QUESTION : Nature of decomposition of Anti-Freeze, DEET, etc.

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From: Radek Aster
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 1995 00:00

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I have been wondering how some of the substances commonly in use affect
the "environment" and what the nature of their decomposition (if any)
is. Examples of such substances are Ethylene-Glycol (anti-freeze), DEET
(basis of insect repellant), etc. The latter, for example, is flogged
by outdoor stores without so much as a mention of any hazardous
enviromental effects, but I've seen the stuff "melt" plastic. What
effects on plants and animals ? How long does it "stick around" before
it breaks down ?

Any info would be appreciated. Please email as I don't read this
group.

Thanks,
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From: raster@sgi.com (Radek Aster)
Subject: QUESTION : Nature of decomposition of Anti-Freeze, DEET, etc.
Date: 1995/07/15
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