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The dioxins are a family of ring-based organic chemical compounds with 2 oxygen atoms in place of a couple of the 6 carbon atoms that one normally expect to find in a phenyl ring. Because they are quite chemically active, dioxins tend to be toxic and carcenogenic. Dioxins may be formed as a byproduct of the manufacture of other chemicals (herbicides, for example) or in chemical processes that use chlorine (such as the bleaching process in paper manufacturing). They are also formed as a result of incomplete combustion of chemical compounds (for example, burning plastics in a faulty incinerator). The most notoriously poisonous and cancer-causing dioxin compound known is called TCDD, which is chemistry shorthand for 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin. The most notorious dioxin poisoning event occurred during the Vietnam War, when the US Military sprayed tens of millions of gallons of dioxin-containing chemicals such as "Agent Orange". This eventually resulted in nearly a million deaths, disabilities and birth defects in affected individuals, both Vietnamese and Americans.
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∙ 6y agoDioxins is a large class of frequently toxic organic compounds.
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What kind of air pollutants can cause damage to many body systems?
Dioxins are air pollutants that are chemically related compounds.They can cause damage to many body systems. Dioxins are highly toxic and affect the reproductive system, respiratory system, intefere with hormones and cause cancer. Dioxins are unwanted by products of many manufacturing processes such as smelting, bleaching of paper with chlorine, herbicides, pesticides. The process of burning waste products is one among the major sources of air pollutants.
What is the most poisonous man made chemical?
The most poisonous man made chemical is called dioxin...-DakI'm not sure there is agreement that dioxins are the most toxic (dioxins are actually a class of molecules in fact, the most toxic of which is call TCDD), but they are certainly high on the list. I found this at ens-newswire.com (see link on the left): "STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 17, 2004 (ENS) - An international treaty banning 12 of the world's most deadly chemicals enters into force today - the 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Under the agreement, more chemicals can be added to the prohibited list but for now the 12 initial POPs are - aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, mirex, toxaphene, polychlorinated biphenols (PCBs), hexachlorobenzene, dioxins and furans." See the Related Links to the left for the answer.
What are organic pollutant?
Organic pollutants are persistent organic pollutants(POPs). Examples are DDT and lindane, industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and substances such as dioxins, all of which accumulate and are slow to degrade, and may have adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
What is one toixc chemical produced by burning wood?
Creosote, benzo (a) pyrene, dioxins, furans, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and a whole host of others, but that should be enough to be going on with. All wood, whether it's construction timber or straight from the pristine forest, contains sulphur and chlorine in differing amounts which produce some fairly unpleasant compounds when burnt. It's all relative though, as so do cars, buses, trucks, planes and cigarettes (in much, much larger amounts).
What is negative about plastic?
Plastics are made from crude oil, which is a fossil fuel, this is non-renewable and there is only a finite amount of fossils fuels on the planet. This means eventually they will run out. Some plastics are made from polymers containing chlorine which when burnt form dioxins and hydrochloric acid. Both of these are bad for the environment and organisms.
What can water be contaminated by?
water can be contaminaed by dioxins and other chemicals.
Would polycarbonate release dioxin into water if heated by the sun?
No, as it does not contain dioxins
Which rainbow herbicide was the most dangerous?
agent orange because it released the most dioxins
What has the author Arthur Sheffield written?
Arthur Sheffield has written: 'Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs)' -- subject(s): Sources, Pollution, Polychlorinated dibenzofurans, Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, Pollutants, Air
What are the uses of dioxins?
Dioxin does not have any particular use but is sometimes formed as by-products for other chemicals.
What has the author Lawrence E Keller written?
Lawrence E Keller has written: 'National dioxin study tier 4' -- subject(s): Combustion, Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin, Dioxins 'National dioxin study tier 4' -- subject(s): Combustion, Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin, Dioxins
What kind of air pollutants can cause damage to many body systems?
Dioxins are air pollutants that are chemically related compounds.They can cause damage to many body systems. Dioxins are highly toxic and affect the reproductive system, respiratory system, intefere with hormones and cause cancer. Dioxins are unwanted by products of many manufacturing processes such as smelting, bleaching of paper with chlorine, herbicides, pesticides. The process of burning waste products is one among the major sources of air pollutants.
Name the gases that are formed during the burningof plastic?
When plastic is burned, it releases dioxins, a type of toxic compounds.
Can dioxin kill you?
Yes, several dioxins are very toxic.
What has the author Watcharee Chatkittikunwong written?
Watcharee Chatkittikunwong has written: 'Analytical,synthesis and stability studies of halogenated Dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans'
What is a problem with incinerating waste?
The problems with incinerating waste is that it pollutes the air with many chemicals such as dioxins, lead, cadmium, mercury and fine particles.
Problems with incinerating waste?
The problems with incinerating waste is that it pollutes the air with many chemicals such as dioxins, lead, cadmium, mercury and fine particles.
