| Document ID (ISN) | 54743 |
| CIS number |
90-1621 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Weschler C.J., Shields H.C., Rainer D. |
| Title |
Concentrations of volatile organic compounds at a building with health and comfort complaints |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1990, Vol.51, No.5, p.261-268. Illus. 13 ref. |
| Abstract |
During two monitoring periods at this facility, concentrations of selected vapour phase organic compounds were significantly greater than those measured at comparable facilities. Several sources were identified including cleaning products, floor wax and latex paints. The dominant source was the building elevator hydraulic system where alkanes were volatilising from the hydraulic fluid. The problem was exacerbated by the relatively low ventilation rate which caused the compounds to accumulate at fairly high steady state values. A number of recommendations are given for improving the air quality in the building. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workplace monitoring; organic compounds; volatile substances; health hazards; buildings; sick building syndrome; offices |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hydraulic fluids; office work; determination in air; air sampling; ventilation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Sick building syndrome
Office work
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