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Chemosphere

Title:		Volatile organic compounds from household waste
Author(s):		Wilkins K;
Address:		"National Institute of Occupational Health, Copenhagen-O, Denmark"
Journal Title:		Chemosphere
Year:		1994
Volume:		29
Issue:		1
Page Number:		47 - 53
DOI:		10.1016/0045-6535(94)90088-4
ISSN/ISBN:		0045-6535 (Print) 0045-6535 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Ninety volatile organic compounds were identified in the headspace of biodegradable and mixed household waste by GC/MS. Most of them could be attributed to biological waste, microbiological growth in biological waste or packaging materials. Although none of the compounds were present at concentrations exceeding their threshold limit values, it is possible that in closed garbage cans or containers organic sulfur compounds could contribute to the reported gastrointestinal problems of collection personnel"
Keywords:		"Biodegradation, Environmental Denmark Environmental Pollutants/adverse effects/*analysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Gastrointestinal Diseases/etiology Humans Hydrocarbons/adverse effects/*analysis Occupational Diseases/etiology *Refuse Disposal;"
Notes:		"MedlineWilkins, K eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't England 1994/07/01 Chemosphere. 1994 Jul; 29(1):47-53. doi: 10.1016/0045-6535(94)90088-4"