A Study on VOC Emission of PVC Flooring Installation

Abstract

In order to investigate VOC emission of PVC-Flooring installation, test installations were performed in a mock up room. Acrylic emulsion, urethane and epoxy adhesives were used in the test. VOC and aldehydes of room air were measured by using GC-MS and HPLC. Emission factors of test specimen were estimated by small chamber method. We found that TVOC of room air increase drastically by installation and detected chemicals were depends on solvents of adhesives. In comparison with the results on room air measurement and small chamber test, more chemicals were observed in room air test.