Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were discovered before the turn of the century and their usefulness for industry, because of their physical properties, was recognized early. The PCBs have been used commercially, since ...

Acetonitrile (CH3CN) is a by-product of acrylonitrile manufacture. It may also be formed by the combustion of wood and vegetation. It is a liquid with an ether-like odour. Acetonitrile is a volatile, highly polar ...

The purpose of this monograph is to examine the concepts and to identify the principles for the application of biomarkers to assessment of risk to human health from exposure to chemical agents, with special attention to ...