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ODOR AND IRRITATION EFFECTS OF A VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND MIXTURE
Citation:
Hudnell, H., D. Otto, D. House, AND L. Molhave. ODOR AND IRRITATION EFFECTS OF A VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND MIXTURE. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/D-90/127 (NTIS PB90263310), 1990.
Description:
Human exposure to volatile organic compounds elicits a variety ofsymptoms, many of which are thought to be mediated by the olfactoryand trigeminal systems. his report describes evidence indicatingthat perceived odor intensity diminishes during prolonged exposure,whearas irritatin of the eyes and throat reaches an asymptoticlevel. oth odor and irritation appear to influence the assessmentof air quality. esults of this study will be used in designingfuture indoor air studies related to sick building syndrome.
Record Details:
Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:08/31/1990
Record Last Revised:12/22/2005
Record ID:
51557