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Human skin oil: a major ozone reactant indoors

Charles J. Weschler, William W. Nazaroff

2023Environmental Science Atmospheres42 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Much of the ozone that enters buildings reacts with human skin oils, both on occupants and on other surfaces. Products of these reactions influence human chemical exposures.

Topics & Concepts

OzoneHuman skinEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyGeneticsIndoor Air Quality and Microbial ExposureAir Quality and Health ImpactsAir Quality Monitoring and Forecasting