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Main Title Organic Emission Measurements via Small Chamber Testing.
Author Tichenor, B. A. ;
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab.
Year Published 1987
Report Number EPA/600/D-87/187;
Stock Number PB87-199154
Additional Subjects Emission ; Organic compounds ; Measurement ; Adhesives ; Sealing compounds ; Pressboards ; Waves ; Paints ; Test chambers ; Reprints ; Indoor air pollution ; Pollution control
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NTIS  PB87-199154 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The paper discusses the measurement of organic emissions from a variety of indoor materials, using small (166 liter) environmental test chambers. The following materials were tested: adhesives, caulks, pressed wood products, floor waxes, paints, solid insecticides. For each material, chamber concentration of organics has been determined for a range of environmental conditions (e.g., air exchange rate, temperature, and relative humidity). Various product loading ratios (area of sample/volume of chamber) have also been investigated. Emission rates for individual organic compounds, as well as total measured organics, were calculated. The effects of environmental variables on emission rates have been evaluated. Models are used to evaluate the effect of chamber walls and concentration on emission rates.