About Polychlorinated biphenyls
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a group of man-made organic chemicals consisting of 209 individual congeners, with two to ten chlorine atoms attached to biphenyl. They were widely used in industrial applications but are now banned or restricted in many countries due to their toxicity and persistence in the environment.
Key Information
Compare All Forms
Compare different forms of Polychlorinated biphenyls by bioavailability, conversion rates, and active ingredient content:
| Form | Tier | Steps |
Elemental Polychlorinated biphenyls (mg) |
Bioavailability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | Tier 2 | 1 | — | Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness. | View → |