Benzo[a]pyrene-7,8-diol (CED0165908)

Benzo[a]pyrene-7,8-diol belongs to the benzopyrenes, a subclass of pyrenes within the organic compounds. This compound is identified as being found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among others. In the sector of textiles, leather and furnishings, it is found in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. Further sources include food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, and medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. In the energy, oil and gas sector, as well as in industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, the compound is found in lubricants. It is also recorded in one additional sector. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include inhalation, oral, and touch.