Toxicological Profile of Chlorophenols and Their Derivatives in the Environment: The Public Health Perspective
Joint Authors
Chigor, Vincent N.
Igbinosa, Isoken H.
Emoghene, Alexander O.
Ekhaise, Fredrick O.
Igiehon, Nicholas O.
Odjadjare, Emmanuel E.
Igbinosa, Etinosa O.
Idemudia, Omoruyi G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
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 waste, pesticides, and insecticides, or by degradation of complex chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Thermal and chemical degradation of chlorophenols leads to the formation of harmful substances which constitute public health problems.
These compounds may cause histopathological alterations, genotoxicity, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity amongst other abnormalities in humans and animals.
Furthermore, the recalcitrant nature of chlorophenolic compounds to degradation constitutes an environmental nuisance, and a good understanding of the fate and transport of these compounds and their derivatives is needed for a clearer view of the associated risks and mechanisms of pathogenicity to humans and animals.
This review looks at chlorophenols and their derivatives, explores current research on their effects on public health, and proffers measures for mitigation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Igbinosa, Etinosa O.& Odjadjare, Emmanuel E.& Chigor, Vincent N.& Igbinosa, Isoken H.& Emoghene, Alexander O.& Ekhaise, Fredrick O.…[et al.]. 2013. Toxicological Profile of Chlorophenols and Their Derivatives in the Environment: The Public Health Perspective. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032941
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Igbinosa, Etinosa O.…[et al.]. Toxicological Profile of Chlorophenols and Their Derivatives in the Environment: The Public Health Perspective. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032941
American Medical Association (AMA)
Igbinosa, Etinosa O.& Odjadjare, Emmanuel E.& Chigor, Vincent N.& Igbinosa, Isoken H.& Emoghene, Alexander O.& Ekhaise, Fredrick O.…[et al.]. Toxicological Profile of Chlorophenols and Their Derivatives in the Environment: The Public Health Perspective. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032941
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1032941