Table 2.
Indoor air pollutants from human activity.
Emission sources | Pollutants |
---|---|
Construction materials | Radon |
Wood compounds | Formaldehyde, fibreglass |
Insulation | Asbestos |
Fireproof materials | VOC, lead |
Facilities and furniture | CO, CO2, NO2, NO, VOC |
Heating, kitchens | Particulates |
Photocopiers | Ozone |
Ventilation systems | Microorganisms |
Smoking | CO |
Air fresheners | Fluorocarbons |
Cleaning | VOC |
CO: carbon monoxide; CO2: carbon dioxide; NO: nitrogen monoxide; NO2: nitrogen dioxide; VOC: volatile organic compounds.