TITLE:

V3-2323 - Preparation of the basis for a methodology proposal for assessing the risk to human health due to the release of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds from construction and finishing materials and equipment into the indoor air of premises

DESCRIPTION:

People spend a large proportion of our lives indoors, so indoor air quality is crucial for health and quality of life. Volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) are an important group of pollutants that affect people's health, well-being and productivity, especially indoors. The sources of these compounds are building and finishing materials and equipment. The extent of emissions of VOCs and SVOCs is not well known and there is insufficient information on the impact of these materials on human health and well-being. The project will analyse commonly used building and finishing materials and equipment in selected public buildings in Slovenia. We will review the literature on the release of VOCs and SVOCs from these materials and combine the data into a report that will form the basis for the subsequent methodology proposal for assessing the risk to human health due to the release of VOCs and SVOCs from construction and finishing materials and equipment.

DURATION:

2023/10/01 - 2024/09/30

FUNDING:

Javna agencija za raziskovalno dejavnost Republike Slovenije

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