Pentachlorophenol

What is Pentachlorophenol? Pentachlorophenol is a manufactured chemical that does not occur naturally. Pure pentachlorophenol exists as colorless crystals. Impure pentachlorophenol (the form usually found at hazardous waste sites) is dark gray to brown and exists as dust, beads, or flakes.

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. Different classes of PFAS are used in the manufacturing of a variety of products. Beyond well-known applications like fire-fighting foams, carpet protectant and non-stick cookware, PFAS are used in important products such as surgical gowns and drapes, where these materials help prevent infections. They are also critical to the manufacturing of electronic devices such as cell phones and semi-conductors. Commercial aircraft and low-emissions vehicles also rely on PFAS technology.

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. Different classes of PFAS are used in the manufacturing of a variety of products. Beyond well-known applications like fire-fighting foams, carpet protectant and non-stick cookware, PFAS are used in important products such as surgical gowns and drapes, where these materials help prevent infections. They are also critical to the manufacturing of electronic devices such as cell phones and semi-conductors. Commercial aircraft and low-emissions vehicles also rely on PFAS technology.

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Perchlorate

What is Perchlorate? Perchlorate is a white crystalline solid or colorless liquid. Both naturally occurring and manmade anion. Perchlorate is highly soluble in water and migrates quickly from soil to groundwater.

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Perchlorate

What is Perchlorate? Perchlorate is a white crystalline solid or colorless liquid. Both naturally occurring and manmade anion. Perchlorate is highly soluble in water and migrates quickly from soil to groundwater.

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Perchloroethylene (PCE)

What is PCE/TCE? Tetrachloroethylene is a chlorocarbon with the formula Cl₂C=CCl₂. It is a colorless liquid widely used for dry cleaning of fabrics, hence it is sometimes called “dry-cleaning fluid”. The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a halocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent.

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Perchloroethylene (PCE)

What is PCE/TCE? Tetrachloroethylene is a chlorocarbon with the formula Cl₂C=CCl₂. It is a colorless liquid widely used for dry cleaning of fabrics, hence it is sometimes called “dry-cleaning fluid”. The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a halocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent.

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Phenanthrene

What is Phenanthrene? Phenanthrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) composed of three fused benzene rings which takes its name from the two terms ‘phenyl’ and ‘anthracene. ‘ It has a role as an environmental contaminant and a mouse metabolite. Most of the PAHs are used to conduct research. Like most PAHs, phenanthrene is used to make dyes, plastics and pesticides, explosives and drugs. It has also been used to make bile acids, cholesterol and steroids.

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Phenanthrene

What is Phenanthrene? Phenanthrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) composed of three fused benzene rings which takes its name from the two terms ‘phenyl’ and ‘anthracene. ‘ It has a role as an environmental contaminant and a mouse metabolite. Most of the PAHs are used to conduct research. Like most PAHs, phenanthrene is used to make dyes, plastics and pesticides, explosives and drugs. It has also been used to make bile acids, cholesterol and steroids.

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Phenol

What is Phenol? Phenol is both a manufactured chemical and a natural substance. It is a colorless-to-white solid when pure. The commercial product is a liquid. Phenol has a distinct odor that is sickeningly sweet and tarry.

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