title: Toxic environmental releases from medical waste incineration: a review.
abstract: Toxic releases from medical waste incineration comprising organic emissions such as polychlorinated dibenzo-dioxin/furan (PCDD/Fs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), inorganic emissions and ashes containing toxic metals have been reviewed. Attempts made by various investigators to reduce/eliminate emissions have also been included. Legislations concerning emission standards for medical waste incinerators have been discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (Deemed University), Patiala 147004, India. dsstietp@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Satnam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Vinit
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Prakash
mesh_terms: D015386:Hazardous Substances; D017745:Incineration; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D008506:Medical Waste
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances; D008506:Medical Waste