Search for dissertations about: "Disinfectants"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word Disinfectants.
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1. The occurrence of disinfection by-products in four Swedish drinking waterworks
Abstract : Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are unwanted, potentially toxic compounds formed when drinking water is disinfected with chemical disinfectants such as chlorine or chloramine. The levels of DBPs produced depends on parameters, such as levels of natural organic matter (NOM) and the nature and concentration of chemical disinfectant used. READ MORE
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2. Dental restorative materials from a work environmental perspective
Abstract : The main occupational health hazard for dental personnel is muscle-skeletal problem, followed by symptoms caused by exposure to chemicals. Clinical dental work includes exposure to a number of products like soap, detergents, disinfectants, amalgam, mono- and oligomers, catalysts, inhibitors, solvents and adhesives. Some are chemically very active. READ MORE
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3. Uncharted Waters : Non-target analysis of disinfection by-products in drinking water
Abstract : Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are potentially toxic compounds formed when drinking water is treated with disinfectants, such as chlorine or chloramine. A large proportion of the exposure to DBPs is still unknown and the health risks observed through epidemiological studies cannot be explained by DBPs known today. READ MORE
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4. Assessing the toxic impact of chemicals using bacteria
Abstract : There is a considerable backlog in the testing of new chemical compounds for their ecotoxic properties, mostly due to the lack of appropriate testing methods. In addition, there is a vivid debate today about the test endpoint for many of the existing methods. READ MORE
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5. Chemical use in shrimp farming and environmental implications of antibiotic pollution
Abstract : Shrimp farming is a highly important industry in southeast Asia. A major threat to profitable shrimp farming is disease outbreaks, which has lead to a situation where a large number of chemicals are used to prevent and treat infections. READ MORE