mammals), *Pesticides, *Chlorine organic compounds
, Dieldrin, DDT, Pregnancy complications, Califortia, Histology,
Pathology, Brain, Liver
IDENTIFIERS: Sea lions, Water pollution effects (Animals),
*Biphenyl/chloro, NOAA
COM-74-10U57/1 STIS Prices: Reprint
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Adsorption of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons from Seavater by a CrosslinJced
Polymer
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Mass. (381 000)
AUTHOR: Harvey, George R.
C2393L1 PLD: 7D, 8J, 13B, 99A*, 68D, 47C USGRDR7407
Mar 73 35p*
KEPT NO: WHOI-Contrib-2798
PROJECT: EPA-16020GCQ
MONITOR: EPA-R2-73-177
Paper copy available from GPO $0.55 as EP1.23/2:73-177.
ABSTRACT: A synthetic resin, Amberlite XAD-2, has been evaluated as an
adsorption medium for chlorinated hydrocarbons dissolved in seawater.
The resin was found to be very efficient and the method was developed
into a routine analytical procedure for the monitoring of seawater.
(Author)
DESCRIPTORS: *Adsorption, *Chlorine organic compounds, *Sea water,
*Water analysis. Performance evaluation, DDT, Insecticides, Dieldrin
IDENTIFIERS: Amberlite XAD-2 resin, *Water pollution detection,
Biphenyl/chloro, EPAO
PB-227 3<*9/8 NTIS Prices: PC-GPO/MF$1.45-NTIS
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Organochlorine Residues from Plankton
Institute foe Marine Environmental Research Edinburgh (Scotland)
oceanographic Lab (U08290)
AUTHOR: Williams, H., Holden, A. V.
C2124K2 FLD: 8A, 13B, 68D USGRDR7404
1973 3p
MONITOR: 18
Prepared in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and
Fisheries for Scotland, Pitlochry.
Availability: Pub. in the Harine Pollution Bulletin vH n7 p109-111 Jul
73.
ABSTSACT: concentrations of PCBs, DDT and dieldrin in plankton at a
number of stations from Gouroch in the Firth of Clyde to the
International Ocean Weather Station India 400 miles west of Scotland
show an unexpected gradient from the polluted estuary to the open
ocean levels. The results are consistent with the general assumption
that there is progressive concentration of these residues in marine
food chains. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: *Plankton, *Residues, *Chlorine compounds, DDT, Dieldrin,
Accumulation, Biphenyl, Hater pollution, Atlantic Ocean, Gas
chromatography, Great Britain
IDENTIFIERS: Zooplankton, *Chlorine organic compounds, Biphenyl/chloro
, 3D
AD-771 3U9/8 NTIS Price: Not available NTIS
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Environmental Distribution and Metabolic Fate of Key Industrial
Pollutants and Pesticides in a Hodel Ecosystem
Illinois Univ., Urbana. Water Resources Center.
Research rapt.
AOTHOR: Metcalf, Robert L., Lu, Po-Yung, Kapoor, Inder P.
C2105K1 FLD: 133, 6F, 68C*, 99B, 57H aSGRDR7U03
Jun 73 102p*
REPT NO: WRC-RR-69
CONTRACT: DI-14-31-0001-3273
PROJECT: OWHR-B-050-ILL
MONITOR: OWHR-B-050-ILL (1)
ABSTRACT: The contamination of water supplies with toxic substances
liberated into the environment either accidentally as industrial or
household wastes or purposefully as pesticides and food additives is
an important problem in environmental quality. Radiolabeled
contaminants used in a laboratory model ecosystem provide an elegant
method for determining the degradative fate of potential pollutants,
indications o'f their toxic effects to a variety of food chain
organisms, and measurement of their ecological magnification in food
chain 'organisms. The results have been expressed in terms of
ecological magnification and biodegradability index, and have been
examined for correlation with such physio-chemical properties as water
solubility, and partion coefficient, and for relationships to electron
distribution. (Modified author abstract)
DESCRIPTORS: *0rganic wastes, *Chemical industry, *Biodeterioration,
*Pesticides, *Hater pollution. Industrial wastes. Methodology,
Toxicity, Food chains, Carbamates, Organic phosphates, Statistical
data, Models, Solubility, Isotopic labeling, Plasticizers, Chlorine
organic compounds, Phthalates, Accumulation, Food chains
IDENTIFIERS: *Ecosystems, *Path of pollutants, Biphenyl/chloro, OWRH
PB-225 479/5 HT.IS Prices: PC$4.25/MF$1,45
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Biological Models of Freshwater Communities
Washington Univ., Seattle, Coll. of Fisheries. (403 974)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Taub, Frieda B.
C1992C3 FLD: 6F, 57H, 68D OSGRDR7H01
Rug 73 80p
PROJECT: EPA-16050-DXM
MONITOR: i74-00925
Paper copy available from GPO $1.05 as stock no. EP1.23:660-73-008.
ABSTRACT: Data from continuous cultures of an alga (Chlamydomonas
reinhardtii) and protozoan (Tetrahymena vorax) have been used to
construct a model of algal standing crop over ranges of light
intensity, dilution rate, and nutrient concentration both in the
absence and presence of predation by the protozoa. The model predicts
that predation can reduce algal standing crop only within certain
ranges of the environmental variables. The comparative toxicities of
Aroclor 1242, a polychlorinated biphenyl, and DDT, were tested on the
alga and protozoan, and also on daphnids, ostracods, and guppies.
(Modified author abstract)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Fresh water biology. Models), (^Pesticides, Toxicity),
Algae, Protozoa, Ciliata, Water pollution, Bacteria, Primary
biological productivity, Luminous intensity, Computerized simulation,
DDT, Stress (Physiology) , Cultures (Biology) , Chlorine aromatic
compounds
IDENTIFIERS: Chemostats, Tetrahymena vorax, Chlamydompnas reinhardtic,
Biphenyl/chloro, *Eutrophication, EPAORM
PB-225 029/8 NTIS Prices: PC-GPO/MFS1.45-NTIS
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Plankton from the Gulf of Mexico and
Northern Caribbean
Texas A and H Univ., College Station. (347 350}
AUTHOS: Giam, C. S., Wong, M. K,, Hanks, A. H., Sackett, W. M.,
Richardson, R. L.
C1983G2 FLD: 13B, 8A USGRDR7401
1973 8p
MONITOR: IDOE-73-U2
Pub. in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, v9
n6 p376-382 1973.
ABSTRACT: During 1971 and 1972 a baseline study of pollutants in the
open Gulf of flexico and Northern Caribbean was conducted. Plankton
samples were collected and analyzed for DDT, its metabolities and
PCBs. The results shoved that DDTs and PCBs are widely spread,
although the level is generally low. There are few discernible
geographic trends in the sampled areas. It was noted, however, that of
the six samples containing PCB's above 100 microgram wet weight, four
are near coastal areas, including the two samples with the highest PCB
values. About' 7056 of the samples had higher PCB than DDT values. No
definite trend can be observed from the PCB/DDT ratio of the samples
analyzed. Generally, the total DDT and PCB levels in plankton samples
is comparable to that in small whole fish and muscle of some larger
fish.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Water pollution, *«exico Gulf), (^Pesticides, Mexico
Gulf), Chlorine organic compounds. Chlorine aromatic compounds, DDT,
Plankton, Caribbean Sea, Concentration(Composition), Chlorohydrocarbo-
ns, Residues
IDENTIFIERS: Baseline measurements, PCB, Biphenyl/chloro, IDOE
PB-22U 521/5 NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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DDT, DDE and Polychlocinated Biphenyls in Biota from the Gulf of
Mexico and Caribbean Sea, 1971
Texas A and M Univ., College Station. (347 350)
AUTHOR: Giam, C. S., Hanks, A. R. , Richardson, R. L., Sackett, H. a.,
Hong, W. K.
C1983F3 FLD: 133, 8A USGRDH7U01
Dec 72 7p
MONITOR: IDOE-73-39
Pub. in the Pesticides Monitoring Jnl., v6 n3 p139-1U3 Dec 72.
ABSTRACT: Residue levels of DDT, DDE, and PCB's were determined in
various species of fish, shrimp, crabs, and other biota from the Gulf
of Mexico and Carribean Sea. Saaples were collected from the Gulf
during two Gulf-wide cruises in May and October 1971 and from part of
the Carribean Sea during the October cruise. DDT, DDE, and PCB's were
found widely distributed in all biota; however, samples from coastal
areas generally had higher levels than samples from the open waters*
(Author)
DESCRIPTORS: '(*Water pollution, *Mexico Gulf) , (*Pesticides, Mexico
Gulf), Marine fishes, Shrimps, Crabs, Residues, DDT, Caribbean Sea,
Bioassay, Chlorine organic compounds, Chlorine aromatic compounds,
chlorohydrocarbons
IDENTIFIERS: DDE Pesticide, PCB, Biphenyl/chloro, IDOE
PB-224 515/7 NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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Recommended Methods of Reduction, Neutralization/ Recovery, or
Disposal of Hazardous Waste. Volume XIV. Summary of Haste Origins,
Forms, and Quantities
TBW Systems Group, Redondo Beach, Calif. (354 595)
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Ottinger, H. S. , Blumenthal, J. L., Dal Porto, D. F., Gruber,
G, I., Santy, H. J.
C1901L1 FLD: 13B, 68 (JSGBDH7324
Aug 73 160p
REPT NO: TRW-21485-6013-RU-00-V01-14
CONTRACT: EPA-68-03-0089
MONITOR: EPA-670-2-73-053-H
Paper copy also available from NTIS S72.00/set of 16 reports as PB-224
593-SET.
ABSTRACT: This volume provides information on the origins, forms, and
quantities of 13 groups of hazardous waste stream constituents,
including pesticides, mercury and mercury compounds, arsenic and
arsenic compounds, cadmium and cadmium compounds, lead compounds,
soluble copper compounds, selenium and selenium compounds, boron
hydrides, chromium compounds, inorganic cyanides, hydrofluoric and
fluoboric acids, specific organic chemicals, explosive propellant and
chemical warfare materiel and radioactive material. Separate reports
on paint wastes and wastes from battery manufacture and the
electroplating industry are also presented.
DESCRIPTOHS: (*Wastes, *Hazardous materials), (^Pollution, Hazardous
materials), (flndustrial wastes, Hazardous materials), Classifications
, Paints, Pigments, Electroplating, Storage batteries, Lead, Cadmium,
Chromates, Cyanides, Selenium, Mercury, Metal finishing. Copper,
Chromium, Radioactive wastes. Pesticides, Herbicides, Fungicides,
Plant location, Geography, Chlorine organic compounds, Mercury
inorganic compounds. Flue dust, Metal industry. Arsenic inorganic
compounds, phosphoric acid, Lead inorganic compounds, Lead organic
compounds, Petroleum industry, Printing inks, Textile industry,
Xerography, Boron, Boron hydrides, Tanning materials. Iron and steel
industry. Hydrofluoric acid, Fluoroboric acid, Acroleins, Aromatic
polycyclic hydrocarbons, Phenols, Biphenyl, Explosives, Propellants,
Military chemical agents, Water pollution. Air pollution, Inventories
IDENTIFIERS: Cacodylic acid, National Disposal Sites, Mine wastes,
Chloropicrin, NEHC
PB-224 593/4 NTIS Prices: PC$4.75/MF$1.45
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Study of Electron Capture Behavior of Substituted Aromatics by Plasma
Chrcartography
Waterloo Univ (Ontario) Dept of Chemistry (U07896)
AUTHOR: Karaselc, Francis H* , Tatone, Oswald S., Kane, David H,
C186UC2 FLD: 7D, 59G, 59 A USGRDR732U
30 Jan 73 6p
MONITOR: 18
Pevision of report dated 31 Oct 72.
Availability: Pub. in Analytical Chemistry, vU5 n7 p 1210-1214 Jun 73.
ABSTRACT: The plasma chrcmatograph can observe experimentally the
positive and negative charged species present in the electron capture
detector and measure their response and nobility under changing
parameters. Experimental evidence of dissociative electron capture is
shown for halogenated aroaatics with formation of a halogen ion.
Aromatics with two different halogen atoms dissociate only the most
reactive halogen ion in the order I Br Cl. Simple electron
attachment with formation of a negative molecular ion occurs for
nitrobenzene. Chloronitrobenzene and decachlorobiphenyl undergo both
associative and dissociative electron capture. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Aromatic compounds, *Electron capture), (
*Chromatographic analysis, *Plasjaa medium), (*Halogenated hydrocarbons
, Electron capture), (^Dissociation, Electron capture), Diffusion,
Benzenes, Toluenes, lonization. Chlorine compounds. Fluorine compounds
, Bromine compounds, Iodine compounds, Canada
IDENTIFIERS: *Plasma chromatography, Biphenyl, SD
AD-769 011/8 NTIS Price: Not available NTIS
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The Use and Effect of Mixed Standards on the Quantisation of
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
National Marine Fisheries Service, Seattle, Wash. Pacific Fishery
Products Technology Center.
AOTHOH: Beezhold, F. Lee, Stout, Virginia F.
C1792H1 FLD: 7C, 59A, 99A, 86Q DSGEDR7323
1973 7p
MONITOR: NOAA-73080101
Pub. in Bull, of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, v10 n1
p1Q-15 1973.
ABSTRACT: A study was made of the problems encountered when the
chrcmatogram of a sample being analyzed for polychlorinated biphenyls
via GLC cannot readily be compared to a particular Aroclor standard.
The use of mixed Arolclor standards vas proposed and a study made of
the effect of mixed standards on the analytical results. It was found
that the choice of a standard could alter the values by more than a
factor of 2. In addition, the particular mixture used as a standard
should be reported along with resulting values. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Chlorine aromatic compounds, *Gas chromatography),
Quantitative analysis, Chronatographic analysis. Standardization
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, NOAA
COM-73-11574/3 NTIS Prices: Reprint
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DDT, DDE, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Biota from the Gulf of
Mexico and Caribbean Sea—1971
Texas A and M Univ., College Station. (347 350)
AUTHOR: Giam, C. S., Hanks, A. H., Richardson, H. L., Sackett, W. M.,
Wong, M. K.
C1652J1 FLD: 6F, 57H, 52G OSGHDR7321
1972 6p
MONITOR: NSF/IDOE-73-25
Pub. in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl., v6 n3 p139-143 Dec 72.
ABSTRACT: Residue levels of DDT, DDE, and PCB's (polychlorinated
biphenyls) were determined in various species of fish, shrimp, crabs,
and other biota from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Samples
were collected from the Gulf during two Gulf-wide cruises in May and
October 1971 and from part of the Caribbean Sea during the October
cruise. DDT, DDE, and PCB's were found widely distributed in all
biota; however, samples from coastal areas generally had higher levels
than samples from the open waters. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*DDT, Aquatic animals), (*Pesticides, *Aquatic animals),
Residues, Marine fishes. Crabs, Shrimps, Squids, Crustacea, Gas
chromatography, Sharks, Tunas, Chemical analysis
IDENTIFIERS: *Pesticide residues, Biphenyl/chloro, DDE pesticide,
Caribbean Sea, Mexico Gulf, IDOE
PB-223 205/6 NTIS Prices: Not available NTIS
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Open-Ocean Atlantic Organisms
Hoods Hole Oceanographic Institutiton, Mass. (381 000)
AUTHOR: Harvey, George 2., Bowen, Vaughan T., Backus, Hichard H.,
Grice, George D.
C1652I4 FLD: 8A, 13B, 78A OSGHDR7321
1972 12p
HEPT NO: WHOI-Contrib-2786
GRANT: NSF-GX-2833U
MONITOR: NSF/IDOE-73-23
Report on International Decade of Ocean Exploration.
Pub. in Nobel Symposium 20, The Changing Chemistry of the Oceans,
P177-186 1972.
ABSTRACT: PCB has been readily demonstrable in all, and DDT in most of
a series of organisms collected from the open North Atlantic Ocean. No
strong evidence was obtained of an east-west gradient in concentration
between the Cape Verde Islands and Bermuda. The data are compatible
with a systematic increase in concentration along food chains,
although details of the patterns suggest that the mechanisms of uptake
may be different for PCB than for DDT. A group of fish and Crustacea
which feed near the sea surface at night but migrate to considerable
depths during the day show DDT and PCB concentrations not greatly
different from those of predaceous organisms whose lives are spent
mostly in the upper layers. We believe this shows that biological
removal processes may help to control chlorinated hydrocarbon
concentrations in the .open ocean.
DESCRIPTORS: ("Water pollution, ^Atlantic Ocean), Food chains,
Absorption(Biology), Chlorine organic compounds, DDT, Collecting
methods, Sampling, Concentration (Composition)
IDENTIFIERS: Path of pollutants, Biphenyl/chloro, IDOE
PB-223 204/9 NTIS Prices: Not available" NTIS.
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Environmental Applications of Advanced Instrumental Analyses:
Assistance Projects, FY 69-71
Environmental Protection Agency, Athens, Ga. Southeast Environmental
Research Lab.
Environmental protection technology series
AUTHOR: Keith, Lawrence H*, Hercules, Shirley H,
C16U4J2 FLD: 7C, 13B, 59A, 99A, 68D OSGHDR7321
May 73 92p
PROJECT: EPA-16020-GHZ
MONITOR: EPA-B2-73-155
Paper copy available from GPO $1.25 as stock no. EPI.23/2:73-155.
ABSTRACT: A multitude of analyses using gas chroaatography-mass
spectrometry (GC-MS) , nuclear magnetic resonance (2JMH) , infrared, and
fluorescence spectroscopy to identify and measure organic pollutants
in water are discussed under eleven project categories. In most cases
these analyses have helped to sclve, or at least understand more
clearly, the related pollution incident and in some cases provided for
enforcement • of regulatory legislation. Projects included
indentification of pesticides and PCB's (polychlorinated biphenyls)
from natural waters, organics from industrial wastewaters and landfill
runoffs, organics from paper mill wastewaters and foam, and analyses
of oils from oil spills and suspect sources.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Gas chromatography, Water analysis), (*Mass spectra,
Water analysis), (*Nuclear magnetic resonance, *Water analysis), (
*Infrared spectra. Hater analysis), (*Emission spectra. Water analysis
), (*Water pollution, Identifying), Pesticides, Chlorine organic
compounds. Oils, Industrial wastes. Paper industry. Organic compounds,
Earth fills. Fluorescence, Odors, Rubber industry, Petroleum refining,
Chemical industry
IDENTIFIERS: Oil pollution, Biphenyl/chloro, oil spills, Oil pollution
detection, Fishkill, Petrochemical industry, ORH
PB-222 938/3 NTIS Prices: PC-GPO/MFJ1.U5
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Rule Making on Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Food and Drug Administration, Washington, D.C. (140 700)
Final environmental impact statement.
C0195B4 FLD: 13B, 68 OSGRDR7303
18 Dec 72 31p*
MONITOH: ELE-580U
Supersedes report dated 8 May 72, PB-208 960-D,
ABSTRACT: The statement discusses the effects of comprehensive
regulations designed to limit human exposure to polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCB's) from dietary sources by dealing with known sources
and causes of PCB contamination of food. Specifically, the action
involves establishments involved in the handling and processing of
animal feeds, food, and food-packaging materials; and those reclaiming
pulp fiber for food-packaging use. No adverse effects are foreseen
except to industries using PCB's and having no immediate substitute or
to those whose product (such as recycled wood pulp) is contaminated
and cannot be purified.
DESCRIPTORS: (^Environmental surveys, *Chlorine aromatic compounds), (
^Government policies. Chlorine aromatic compounds), Food processing.
Food packaging. Packaging materials, Biphenyl, Regulations, National
government, Public health, Waste paper
IDENTIFIERS: *Environmental impact statements, *Biphenyl/chloro,
Recycled paper
2IS-AA-72-580U-F NTIS Prices: PC$3.75/MF$0.95
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Analysis of Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Exhaustive
Chlorination: Qualitative and Structural Aspects of the
Perchloro-Derivatives of Biphenyl, Naphthalene, Terphenyl,
Dibenzofuran, Dibenzodioxin and DDE
National Research Council of Canada Halifax (Nova Scotia) Atlantic
Regional Lab
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Bule Making on Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Food and Drug Administration, Washington, D.C. (140 700)
Supplement to final environmental impact statement.
C1331J2 FLD: 13B, 68H* USGRDR7317
Jul 73 U1p*
HONITOR: ELR-73-1141-F-S
See also report dated 18 Dec 72, EIS-AA-72-5804-F.
ABSTRACT: The statement discusses the effects of comprehensive
regulations designed to limit human exposure to polychlorinated
biphenyls (FCB's) from dietary sources by dealing with Jtnown sources
and causes of PCB contamination of food. Specifically, the action
involves establishments involved in the handling and processing of
animal feeds, food, and food-packaging materials; and those reclaiming
pulp fiber for food-packaging use. No adverse effects are foreseen
except to industries using PCB's and having no immediate substitute or
to those whose product (such as recycled wood pulp) is contaminated
and cannot be purified.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Environmental impact statements, *Chlorine aromatic
compounds), (*Government policies, Chlorine aromatic compounds), (
*Food contamination, Government policies), Legislation, Biphenyl,
Toxicity, Food packaging. Contamination, Waste paper, Public health,
Regulations, Tolerances(Physiology)
IDENTIFIERS: Recycled paper, *Biphenyl/chloro, EIS
EIS-AA-73-1141-F-S BTIS Prices: PC$3.75/MF$1.45
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PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) in Water: A Bibliography
Office of Hater Resources Research, Washington, D.C. Mater Resources
Scientific Information Center.
C0721D4 FLD: 6F, 13B, 68D*, 57H DSGRDH7310
Mar 73 150p*
KEPT NO: WHSIC-73-201
MONITOR: W73-06501
Supersedes report dated Jan 72, PB-206 534.
ABSTRACT; This bibliography of 88 abstracts on polychlorinated
biphenyls is another in a series of planned bibliographies in water
resources produced from the information base comprising Selected Water
Resources Abstracts (SWHA). At the time of search for this
bibliography, the data base had 50,631 abstracts covering SWRA through
December 15,1972. Separate subject and author indexes are provided.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Water pollution, *Chlorine organic compounds), {
*Bibliographies, Water pollution), (*Pesticides, Water pollution),
Biphenyl, Chlorine aromatic compounds, Plasticizers, Insecticides,
Aquatic biology. Water analysis. Oceans, Industrial wastes, Toxicity,
Residues, Biodeterioration, DDT, Dieldrin, Ecology, Accumulation
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, *Water pollution effects (Animals),
Water pollution detection, OWRH
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CIESM and Marine Pollution
Office of Naval Research London (England) (265000)
Conference rept.
AUTHOR: Leonard, John M.
C0673L1 FLD: 13B, 68D USGHDH7310
5 Feb 73 14p
REPT NO: OMHL-C-5-73
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: A two-day session on Marine Pollution preceded the Plenary
Congress of CIESM, held in Athens in November 1972. About 40 papers
dealing with various aspects of pollution in the Mediterranean were
given. In this report the writer lists presentations, discusses
briefly those which seemed particularly interesting, and gives a
mildly optimistic prognosis for pollution research in the
Mediterranean. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Mediterranean Sea, *Water pollution), (*Symposia, water
pollution), -Aerial photography, Bacteria, Wastes (Industrial),
wastes (Sanitary engineering), Disposal, Viruses, Metals, Toxicity
IDENTIFIERS: Oil pollution. Water pollution detection, Biphenyl/chloro
, N
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Uptake of Toxic Water Pollutants (PCB) by Lake Trout
Northern Michigan Oniv., narguatte. Dept. of Biology.
AUTHOR: Parejko, Ronald, Johnston, Raymond
C0485H1 FLD: 6F, 57H, 68D, 68E USGRDR7307
Jan 73 19p
CONTRACT: DI-14-01-0001-3522
PROJECT: OWRR-A-061-HICH
HONITOR: OWRR-A-061-MICH(1)
ABSTRACT: Lake trout taken from North America's largest oligotrophic
lake, Lake Superior, vere analyzed to determine the content of
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in their tissue. These fish are used
for human consumption and the potential contamination of humans with
PCBs would exist if fish that contained these compounds would be
consumed. Results from analysis of fish oil extracted from lake trout
have demonstrated that these fish possess lov but detectable
concentrations of PCBs in their tissue. Some of the lake trout
analyzed also contained significant concentrations of chlorinated
pesticides such as DDT and/or its analogs. Statistical determinations
made between mean PCB concentration and fish age, sex and geographical
location of removal from Lake Superior.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Chlorine organic compounds, *Residues), (*Lake Superior
, Hater pollution), (*Trout, Risidues), (*Water pollution, Chlorine
organic compounds), Accumulation, Fresh water fish,
Concentration(Composition), DDT, Gas chromatography
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro
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An Evaluation of DDT and Dieldrin in Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan Enforcement conference. Lake Michigan Interstate
Pesticides Committee.
Ecological research series.
COU85A4 PLD: 6F, 13B, SVH, eso usaRDR7307
Aug 72 1UOp
PROJECT: EPA-16050-EYV, EPA-16050-EPV
MONITOR: EPA-R3-72-003
Paper copy available from GPO $1.25 as EP1.23:72-003.
ABSTRACT: An investigational program was designed to provide
information essential to evaluate the impact of pesticides on Lake
Michigan. Data was collected from waters, wastewaters, invertebrate
organisms, and fish; analysis of samples from open water for the
purpose of developing general residue levels was impractical.
Tributary streams to Lake Michigan discharge chlorinated hydrocarbon
pesticides into the lake; urban and fruit-growing areas are the more
significant contributors of pesticides. The polychlorinated biphenyls
are present in sufficient quantity, with sufficient evidence of
biological impact, to warrant independent evaluation. Resident fish
appear to be the most reliable biological monitor. The biological
magnification of chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides in sport and
commercially valuable fish species as well as other wild animals are
discussed.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Water pollution, *Pesticides) , (*Lake Michigan, Water
pollution), (*Chlorine organic compounds. Water pollution), (^Ecology,
Pesticides), Fresh water fishes, Invertebrates, DDT, Dieldrin, Surface
water runoff, Indicator species. Residues, Accumulation, Birds,
Economic analysis. Trout, Salmon, Public health, Phthalates,
Industrial wastes. Sewage, legislation
IDENTIFIERS: *water pollution effects(Animals), *water quality data,
*Pesticide residues, *Biphenyl/chloro
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Adsorption of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons from Seawater by a Crosslinked
Polymer
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Mass. (381 000)
Technical rept.
AUTHOB: Harvey, George E.
C0285D1 FLD: 7C, 8J, 13B, 59A, 78B, 68D DSGRDR730U
Nov 72 37p
REPT NO: WHOI-72-86
PROJECT: EPA-CQ-16020
MONITOR: 18
ABSTRACT: A synthetic resin, Amberlite XAD-2, has been evaluated as an
adsorption medium for chlorinated hydrocarbons dissolved in seawater.
The resin was found to be very efficent and the method was developed
into a routine analytical procedure for the monitoring of seawater.
(Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Adsorption, *Chlorine organic compounds), (*lon
exchange resins, *Adsorbents), (*Water analysis. Chlorine organic
compounds), Concentrating, Styrene copolymers, Regeneration(Engineeri-
ng) , Sea water, Water pollution, Flow rate, Performance evaluation,
DDT, Pesticides, Oceans
IDENTIFIERS: Amberlite polymers, Biphenyl/chloro
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Identification of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in the Presence of
DDT-Type Compounds
National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Analytical
Quality Control Lab.
C0284F4 FLD: 7C, 59A, 68D USGRDR7304
Oct 72 66p
HEPT NO: EPA-R2-72-004
CONTRACT: EPA-68-01-0082
PROJECT: EPA-16020-GIY
MONITOR: M73-03515
Paper copy available from GPO $1.25 as EP1.23/2:72-004.
ABSTRACT: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) interfere with gas
chromatographic analyses of DDT and related compounds, necessitating a
simple indipendent method for PCB determination. The purpose of the
present study was to determine the applicability of low temperature
(77K) luminescence methods to this problem. Basic studies included
documentation of excitation/emission spectra of 6 pesticides (p, p» -
and o,p'- DDE, DDD, and DDT), 7 PCB isomers, and 5 PCB mixtures
(Aroclors). Although phosphorescence spectra of the DDD and DDT
compounds are very similar, possible differences in lifetime and
polarization measurements may aid in differentiation. Low temperature
luminescence studies in various binary mixtures of Aroclor 1254 and p,
p» -DDT indicate Aroclor 1254 may be identified and guantitated in the
presence of DDT concentrations 100X greater.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Chlorine organic compounds, ^Emission spectra), (
*Spectroscopic analysis, Chlorine organic compounds), (*Pesticides,
Spectroscopic analysis), DDT, Biphenyl, Excitation, Fluorescence,
Chlorine aromatic compounds, Chlorine aliphatic compounds. Errors,
Molecular isomecism, Water analysis, Cryogenics
IDENTIFIERS: *Biphenyl/chloro, DDD pesticide, DDE pesticide, *Water
pollution detection
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use and Replaceability of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. (240 800)
Final rapt.
AUTHOR: Broadhurst, Martin G.
C0191L1 FLD: 11G, 13B, 68A, 68D, 71M, 867 USGSDR7303
1972 22p
MONITOR: 18
Pub. in Environmental Health Perspectives, p81-102 Oct 72.
ABSTRACT: The study has included consideration of the uses and
replaceability in polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB«s) in the following
areas: Dielectric fluids for capacitors and transforners; Industrial
fluids for hydraulic, gas turbine and vacuum pump uses; Heat transfer
fluids; and Plasticizors and miscellaneous uses. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Chlorine aromatic compounds, Utilization), Dielectrics,
Heat transfer, Plasticizers, Industrial wastes, Biphenyl
IDENTIFIERS: *flipheny1/chloro
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Transfer of Pesticides through Water, Sediments and Aquatic Life
Rhode Island Oniv., Kingston.
Final rept.
AUTHOR: Olney, Charles E«
C0123A4 FLD: 13B, 6F, 68D, 57H OSGRDH7302
1972 14p
CONTRACT: DI-14-31-0001-32UO
PROJECT: OWRH-A-038-HI
MONITOR: OWRR-A-038-HI(1)
ABSTRACT: Analysis of water, sediment and fish from 32 ponds and
rivers of Rhode Island indicate that residues of polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCB's) have accumulated in the sediments and fish of most
watersheds of the state. Residues of DDT and its metabolites were
also found in most samples. Other chlorinated hydrocarbon
insecticides found in some samples were chlordane, dieldrin, lindane,
a-BHC, endosulfan I, and dacthal. With a few exceptions, where local
contamination might be postulated, no residues exceeding 50 ppt PCS or
10 ppt pesticide were detected in water samples, while residues in
whole fish (wet weight basis) and sediments (dry weight basis) were
less that 500 ppb PCB, 500 ppb DDT, 50 ppb chlordane and 50 ppb
dieldrin. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*water pollution, *Pesticides), (*Rhode Island, Water
pollution), (*Chlorine organic compounds, Water pollution), DDT,
Biphenyl, Biodeterioration, Insecticides, Chlordane, Dieldrin,
Sediments, Fishes, Residues, Concentration(Composition)
IDENTIFIERS: *Pesticide residues, Biphenyl/chloro, Lindane, Endosulfan
, DCPA herbicide
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in the Marine Environment
National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council, Washington,
D.C. Committee on Oceanography. (091 500)
A3415L2 PLD: 6F, 8B, 68D. 57H, 78 USG8DR72C3
1971 U7p*
PROJECT: EPA-WQO-16070
MONITOR: EPA-WQO-16070-00/71
ABSTRACT: The report discusses the fact that the oceans are the
ultimate accumulation site for the persistent chlorinated
hydrocarbons. The report presents material to support its
recommendations: A massive effort should be made immediately to check
the escape of persistent toxicants into the environment; Rates of
entry of each pollutant into the marine environment be determined; and
The laws relating to the registration of chemical substances and the
release of production figures by the government be examined,
DESCRIPTORS: (*Water pollution, ^Insecticides), (*Chlcrine organic
compounds, Hater pollution), ("Oceans, Water pollution),
Recommendations, DDT, Ecology, Biphenyl, Ocean currents, Pishes, Birds
, Marine biology
*
IDENTIFIERS: Biphenyl/chloro
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The Use and Disposal of Electrical Insulating Liquids
National Industrial Pollution Control Council, Washington, D.C.
Sub-council rept.
A2402I3 FLD: 13B, 11H, 68D, 71K, 86A USGRDR7115
Jun 71 23p
Paper copy available from GPO $0.25/copy as 5254-0028.
ABSTRACT: Electrical insulating liquids (EIL), their application and
disposal were studied against a background of similar information
relating to pretroleum products in total. Naphthenic mineral oils are
found to comprise over 80 percent by volume of the total usage of EIL.
Polybutenes are second, at almost 10 percent. Thus, 90 percent of EIL
are petroleum-based. Being relatively non-toxic and biodegradable,
they represent no environmental threat when subjected to conventional
secondary waste treatment. Furthermore, assistance in reclaiming or
proper disposal of used mineral oils can usually be obtained from the
suppliers of these products. The third largest-volume EIL group is the
askarels, or polychlorobiphenyls. This group has some toxic properties
and contains members which have recently become suspect ecologically.
Accordingly, the report contains recommendations regarding the control
and disposition of askarels. (Author)
DESCRIPTORS: (*Insulating oil, *Haste disposal), (*Mineral oils, Waste
disposal), (*Chlorine aromatic compounds, Waste disposal), Electric
insulation, Ecology, Water pollution, Toxicology, Naphthalene,
Biphenyl, Decomposition, Water pollution. Incinerators,
Recommendations
IDENTIFIERS: *Water pollution control
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INTERBUREAU BY-LINES. VOLUME 6, NUMBER 6
Food and Drug Administration, Washington, D.C, (140 700)
AOTHOB: Reynolds, Helen L., Palmer, Nancy J., Kovach, Laura A,, Blair,
Alberta E., Hahcnay, Dorothy H.
A0633K3 FLD: 60, 6H, 7D, 6M, 57Q, 52D, 59A, 57K, 57Y USGRDH7017
May 70 57p*
REPT NO: Consecutive-36
See also Volume 6, No. 5, PB-190 961.
ABSTRACT: Contents: Collaborative study of the determination of
ammonia as an index of decomposition in crabmeat; Spectrofluorometric
determination of Rauwolfia Serpentina tablets and whole root;
Application of neutron activation analysis to food products: A
bibliography; Polarographic determination of nitrates in aqueous media
containing nitrites; Correlation of organoleptic evidence with pH,
volatile bases, and indole as indices of decomposition in raw, frozen
shrimp; Differential effects of DDT and polychlorinated biphenyls on
the central nervous system; Microbiological contamination bibliography
(Continued); Comulative index to Interbureau By-Lines, Vols. 1-6.
DESCRIPTORS: (*Food, *Degradation), (*Seafood, Chemical analysis), (
*Radioactivation analysis. Food), (*Nitrates, *Polarographic analysis)
, (*DDT, Central nervous system), (*Biological contamination,
*Bibliographies), (*Rauwolfia alkaloids, Spectroscopy), Halogenated
hydrocarbons, Diphenyl, Ammonia, Chlorine compounds, Phenols,
Beserpine, Indexes, Crustacea, Insecticides, Microorganisms
IDENTIFIERS: *Crabs, *Shrimps, *Neutron activation analysis, *Chlorine
aromatic compounds, Rauwolfia serpentina, Fluorometric analysis,
*Spectroscopic analysis
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