Main Title |
Review of sampling and analysis methodology for polynuclear aromatic compounds in air from mobile sources : final report / |
Author |
Chuang, J. C. ;
Chuang, C. C. ;
Petersen, B. A.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Battelle Columbus Labs., OH.;Environmental Monitoring Systems Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
Publisher |
GPO, |
Year Published |
1985 |
Report Number |
EPA 600-4-85-045; PB85227759 |
Stock Number |
PB85-227759 |
OCLC Number |
1101674902 |
Subjects |
Air sampling apparatus ;
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
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Additional Subjects |
Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons ;
Air pollution ;
Exhaust emissions ;
Reviews ;
Urban areas ;
Sites ;
Sampling ;
Gas analysis ;
Public health ;
Motor vehicles ;
Mutagens ;
Sources ;
Air pollution detection ;
Air pollution sampling ;
Biological processes
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-4-85-045 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
NTIS |
PB85-227759 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
68 pages |
Abstract |
The objective of the program was to review and recommend test compounds and sampling and analysis methods for a future EPA study of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in microenvironments. Review of PAH profiles in ambient air indicated that concentrations of PAH were generally higher in winter than summer and varied with climate and between sampling sites within an urban area. Levels of several PAH were found to be proportional to traffic density. Studies of the biological activity of ambient air samples showed that some PAH and their nitrated derivatives are extremely carcinogenic and mutagenic. The following compounds were determined to be the most prevalent and mutagenic in ambient air and were recommended for the future EPA study: phenanthrene, pyrene, cyclopenta(c,d)pyrene, benzo(a)pyrene, dibenz(a,h)anthracene, 1-nitropyrene, fluoranthene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(e)pyrene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene, coronene, and 3-nitrofluoranthene. In the review of PAH sampling methods, collection of both gaseous and particulate bound PAH was determined to be necessary to accurately characterize health effects of PAH in ambient air. Most studies have used filters to sample particulate-bound PAH and absorbents to collect vapor phase PAH. The major sampling problems encountered in the studies were PAH losses due to volatilization and reactivity. |
Notes |
"EPA 600-4-85-045." "June 1985." PB85-227759. "Final report period March 1, 1983 - November 20, 1983." |
Place Published |
Washington, D.C. |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory (Research Triangle Park, N.C.); Battelle Memorial Institute. Columbus Laboratories. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1985 |
BIB Level |
m |
Medium |
unmediated |
Content |
text |
Carrier |
volume |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20190518055933 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01384nam 2200373Ia 45010 |