Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)


Print Feedback Export to File
6582629 
Book/Book Chapter 
Environmental chemical pollutants 
Popek, E 
2018 
Elsevier 
Amsterdam, Netherlands 
Sampling and analysis of environmental chemical pollutants: A complete guide 
13-69 
English 
This chapter provides an overview of common organic and toxic metal pollutants and explains how the physical and chemical properties define the pollutant environmental fate and transport. International conventions on human toxicity classification of carcinogenicity and other health effects are described and illustrated with examples for common chemicals. Production and use history summaries for common volatile organic compounds (solvents and industrial chemicals) and persistent organic pollutants (pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins/furans) highlight their long-term effects and the spread around the world. The chapter explains how international treaties and specific regulations control and limit pollution emissions and protect human health and the environment. 
Pollutant classification; volatile organic compounds; persistent organic pollutants; toxic metals; action levels; regulatory overview 
2nd 
Popek, E 
9780128032022