Reviews of the environmental effects of pollutants. II. Benzidine

This report is a review of the scientific literature on the biological and environmental effects of benzidine. Included in the review are a general summary and a comprehensive discussion of the following topics as related to benzidine and specific benzidine compounds: physical and chemical properties; occurrence; synthesis and use; analytical methodology; biological aspects in microorganisms, plants, wild and domestic animals, and humans; distribution, mobility, and persistence in the environment; assessment of present and potential health and environmental hazards; and review of standards and governmental regulations. 200 references.