Journal of Environmental Health Sciences (한국환경보건학회지)

Korean Society of Environmental Health (한국환경보건학회)
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Characteristics of Formaldehyde Concentrations in the Underground Spaces in Gyungnam Province

경남지역 지하생활공간 중 미량 유해물질인 포름알데히드의 농도 분포 특성

  • Ha Kwon Chul (Department of Health Science & Biochemistry, Changwon National University)
  • 하권철 (창원대학교 보건 생화학과)
  • Published : 2004.12.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to characterize formaldehyde as trace toxic air pollutant in the underground spaces in Gyungnam province. Air samples of formaldehyde were taken in the three underground spaces for ten months from April 2003 to January 2004. The IAQ(Indoor Air Quality) of underground spaces were controled using central ventilation(supply/exhaust) system. The levels of GM of airborne formaldehyde concentrations in three sampling spaces were well below applicable standards, Korean Ministry of Environment, 0.1 ppm. However, some sample of airborne formaldehyde concentrations in underground spaces 'B' and 'C' were in excess of standard, due to the commercial products in shop, structural material, and the climate having high humidity and temperature. There are statistical differences in levels of formaldehyde by sampling spaces (p=0.086).

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