Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds from Wood and Wood-Based Materials

List of Contents

Summary and Conclusion

2 Wood and Wood-Based Materials
2.1 Wood Species
2.2 Wood-Based Materials
2.2.1 Solid Wood
2.2.2 Glued Wood Materials
2.3 Adhesives
2.4 Surface Treatments
2.5 Factors Influencing the Indoor Air
2.6 Material Selection

3 Emission Testing
3.1 Experimental Investigations
3.2 Results
3.2.1 Qualitative Screening
3.2.2 Quantitative Emission Chamber Measurements

4 Principles for Comfort and Health Evaluation of Chemical Substances Emitted from Wood and Wood-Based Materials
4.1 In General
4.2 Evaluation of Health Effects
4.2.1 Threshold Compounds
4.2.2 Non-Threshold Compounds
4.3 Odour
4.4 LCI, Lowest Concentration of Interest

5 Evaluation of Emissions
5.1 "Lowest Concentration of Interest"
5.2 Indoor-Relevant Time-Values
5.3 Results
5.3.1 Evaluation of Individual Substance Emissions
5.3.2 Evaluation of Emissions from Wood, Wood-Based Materials and Products

6 Evaluation of Product Modification/Substitution
6.1 Wood and Wood-Based Products in a Wide Environmental Perspective
6.2 Indoor Environment Aspects
6.3 Evaluation Examples for Wood-Based Building Materials, Furniture and Interior Furnishings
6.3.1 Floor Example
6.3.2 Wardrobe Example
6.3.3 Coffee Table Example
6.3.4 Bookcase System Example
6.3.5 Office Table Example
6.3.6 Cottage Example
6.3.7 Evaluation Model in Principle

8 Literature