A METHOD FOR DECOMPOSING HALOGENATED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

摘要

A method for decomposing halogenated organic compounds, particularly polychlorinated biphenyls, is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: (a) forming a reaction mixture comprising: (i) halogenated organic compounds; (ii) an alkali hydroxide; (iii) an organic solvent; (iv) an aliphatic alcohol; and (b) heating the reaction mixture at a temperature and for a time that is sufficient to decompose the halogenated organic compounds.