2023
DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2023.1142777
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Evaluating the performance of surfactant and charcoal-based cleaning products to effectively remove PAHs from firefighter gear

Abstract: Firefighters regularly respond to fire scenes where a mixture of chemicals including volatile, semi-volatile, and nonvolatile compounds are present in smoke and soot. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are common contaminants at fire scenes that may be deposited on the gear and the individual firefighter. Laundering is a common approach for the decontamination of contaminated gear. Surfactants are widely used by firefighters during laundering to remove PAHs as they are generally non-toxic and biodegradabl… Show more

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“…The findings of this study are critical for better understanding the potential health risks associated with the off-gassing of contaminants from firefighter gear. This study will help in addressing the significant research gap in the field since existing studies have primarily focused on identifying contaminants on gear surfaces or evaluating decontamination procedures [22,23]. There is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the extent to which contaminated gear off-gas and pose a hazard to firefighters.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The findings of this study are critical for better understanding the potential health risks associated with the off-gassing of contaminants from firefighter gear. This study will help in addressing the significant research gap in the field since existing studies have primarily focused on identifying contaminants on gear surfaces or evaluating decontamination procedures [22,23]. There is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the extent to which contaminated gear off-gas and pose a hazard to firefighters.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%