title: Reduction of toxic indoor emissions.
abstract: A toxicological evaluation of the emission from building materials is given for irritants, allergens, odorous substances, carcinogens and teratogens and systemic toxic agents. The experience from a notification system within the National Danish Inventory of Toxic Substances and Products shows that it is possible to effectively survey building materials and products and their areas of application. As an example, data on nearly 1500 epoxy and polyurethane products (sealants, glues/adhesives and paints/lacquers) have been to estimate the percentage of those containing (a) substances known for danger or risk of irreversible effects, (b) organic solvents (greater than 5%) or (c) chemicals with irritant properties. A labelling of products is now prescribed.
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000485:Allergens; D002273:Carcinogens; D003252:Construction Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D007509:Irritants; D013723:Teratogens
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000485:Allergens; D002273:Carcinogens; D007509:Irritants; D013723:Teratogens