2024-06-162024-06-162017As at: 29https://doi.org/10.60810/openumwelt-3803https://openumwelt.de/handle/123456789/4546Many construction products release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to the indoor air, which are hazardous to human health. Among others, VOCs may have effects ranging from odour perception and irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat to acute or systemic effects and long-term effects. This includes effects on the nervous system, allergies or allergy promotion and, in particular, cancer, gene mutations and impaired fertility. The use of low-emission products is an important contribution to a high indoor air quality and hence the human well-being, in particular in new buildings (less ventilation due to higher energy efficiency standards) and in larger scale renovation (introduction of large amounts of construction products into a building). Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de1 Onlineressource (4 Seiten)online resourceenghttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Monographie