Formaldehyde in schools: a review

Quimica nova

Alves, Célia A.¹  Aciole, Sullamy Dayse Gomes² 

[1] Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal;Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

关键词: indoor air quality;    formaldehyde;    children´;    s health.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0100-40422012001000024

学科分类：化学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica

【 摘 要 】

Formaldehyde hasbeen classified as a probable human carcinogen. Indoor air quality measurementscarried out worldwide in schools indicate that levels may be of concern. Thispaper provides an overview of emission sources, properties and methods for quantificationof formaldehyde. Quantitative information from studies performed in school environmentswas compiled and a comprehensive picture of the causal relationships betweenpollutant exposures and children's health given. Mitigation actions to reduceformaldehyde levels and its adverse impacts in school buildings are recommended.

【 授权许可】

CC BY