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. 1953;9(1):39-57.

Inactivation of DDT deposits on mud surfaces

E BORDAS, W G DOWNS, L NAVARRO

Inactivation of DDT deposits on mud surfaces

E BORDAS et al. Bull World Health Organ. 1953.

Abstract

The problem of the inactivation of DDT deposits on dry mud surfaces is presented and its causes outlined. The phenomenon is found to be due to adsorption of the DDT crystals present on the surface; this adsorption appears to be the initial step in the catalytic decomposition of DDT by the iron oxides present in soils, since there is a direct relation between the amount of oxides present and their capacity to inactivate DDT deposits.The DDT-inactivating capacity of soils can be determined by testing them for catalytic activity in the thermal decomposition of DDT.The adsorption of DDT by soil is influenced by environmental relative humidity. Inactivated deposits may be reactivated by increase of the atmospheric humidity.Several substances proposed for the protection of the DDT deposit from inactivation were tested without success. Reference is made, however, to the encouraging findings of some other workers. Limewashing is recommended for the protection of DDT deposits.

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