Evaluation of total volatile organic compound emissions from adhesives based on chamber tests

摘要: In 1997, Homeswest in western Australia and Murdoch University developed a project to construct low-allergen houses (LAHs) newly suburb. Before the construction of LAHs, all potential volatile organic compound (VOC) emission materials used LAHs are required be measured ensure that they low total VOC (TVOC) materials. This program was based on this purpose. recent times, number complaints about indoor air pollution caused by VOCs has increased. A surveys have indicated many contribute pollution. Although some studies been conducted characteristics emissions from adhesives, most them were focused floor adhesives. Few measurements adhesives for wood, fabrics, leather available. Furthermore, research done countries with cool climates, where ventilation rates environment lower than those Mediterranean due energy conservation. emitted not sufficiently researched prepare an inventory predict quality determine both exposure levels Australian population appropriate strategies reduce exposure. An environmental test chamber controlled temperature, relative humidity, airflow rate evaluate TVOCs three frequently Australia. The quantity TVOC gas chromatography/flame ionization detector. primary each adhesive detected chromatography/mass spectrometry. temporal change concentrations tested. double-exponential equation then these With model, physical processes can explained, variety parameters calculated. These could estimate real climates.