The measuring of t,t- Muconic Acid is suggested as a reliable biological marker for monitoring workers exposed to benzene. Benzene is an industrial chemical that often appears in mineral oils following combustion processes. For this reason, there is a high risk of environmental pollution. Acute exposure to benzene can cause drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heart rate, headaches, tremors, confusion, unconsciousness and death.
Principle Of The Method
The urine sample is diluted and injected in LC-MS/MS.