EPA Indoor Air Quality Glossary of Terms, Oct 1997

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Residential Air-Cleaning Devices: A Summary of Available Information

Describes the general types of residential air cleaners and their effectiveness in reducing pollutants such as particles and gaseous contaminants. This detailed booklet discusses additional factors to consider when deciding whether to use an air cleaner, and provides guidelines to compare them. U.S. EPA, EPA Document Number 400-1- 90-002, February 1990. Asbestosln YourHorne

This document discusses health effects of asbestos exposure, identifies common products and building materials from the past that might contain asbestos, and describes conditions which may cause release of asbestos fibers. Describes how to identify materials that contain asbestos and how to control an asbestos problem. Explains role of asbestos professionals and use of asbestos inspectors and removal contractors. This brochure was prepared by the American Lung Association, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the EPA. EPA Document Reference Number 400-K-90-100,1990

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This document explains indoor biological pollution, health effects of biological pollutants, and how to control their growth and buildup. One third to one half of all structures have damp conditions that may encourage development of pollutants such as molds and bacteria, which can cause allergic reactions-including asthma-and spread infectious diseases. Describes corrective measures for achieving moisture control and cleanliness. This brochure was prepared by the American Lung Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. EPA Document Reference Number 402-F-90-102, January 1990.

What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers

Paint strippers contain chemicals that loosen paint from surfaces. These chemicals can harm you if not used properly. Some paint stripping chemicals can irritate the skin and eyes, or cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, or loss of coordination. Some may cause cancer, reproductive problems, or damage of the liver, kidney, or brain. Others catch fire easily. Proper handling and use of paint strippers will reduce your exposure to these chemicals and lessen your health risk. This brochure was prepared with EPA and the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, February 1995, CPSC Publication # F-747-F-95-002.

The U.S. ERA’S Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the Montgomery County, Maryland Department of Environmental Protection has published a brochure on, “Healthy Indoor Painting Practices,” which is available as a downloadable PDF file from the CPSC web site (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/456.pdf) or from EPA at: http://v ,epa.gov/opptintr/exposure/docs/inpaint5.pdf. This safety guide was formuiated for residents, property managers and painters who are strongiy urged to foilow severai simple steps to reduce possible adverse reactions to chemicals emitted from paints. The brochure is also available in Spanish http://www.eDa.qov/opptintr/exposure/docs/sp-

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