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A Material emission database for 90 target VOCs

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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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ConferenceIndoor Air 2005, The 10th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, September 4, 2005, Beijing, China
SubjectVolatile organic compounds; volatile organic compounds; building materials; indoor air quality; material emissions
Abstract
To keep the level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as low as possible indoors, one of the most effective measures is source control. Characterization of emissions from building materials is an important step towards source control. In this research, 69 building material specimens commonly used in Canada were tested in accordance with an ASTM standard for their emissions for 90 'Target' VOCs and 'Abundant' VOCs. The target VOC selection was based on 11 published lists by national and international organizations. The emission characteristics of each material were assembled into a material emission database that is linked to a simulation program such that indoor air levels can be simulated. This combined database and simulation program will provide the basis for a screening method to compare materials and for identifying sources of individual, health-relevant VOCs.
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  • Indoor Air 2005, The 10th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate [Proceedings] 2 (1 September 2005): 2070–2075.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRCC 48314
NRC-IRC-17659
NPARC number20378235
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