Evidence of degradation of polybrominated biphenyls in soil samples from michigan

Robert H. Hill; Donald G. Patterson; Donna L. Orti; James S. Holler; Larry L. Needham; Sandra L. Sirmans; John A. Liddle

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Evidence of degradation of polybrominated biphenyls in soil samples from michigan

Robert H. Hill, Donald G. Patterson, Donna L. Orti, James S. Holler, Larry L. Needham, Sandra L. Sirmans, John A. Liddle

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Soil samples obtained from the former polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) manufacturing site in Michigan were analyzed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection. The results indicate significant degradation of, the PBB residue in the soil sample. The soil sample with the highest concentration of PBB has the greatest degree of degradation. Principal degradation products include 2,3',4,4’,5-pentabromobiphenyl, 2,2',4,4’,5-pentabromobiphenyl and two unidentified tetrab romobipheny1s, The degradation pattern observed supports a photochemical decomposition mechanism. These degraded residues may be more toxic than the original Firemaster residues. The implications of the results are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	19-33
Number of pages	15
Journal	Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Volume	17
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/03601238209372298
State	Published - Jan 1 1982

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