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3. Inventory of sources, emissions and health effects
Pollutants measured in indoor air come from a variety of sources:
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pollutants of external origin :
industrial and automotive pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, lead, particulates, certain volatile organic compounds – VOCs, etc,
agricultural pollutants (insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers, nitrogen compounds from livestock farming and dust),
soil (natural radon emissions),
pollens and molds;
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indoor pollutants :
construction, furnishing, decorating (paints, varnishes, furniture and carpets), maintenance and DIY products emit VOCs (including aldehydes), particles and fibers,
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- Contribution of building structures to sustainable development – Environmental product declarations – Rules governing construction product categories. - NF EN 15804+A1 - 2014
- Contribution of building structures to sustainable development – Environmental product declarations – Rules governing construction product categories – National supplement to NF EN 15804+A1. - NF EN 15804/CN - 2016
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Council Directive 96/29/EURATOM of May 13, 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation.
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