Guidelines and Fact Sheets
This page last reviewed October 23, 2012
The Air Resources Board publishes guidelines and fact sheets on common indoor air pollutants and ways families can reduce their household exposure to indoor air pollutants. These indoor pollutants can cause a variety of health effects ranging from eye, nose and throat irritation to asthma aggravation to cancer. Levels of many pollutants can be reduced through wise and proper use of building materials, combustion sources and consumer products in the home, and through proper and regular cleaning practices.
The links below will take you to the Indoor Air Quality Guideline or Fact Sheet indicated:
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Publication |
Pollutants / Topics Covered |
| Early Childhood Facilities Study Fact Sheet (October 2012) |
Volatile Organic Chemicals Flame retardants Particles Perfluorinated Compounds Pesticides Phthalates |
| Air Cleaner Regulation Fact Sheet (September 2009) | Air Cleaner Regulation |
| Cleaning Products and Indoor Air Quality: Actions to Reduce Exposures (Fact Sheet) (October 2008) | Cleaning Products |
| Reducing Indoor Air Pollution | General Indoor Air - Many Pollutants |
|
Formaldehyde
in the Home - Guideline No. 1 |
Formaldehyde |
| Reducing Your Exposure to
Formaldehyde (Fact Sheet) |
Formaldehyde |
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Carbon Monoxide |
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons |
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| Air Cleaning Devices for the Home Frequently Asked Questions (Fact Sheet) (Updated February 2005) |
Residential Air Cleaners |
| Beware
of Ozone-Generating Indoor "Air Purifiers" (Fact Sheet) |
Ozone Generators |
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Reducing Your
Exposure to Particulate Pollutants |
Particulate Matter |
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School
Advisory from California Classrooms Study |
Suggestions to help schools and school districts assure a healthful learning environment. |
