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Chemosphere

Title:		Analysing selected VVOCs in indoor air with solid phase microextraction (SPME): a case study
Author(s):		Hippelein M;
Address:		"Unit for Environmental and Hospital Hygiene, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Brunswiker Strasse 4, 24105 Kiel, Germany. mhippelein@hygiene.uni-kiel.de"
Journal Title:		Chemosphere
Year:		2006
Volume:		20060411
Issue:		2
Page Number:		271 - 277
DOI:		10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.02.041
ISSN/ISBN:		0045-6535 (Print) 0045-6535 (Linking)
Abstract:		"A multi-storey building with great diversity of room use was monitored after extensive renovation to remove mould growth secondary to a leaky roof. Tests for volatile organic compounds (VOC) with activated charcoal showed a successfully renovation. Solid phase microextraction (SPME) for detection of selected very volatile organic compounds (VVOCs) revealed indoor air concentrations ranging from 550 to 4,600 microg m(-3). The SPME technique also successfully detected emissions from working and building materials and documented the results of remedial measures in offices. The prior and current use of acetone, methyl acetate and 2-methylpentane within the building resulted in their elevated concentrations in other building floors"
Keywords:		"Air Pollutants/*analysis/chemistry Air Pollution, Indoor/*analysis Charcoal/chemistry Construction Materials/*analysis *Environmental Monitoring Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Organic Chemicals/*analysis Solvents/chemistry Volatilization;"
Notes:		"MedlineHippelein, Martin eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't England 2006/04/04 Chemosphere. 2006 Oct; 65(2):271-7. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.02.041. Epub 2006 Apr 11"