Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions from Particleboard Veneered with Decorative Paper Foil

Holzforschung ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Wiglusz ◽  
G. Nikel ◽  
B. Igielska ◽  
E. Sitko
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Wood Composite ◽  
Volatile Organic

Abstract The indoor environment can constitute a serious health hazard if buildings are not properly constructed and finished. Building, finishing and furnishing materials may emit a large number of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the indoor air. That wood-composite products are among the sources of formaldehyde emissions is well documented. Up until now very little has been known about the emission of VOCs from wood-composite products (Merrill and Steiber 1987; Levin 1992; Sundin and Edenholm 1992; Catananti et al. 1993; Barry and Corneau 1999). The aim of this work is the determination of VOC and formaldehyde emissions from particleboard veneered with decorative paper foil.

scholarly journals Achieving a healthy indoor environment by using an emissions barrier for stopping spread of chemicals from building into the indoor air

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Mattsson ◽  
Lennart Larsson
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Treated Wood ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

An emissions barrier was used in premises with indoor air complaints due to emissions from the buildings in question. The emissions comprised chlorophenols/chloroanisoles and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from treated wood, and volatile organic compounds (VOC), mainly 2-ethylhexanol, from PVC flooring and the glue used to paste the flooring onto a concrete slab. Attaching the barrier at the surfaces from where the emissions were spread (floor, walls, ceiling) resulted in a fresh and odour-free indoor air. We conclude that using an emissions barrier in buildings made unhealthy by moisture is an efficient way of restoring a pleasant and healthy indoor air.

Determination of Selected Volatile Organic Compounds in an Indoor Environment

1996 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 212-218
Author(s):  
Bozena Kozdron-Zabiegata ◽  
Andrzej Przyjazny ◽  
Jacek Namiesnik
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Volatile Organic

scholarly journals Analytical procedure for the determination of very volatile organic compounds (C3–C6) in indoor air

2018 ◽  
Vol 410 (13) ◽  
pp. 3171-3183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Schieweck ◽  
Jan Gunschera ◽  
Deniz Varol ◽  
Tunga Salthammer
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Analytical Procedure ◽  
Volatile Organic

scholarly journals Determination of VOCs in the Indoor Air of a New and a Renovated Apartment

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludmila Meciarova ◽  
Silvia Vilcekova
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Data Logger ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Uv Lamp ◽  
Total Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Flooring Materials ◽  
Qualitative Determination

Abstract This study deals with the occurrence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the indoor environment of a new and a renovated apartment. Qualitative determination of VOCs was carried out with a gas chromatograph with surface acoustic wave detector (GC/SAW). Concentrations of total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) were determined by a photoionization detector with UV lamp. Simultaneously, temperature and relative humidity were monitored with a data logger. The aim of this study was to determine of TVOC concentrations, to use of GC/SAW for determination of individual VOCs in indoor air as well as to predict possible sources of VOCs in these apartments. Measurements were performed after each construction work for better resolution of the contributions of individual materials to the levels of VOC. Mean concentrations of TVOC were 624 μg/m3 in the renovated apartment and 1,686 μg/m3 in the new apartment after completion of all works. The results from the renovated apartment showed that the use of new materials can lead to lower levels of organic compounds in indoor air compared to old materials that were less environmentally friendly. Many types of VOCs were found in both apartments. After reviewing the possible sources, it seems that the main sources of these substances were applied coatings and flooring materials.

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