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| Title | Focus on: Identifying PCBs in Building Materials |
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Focus on: Identifying PCBs in Building Materials (Number of pages: 3) (Publication Size: 553KB)
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| Author(s) | Washington State Department of Ecology | ||||||
| Description | Studies show PCBs were widely incorporated into building materials between 1950–1979 to improve flexibility, adhesion, and durability. Buildings built or renovated during this time period may contain PCBs. This focus sheet explains how to identify them and next steps to consider. | ||||||
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| Contact | HWTR Publications Coordinator at 360-407-6700 or hwtrpubs@ecy.wa.gov | ||||||
| Keywords | PCB, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), identification, Focus sheet, PCBs, construction, demolition, building materials | ||||||
| WEB PAGE | PCBs in building materials | ||||||
| RELATED PUBLICATIONS | Title:
Focus on: How to Protect Stormwater from PCBs in Building Materials Disposal Options and Requirements for Polychlorinated Biphenyl Waste |
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