Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) mixtures

Overview

The Office of Drinking Water (ODW), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has prepared a Drinking Water Criteria Document on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The criteria document provides the health effects basis to be considered in establishing the MCLG. To achieve the objective, data on pharmacokinetics, human exposure, acute and chronic toxicity to animals and humans, epidemiology and mechanisms of toxicity are evaluated for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Specific emphasis is placed on literature data providing dose-response information. Thus, while the literature search and evaluation performed in support of the document has been comprehensive, only the reports considered most pertinent in the derivation of the MCLG are cited in the document. The comprehensive literature data base in support of the document includes information published up to 1985; however, more recent data may have been added during the review process.

This document has been reviewed in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency policy and approved for publication. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

• Drinking Water Criteria Document for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) (Final Draft, 1991) (PDF)  (480  pp, 13.9 MB, about PDF)

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Document Related Link(s)

• DRINKING WATER CRITERIA DOCUMENT FOR POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (NTIS: PB92173459)