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Odor and irritation effects of a volatile organic compound mixture

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6369410
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Human exposure to volatile organic compounds elicits a variety of symptoms, many of which are thought to be mediated by the olfactory and trigeminal systems. The report describes evidence indicating that perceived odor intensity diminishes during prolonged exposure, whereas irritation of the eyes and throat reaches an asymptotic level. Both odor and irritation appear to influence the assessment of air quality. Results of the study will be used in designing future indoor air studies related to sick building syndrome.
Research Organization:
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC (USA). Health Effects Research Lab.
OSTI ID:
6369410
Report Number(s):
PB-90-263310/XAB; EPA--600/D-90/127
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

560300* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AIR POLLUTION
ANIMALS
BODY
BODY AREAS
BRAIN
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
EYES
FACE
HEAD
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
MAMMALS
MAN
MATTER
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ODOR
OLFACTORY BULBS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES
ORGANS
POLLUTION
PRIMATES
SENSE ORGANS
TOXICITY
VERTEBRATES
VOLATILE MATTER