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Main Title Environmental monitoring near industrial sites : polychloronaphthalenes /
Author Erickson, M. D. ; Zweidinger, R. A. ; Michael, L. C. ; Pellizzari., E. D.
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Erickson, Mitchell D.
DeCarlo, Vincent.
CORP Author Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, N.C.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Toxic Substances.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Toxic Substances,
Year Published 1977
Report Number EPA-560/6-77-019; 68-01-1978; EPA-68-01-1978
Stock Number PB-281 687
OCLC Number 28463562
Subjects Environmental monitoring--United States ; Naphthalene--United States--Measurement ; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons--Toxicology ; Factory and trade waste--United States--Measurement ; Factory and trade waste--Measurement ; Naphthalene--Measurement--United States ; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons--Toxicity ; Factory and trade waste--Measurement--United States
Additional Subjects Environmental surveys ; Chemical analysis ; Industrial wastes ; Chlorine organic compounds ; Monitoring ; Soil analysis ; Sediments ; Field tests ; Gas analysis ; Water analysis ; Samplers ; Laboratory equipment ; Quality control ; Polychlorinated naphthalenes ; Air pollution detection ; Water pollution detection
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ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 560-6-77-019 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
NTIS  PB-281 687 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 241 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
Abstract
This research program was initiated to evaluate possible environmental contamination by polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs). The program included sampling and analytical method development and the collection and analysis of field samples. A glass fiber filter and two precleaned polyurethane foam plugs in tandem were used for PCN collection. Recovery of the PCNs from the foam and filter was accomplished by triple extraction with toluene. The concentrated extract was chromatographed on a silica gel column and the final volume reduced to 2 ml in a Kuderna-Danish apparatus. Samples were analyzed by gas chromatograph/quadrupole mass spectrometer/computer. The instrument was operated in the multiple ion detection mode which permitted the detection of < 50 pg of a PCN isomer (approximately 0.3 ng/cu m in air). The presence of PCNs was confirmed from full scan mass spectra or by monitoring the chlorine isotope ratio. Air, water, soil, sediment and biota were collected from sites near a PCN manufacturer, and six potential users. PCNs were found at all sites sampled although appreciable quantities were found at only three sites, near the manufacturer and two possible users.
Notes
"Research Triangle Institute; contract no. 68-01-1978; project officer: Dr. Vincent J. DeCarlo." "560/6-77-019." "July 1977." Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-167).