INDOOR AIR POLLUTION BY FORMALDEHYDE IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

As noted above, there is no known exposure threshold for the risks of benzene exposure. Therefore, from a practical standpoint, it is expedient to reduce indoor exposure levels to as low as possible. This will require reducing or eliminating human activities that release benzene, such as smoking tobacco, using solvents for hobbies or cleaning, or using building materials that off-gas benzene. Adequate ventilation methods will depend on the site of the building. In mod- ern buildings located near heavy traffic or other major outdoor sources of ben- zene, inlets for fresh air should be located at the least polluted side...