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Determination of 1,4-Dichlorobenzene in Environmental Matrices

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1,4-Dichlorobenzene is a frequently used lavatory deodorant although it has strong endocrine disrupting and potential carcinogenic effects. A large amount (approximately 15,000 tonnes annually worldwide) of this compound is released into the environment. This paper deals with the determination of 1,4-dichlorobenzene in a variety of environmental matrices. Various extraction and concentration methods such as charcoal absorbtion tubes and headspace sampling were applied. Sensitive and selective ion monitoring GC-MS measurements were used for determination. Significant concentrations of the compound have been identified in lavatory air, waste water, waste water sludge and human breast milk.

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The NKTH-OTKA No. NI-68863 and OTKA K72861 grants are gratefully acknowledged.

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  1. Environmental Engineering Institute, Universitas Budensis, Doberdo ut 6, Budapest, 1034, Hungary

    Zoltan Juvancz & Rita Bodane-Kendrovics

  2. Balint Analitics Ltd., Fehervari u.144, Budapest, 1116, Hungary

    Peter Beleznay

  3. Budapest Sewage Works Ltd., Asztalos Sandor u. 4, Budapest, 1087, Hungary

    Istvan Erdelyi

  4. VITUKI Plc., Kvassay J. ut.1, Budapest, 1095, Hungary

    Maria Klujber-Mohr

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Juvancz, Z., Bodane-Kendrovics, R., Beleznay, P. et al. Determination of 1,4-Dichlorobenzene in Environmental Matrices. Chroma 71 (Suppl 1), 125–128 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1365/s10337-010-1597-7

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