Title :
PCBs replacement liquids-how to determine their toxicity?
Author :
Carballeira, May ; Crine, Jean-Pierre
Author_Institution :
LCIE, Fontenay-aux Roses, France
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;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
