Indoor Concentration Level of Chemical Substances Generated from Heating Appliances, Building Materials and Household Products, etc.

Abstract

Here, we characterized the current predicament of indoor pollution in Japan by conducting a literature search that included the author's report on the real state of indoor pollution emanating from chemical substances released from sources such as combustion appliances, building materials, and household goods. We found that, following the establishment of the indoor guidelines, indoor pollution tended to improve, partly in combination with the progress of various administrative measures. However, there have been reports of unregulated substances other than the guideline values being used in construction materials, household good, teaching materials, and so on, thus posing health hazards. Further research on unregulated substances will be required in the future as will the cooperation of member professors in guiding the unregulated substances.