Assessment of Airborne Total Volatile Organic Compounds of Niagara Falls Residences as Compared to Resident Lifestyle

Grenga, Paolo N.; Gallagher, Michael J.; McGahan, Megan E.; Raymond, Danielle M.; Priefer, Ronny

doi:10.1177/1420326x10389277

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“…For comparison, a recent study of TVOC concentrations in homes reported an average concentration of 337 ppb [13]. Only three of the salons in our study had concentrations less than this value.…”

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Indoor Air Quality Survey of Nail Salons in Boston

Goldin

Ansher

Berlin

et al. 2013

J Immigrant Minority Health

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Employees in nail salons, largely Vietnamese immigrant women in Boston, are exposed to a range of volatile organic chemicals from the products used in salons, including solvents, glues and polishes. Some of these chemicals have the potential to cause short and long-term adverse health effects. Only limited research has been performed on assessing occupational exposures. This project aimed to characterize total volatile organic compound (TVOC) and PM2.5 concentrations in nail salons as a function of ventilation, building characteristics, customer and employee occupancy, and type of services being performed. Students conducted sampling in 21 salons in Boston, MA from September to December, 2011. Study visits included: indoor environmental quality measurements (TVOCs, PM2.5 and carbon dioxide), site observations, and an interview. CO2 levels in 15 of 21 salons exceeded 800 ppm, suggesting that these salons may have insufficient ventilation. Higher TVOC and PM2.5 levels were found in salons with less ventilation (as estimated using CO2 concentrations). Contrary to our a priori hypothesis, average levels of TVOCs, CO2 and PM2.5 were consistent throughout salons, indicating that exposures may not be restricted to areas in the salon where work is being performed (e.g., at the manicure table). Higher TVOC concentrations were observed when tasks were being performed, yet were not dependent upon the number of tasks being performed. Improving ventilation conditions in salons to meet minimum outdoor air delivery requirements can reduce exposures to TVOCs.

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“…The median salon averaged TVOC concentration in our study was 4,800 ppb, with a maximum level of 38,000 ppb. For comparison, a recent study of TVOC concentrations in homes reported an average concentration of 337 ppb [ 13 ]. Only three of the salons in our study had concentrations less than this value.…”

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Indoor Air Quality Survey of Nail Salons in Boston

Goldin

Ansher

Berlin

et al. 2013

J Immigrant Minority Health

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“…The sum of all target VOCs had mean values of 115, 233, and 106 μg/m 3 in grocery, furniture/hardware, and apparel stores, respectively, in California, USA [12]; however, these concentrations only represented a fraction of the TVOC. For residential indoor air, a study reported an average (±SD) TVOC concentration of 327 (±119) ppb in 58 homes in Niagara Falls City, NY [34]. In 37 US schools, the total target VOC (TTVOC) concentration averaged 42 μg/m 3 with a maximum of 197 μg/m 3 [35].…”

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Variability of Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) in the Indoor Air of Retail Stores

Jia

Cao²,

Valaulikar³

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released to the indoor air of retail stores from numerous products and activities, but available literature lacks a systematic understanding of the variability of VOC concentrations. In this study, we measured concentrations of total VOCs (TVOC) in 32 retail stores using a high-sensitivity photoionization detector (PID). Indoor thermal comfort parameters, including temperature, relative humidity, and air velocity, were simultaneously measured using an anemometer. The store-level TVOC concentrations ranged from 30 to 869 ppb and exceeded the LEED guideline in 31 stores. TVOC levels were notably high in hardware stores (median = 536 ppb, p = 0.0002) and paints, household, and home accessories sections within stores (p < 0.05). TVOC levels were elevated in mornings and evenings, possibly due to low ventilation and cleaning activities at the beginning and end of business hours. The between-store, within-store, and temporal variations accounted for 85%, 0.5%, and 14% of the total variance, respectively. The variance structure suggested that in-store VOC concentrations were predominantly driven by their source location, and representative monitoring should first consider covering various store types. Current store VOC levels present health concerns, but further studies are needed to evaluate risks among customers.

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Investigation of formaldehyde and TVOC in underground malls in Xi'an, China: Concentrations, sources, and affecting factors

Tao

Fan

et al. 2015

Building and Environment

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Assessment of Airborne Total Volatile Organic Compounds of Niagara Falls Residences as Compared to Resident Lifestyle

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

Indoor Air Quality Survey of Nail Salons in Boston

Indoor Air Quality Survey of Nail Salons in Boston

Variability of Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) in the Indoor Air of Retail Stores

Investigation of formaldehyde and TVOC in underground malls in Xi'an, China: Concentrations, sources, and affecting factors

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