An Experimental Study on Benzo[a] Pyrene Concentration in Particulate Matter at Industrial Area of Bangalore

Assessment of benzo[a]pyrene concentrations, with particularly preferred metals in polluted air, is significant issue for estimating counter health effects. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) recognized one of the major crucial toxic air pollutants in industrials cum urban regions. With partial combustion of organic materials such as motor oils, gasoline, tobacco, cooking oils, butter, and other food leads to the formation of PAHs. With considering the importance of tracing the concentration of PAHs the experimental analysis work is carried out, to recognize the adverse effect on atmosphere. The air samples were collected (as 24 h sample once in a month) from eight specific spots within Peenya industrial monitored network Bangalore, India. The qualitative and quantitative analysis tests were carried out with modern scientific instrumental tool GC-MS. The concentration of B[a]P in eight measuring locations ranged from below detectable limit (BDL) to 0.0490 ng/m(3). From the results obtained, there was noticeable variation in B[a]P concentration, with respect to measuring locations.