Integrating exposure to chemicals in building materials during use stage.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There do not currently exist scientifically defensible ways to consistently characterize the human exposures (via various pathways) to near-field chemical emissions and associated health impacts during the use stage of building materials. The present paper thus intends to provide a roadmap which summarizes the current status and guides future development for integrating into LCA the chemical exposures and health impacts on various users of building materials, with a focus on building occupants.

Methods

We first review potential human health impacts associated with the substances in building materials and the methods used to mitigate these impacts, also identifying several of the most important online data resources. A brief overview of the necessary steps for charact

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7336532 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature