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PAH in air

Sampling & analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in air.

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) occurs naturally in the environment but can also be a product of human activity in particular fires and incineration.

Exposures to PAH in high concentration is known to cause negative health effects.

Analytical method & sampling procedure

PAHs in air are sampled using solid sorbent media such as XAD2 or PUF followed by GC-MS analysis.

There are different analytical methods available including NIOSH 5528, NIOSH 5512 and 8270E with or without enhancements via SIM (Selection Ion Monitoring) and/or isotope dilution techniques.

 
Parameters reported:
  • Naphthalene
  • Acenaphthylene
  • Acenaphthene
  • Fluorene
  • Phenanthrene
  • Anthracene
  • Fluoranthene
  • Pyrene
  • Benzo[a]anthracene
  • Chrysene
  • Benzo[b]fluoranthene
  • Benzo[k]fluoranthene
  • Benzo[a]pyrene
  • Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
  • Indeno[1,2,3-c,d]pyrene
  • Dibenz[a,h]anthracene

 

Much more extensive target lists are available upon request.

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Analyse du PCB dans l’air

Le PCB est un produit chimique fabriqué par l’homme qui est considéré comme un POP et qui est indésirable dans l’environnement en raison de son effet négatif sur la santé et l’environnement en général.

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