Organic photochemistry: Simulated atmospheric photodecomposition rates of methylene chloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and other compounds

Dilling, WL; Bredeweg, CJ; Tefertiller, NB

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59297

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Journal Article

Year

1976

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English

HERO ID 59297
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Year 1976
Title Organic photochemistry: Simulated atmospheric photodecomposition rates of methylene chloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and other compounds
Authors Dilling, WL; Bredeweg, CJ; Tefertiller, NB
Journal Environmental Science & Technology
Volume 10
Issue 4
Page Numbers 351-356
Abstract To estimate the decomposition rates of chloro compounds in the atmosphere, we carried out laboratory studies on the photolysis rates of the four title compounds, six other chlorohydrocarbons, and 23 other organic compounds under simulated atmospheric conditions. In the presence of nitric oxide, vinylidene chloride, cis- and trans-dichloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and vinyl chloride decomposed at moderate rates (estimated half-lives of 5-12 h under bright sunlight) when compared with a series of standard hydrocarbons. Chlorobenzene, tetrachloroethylene, and 1,1,2-trichloroethane decomposed slowly (estimated half-lives 20-40 h). Methylene chloride and l,l,ltrichloroethane did not decompose (half-lives >250 and >>1700 h respectively). The photodecomposition rates of several chloro compounds were determined in mixtures with other organic compounds and also in the presence of nitrogen dioxide, ozone, chloral, acetaldehyde, chlorine, and phosgene. The presence of hydrocarbons reduced the decomposition rates of several chloroethylenes.
Doi 10.1021/es60115a006
Wosid WOS:A1976BL67600013
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Comments ECRIB.Environ. Sci. Technol. 10: 351-356.
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Language Text English
Keyword Environment Abstracts; NERVE GAS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; CHLORINE; NITROGEN DIOXIDE; METHANE; ETHYLENE; PHOTODEGRADATION; HYDROCARBONS, AIR; ENA 07:General
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