Human skin oil: a major ozone reactant indoors
Charles J. Weschler, William W. Nazaroff
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