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.