Re: PCB's

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Hollmike-at-aol-dot-com>

Hazards of PCBs

PCBs are not considered to be acutely toxic to humans, however, repeated 
exposure to PCBs can cause them to accumulate in the body. They can cause a 
skin condition called chloracne, that produces pustules, blackheads and 
cysts. In animals they can also cause damage to the liver, and reduce the 
effectiveness of the immune system.

Strong heating of PCBs in the presence of oxygen can lead to the formation of 
dibenzofurans, which may pose a greater hazard to human health.

Precautions

Because PCBs can pass easily through the skin, personal protective equipment 
(PPE) should be worn if there is any possibility of skin contact. any cuts or 
abrasions should be covered with dressings before putting on the protective 
clothing.

The rest of the article can be found here:
http://www.voelckerscience.co.uk/envsci/pcbs.html
Mike

(new Geek Group member 1142, G-2 )