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Biomonitoring of Urinary Benzene Metabolite SPMA in the General Population in Central Italy.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Benzene is an important component of cigarette smoke and car exhaust. Products containing benzene in concentrations greater than 0.1% are prohibited in Europe, but 1% of benzene is still allowed in gasoline. The purpose of the study was to assess the levels of urine benzene biomarkers in a sample of the general population not occupationally exposed to benzene, resident in the period 2013?2014 in Central Italy, compared to other groups. METHODS:The urinary levels of the benzene metabolites S-phenyl-mercapturic acid (SPMA) and cotinine (nicotine metabolite) were determined by means of HPLC with mass spectrometric detection in 1076 subjects. RESULTS:The median SPMA value in smokers was 1.132 µg/g of creatinine while in non-smokers it was 0.097 µg/g of creatinine, and the 95th percentile results were seven times higher. CONCLUSION:The main source of benzene exposure in the studied population was active smoking, however, non-smokers were also exposed to airborne benzene concentrations. The concentration ranges found in this study can be used as a background reference for occupational exposure assessment to benzene by means of SPMA biomonitoring.

SUBMITTER: Tranfo G

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6161128 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Biomonitoring of Urinary Benzene Metabolite SPMA in the General Population in Central Italy.

Tranfo Giovanna G Pigini Daniela D Paci Enrico E Bauleo Lisa L Forastiere Francesco F Ancona Carla C

Toxics 20180711 3

<h4>Background</h4>Benzene is an important component of cigarette smoke and car exhaust. Products containing benzene in concentrations greater than 0.1% are prohibited in Europe, but 1% of benzene is still allowed in gasoline. The purpose of the study was to assess the levels of urine benzene biomarkers in a sample of the general population not occupationally exposed to benzene, resident in the period 2013⁻2014 in Central Italy, compared to other groups.<h4>Methods</h4>The urinary levels of the ...[more]

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