The pervaporation behaviour of chlorinated hydrocarbons (Cl-HC's) was
studied in detail. The permeability of different Cl-HC's through a hyd
rophobic membrane was considered in relation to their molecular struct
ure and some of their physicochemical properties. The hydrocarbons sel
ected for this study differed in: the number and position of chlorine
atoms, the chain length, the degree of branching and the presence of a
double bond. The membranes were composite membranes: a dense top laye
r consisting of PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane), filled with hydrophobic z
eolite on a layer consisting of porous PAN (polyacrylonitrile) on poly
ester fabric.