Main Title |
Odor and irritation effects of a volatile organic compound mixture / |
Author |
Hudnell, H. Ken. ;
Otto, O. D. ;
Mohave, L. ;
House, D. E.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. Inhalation Toxicology Div. ;Aarhus Univ. (Denmark). Inst. for Miljoe- og Arbejdsmedicin. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Health Effects Research Laboratory ; Reproduced by National Technical Information Service, |
Year Published |
1990 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/D-90/127 |
Stock Number |
PB90-263310 |
Additional Subjects |
Odors ;
Olfactory nerve ;
Exposure ;
Questionnaires ;
Reprints ;
Volatile organic compounds ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Irritants ;
Trigeminal nerve
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB90-263310 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
7 pages ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
Human exposure to volatile organic compounds elicits a variety of symptoms, many of which are thought to be mediated by the olfactory and trigeminal systems. The report describes evidence indicating that perceived odor intensity diminishes during prolonged exposure, whereas irritation of the eyes and throat reaches an asymptotic level. Both odor and irritation appear to influence the assessment of air quality. Results of the study will be used in designing future indoor air studies related to sick building syndrome. |
Notes |
"Presented at the Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Toronto, Canada, 7/29-8/3, 1990." "PB90-263310." "EPA/600/D-90/127." Microfiche. |