Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons are groups of 100 different chemicals that are formed formed during the incomplete burning of coal, oil and gas, garbage, or other organic substances like tobacco or grilled meat. Ways you get expose by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is from it will affect breathing, during pregnancy had difficulty reproducing, also had higher rates of birth defects and lower body weights. It also can cause harmful effects on the skin, body fluids. Some recommendations to stay safe is to keep a good distance from a site will be dictated by onsite activities that may result in release of contaminated dust or vapors.
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 1995. http://www.health.sa.gov.au/pehs/PDF-files/ph-factsheet-PAHs-health.pdf
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 1995. http://www.health.sa.gov.au/pehs/PDF-files/ph-factsheet-PAHs-health.pdf