Abstract
Determination of volatile organic compounds, VOCs, formed one part of the EU- EXPOLIS project in which the exposure of European urban population was studied. In the project 201 subjects in Helsinki, 50 in Athens, 50 in Basel, 50 in Milan and 50 in Prague were studied. The microenvironmental and personal exposure in Helsinki and Basel were lowest within all chemical compound groups and remarkable was the complete absence of halogenated compounds in Helsinki. The far highest microenvironmental concentrations of aromatics were in Athens and somewhat lower in Milan. The study was planned in such a way, that the role of microenvironmental concentrations in covering the total exposure could be calculated and their coverage of personal exposure estimated. This comparison suggested that the aromatics and to some extent the alkanes had stronger sources elsewhere than the indoor or residential outdoor environments.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Indoor Air 2002, 9th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate |
Publisher | International Academy of Indoor Air Sciences |
Pages | 555-560 |
Volume | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
Event | 9th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Indoor Air 2002 - Monterey, United States Duration: 30 Jun 2002 → 5 Jul 2002 Conference number: 9 |
Conference
Conference | 9th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Indoor Air 2002 |
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Abbreviated title | Indoor Air 2002 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Monterey |
Period | 30/06/02 → 5/07/02 |