Building Material Toxins
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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About this ebook
Building Material Toxins sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of chemical exposure from everyday building materials, linking these toxins to potential risks to environmental health and public health.
The book emphasizes how materials used in construction and furnishings can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic chemicals, impacting indoor air quality and, consequently, our well-being.
It highlights the shift from natural materials to synthetic ones driven by cost and durability, noting that many of these newer substances lack thorough long-term health effect testing.
The book uniquely empowers readers by not just identifying hazards but offering actionable advice for mitigating exposures.
It progresses from introducing major categories of toxic chemicals, like flame retardants and heavy metals, to examining specific materials such as flooring and paints.
Ultimately, it culminates in practical strategies, including material selection guidelines and ventilation techniques, to promote healthy homes and sustainable building practices.
The central argument is that many chemical exposures are preventable through informed decision-making during building and renovation.
The book emphasizes how materials used in construction and furnishings can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic chemicals, impacting indoor air quality and, consequently, our well-being.
It highlights the shift from natural materials to synthetic ones driven by cost and durability, noting that many of these newer substances lack thorough long-term health effect testing.
The book uniquely empowers readers by not just identifying hazards but offering actionable advice for mitigating exposures.
It progresses from introducing major categories of toxic chemicals, like flame retardants and heavy metals, to examining specific materials such as flooring and paints.
Ultimately, it culminates in practical strategies, including material selection guidelines and ventilation techniques, to promote healthy homes and sustainable building practices.
The central argument is that many chemical exposures are preventable through informed decision-making during building and renovation.
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