Original article

Scand J Work Environ Health 1976;2(3):185-189    pdf

https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.2807 | Issue date: Sep 1976

A method for determining benzo(a)pyrene in air samples collected on glass fiber filters in occupational areas.

by Sollenberg J

Benzo(a)pyrene was analyzed in air samples collected on glass fiber filters in occupational areas. Vacuum sublimation, thin-layer chromatography on acetylated cellulose, and fluorescence scanning of the thin layer plate were performed. The recovery of the method was estimated by an isotope dilution technique using 3H-benzo(a)pyrene. Special equipment was constructed for sublimation. The detection limit for authentic samples was found to be about 10 pmoles per filter.