Sentences with phrase «volatile organic compounds found»

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A study published in the Archives of Environmental Health in 1999, found that disposable diapers release chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and dipentene.

Researchers tested the the foam padding in crib mattresses, and found they release significant amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potentially harmful chemicals also found in household items such as cleaners and scented sprays.

The team traced the molecules found in these air samples to their original sources using databases that show the specific volatile organic compounds released by specific products.

NASA workers, the FBI, FEMA, and the EPA rushed into the area, coordinating with volunteers to mark the finds with yellow plastic tape, and then testing the pieces for toxic volatile organic compounds.

Air monitoring by researchers in 2000 found levels of volatile organic compounds — highly reactive ozone precursors such as benzene, known as VOCs — were 10 to 100 times higher than what had previously been estimated.

In the second scenario, Pfister and her colleagues found that sharp reductions in nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds could reduce ozone pollution even as the climate warms.

After analyzing biomarkers in the breath samples of 60 patients, the scientists found a link between bacterial pneumonia and the presence of certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by a pathogen called A. baumannii.

High levels of methane leakage from fracking have been found [163], as well as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds [159].

Researchers in Portugal have found that plants not only remove carbon dioxide from the air, but they can also filter out allergy aggravators like formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like benzene.

In a 2008 study, vinyl curtains were found to release 108 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals that become gaseous at room temperature, potentially triggering headaches, nausea, dizziness and irritated eyes and throat.

Lavender contains many organic compounds and active ingredients, most of which can be found in its volatile oil.

Also, ventilate the environment completely before reintroducing your birds to ensure they won't be exposed to any of the volatile organic compounds often found in these products.

Concerning causes, we find that the importance of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) in NPF and CCN formation is greater than previously thought.

High levels of methane leakage from fracking have been found [163], as well as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds [159].

According to Unger's latest findings, the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by trees heat our climate.

An EPA study of chemicals in septic tanks found toluene, methylene chloride, benzene, chloroform, and other volatile synthetic organic compounds related to home chemical use, many of them cancer - causing.

In fact, some types of trees actively consume certain types of air pollution.Looking at oxygenated volatile organic compounds (oVOCs)-- which are emitted from both manmade and non-manmade sources and can have serious effects on the health of the environment and humans — the team found that deciduous plants take up oVOCs as much as four times more rapidly than previously thought.

They found several plants that filter out common volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Try to find crack filler that's eco-friendly and low on volatile organic compounds (VOCs).