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fluoranthene

In the chemical family: Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

PAHs are toxic byproduct of combustion. Humans exposed through air or diet. Probable carcinogens. In animals cause birth defects, affect skin, blood, reproductive and immune systems.

EWG Research on fluoranthene


Health Effects related to fluoranthene: Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistent and bioaccumulative, Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to fluoranthene:

  • Consumer products: paints and coatings
  • Environment: agriculture
  • Found in people
  • Water: sewage sludge

More chemicals in Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): benzo[b]fluoranthene , 2-methyl naphthalene, 1-Naphthol, phenanthrene, pyrene, naphthalene, perylene, dibenz[ah]anthracene, acenaphthene, fluorene, view all...