1,2-Dibromoethane: Sources of emissions
Industry sources
Refineries making leaded petrol, timber treatment facilities, plastics manufacturing facilities may emit to air, land and water.
Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data
Fumigation locations for agricultural products may emit to air, land and water.
Natural sources
EDB occurs naturally in small amounts in the ocean, where algae and kelp (probably) form it.
Transport sources
Motor vehicle emissions to air.
Consumer products
Leaded petrol contains EDB. Some treated products may contain some residual EDB (e.g. treated logs and wood). Water may be contaminated (especially bore water) with EDB.
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