Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure in German Discotheques: Measurement of Particulate Matter, Volatile Organic Compounds and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Epidemiology ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (Suppl) ◽  
pp. S350
Author(s):  
G Bolte ◽  
D Heitmann ◽  
M Kiranoglu ◽  
R Schierl ◽  
H Fromme
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Environmental Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure ◽  
Tobacco Smoke Exposure ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

Incense: Ritual, Health Effects and Prudence

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
URMILA NAIR
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Allergic Reactions ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

AbstractThe burning of candles and incense is common in religious ceremonies worldwide. Analysis of incense smoke has shown the presence of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, aldehydes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that are hazardous to health. Long-term exposure to smoke formed during combustion can cause airway dysfunction, allergic reactions and dermatological effects and is a risk factor implicated in the development of other serious diseases. In this paper the effect of these studies are reviewed and simple precautions suggested to avoid toxic effects of incense smoke.

scholarly journals Achieving a healthy indoor environment by using an emissions barrier for stopping spread of chemicals from building into the indoor air

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Mattsson ◽  
Lennart Larsson
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Treated Wood ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

An emissions barrier was used in premises with indoor air complaints due to emissions from the buildings in question. The emissions comprised chlorophenols/chloroanisoles and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from treated wood, and volatile organic compounds (VOC), mainly 2-ethylhexanol, from PVC flooring and the glue used to paste the flooring onto a concrete slab. Attaching the barrier at the surfaces from where the emissions were spread (floor, walls, ceiling) resulted in a fresh and odour-free indoor air. We conclude that using an emissions barrier in buildings made unhealthy by moisture is an efficient way of restoring a pleasant and healthy indoor air.

Use of External Radical Sources in Flash Vacuum Pyrolysis to Facilitate Cyclodehydrogenation Reactions in Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 1338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron W. Amick ◽  
Sara E. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Flash Vacuum Pyrolysis ◽  
Vacuum Pyrolysis ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
New Process ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

A new process to facilitate the cyclodehydrogenation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in flash vacuum pyrolysis (FVP) using an external radical source is described. Using hexanes as an external radical source the conversion of various PAHs to their cyclodehydrogenated products is vastly increased. Various other volatile organic compounds were also examined to determine their ability to act as external radical sources in FVP.

Low Tar Level Does Not Reduce Human Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Environmental Tobacco Smoke

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 1075-1081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si-Qi Wang ◽  
Wen-Jing Wang ◽  
Chen-Chou Wu ◽  
Lian-Jun Bao ◽  
Yunjiang Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Environmental Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Human Exposure ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic
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