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Article: Indoor pollutant levels from the use of unvented natural gas fireplaces in Boulder, Colorado. (Notebook Paper).
- Article from:
- Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
- Article date:
- December 1, 2001
- Author:
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ABSTRACT
High CO and [NO.sub.2] concentrations have been documented in homes with unvented combustion appliances, such as natural gas fireplaces. In addition, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are emitted from incomplete natural gas combustion. The acute health risks of CO and [NO.sub.2] exposure have been well established for the general population and for certain high-risk groups, including infants, the elderly, and people with heart disease or asthma. Health effects from PAH exposure are less well known, but may include increased risk of cancer.
We monitored CO emissions during the operation of unvented natural gas fireplaces in two residences ...