Toxicological Profile of Chlorophenols and Their Derivatives in the Environment: The Public Health Perspective

Chlorophenol compounds and their derivatives are ubiquitous contaminants in the environment. These compounds are used as intermediates in manufacturing agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biocides, and dyes. Chlorophenols gets into the environment from a variety of sources such as industrial wa...

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Main Authors: Etinosa O. Igbinosa, Emmanuel E. Odjadjare, Vincent N. Chigor, Isoken H. Igbinosa, Alexander O. Emoghene, Fredrick O. Ekhaise, Nicholas O. Igiehon, Omoruyi G. Idemudia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/460215