Selected pollutants: World Health Organization guideline for indoor air quality
English
Description
This document presents World Health Organization guidelines for the protection of health from risks due to a number of chemicals commonly present in indoor air. It targets public health professionals involved in preventing the health risks associated with environmental exposure, as well as specialists and authorities involved in the design and use of buildings, indoor materials and products. The guidelines provide a scientific basis for legally enforceable standards.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
World Health Organization — WHO
Provider name (Original)
WHO
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Gases
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, naphthalene, nitrogen dioxide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (especially benzo[a]pyrene), radon, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene
CAS Number
71-43-2
630-08-0
50-00-0
91-20-3
10102-44-0
7440-14-4
79-01-6
EC number
200-753-7
211-128-3
200-001-8
202-049-5
233-272-6
201-167-4
Prevention measures
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
Policy makers
Researchers