PAHs are compounds present in all environmental media and they show a strong toxicity. Indeed, some PAHs are classified as proven carcinogens and others as probable and possible carcinogens.
In addition, the tables of occupational diseases 16 bis and 36 bis of the general regime recognize cancers related to exposure to petroleum derivatives. These include skin carcinomas, bronchopulmonary cancer and urinary tract tumors.
This is why they have been studied for some years and have been added to the list of priority pollutants. Indeed, they are now part of the lists of the WHO World Health Organization and the European Community, among others. As a result, very strict regulations are applied to PAHs. Thus, the support of a laboratory specialized in the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) is a considerable asset.