Some Drinking-water Disinfectants and Contaminants, including Arsenic

by The International Agency for Research on Cancer, The International Agency for Research on

Overview

A well-researched report from a working group of 23 experts from 13 countries, convened to evaluate the evidence of carcinogenicity of drinking-water disinfectants and of arsenic (mostly naturally occurring) as a contaminant of drinking-water, and of the water-disinfectant chloramine. The working group also evaluated or re-evaluated four chlorination by-products found in drinking-water, namely chloral hydrate, di- and trichloroacetic acids, and 3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone (also known as MX).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789283212843
Publisher:	World Health Organization
Publication date:	11/28/2004
Series:	IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risks to Humans Series
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.06(d)

About the Author

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.