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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are groups of organic chemical compounds formed from the combustion or decay process of Hydrocarbon fuel (wood, coal peat etc).
There are over 100 known PAHs. Some occur naturally and are even thought by some to be an intrinsic factor in the beginning of all life and evolution due to their mutagenic properties.
The primary method of exposure to chimney sweeps association is via inhalation, however PAHs are quite happy to be absorbed via the skin and mucus membranes too. A combination of inhalation and absorption greatly increases exposure levels and the risk of cancers and associated illnesses.
