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Bioconcentration Factor(BCF) of Perchlorate from Agricultural Products and Soils

농산물과 토양에 대한 퍼클로레이트 함량 평가 및 생물농축계수 산출

  • Kim, Ji-Young (Department of Agro-Food Safety, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Kim, Min-Ji (Department of Agro-Food Safety, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Lee, Jeong-Mi (Department of Agro-Food Safety, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Kim, Doo-Ho (Department of Agro-Food Safety, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Park, Ki-Moon (Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University) ;
  • Kim, Won-Il (Department of Agro-Food Safety, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration)
  • 김지영 (국립농업과학원 농산물안전성부) ;
  • 김민지 (국립농업과학원 농산물안전성부) ;
  • 이정미 (국립농업과학원 농산물안전성부) ;
  • 김두호 (국립농업과학원 농산물안전성부) ;
  • 박기문 (성균관대학교 식품생명공학과) ;
  • 김원일 (국립농업과학원 농산물안전성부)
  • Received : 2013.08.23
  • Accepted : 2013.09.24
  • Published : 2013.09.30

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Perchlorate(${ClO_4}^-$) is an anion that is extremely water-soluble and environmentally stable. It mostly exists in the form of sodium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate and potassium perchlorate which are used in rocket fuels, propellants, ignitable sources, air bag inflation systems and explosives. Perchlorate can be taken into the thyroid glands and interfere with iodide uptake. The determination of perchlorate in agricultural products is important due to its potential health impact on humans. The objective of this study was to determine the perchlorate concentrations in the samples of various agricultural products and soils. METHODS AND RESULTS: In this study, samples of cereal(Rice, Barley, Corn, Bean), vegetable(Spinach, Lettuce, Sesame, Chives, Chili, Pumpkin, Tomato), fruit(Apple, Pear, Tangerine, Grape) were analyzed for perchlorate contents. Perchlorate concentrations were analyzed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The results showed that agricultural products respectively contained perchlorate concentrations in the range of : cereals N.D.~$7.46{\mu}g/kg$, vegetables $0.52{\sim}23.06{\mu}g/kg$, fruits $0.19{\sim}2.66{\mu}g/kg$. Bioconcentration factor was in the order of : vegetables > cereals > fruits. Bioconcentration factor was highest follwed by Sesame 37.88, Corn 21.51, Spinach 10.57, Tangerine 4.39, Chives 2.89 and Lettuce 1.90. The recoveries of perchlorate from spiked agricultural products and soils ranged from 87.72~111.26% and 102.09~111.23%. CONCLUSION(S): The health risk assessment results obtained in this study are lower than the RfD(Reference Dose, 0.0007 mg/kg/body weight/day) value as suggested by the Integrated Risk Information System(US IRIS). Our results indicate that, people currently exposed to perchlorate from agricultural products consumption are considered as safe.

퍼클로레이트의 인체 노출경로 중 식품섭취로 인한 노출경로가 전체 노출경로의 대부분을 차지하고 있음에도 불구하고 국내에서는 식품에 대한 연구가 미비한 상태이다. 또한, 국내 오염물질에 대한 국내산 토양으로부터 농산물로의 생물농축계수에 대한 데이터베이스가 미흡한 상태이므로 데이터베이스 체계 구축을 위한 연구도 필요한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 퍼클로레이트 계수 산출을 위해 농산물이 재배된 토양을 함께 채취하여 농산물과 토양에 대한 각각의 퍼클로레이트 함량을 조사하고 그 결과를 이용해 생물농축계수 및 위해 평가를 실시하였다. 그 결과 농산물 각 그룹별 퍼클로레이트의 평균함량이 곡류 2.70, 과일류 1.43, 채소류 $10.32{\mu}g/kg$으로 녹색 채소류에서 가장 높은 함량이 조사되었으며, 본 연구에서 얻어진 결과 값은 기존의 국내 외 연구 결과 값과 비슷한 값을 나타내는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. 토양의 경우 곡류 8.38, 과일류 1.01, 채소류 $5.20{\mu}g/kg$의 함량이 조사되었다. 이렇게 얻어진 농산물과 토양의 결과를 이용해 토양에서 농산물로의 퍼클로레이트 생물농축계수를 산출한 결과 깻잎(37.88) > 옥수수(21.51) > 시금치(10.57) > 귤(4.39) > 부추(2.89) > 호박(1.90) 순으로 채소류에서 높은 생물농축계수를 나타냈다. 실제 토양에서는 농산물마다 흡수이행 되는 패턴이 다르기 때문에 퍼클로레이트의 전이 매커니즘 규명 등에 관한 연구가 더 필요할 것으로 사료된다. 또한 실제 퍼클로레이트가 함유된 농산물을 섭취하였을 경우 퍼클로레이트에 대한 인체 노출량을 조사한 결과, 곡류, 채소류, 과일류 모두 2세 미만 그리고 3~6세의 영유아 그룹에서 높은 노출량을 확인할 수 있었으며 곡류, 과일류, 채소류 모두 1이하로 안전한 수준이기는 하나 곡류, 과일류, 채소류 대부분이 영유아 그룹에서 높은 노출량을 나타내고 있으므로 취약계층에 대한 연구가 더 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

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