Output details
13 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials
University of Central Lancashire
Article title
Analysis of toxic effluents released from PVC carpet under different fire conditions
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
Chemosphere
Article number
-
Volume number
90
Issue number
1
First page of article
65
ISSN of journal
00456535
Year of publication
2013
Number of additional authors
6
Additional information
This is the first paper of the next phase of improving fire safety – namely ensuring that fire victims are not subject to carcinogenic or other sub-acute toxicants. It is the first study to quantify acute and chronic toxicants including PAH, PCDD/F and particulates as a function of fire condition. It shows significant quantities of respirable submicron particles were detected, together with a range of PAHs. The findings have implications for the health and safety of fire and rescue personnel, fire investigators, and other individuals exposed to the residue from unwanted fires.
Interdisciplinary
-
Cross-referral requested
-
Research group
None
Proposed double-weighted
No
Double-weighted statement
-
Reserve for a double-weighted output
No
Non-English
No
English abstract
-
