MVOC: microbial volatile organic compounds
"Many of the fungi produce mycotoxins. These mycotoxins can be present on or in the spores whether the spore is dead or alive. Fungi also produce MVOC's (microbial volatile organic compounds). These MVOC's are responsible for moldy odors and may also contribute to health effects experienced by some individuals exposed to moldy environments. For questions regarding possible individual health effects please consult with your physician or allergist.Web Links:
MVOC sampling, Pegasus laboratory- a short yet good artile on MVOC sampling
- prism analytical technologies, inc
- in house service testing, include the MVOC identification
Related References:
- Campbell, J., Casteel, C., Chen, K. and Tuday, M., (2002), Sampling and analysis of microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs)
- Campbell, J., Casteel, C., Tuday, and M., Valley, (0), Validation of a method for the sampling and analysis of microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs)
- Fiedler, K., Schutz, E. and Geh, S., (2001), Detection of microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) produced by moulds on various materials
- Fischer, G., M¨šller, T., Schwalbe, R., Ostrowski, R. and Dott, W., (2000), Exposure to airborne fungi, MVOC and mycotoxins in biowaste-handling facilities
- Fischer, G., Schwalbe, R., Moller, M., Ostrowski, R. and Dott, W., (1999), Species-specific production of microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC) by airborne fungi from a compost facility
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- Keller, R. , Senkpiel, K. , Ohgke, H., (2001), Use of MVOC measurements and odour perception as indicator of mould in indoor areas
- Komulainen, J., Lu, X., Hakkarainen, H., Weckstr?m, A., Viljanen, M. and S. Liukkonen, (2003), Diffusion of some MVOCs through building moisture barriers
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- Kreja, L. and Seidel, H., (2002), Evaluation of the genotoxic potential of some microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC) with the comet assay, the micronucleus assay and the HPRT gene mutation assay
- Tilkes, F., Dott, W., Fischer, G., Grun, L., Harpel, S., Keller, R., Martens, W., Palmgren, U. and Seidel, H. J., (1999), Microbial air pollutants - methods for the detection and identification of endotoxins, mycotoxins and MVOC
- Wady, L., Bunte, A., Pehrson, C. and Larsson, L., (2003), Use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry/solid phase microextraction for the identification of MVOCs from moldy building materials
- Wilkins, F., Nielsen, F. and Larsen, K., (1999), MVOC analysis for detection of microbial growth in buildings I. Variation of MVOC and mycotoxin patterns in aspergillus versicolor