Main Title |
Investigation of Means for Controlled Self-Destruction of Pesticides. |
Author |
Sween, Keith H. ;
Fische, James R. ;
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CORP Author |
Aerojet-General Corp., El Monte, Calif. Environmental Systems Div. |
Year Published |
1970 |
Report Number |
DI-14-12-596; EPA-WQO-16040-ELO; 06249; 16040-ELO-06/70 |
Stock Number |
PB-198 224 |
Additional Subjects |
( DDT ;
Decomposition) ;
( Pesticides ;
Decomposition) ;
( Chlorine organic compounds ;
Decomposition) ;
Insecticides ;
Zinc ;
Coatings ;
Soil chemistry ;
Reduction(Chemistry) ;
Catalysis ;
pH ;
Chemical removal(Water treatment) ;
Aldrin ;
Chlordane ;
Dieldrin ;
Endrin ;
Heptachlor ;
Ethane/bis(chlorophenyl) ;
Toxaphene ;
DDE pesticide
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-198 224 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
131p |
Abstract |
Laboratory studies demonstrated the feasibility of controlled destruction of chlorinated pesticides such as DDT. The concept comprised (1) means to degrade DDT to a harmless form, and (2) methods to delay the reaction for given pest-control action. Chemical methods for degrading DDT were screened and reduction was selected as the most promising technique. Destruction of DDT, without forming DDE as a product, was demonstrated by mildly acidic reduction with zinc powder. The principal product is bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane, DDT with all three aliphatic chlorines removed; a material stated to be 'void of the neurotoxic effects of DDT.' Catalysis of the reaction resulted in complete destruction of DDT in 1 hr at 25C and conversion to bis(chlorophenyl)ethane in 4-8 hrs. Catalyzed aluminum or iron reduction of DDT produced tetra(p-chlorophenyl)tetrachlorobutane, reportedly lipoid insoluble. Reductive degradation of dieldrin, endrin, aldrin, chlordane, heptachlor, toxaphene, and selected polychlorinated biphenyls was also shown. A 90% destruction of DDT in laboratory soil was shown in 4 days by this technique. Degradation of DDT in water was demonstrated also, a 421 mg/l suspension being reduced to 1 ppm after 1 hr reaction at 75C. Reaction delay can be achieved with wax or silyl coatings which are slowly dissolved or eroded. Coatings were produced which stopped zinc-acid reaction. (Author) |
Supplementary Notes |
Paper copy available from SOD $1.25 as EP 2.10:16040ELO06/70. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Jun 70, |
Category Codes |
6F; 7C; 57P; 59D |
NTIS Prices |
PC-SOD/MF A01-NTIS |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326517381 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |