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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are industrial chemicals that were widely used in electrical equipment, paints, and other applications until their ban in many countries due to environmental and health concerns. While solvents themselves typically do not contain PCBs, they can sometimes be contaminated with PCBs if they come into contact with PCB-containing materials or if they are used in processes involving PCBs. It's important to check specific product safety data sheets for any potential contaminants.
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Which aquatic organism will have the highest concentration of PCBs?
Apex predators such as sharks and swordfish are known to have high concentrations of PCBs due to bioaccumulation in the food chain. These organisms accumulate PCBs from their prey over time and have higher levels compared to lower trophic levels.
Why are alcohols soluble in polar solvents while hydrocarbons are not?
Alcohols contain a hydroxyl (-OH) group which can form hydrogen bonds with polar solvents, making them soluble. In contrast, hydrocarbons lack these polar functional groups and interactions, leading to poor solubility in polar solvents.
Are solvents all explosive?
No, not all solvents are explosive. Solvents can vary in their chemical properties and flammability. While some solvents may be flammable or have explosive properties, many solvents are not inherently explosive. It is important to handle all solvents with care and follow appropriate safety procedures.
What gases are in a airasoles?
Aerosols usually contain propellants such as butane or propane, which are used to disperse the product out of the container. They may also contain compressed air or nitrogen as a propellant. Additionally, aerosols might contain the desired product (such as perfume or cleaning solution) mixed with solvents or other chemicals.
Does hairspray contain hydrogen and helium?
The propellant used in hair spay does not contain hydrogen gas or helium gas. Hairspray contains compounds that contain covalently bonded hydrogen.
What are the possible solvents in containers A and B?
Container A could contain water, acetone, or ethanol as possible solvents. Container B could contain hexane, toluene, or chloroform as possible solvents.
Chemicals that contain CFCs do not generally include?
paint solvents
What is the total number transformers in use by utility companies and how many of them contain PCBs?
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How do household cleaners work to remove spills and stains?
Some household cleaners contain solvents that dissolve stains. Other cleaners may contain detergents and solvents that bleach away stains and spills.
Why is calling pcb?
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the boards that are used as the base in most electronics – both as a physical support piece and as the wiring area for the surface-mounted and socketed components. PCBs are most commonly made out of fiberglass, composite epoxy, or another composite material.Most PCBs for simple electronics are simple and composed of only a single layer. More sophisticated hardware such as computer graphics cards or motherboards can have multiple layers, sometimes up to twelve.There are several overall types of PCB boards each with their own particular manufacturing specifications, material types, and usages: Single-layer PCBs, Double-layer PCBs, Multi-layer PCBs, Rigid PCBs, Flexible PCBs, Rigid-Flex PCBs, High-frequency PCBs, Aluminum-backed PCBs.
Name 3 products in which organic solvents are found?
3 products that contain organic solvents are sharpies, nail polish, and spray paints. Some of the solvents that are found in these types of products are propanol, butanol, and toluene.
PCBs that disrupt hormones in humans are interfering with the?
PCBs, or polychlorinated bis-phenols, are believed to disrupt normal endocrine function. This is thought to occur because PCBs mimic sex hormones in the body.
What type of oil is in old ignition coils?
They would contain transformer oil if they have an oil filling. Old transformer oil (made before 1979) included PCBs as a fire retardent. PCBs have been found to cause many health problems including cancers and are now banned from transformer oils.
Does every solvent contain benzene or toluene?
No, not every solvent contains benzene or toluene. Solvents are a diverse group of chemicals with different properties and uses, so they can vary widely in composition. There are many solvents available that do not contain benzene or toluene.
What is the pH of organic solvents?
The pH scale is designed for water-based solutions, not organic solvents. Organic solvents do not have a pH value because they do not contain hydrogen ions like water-based solutions.
Is solvent free hyphenated?
The term "solvent-free" is hyphenated. The hyphen is used to connect the two words when they function together as a single adjective to describe something that does not contain solvents. For example, you would say "solvent-free paint" to indicate that the paint does not contain solvents.
What do solvents do to you?
Solvents are chemical substances that can dissolve, suspend or extract other materials usually without chemically changing either the solvents or the other materials. Solvents can be organic, meaning the solvent contains carbon as part of its makeup, or inorganic, meaning the solvent does not contain carbon. For example, "rubbing" alcohol is an organic solvent and water is an inorganic solvent. Hydrocarbon and oxygenated solvents are examples of types of organic solvents that can effectively dissolve many materials.
