Nikolas
Created page with "* POP = persistent organic pollutant ** = Organic compounds which are resistant to environmental degradation *** Most are chlorinated ** Initially contained 12 compounds, nowadays more *** Originally called the “dirty dozen” *** DDT, PCBs, aldrin, chlordane, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, mirex, toxaphene, dioxins, furans *** Many POPs are pesticides, solvents, drugs, and industrial chemicals *** DDT is used against malaria mosquitoes ** Share 4 cha..."
