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EFFECT OF SAMPLING LOCATION ON CONCENTRATION IN LARGE CHAMBER INVESTIGATION OF EMISSIONS FROM MARKERS
Citation:
KREBS, K. A. AND N. ROACHE. EFFECT OF SAMPLING LOCATION ON CONCENTRATION IN LARGE CHAMBER INVESTIGATION OF EMISSIONS FROM MARKERS. In Proceedings, Indoor Environmental Quality: Problems, Research and Solutions, Durham, NC, July 17 - 19, 2006. AWMA, Pittsburgh, PA, 19 p, (2006).
Impact/Purpose:
Presented paper for conference
Description:
Markers were selected for evaluation in this study because (1) they are widely used in schools, offices, and homes; (2) they are a known source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in nonoccupational indoor environments; and (3) according to the Source Ranking Database developed by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, markers are among the high risk consumer products used in schools. The objectives of this were (1) to identify the major VOCs in commercially available markers, and (2) to evaluate the difference in concentration of differing sampling locations using standard chamber test methods for measuring VOC concentrations created by use of these marker products. It might be expected that information from this study may help guide future chamber testing to better estimate inhalation exposure to volatile chemicals for students and school personnel.