Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
The chloronitramide anion was first detected as a UV absorbance interference during monitoring of chloramine and dichloramine in 1981. [6] It was then shown to form during the decomposition of both chemicals. [6] It was shown to likely be an anion in 1990. [7]
Since the 1990s, many public systems have switched to inorganic chloramine, a chlorine derivative, to purify water supplies. Systems serving about 113 million people in the U.S. use this process.
The Summary. A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists do not yet know whether the byproduct is dangerous.
Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are organic and inorganic compounds resulting from chemical reactions between organic and inorganic substances such as contaminates and chemical treatment disinfection agents, respectively, in water during water disinfection processes.
N-Chloropiperidine is a rare example of an organic chloramine. [5] Chloramine-T is often referred to as a chloramine, but it is really a salt (CH 3 C 6 H 4 SO 2 NClNa) derived from a chloramine. [6] Organic chloramines feature the NCl functional group attached to an organic substituent.
A previously unidentified chemical has been discovered in the tap water of about one-third of U.S. homes, a new study has found, and scientists are actively investigating whether it's toxic.
Chloramine-T is harmful if swallowed. It is corrosive on skin, eyes or mucous membranes. It releases toxic chlorine gas upon reaction with acids. It is water-soluble and thus can be released to the environment dissolved in water. It is a known sensitizer. [9] Chloramine-T has been observed to cause occupational asthma and flu-like symptoms. [7 ...
A 2008 study indicated that sodium hypochlorite and organic chemicals (e.g., surfactants, fragrances) contained in several household cleaning products can react to generate chlorinated volatile organic compounds (VOCs). [12] These chlorinated compounds are emitted during cleaning applications, some of which are toxic and probable human carcinogens.