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Octachlorostyrene
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What is Octachlorostyrene?
Octachlorostyrene is a persistent, bioacculumative, and toxic (PBT) pollutants target by EPA.
Where can Octachlorostyrene be found?
Current uses:
Formed when graphite anodes are used during electrolytic production of magnesium from magnesium chloride.
Past uses:
By-product of wastes from the electrolytic production of chlorine prior to 1970 when graphite anodes and coal tar pitch binder were used.