An Investigation of Indoor Air Pollution in Newly Decorated Rooms in Luohe
- VernacularTitle:漯河市装修居室空气污染状况调查
- Author:
Shijie LI
;
Xiaojie ZHANG
;
Wen ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Air pollution, indoor;
Formaldehyde;
Ammonia;
Benzene;
Toluene;
Xylene
- From:
Journal of Environment and Health
1993;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the indoor air pollution caused by construction materials and decoration materials and present scientific data for controlling indoor air pollution caused by construction and decoration materials. Methods 126 samples collected from 44 newly decorated rooms in some districts of Luohe city. The levels of ammonia, benzene and formaldehyde were analyzed according to the national standard. Results The rates of exceed standard of benzene and formaldehyde concentration were 8.7% and 72.2% respectively. Formaldehyde concentration was 3.4 times of the national standard limit averagely. Ammonia and dimethylbenzene were not detected. Conclusion Some decoration materials can pollute the indoor air. The formaldehyde and benzene concentration tend to decrease as time goes on.
