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Health‐Related Evaluation of Building Products based on Climate Chamber Tests
Author(s) -
Nielsen Peter A.,
Jensen Lilli Kirkeskov,
Eng Karen,
Bastholm Poul,
Hugod Carl,
Husemoen Thor,
Mølhave Lars,
Wolkoff Peder
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
indoor air
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.387
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 1600-0668
pISSN - 0905-6947
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0668.1994.t01-1-00003.x
Subject(s) - indoor air quality , environmental science , indoor air , waste management , environmental engineering , environmental chemistry , engineering , chemistry
A procedure is developed for assessing the health effects of the emissions from building products. The procedure is based on:• emission rates measured in environment test chambers • a fixed standard room with fixed standard conditions • a maximum acceptable concentration in the indoor air of each of the chemical compounds emitted, I v a maximum permissible contribution to I v from building products.The procedure has two elements: evaluation of the emitted compound alone and evaluation of the compound together with other compounds and indoor air factors. The evaluation includes odour and health effects of the compounds. The procedure has been applied to the emission test results for two building products: a rubber floor covering, and a water‐borne acrylic watt paint. Maximum acceptable indoor air concentrations are listed fin‐selected chemical compounds emitted by these two materials.