| Main Title |
Assessment of Dimethyl Terephthalate as a Potential Air Pollution Problem. Volume XII. |
| Author |
Patterson, Robert M. ;
Bornstein, Mark I. ;
Garshick., Eric ;
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| CORP Author |
GCA Corp., Bedford, Mass. GCA Technology Div.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C. |
| Year Published |
1976 |
| Report Number |
GCA-TR-75-32-G(12); EPA-68-02-1337; |
| Stock Number |
PB-258 364 |
| Additional Subjects |
Phthalates ;
Air pollution ;
Chemical properties ;
Physical properties ;
Public health ;
Industrial wastes ;
Chemical industry ;
Combustion products ;
Assessments ;
Air pollution control ;
Toxicity ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Sources ;
Humans ;
Animals ;
Scrubbers ;
Polyester fibers ;
Films ;
Incinerators ;
Filters ;
Air pollution effects(Humans) ;
Air pollution effects(Animals) ;
Air pollution effects(Materials)
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-258 364 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
21p |
| Abstract |
Dimethyl terephthalate is a white crystalline solid. It is manufactured by the oxidation of para-xylene to terephthalic acid, with subsequent methanol esterification. Dimethyl terephthalate is used almost exclusively in the production of polyester fibers and polyester films. Data on human health effects from dimethyl terephthalate are lacking, and there is no standard for occupational exposures. Contact with dust may be slightly toxic only at high doses. No effects on vegetation have been documented. Emission control methods and reported efficiencies are: scrubbers, bag filters, and incinerators. Based on the results of the health effects research presented in this report, and the ambient concentration estimates, dimethyl terephthalate as an air pollutant apparently does not pose a threat to the health of the general population. In addition, dimethyl terephthalate does not appear to pose other environmental insults which would warrant further investigation or restriction of its use at the present time. |
| Availability Notes |
Also available in set of 14 reports as PB-258 352-SET, PC E99/MF E99. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Jan 76 |
| Category Codes |
13B; 7A; 6T; 68A#; 99B#; 57Y |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
326630486 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
