Sentences with phrase «indoor voc»

Indoor VOC levels are routinely 10 times higher than outdoor levels, and up to 1,000 times higher immediately after painting [source: Pennock].

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Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions for indoor air quality (less than 0.5 parts per million)

iBaby Air is an indoor smart Wi - Fi air quality monitor and ion purifier that detects volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as carbon monoxide, alcohol, and eight other elements.

While actively off - gassing, VOCs degrade indoor air quality, which could make you and your family sick.

iBaby Air is an indoor smart Wi - Fi air quality monitor and ion purifier that detects volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as carbon monoxide, alcohol, and eighteen other elements.

While it has yet to make the official list, some studies have identified VOCs and additional indoor air pollutants as a risk factor for SIDS.

Paints, adhesives, and sealants free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to improve indoor air quality.

«We use a factory - applied, VOC - free UV - cured urethane product to ensure good indoor air quality.»

GREENGUARD Gold is an independent third - party certification that the nursery furniture item is low - emission — that is, emission of volatile compounds (VOC's) which can contribute to bad indoor air quality.

Overall, Boor said crib mattresses release VOCs at rates comparable to other consumer products and indoor materials, including laminate flooring (20 to 35 micrograms per square meter per hour) and wall covering (51 micrograms per square meter per hour).

Overall, Boor said crib mattresses release VOCs at rates comparable to other consumer products and indoor materials, including laminate flooring (20 to 35 micrograms per square meter per hour) and wall covering (51 micrograms per square meter per hour).

Note on painting: Since this was for the outdoors I just used a low - VOC spray paint from the craft store, but you could certainly make your own natural paint, especially if you might hang these indoors.

According to the EPA, VOC concentrations can be up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors.

A Japanese study evaluated VOCs emitted from nine pieces of home furniture as potential sources of indoor air pollution.

Indoor air is often several times more contaminated than outdoor air and can expose us to a variety of chemicals, allergens, particulates, obesogens, VOCs and odors.

Most carpet gets rid of VOCs within several weeks, says Richard Shaughnessy, PhD, director of the Indoor Air Program at the University of Tulsa.

Indoor air quality is typically much lower than outside air quality, do you wet dust (much better for indoor air quality), replace hvac filters monthly, have air ducts cleaned annually, own and run air purifiers, keep a variety of houseplants, have natural (voc free) furniture and mattresses, and use a HEPA filter vIndoor air quality is typically much lower than outside air quality, do you wet dust (much better for indoor air quality), replace hvac filters monthly, have air ducts cleaned annually, own and run air purifiers, keep a variety of houseplants, have natural (voc free) furniture and mattresses, and use a HEPA filter vindoor air quality), replace hvac filters monthly, have air ducts cleaned annually, own and run air purifiers, keep a variety of houseplants, have natural (voc free) furniture and mattresses, and use a HEPA filter vacuum?

The concentration of VOCs indoors can be up to 10 times what is found outside.

Endocrine disruptors are common in many traditional building supplies and environments, including polyvinyl flooring and wall coverings, wall - to - wall carpeting (a carcinogen magnet), high VOC paints, stains and sealants, and poor indoor air quality as a result of insufficient ventilation.

Choosing a paint that's low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-- or, even better, totally free of them — can improve indoor air quality (and your health).

They also have zero or low VOCs associated with contaminating indoor air quality and causing eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; dizziness; and allergies.

Indoor air quality is defined by the concentrations of various pollutants, including carbon dioxide (CO2), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), moulds, dusts and airborne fungi.

The adhesives, sealants, paints, primers and coatings used on the interior complied with the South Coast Air Quality Management District's guidelines as either low VOC or zero VOC, reducing indoor air contamination and improving air quality.

In this GreenBuildingAdvisor.com article, low VOC material and a Zehnder ERV were used for the optimal indoor air quality strategy for this energy - efficient home in Shelburne, MA.

We know that specific aspects of indoor air quality — such as the amount of CO2, VOCs, particulates and humidity in the air — have demonstrable impacts on student learning and human health more generally.7, 8

Zero - VOC paint, formaldehyde - free cabinets and green carpet improve indoor air quality.

In addition, the introduction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other contaminants to the site can degrade the building's indoor environmental quality before occupancy begins.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES Super-insulated construction (R - 40 walls and R - 60 roof) Photovoltaic solar panels Solar hot water (evacuated panels) High - efficiency hydronic heating (Heat Pump) Energy - efficient triple glazed windows Airtight Construction WATER CONSERVATION FEATURES Low - flow showerheads and faucets Sustainably Produced and Durable Materials FSC certified wood products Recycled - content resilient flooring 50 - year siding 40 - year, recyclable metal roof Locally manufactured materials HEALTH INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants Nontoxic finishes on flooring and cabinetry Formaldehyde - free insulation Formaldehyde - free cabinets Efficient ventilation PASSIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS Overhanging eaves and awnings sized to reject high - angle summer sun and receive low - angle winter sun.

Some paint - related activities can dramatically increase indoor air concentrations of VOCs.

Asthma is most typically associated with poverty, lack of education, and indoor pollution (smoking / VOCs / mold) or seasonal pollens.

More: GreenSpaces and TED Blog Indoor Air Quality 10 Tips For Improving Indoor Air Quality VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds, Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Health Green Eyes On: Healing and Air Purifying Plants

Choosing a paint that's low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-- or, even better, totally free of them — can improve indoor air quality (and your health).

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The standards are among the most rigorous in the world to test for the lowest measurements of chemical emissions such as VOCs, and certifies that Newton products help to promote a healthier indoor air quality.»

He starts out by declaring indoor air quality, material choices and the VOC content of paint, all those subjects dear to TreeHugger, to be unimportant.

Their green - above - all approach makes lots of sense for children's furniture, from both a planetary and human health perspective: youngsters spend tons of time in their cribs, on a changing table, and surrounded by stuff in their nurseries; exposure to VOCs and other harmful pollutants that are off - gassing from their surroundings can lead to both short and long - term health problems, especially if they're living with poor indoor air quality during their busiest developmental years.

I do have one bone to pick with Martin: He suggests that material choices, indoor air quality, landscaping, and the VOC content of paint are irrelevant.

Your risk depends on the concentration of VOCs you're breathing in, but the level of VOCs indoors can be up to five times higher than those outdoors, and with the number of products and materials that produce VOCs — paint, caulk, varnish, air fresheners, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, and more — whatever you can do to lower your chance at inhalation helps.

Many recent news stories have covered health problems caused by indoor air quality, so monitoring devices that can measure temperature, humidity and levels of carbon dioxide and VOC (volatile organic compounds) can be useful in many offices and homes.

Paint: Using paints and finishes with low or no VOC (volatile organic compounds) will help you breathe easier by reducing your indoor toxin quotient.

Common indoor pollutants include carbon dioxide (CO2) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

This could be as small as freshening up the walls with zero - VOC paints (a volatile organic compound, which can compromise indoor air quality) or building a home from the ground up using only salvaged materials.

«Try the Honeywell AirGenius 5, which helps diminish odors and even helps reduce VOCs, airborne allergens, and airborne germs, which is key for families that spend a lot of time indoors,» says Rios, who also suggests using an air purifier when sleeping to keep lungs clear all night long.

We have performed over 7,000 MOLD and HOME inspections, as well as providing specialized testing for: thermal imaging, EMF / RF, Mycotoxins, ERMI, VOC, allergens, bacteria and other indoor air quality environmental issues.

The homeowners felt passionately about air quality, so they chose a paint that contained zero VOCs — volatile organic compounds, chemicals that give paint an odor and can contribute to poor indoor air quality.

I still love all my low - VOC latex paint, and I don't do a lot of distressing, so I want to continue to use my latex but also a protective wax I could use indoors.

They introduced their new sealer in the Reclaim line — waterbased, low voc, non-yellowing sealer good indoors and out