Distribution of certain chlorobenzene isomers in marine sediments from the southeastern coastal areas of Korea

  • Moon, Hyo-Bang (Marine Environment Management Division, National Fisheries Research & Development Institute) ;
  • Park, Hee-Gu (Marine Environment Management Division, National Fisheries Research & Development Institut) ;
  • Kim, Sang-Soo (Marine Environment Management Division, National Fisheries Research & Development Institut) ;
  • Lee, Pil-Yong (Marine Environment Management Division, National Fisheries Research & Development Institut) ;
  • Kim, Hak-Gyoon (Marine Environment Management Division, National Fisheries Research & Development Institut) ;
  • Gon Ok (Faculty of Earth Environmental Sciences, Pukyong National University)
  • Published : 2001.05.01

Abstract

Chlorobenzenes (CBs) are ubiquitous hydrophobic chlorinated organic compounds in the environment. These compounds are used as de-ordants, solvents and pesticides, as well as byproducts of agro- or petro-chemical related manufacturing processes, such as PCBs and pentachlorophenol, or of biodegradation of lindane (Newhook and Meek, 1994). Unlike some organochlorine (OC) compounds, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and various pesticides, CBs are not banned from production or use in any country. (omitted)

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