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benzo[a]pyrene

In the chemical family: Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Chemical from leaching water distribution and storage liners; product of combustion

Health Effects related to benzo[a]pyrene: Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistent and bioaccumulative, Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to benzo[a]pyrene:

  • Consumer products: adhesives, paints and coatings, solvents
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous: building materials, manufacturing, medical, occupational, research, solvents

More chemicals in Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): benzo[b]fluoranthene , 2-methyl naphthalene, 1-Naphthol, phenanthrene, pyrene, naphthalene, perylene, benzo[ghi]perylene, benzo[k]fluoranthene, chrysene, view all...