Wednesday, 10 July 2019

Mattresses could emit higher levels of VOCs during sleep

(American Chemical Society) Hundreds of household items, including furniture, paint and electronics, emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which at high levels can pose health risks. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have measured the emission rates of the gaseous compounds released by several types of polyurethane mattresses under simulated sleeping conditions, finding levels of some VOCs that could be worrisome for children and infants. However, so far there is no evidence of adverse health effects.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science https://ift.tt/32hXVVn

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