PolychlorinatedBiphenyls(PCBs)ToxicSubstanceControl.pptVIP

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)Toxic Substance Control Act Environmental Compliance Assistance Workshop September 13th, 2005 Raj Aiyar (404) 562-8993 EPA Region 4 TSCA Programs PCBs New Chemicals (Core TSCA) Asbestos in Schools Lead Based Paint PCBs What are PCBs? PCBs are synthetic organic compounds 209 Congeners (forms) Commercial PCBs are mixtures of congeners. Produced under various tradenames, Aroclor (Monsanto), Askeral (USA), Pyroclor (UK), Inerteen (Japan), Solvol (Russia) PCB Uses PCBs were commercially produced for 50 years PCBs commonly used as: Dielectric flui