Publications Home || Browse by topic || Browse by program || Ecology website

Publication Summary

Our Ecology website has changed, which can cause broken links.
To report these, please contact us with the publication and broken link.

Title

Focus on: PCBs in Building Materials (Historical)

 
Publication number Date Published Date Revised
21-04-030July 2021August 2021
VIEW NOW This publication is historical. It is unavailable on our website. To request a copy, please use the contact listed below.
Author(s) Washington State Department of Ecology
Description Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are synthetic chemicals manufactured in the United States between 1929 and 1979. They were intentionally added to capacitors, light ballasts, and other building materials to improve flexibility, adhesion, and durability.
REQUEST A COPY
The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment. To help us meet that goal, please consider the environment before you print or request a copy.

ADA Accessibility
The Department of Ecology is committed to providing people with disabilities access to information and services by meeting or exceeding the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Washington State Policy #188.
Visit Ecology’s website for more information.
Contact Ecology Library at 360-407-6150 or Ecologylibrary@ecy.wa.gov
Keywords persistent, bioaccumulative toxics, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), toxic chemicals, PCBs, dangerous waste
WEB PAGE PCBs in building materials