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Dioxin Perspectives A Pilot Study on International Information Exchange on Dioxins and Related Compounds

Erich W. Bretthauer, Chairman of the Exposure and Hazard Assessment Working Group U. s. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D. C. The efforts of the Exposure and Hazard Assessment Working Group were focused on the exchange of information on a variety of topics including research projects, re...

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Other Authors: Bretthauer, Erich W. (Editor), Kraus, Heinrich W. (Editor), di Domenico, Alessandro (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1991, 1991
Edition:1st ed. 1991
Series:Nato Challenges of Modern Society, Energy Engineering and Advanced Power Systems
Subjects:
Chemistry, Organic
Ecology 
Pharmacology
Ecology
Organic Chemistry
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction and Background Information
  • 1. Participation
  • 2. The Pilot Study Organization
  • 3. The Nature of the Problem
  • References
  • 2. Exposure and Hazard Assessment Working Group
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. International Exchange of Research and Technology Information on Dioxins and Related Compounds
  • 3. Listing of Laboratories with Expertise in the Analysis of Dioxins and Related Compounds
  • 4. Inventory of Regulations/Statutes Concerning Dioxins and Related Compounds
  • 5. International Toxicity Equivalency Factor (I-TEF) Method of Risk Assessment for Complex Mixtures of Dioxins and Related Compounds
  • 6. A Review and Update of Current Knowledge and Methods for Performing Exposure Assessments for 2, 3, 7, 8-TCDD
  • 7. Quantitative Implications of the Use of Different Extrapolation Procedures for Low-Dose Cancer Risk Estimates from Exposure to 2, 3, 7, 8-TCDD
  • 8. Rationale for a Hormone-Like Mechanism of 2, 3, 7, 8-TCDD for Use in Risk Assessment
  • References
  • 3. Technology Assessment Working Group
  • 1. Introduction to Working Group B Activities
  • 2. Formation of Dioxins and Related Compounds from Combustion and Incineration Processes
  • 3. Formation of Dioxins and Related Compounds in Industrial Processes
  • 4. Methods for Degradation, Destruction, and Detoxification of Dioxins and Related Compounds
  • 5. Waste Disposal Sites Contaminated with Dioxins and Related Compounds
  • 4. Management of Accidents Working Group
  • 1. Introductory Comments on Seveso (Italy) Industrial Accident
  • 2. Contingency Planning
  • 3. Immediate Emergency Response
  • 4. Long-Term Rehabilitation
  • 5. Other Contributions

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