DocumentCode
1179150
Title
PCBs replacement liquids-how to determine their toxicity?
Author
Carballeira, May ; Crine, Jean-Pierre
Author_Institution
LCIE, Fontenay-aux Roses, France
Volume
5
Issue
3
fYear
1989
Firstpage
27
Lastpage
29
Abstract
The tests currently used to evaluate toxicity and ecotoxicity of polychlorinated biphenyls are reviewed. Distinction is made among acute toxicity, subacute toxicity, mutagenicity, and carcinogenic effects. The significance of the values obtained is briefly discussed.<>
Keywords
organic insulating materials; safety; acute toxicity; carcinogenic effects; ecotoxicity; mutagenicity; polychlorinated biphenyls; subacute toxicity; toxicity; Animals; Chemical industry; Dielectric liquids; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrical equipment industry; Electrical products industry; Performance evaluation; Skin; Stability; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0883-7554
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/57.32446
Filename
32446
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