We spend more than 80% of our time indoors. With the constant improvement of the efficiency of insulation systems, it has become essential to renew air regularly in order to avoid stagnation of pollutants in our buildings.
Indoor air means any air in enclosed buildings (offices, public establishments, individual houses, etc.) that is not subject to occupational exposure.
In addition, the Quad-Lab has an extensive catalogue of analyses, including:
- Aldehydes, including formaldehyde, found in 100% of homes and offices;
- monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HAM), including benzene (carcinogenic), found in most furniture, construction and decoration products;
- chlorinated solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, often released from carpets, dry-cleaned clothing or carpets);
- terpenes, including limonene and alpha-pinene, contained in deodorants, cleaning products and fragrances;
- acetates, for example butyl acetate used in paints and parquet flooring.
Health Impact:
Indoor air pollution can cause allergic reactions (rhinitis, conjunctivitis…) or respiratory symptoms (asthma exacerbation…). There may be short-term consequences, such as carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning which in the most severe cases can cause death within a few tens of minutes. There are also long-term impacts, with the onset or worsening of heart and respiratory diseases.
The Quad-Lab is Cofrac accredited on formaldehyde and benzene.
The scope of accreditation can be found on www.cofrac.fr under the accreditation reference N° 1-1578.
Indoor Air Quality Observatory (OQAI): https://www.oqai.fr/ModernHomePage.aspx
For more information on indoor air issues
Indoor Air Guide (IAV) Values on the ANSES :
https://www.anses.fr/fr/content/valeurs-guides-de-qualité
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