What are the general types of indoor air pollutants?
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): • Formaldehyde • Solvents, and other chemical-based products • Pesticides • Methylene chloride • Toluene • Vinyl chloride • Combustion pollutants often come from appliances that burn fuels such as gasoline, natural gas, liquefied petroleum (LP), kerosene, oil; coal, charcoal, and wood: • Tobacco smoke • Carbon monoxide • Nitrogen oxides • Sulfur dioxide • Particulates • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) • Biological Pollutants: • Mold • Bacteria • Viruses • Dust mites • Pollen • Animal allergens • Cockroach allergens • Radon • Ozone • Lead • Asbestos
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): • Formaldehyde • Solvents, and other chemical-based products • Pesticides • Methylene chloride • Toluene • Vinyl chloride • Combustion pollutants often come from appliances that burn fuels such as gasoline, natural gas, liquefied petroleum (LP), kerosene, oil; coal, charcoal, and wood: • Tobacco smoke • Carbon monoxide • Nitrogen oxides • Sulfur dioxide • Particulates • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) • Biological Pollutants: • Mold • Bacteria • Viruses • Dust mites • Pollen • Animal allergens • Cockroach allergens • Radon • Ozone • Lead • Asbestos