Environmental and human exposure to hexachlorobenzene in the Netherlands
Greve, P.A.
Iarc Scientific Publications 77: 87-97
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5038 PMID: 3596761 Document Number: 281455
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) has been found in clearly detectable concentrations in surface waters, sediments, fish, products of animal origin, animal feed, human tissues, human milk and certain pesticide formulations. To a minor extent, crops cultivated on HCB-contaminated soils can also contain HCB. The average daily intake of HCB in 1976-1978, estimated from a total-diet study, was 1 microgram/person (maximum value: 12 micrograms/person). Since the early 1970s many measures have been taken to minimize both environmental and human exposure to HCB. As a result, substantial decreases in HCB levels in all compartments have been achieved.