Research outline Given that the interior of the vehicle is also part of the living space, grasping the concentration of VOC in the air in the passenger compartment is extremely important as part of the exposure assessment. Therefore, in the summer of 2005 – 2006, we conducted a VOC survey in the car room on…
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Study on simple quantitative method such as sick house syndrome substance utilizing optical functional material
Research outline The standard method for measurement of formaldehyde in indoor air is complicated and time-consuming, so a simple measurement method that can be measured in a short time even in the field has been required. Therefore, in collaboration with universities and private enterprises, we developed a simplified method that makes concentration measurement on site…
Study on insect repellent and antiseptic etc. in indoor air
Research outline We investigated indoor air pollutants and changes in concentrations of houses using insecticides and preservatives. In addition, passive samplers for VOC measurement were evaluated by field test. Implementation status In the wooden house where high concentration (3800 μg / m 3) of paradichlorobenzene, an insecticide, was detected in indoor air, the change of…
Survey on indoor air environment in beauty shop (Collaboration with Fujisawa Health and Welfare Office) (2002 – 2003)
Research outline We surveyed the condition of indoor air in a beauty shop where many chemical substances are used on a daily basis. In addition, as aldehydes were detected from indoor air, we investigated sources such as influence of sprays. Implementation status Measurement of 11 aldehydes and 43 substances of VOC on 8 facility in…
Environment issues
In our surroundings, environmental problems on the global scale have been examined, and some countermeasures have been implemented. Our homes are incorporated in the social environment such as the national and local governments, the climate environment of the region, the economic and cultural environment of the city, and for health and safety, there is a…
Attention point of resident side
(1) Formaldehyde generated in the inside of the system kitchen and furniture (particle board, medium quality fiber board) is easy to transfer to dishes and clothing. Clothes cause allergies. Wool is easy to migrate, half of it remains after washing. Commercial furniture has many problems. It is desirable to ask for a used item at…
Attention point of the builder side
Formaldehyde is highly concentrated in a sealed space with less ventilation. Baking out (volatilizing the chemical substances contained in the material by raising the temperature) may be difficult to see the effect on formaldehyde. Volatile organic compounds have been effective. As a comprehensive measure, do not use building materials containing formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds…
Sick house example
Tokyo · RC Mansion Spots occurred on the vinyl cloth on the wall three months after moving in. Mold molded in clothing and shoes after nine months. I lose my physical condition one year and six months later. The symptoms that the eyes are screeching do not fit, eczema develops around the ear canal, itchiness…
Health disorders caused by chemical substances
Chronic diseases include chronic fatigue syndrome, sick building syndrome, sick house syndrome, Persian Gulf Soldier syndrome, chemical sensitivity, instinctive environmental tolerance. Representative symptoms of sick building syndrome include symptoms of eye / throat / nose irritation, mucous membrane drying, erythema on the skin, urticaria, eczema, urticaria, tiredness, headaches, frequent occurrence of respiratory tract infections, susceptible…
What is indoor air pollution
The indoor environment is the internal environment of the house and the case where the concentration of air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide is higher in the room than the outside air is called indoor air pollution. Factors of air pollution include fungi, mites, formaldehyde, and volatile organic compounds. (1) formaldehyde … wallpaper, particleboard, medium…