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• Exposure to Volatile Compounds

  Exposure studies reveal that people come into contact with toxic volatile organic compounds and pesticides more indoors than outside. Most people's exposure to breathable particles during the day is higher than ambient levels in t..... read more.

• Emissions Samplers

  Carbon monoxide measurer uses an electrochemical cell as a gas sensor. The small electric current generated by the cell varies with the ambient level of carbon monoxide. By monitoring this current, an internal microcomputer can ca..... read more.

• Sources of Benzene Emissions

  Benzene, a volatile organic compound that causes cancer in humans, is quite common. But the sources that produce the greatest quantity of emissions (automobile exhaust and industry) contribute only modestly to the exposure of th..... read more.

• Everyday Exposure to Toxic Pollutants

  Environmental regulations have improved the quality of outdoor air. But problems that persist indoors have received too little attention...... read more.

• Examples of Everyday Exposure

  Daily routines expose many people to potentially harmful substances, including particles smaller than 2.5 microns in size (yellow bars), toxic volatile organic compounds (red bars) and carbon monoxide gas (gray line). The Enviro..... read more.

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