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Main Title Evaluation of Fungal Growth ('Penicillium glabrum') on a Ceiling Tile.
Author Chang, J. C. S. ; Foarde, K. K. ; VanOsdell, D. W. ;
CORP Author Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab.
Publisher 1994
Year Published 1994
Report Number EPA-R822642-01; EPA/600/A-95/001;
Stock Number PB95-177218
Additional Subjects Construction materials ; Indoor air pollution ; Fungi ; Buildings ; Test chambers ; Environmental factors ; Moisture ; Humidity ; Biological fouling ; Ceiling tiles ; Penicillium glabrum
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NTIS  PB95-177218 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The paper gives results of a study employing static chambers to study the impact of different equilibrium relative humidities (RHs) and moisture conditions on the ability of a new ceiling tile to support fungal growth. Amplification of the mold, Penicillium glabrum, occurred at RHs above 85-90%. Conversely, at lower RHs, decreases were detected. The issue of survival vs. die-off may be important in the control of fungal contamination in building materials.