title: [PCB caulking sealants--experiences and results of measures in Berlin and decontamination of a school (Part I)].
abstract: PCB contamination of indoor air in public buildings by elastic sealants has proved to be a serious problem in West Berlin. Besides a general survey and introduction into the toxicological problem the procedure and experiences in Berlin are presented. Besides a proposal of a catalogue of several preventive measures, sampling and analytical methods are also described. During the control of about 220 buildings, 40 turned out to be PCB-contaminated, mostly gymnastic halls (30). In former East Berlin no PCB contamination by elastic sealants is known so far. In part 2 experiences and results of a restoration of a school-building are reported.
authors.affiliation: Landesuntersuchungsinstitut für Lebensmittel, Arzneimittel und Tierseuchen (LAT), Berlin.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Piloty
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Köppl
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000032:analysis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D001604:Berlin; D002648:Child; D003252:Construction Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D011078:Polychlorinated Biphenyls / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012574:Schools
chemical_list: D011078:Polychlorinated Biphenyls
vernacular_title: PCB in Dichtungsmassen--Erfahrungen und Ergebnisse bei Vorgehen in Berlin und Sanierung einer Schule (Teil I).