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PAH Fluoranthene - The Facts You Need
Fluoranthene is a common environmental pollutant that has been found in
products of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, main stream cigarette smoke,
creosote, tar, and in char-broiled foods.
It has been identified in
surface, drinking, and waste water, in lake sediments, and in ambient air. It is
on the EPA's priority pollutant list.
A recent investigation has found
that this chemical is the most abundant PAH in human lung samples.
Test
results suggest that the effects of fluoranthene may affect pH homeostasis in
the respiratory tract, limit airflow, or lead to various airway inflammatory
diseases.
Fluoranthene can be absorbed through the skin following dermal
exposure and would be expected to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
and lungs.
Fluoranthene is almost insoluble in water, but is soluble in
alcohol, ether, benzene, and acetic acid.
If PAH Fluoranthene has
affected you in some way, now would be the time to seek help. The first step is
filling out the form below for a free case evaluation.
see also:
Phenanthrene
Find out more about PAH PhenanthrenePAH Phenanthrene and What You Need to Know
Benzo(a)anthracene
How PAH Benzo(a)anthracene can affect youDiscover the Important Facts of PAH Benzo(a)anthracene
The Dangerous Shapes PAHs Take
PAH Lawsuit Resources: Types of PAHsSome of the Dangerous Types of PAHs
