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Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts are widely used as biocides in the United States of America. Although the principal use of PCP is for wood preservation, the versatility of this compound can be seen by the great diversity of uses.
Mention of commercial products and their uses does not constitute endorsement by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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Cirelli, D.P. (1978). Patterns of Pentachlorophenol Usage in the United States of America — an Overview. In: Rao, K.R. (eds) Pentachlorophenol. Environmental Science Research, vol 12. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8948-8_2
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