Pentachlorophenol-Treated Materials

Abstract

In the past, pentachlorophenol (penta), a preservative for wood used outdoors, was primarily used by the Department of the Army (DA) for preserving ammunition boxes and pallets. While the Department of Defense (DoD) no longer procures penta-treated wood, existing stocks are significant. This guide provides information on penta-treated materials to assist-- (a) Personnel responsible for handling, transporting, and disposing of penta in: Recognizing and controlling penta exposures. Recommending proper penta protective equipment. Determining proper disposal method(s) for penta-treated materials. (b) Healthcare providers in developing a proper penta medical surveillance program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241810

Entities

People

  • Linda Baetz
  • Murray Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Contamination
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Explosives
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Health
  • Hygiene
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Protective Equipment
  • Training
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Management

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Forest Ecology
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.