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HERO ID
6582629
Reference Type
Book/Book Chapter
Title
Environmental chemical pollutants
Author(s)
Popek, E
Year
2018
Publisher
Elsevier
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Book Title
Sampling and analysis of environmental chemical pollutants: A complete guide
Page Numbers
13-69
Language
English
DOI
10.1016/B978-0-12-803202-2.00002-1
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Pollutant classification; volatile organic compounds; persistent organic pollutants; toxic metals; action levels; regulatory overview
Edition
2nd
Editor(s)
Popek, E
ISBN
9780128032022
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