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The relationship between urinary BTEX metabolites and residence setting among Korean homemakers: the first Korea National Environmental Health Survey (2009–2011)

Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2017
Background Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) are emitted in the combustion or volatilization of hazardous wastes and fossil fuels. Paint, varnishing agents, and cigarette smoke are also sources of BTEX in living environments.
Hyoun Ho Oh, Hyungkyu Park, Dae Hwan Kim, Byung-Chul Son, Chae-Kwan Lee, Kunhyung Kim, Ji Young Ryu   +6 more
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Evaluation of Volatile Organic Compounds Levels inside Taxis Passing through Main Streets of Tehran

International Journal of Occupational Hygiene, 2015
Air quality inside commuting vehicles has seldom been evaluated in Iran. Accordingly, this study investigates the levels of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) during workdays characterized by heavy traffic inside taxis in Tehran- Iran ...
MOHAMMAD JAVAD GOLHOSSEINI, HOSSEIN KAKOOEI, SEYED JAMALEDDIN SHAHTAHERI, MANSOUR REZAZADEH-AZARI, KAMAL AZAM   +4 more
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Distribution, Sources, and Environmental Impact Assessment of Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTEX) in the Western South China Sea and the Pearl River Estuary

Progress in Fishery Sciences
Monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (MAHs), represented by benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, m/p-xylene, and o-xylene (BTEX), are key components of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Zutian WANG, Feng XU, Xue WANG, Jian WANG, Hao QIAO, Jinwei WU, Honghai ZHANG   +6 more
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Determining Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes (BTEX) Concentrations in the Hydrometallurgical Environment of Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex

Muhandisī-i bihdāsht-i ḥirfah/ī, 2016
Introduction: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes (BTEX) are important parts of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) family, which are widely used in many industries. These have been classified as carcinogenic compounds and the neurotoxic effects
Yaser Sahranavard, Sajad Zare, Saba Kalantary, Leila Omidi, Masomeh Karami   +4 more
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Adsorption of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and o-Xylene by Carbon-Based Adsorbents

Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal, 2016
This study explored the possibility of applying different carbon-based adsorbents for removal of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and o-xylene (BTEX) from indoor air in static and dynamic modes.
N. Baimatova, M. Derbissalin, A. Kabulov, B. Kenessov   +3 more
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Validation of a methodology to determine Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylenes concentration present in the air and adsorbed in activated charcoal passive samplers by GC/ FID chromatography

Revista Facultad de Ingeniería Universidad de Antioquia, 2016
En este trabajo se presenta la validación del procedimiento analítico que permite determinar las concentraciones de Benceno (B), Tolueno (T), Etilbenceno (E) y Xilenos (X), compuestos conocidos como BTEX, presentes en el aire y adsorbidos sobre carbón ...
Mary Luz Gallego-Díez, Mauricio Andrés Correa-Ochoa, Julio César Saldarriaga-Molina   +2 more
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DEGRADATION OF AROMATIC PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS (BTEX) BY A SOLVENT TOLERANT BACTERIAL CONSORTIUM

Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering, 2013
Petroleum aromatic hydrocarbons like benzen e, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene, together known as BTEX, has almost the same chemical structure. These aromatic hydrocarbons are released as pollutants in th e environment.
Payel Sarkar, Andrew Roysten Rai, Shilpi Ghosh   +2 more
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Occupational and Environmental BTEX Exposure: A Bibliometric Analysis Using Scientific Mapping

Atmosphere
BTEX compounds (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene isomers) are aromatic hydrocarbons widely used in various industries. Due to their volatility, they become persistent pollutants in workplace air, posing serious risks to worker health.
Ahmet Gökcan, Hacer Handan Demir, Mükerrem Ozdemir, Hüdanur Yasa, Hakan Çelikten, Göksel Demir   +5 more
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BIORREMEDIAÇÃO COM INJEÇÃO DE NITRATO DE ÁGUAS SUBTERRÂNEAS CONTAMINADAS POR VAZAMENTO DE GASOLINA

Revista Águas Subterrâneas, 2006
O principal problema relacionado liberação de combustíveis através do derramamento de tanques de armazenamento subterrâneos em aqüíferos reside na dissolução na água subterrânea dos hidrocarbonetos monoaromáticos, denominados de BTEX (benzeno, tolueno ...
Ana Hilda Romero Costa, Henry X. Corseuil, Marcos Felipe Wendt   +2 more
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Histopathological Effects of Oral BTEX Exposure on the Kidneys, Thymus, and Pancreas in Male Wistar Rats

The Egyptian Journal of Histology
Background: BTEX compounds (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) are hazardous volatile organic compounds commonly found in petroleum derivatives, coal tar, industrial solvents, and a wide range of household products.
Shimaa Rabah, Abeer Badr, Hanan Mohamed, Kawkab Ahmed, Ahmed Abo Dena, Somaya El-Deeb   +5 more
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