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Int J Occup Saf Ergon

Title:		Using gas chromatography for indoor-air quality control in conservation and renovation studios
Author(s):		Ligor T; Gorczyca P; Buszewski B;
Address:		"Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland"
Journal Title:		Int J Occup Saf Ergon
Year:		2005
Volume:		11
Issue:		3
Page Number:		251 - 261
DOI:		10.1080/10803548.2005.11076647
ISSN/ISBN:		1080-3548 (Print) 1080-3548 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Investigations were carried out in the Department of Conservation of Painting and Polychrome Sculpture and in the Screen Printing Studio of the Faculty of Art at Nicolaus Copernicus University. Concentration of the vapours of organic solvents was measured in 2 workshops: the Art Conservation Studio and the Screen Printing Studio. This study attempts to evaluate the work environment in both studios by analysing the concentration of vapour solvents over 5 to 7 years of measurements. Volatile solvents--aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters and ketones--were detected in investigated workplaces. These compounds have a wide range of applications in cleaning and removing old varnishes, lacquers and paints; inhalation is the main route of exposure. Vapour was collected using an active sampling method"
Keywords:		"Air Pollution, Indoor/*analysis *Chromatography, Gas Occupational Exposure *Organic Chemicals Poland Solvents;"
Notes:		"MedlineLigor, Tomasz Gorczyca, Piotr Buszewski, Boguslaw eng England 2005/10/13 Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2005; 11(3):251-61. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2005.11076647"