Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) : An Environmental Health Hazard.

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

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1977.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Chronology. Food adulteration and inspection. Hazardous wastes. Electronic books.
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Summary:	Summarizes the history of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), their chemical composition, industrial production and uses, and potential substitutes. Examines the adverse health effects of PCBs, their levels in food, ecological effects, and regulation. Appendixes include chronology, 1929-77, and pertinent provisions of Federal laws and regulations. Includes tables.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed June 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.