Air and Indoor Environment

Formaldehyde: Interpreting Your Indoor Air Quality Test Results

04/21/2026

Formaldehyde (CAS No. 50-00-0) is a volatile organic compound (VOC) in the aldehyde family that is ubiquitous in homes. Given that this pollutant is a known carcinogen, an indoor air quality test is recommended for bedrooms, children’s rooms, and living areas.

Post-fire contamination: How can experts and policyholders verify that a property has been safely restored?

04/14/2026

When a fire breaks out, attention naturally focuses on the flames and visible structural damage. However, once the fire is under control, an invisible and persistent threat takes hold within the building: post-fire contamination. For insurance experts, claims adjusters, and policyholders, the...

PAHs and Fire Residues: How Can You Verify the Effectiveness of Decontamination at Your Construction Sites?

04/13/2026

After a fire, even once the flames have been extinguished, the danger does not disappear entirely. While the physical damage is visible, a far more insidious threat lingers in the soot and deposits: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). For restoration professionals, the issue is no longer...

Analysis of Aldehydes in Indoor Air: Findings from the National Housing Study

04/09/2026

The quality of the air we breathe at home has become a major public health concern. According to data from the National Housing Study 2 (ENL2) conducted by the OQEI, our homes harbor invisible yet ubiquitous chemical pollutants. To understand the scope of this phenomenon, an analysis of VOCs in...

Analysis of VOCs in Indoor Air: How Can You Effectively Protect Your Health?

04/06/2026

On average, we spend 80 to 90% of our time indoors, whether at the office, on public transportation, or—most often—at home. Yet the air we breathe indoors is often more polluted than the air outside. At the heart of this issue lies a family of invisible yet ubiquitous pollutants: Volatile Organic...

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