What is Stachybotrys chartarum?
Stachybotrys chartarum (also known as Stachybotrys atra) is a fairly uncommon, greenish-black mold that grows on materials with high cellulose content, such as drywall, ceiling tiles and wood that become moist or water-damaged from excessive humidity, water leaks, condensation or flooding. It is not the black mold commonly found on grout between bathroom tiles. It only can be identified by trained professionals. It is one of the types of mold that produces mycotoxins, but it’s not known how long of an exposure causes serious health problems. There’s a major debate about whether the inhalation of mycotoxins in homes, schools or businesses causes serious health problems. The debate was renewed last October when the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine released a statement saying that “current scientific evidence does not support the proposition that human health has been adversely affected by inhaled mycotoxins in the home, school or office environment.
Stachybotrys charta rum (also known as Stachybotrys atra) is a type of mold that has been associated with health effects in people. It is a greenish-black mold that can grow on materials with a high cellulose content ¬such as drywall sheetrock, dropped ceiling tiles, and wood – that become chronically moist or water-damaged, due to excessive humidity, water leaks, condensation, or flooding.
Stachybotrys chartarum (also known by its synonym Stachybotrys atra) is a greenish-black mold. It can grow on material with a high cellulose and low nitrogen content, such as fiberboard, gypsum board, paper, dust, and lint. Growth occurs when there is moisture from water damage, excessive humidity, water leaks, condensation, water infiltration, or flooding. Constant moisture is required for its growth. It is not necessary, however, to determine what type of mold you may have. All molds should be treated the same with respect to potential health risks and removal.
