WHAT ARE COV, FORMALDEHYDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE?
In everyday life, we spend most of our time indoors, whether at home, in the office, in hospitals, in industrial areas or in public places such as plazas or shopping malls. Although we tend to think of pollution as something external, it is important to know that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air.
Among the main culprits are chemical pollutants such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. In this article, we show you how to identify these sources of pollution and how we can help you ensure that the air you breathe is safe.
WHAT ARE COVS AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are released into the air from products such as paints, aerosols, air fresheners, and cleaning products. In poorly ventilated spaces, these pollutants can accumulate and cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness or respiratory irritation.
FORMALDEHYDE: AN INVISIBLE ENEMY
Formaldehyde is another common indoor air pollutant. This gas is emitted from building materials such as pressed wood, certain types of furniture and carpeting. Exposure to formaldehyde can cause respiratory irritation and has been classified as a probable carcinogen.
CARBON MONOXIDE: THE SILENT KILLER
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, toxic gas that is generated by the combustion of gas in stoves, heaters and fireplaces. In high concentrations, it can be lethal. Inefficient or poorly maintained heating systems are often the main source of emissions of this dangerous gas.
MAIN SOURCES OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
Cleaning products and aerosols: Chemical cleaners and air fresheners are a major source of VOCs.
Furniture and building materials: New furniture, carpets and pressed wood products are responsible for formaldehyde emissions.
Heating systems: Gas heaters, fireplaces and stoves can emit carbon monoxide if they are not properly vented.
EXAMPLES OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
YOUR INDOOR POLLUTION SOLUTION
At INPAL, we offer indoor air quality monitoring and control services designed to identify and remove contaminants, including VOCs, formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.
With our equipment and technology we guarantee that your home, office or business is free of risks.
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INDOOR SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION
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