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Microbial VOCs as indicators for mold growth in buildings

Black, M.S., T. Worthan and P. Morey
1998
AIHCE

Black, M.S., T. Worthan and P. Morey, (1998), "Microbial VOCs as indicators for mold growth in buildings", AIHCE.
Abstract:
The presence of airborne microbial VOCs (MVOCs) may be a more reliable indicator of mold growth in buildings than fungal spores. Approximately 150 air samples from a variety of buildings including schools and commercial space have been evaluated for MVOCs. All buildings were suspected to be contaminated with mold. The data show an average MVOC indoor level of 50 mg/m3 with frequent detection of 2-octen-1-ol. Since MVOCs can diffuse through barriers such as wallboard and plastics, mold contamination can be detected even when visible growth is inaccessible.
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