Table 3.
Comparison of selected PAH concentrations between PFP and UDP (SRM 1649)
| PFP, ng/mg | UDP, ng/mg | |
|---|---|---|
| Phenanthrene | 22.4 | 4.5 |
| Fluoranthene | 3.7 | 7.1 |
| Pyrene | 7.5 | 6.3–7.2 |
| Benz(a)anthracene | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Chrysene | 3.7† | 3.5 |
| Triphenylene | 1.7 | |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | ND‡ | 6.2 |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene | 2 | |
| Benzo[e]pyrene | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | ND | 2.9 |
| Perylene | ND | 0.65–0.84 |
| Benzo[ghi]perylene | ND | 4.5 |
| Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene | ND | 3.3 |
| Dibenz[a,h]anthracene | ND | 0.41 |
PFP, premixed flame particle; UDP, urban dust particle; SRM, standard reference material. Adapted from Wise et al. (62).
†
Chrysene and triphenylene were detected as one PAH species.
‡
Benzo[b]fluoranthene and benzo[k]fluoranthene were detected as one PAH species. ND, not detected.