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Petroleum and individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

January 1, 1995

Crude petroleum, refined-petroleum products, and individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contained within petroleum are found throughout the world. their presence has been detected in living and nonliving components of ecosystems. Petroleum can be an environmental hazard for wild animals and plants. Individual PAHs are also hazardous to wildlife, but they are most commonly associated with human illnesses. Because petroleum is a major environmental source of these PAHs, petroleum and PAHs are jointly presented in this chapter. Composition, sources, environmental fate, and toxic effects on all living components of aquatic and terrestrial environments are addessed.

Publication Year 1995
Title Petroleum and individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Authors Peter H. Albers
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Index ID 5210579
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center