Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Understanding and controlling common pollutants indoors can help reduce your risk of indoor health concerns . Read More…
Learn about the different Indoor air contaminants.Read More…
The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies chemicals as carcinogenic, probably carcinogenic or possibly carcinogenic. VOCs appear in all three categories. Read More…
These results indicate that elevated exposure to TVOCs during the prenatal period may adversely influence early postnatal growth. Read More…
Hazardous aromatic VOC quantification through spectroscopic analysis and intelligent modeling to assess drinking water quality.Read More…
A study done by Johns Hopkins University indicated that more than 300 toxic chemicals and 150 carcinogens may be present in one can of paint. Some of these toxins could be ammonia, benzene, ethanol, formaldehyde, glycols, kerosene and plastics. Chemicals like toluene, a known carcinogen, can damage the heart and kidneys. Read More…
The problem of tropospheric ozone formation, which is briefly explained, was the driver for drafting an EU VOC Directive, which came into force in March 1999. More than 20 industry sectors are affected including the entire coating industry. The key features of this new directive like timetable, limits, control, etc. will be presented. Read More…