Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans .: En40-215/1E-PDF

"Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (dioxins)-and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (furans) are highly persistent compounds with a strong affinity [for sediments and a high potential for accumulating in biological. tissues. They have been found in all compartments of the ecosystem, including: air, water, soil, sediments, animals and foods. All animals and humans in Canada are exposed to these substances"--Summary, p. v.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada.
Canada. Health and Welfare Canada.
Title Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans .
Variant title At head of title : Canadian Environmental Protection Act
Series title Priority substances list assessment report ;no. 1
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Issued also in French under title: Polychlorodibenzodioxines et polychlorodibenzofurannes.
Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
Includes bibliographical references.
Issued also in printed form.
Publishing information [Ottawa?] : Minister of Supply and Services Canada, c1993.
Description ix, 55, [1] p. : ill.
Catalogue number
  • En40-215/1E-PDF
Subject terms Hazardous materials
Toxic substances
Environmental law
Environmental protection
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