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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

Fact Sheet for PCBs in Dental Office X-Ray Machines

When dental offices replace old X-ray machines, they may discover that the machines contain, or may contain, PCBs. This fact sheet is intended to help answer questions regarding how to comply with EPA regulations for PCBs. 

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