Status of Benzene, Toluene and Xylene near petrol pumps of Satna city M.P.

Abstract

Benzene, Toluene and Xylene (BTX) are present in both exhaust and evaporative emission from vehicles and at the fuel delivery outlets in the urban atmosphere. The aim of the present study was to understand ambient air quality with respect to carcinogenic pollutants i.e. BTX (Benzene, Toluene and Xylene). Study was conducted in different petrol pumps at Satna city. Air samples were collected and analyzed as per CPCB guidelines/BIS Standards. BTX sample were analyzed using gas chromatograph (GC) fitted with capillary column and flame ionization detector (FID).Benzene causes deleterious effects on human beings, therefore, it is a matter of concern that everyone should take immediate action to control VOCs especially BTX. These types of compounds once released in the environment, usually evaporate quickly into the air. The primary man made sources of BTX into the environment are via emissions from motor vehicles, losses during petrol marketing and cigarette smoke. In the present study benzene was found in the range of 2-12 μg/m³ and it was higher than the permissible limit prescribed by the CPCB is 5 μg/m³ for benzene and it may be cause of health concern.

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