2006-07-25 15:03:32 · 3 answers · asked by anjulyn s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Chlorinated hydrocarbon (CHC) is a generic term given to compounds containing chlorine, carbon and hydrogen. The term can be used to describe organochlorine pesticides such as lindane and DDT, industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), and chlorine waste products such as dioxins and furans. These compounds are persistent in the environment and most bioaccumulates in the food chain. The human and environmental health risks of chlorinated hydrocarbons depend on the compound in question. As a general statement, exposure to chlorinated hydrocarbon has been associated with suppression of the immune system and cancer.
2006-07-25 15:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons are the simplest form of organochlorides. These consist of simple hydrocarbons in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced with chlorine. Most low molecular weight chlorinated hydrocarbons such as chloroform, dichloromethane, dichloroethene and trichloroethane are useful as solvents.
Chlorinated hydrocarbon (CHC) is a generic term given to compounds containing chlorine, carbon and hydrogen. The term can be used to describe organochlorine pesticides such as lindane and DDT, industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), and chlorine waste products such as dioxins and furans. These compounds are persistent in the environment and most bioaccumulates in the food chain. The human and environmental health risks of chlorinated hydrocarbons depend on the compound in question. As a general statement, exposure to chlorinated hydrocarbon has been associated with suppression of the immune system and cancer.
2006-07-25 19:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by cookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All halogenated hydrocarbons (chemicals that contain hydrogen and carbon combined with either chlorine flurine, bromine, iodine) have a specific gravity greater than 1, meaning that they will all sink in water. The vapors are also heavier than air so they sink to low places. They are toxic, carcinogenic (causes cancer), flammable. They are used as solvents for paint and also used as dry cleaning fluid.
2006-07-25 17:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by DWG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋