Abstract
Recently published studies where individual volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been identified and quantified have been reviewed. Mean con centrations of the compounds have been calculated for public places, homes, and transportation environments. Where the data were available to differen tiate between smoking and non-smoking areas these have been summarised. Studies which have attempted to assess health impacts such as odour and irri tation in conjunction with VOCs appear to be using unrealistic mixtures and concentrations of VOCs compared to those found in real life situations. Future research employing more realistic concentrations of VOCs will aid in under standing the true effect VOCs may have on indoor air quality and the persons exposed in that environment. Research using the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) animal bioassay E981-84 may provide a reasonable method for establishment of human exposure guidelines. Concentrations found to cause irritation in humans are higher than ty...
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