Skip to main content
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Characterization of carcinogenic species in petroleum-refining localities. Progress report, June 1, 1980-November 30, 1981

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6300706

The overall objective of this project is to evaluate the identify and concentration of polynuclear aromatic compounds (PNA) that are associated with oil refining localities. To achieve the overall objective, this first phase of research was designed to develop the analytical and air sampling methodologies to be used in the proposed study. Several analytical methods were identified and developed to yield the most information about the PNA content of our samples. These methods include gas and liquid chromatography (GC and LC), mass spectromety (MS), video fluorometry (VF) and combined techniques such as GC/MS and LC/VF. The air sampling techniques include particulate sampling by high volume air samplers and vapor phase sampling using solid adsorbents. Fractionation of shale oil by liquid chromatography and toxicity studies of the PNA fractions were also performed. Data obtained during the reporting period are presented in this report.

Research Organization:
Texas A and M Univ., College Station (USA). Dept. of Chemistry
DOE Contract Number:
AS05-80EV10404
OSTI ID:
6300706
Report Number(s):
DOE/EV/10404-1; ON: DE81028339
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English