Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Analysis Services

Oxigen Analiz Laboratories is a laboratory specialized in the analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), which pose a critical threat in the fields of environmental and food safety. PAH compounds are rigorously monitored in national and international standards due to their potential carcinogenic effects.

What is PAH?

PAH is a group of compounds consisting of approximately 500 different chemical substances, each containing two or more fused benzene rings. These compounds are commonly found as environmental pollutants and are typically characterized by the following properties:

  • Low Volatility: Most PAHs are classified as semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs).
  • Low Water Solubility: They tend to adhere to organic matter.
  • Solubility in Lipids: They can cause bioaccumulation in living organisms.

Carcinogenic Potential

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified certain PAH compounds as "probable" or "possible human carcinogens." Compounds like Benzo(a)pyrene are considered to be directly "human carcinogens."

Common PAH Compounds:

  • Benzo(a)pyrene
  • Benzo(b)fluoranthene
  • Benzo(k)fluoranthene
  • Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene
  • Benzo(a)anthracene
  • Chrysene
  • Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene

PAH Sources and Risks

PAH is primarily formed as a result of fossil fuel combustion, industrial processes, and biomass burning. These compounds can be found in both gaseous and particulate forms. They can accumulate in food and environmental matrices, posing serious health risks to humans.

PAH Analysis at Oxigen Laboratories

Our laboratory, equipped with high-tech devices and a specialized technical team, performs the detection and measurement of PAH compounds with high precision.

PAH Analysis Areas:

Vegetable and Animal Oils, Smoked and Heat-Treated Meat and Meat Products, Smoked Fish Meat and Seafood Products, Smoked Mollusks, Baby and Toddler Foods

Techniques Used:

  • Advanced equipment with GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) methods.
  • Analysis methods in compliance with international standards.

Why Choose Oxigen Laboratories?

  1. Scientific Expertise: We have a team experienced in PAH analysis.
  2. Precise Measurement: We provide reliable results with our high-precision devices.
  3. Regulatory Compliance: We offer analysis reports in accordance with national and international legal requirements.
  4. Fast and Reliable Service: We are committed to providing timely and complete services to our clients.

PAH Control for a Healthy Future

Through our PAH analyses, we contribute to protecting the environment and human health. Oxigen Analysis Laboratory is here to ensure food safety.

Contact us for detailed information and service requests!