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Journal Article 
Behaviour of Organic Solvents in the Environment 
Aurand, K; Friesel, P; Milde, G; Neumayr, V 
1981 
Elsevier 
Studies in Environmental Science 
17 
481-488 
Abstract: Publisher Summary Chlorinated organic solvents—such as perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and 1.1.1-trichloroethane—easily dissolve unpolar substances; they, therefore, came into widespread use for degreasing processes in all branches of metal industry and for the dry cleaning of textiles. Groundwater, which is the most important drinking water source in Germany, may be inflicted in two ways, either by accidental spillage including all kinds of leakage or from primarily volatilized solvent via atmosphere; the resulting distribution patterns are different. Regardless of the severity of the hazard, only a small part of the solvents entering the environment directly goes to the compartment groundwater. The larger quantities volatilize into the atmosphere either during application of the solvents or from their residues in treated products and wastes or out of sewage or open receiving systems. SBN: 0166-1116 e field[15]: Volume 17 e field[29]: Perchloroethylene 
Aqualine Abstracts 
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