Why Are Halogenated Hydrocarbons Bad?
Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Hhcs) Are Totally Artificial Compounds, and Are Not Found in Nature. They Are Very Persistent in the Environment and in Living...
Halogenated hydrocarbons (HHCs) are totally artificial compounds, and are not found in nature. They are very persistent in the environment and in living organisms, having an affinity for high-fat tissues including the nervous system. Some of these man-made chemicals can disrupt normal endocrine physiology in animals.
Why are halogenated compounds dangerous?
Halogenated acetylene compounds are unstable and should be treated as explosives. Low molecular weight haloalkanes are highly flammable and can react with some metals to form dangerous products. They are also peroxidizable and may polymerize violently. ... These compounds cause cancer in laboratory tests.
Why are halogenated hydrocarbons toxic?
Halogenated hydrocarbons may cause dysrhythmias and hepatotoxicity, where aromatic hydrocarbons may cause bone marrow suppression and cancer.
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