Primary and secondary air pollutants reported from cleaning products and air fresheners
Nazaroff WW, Weschler CJ (2004) · Atmospheric Environment 38(18):2841–2865
A review and modelling analysis reported that emissions from consumer cleaning products and air fresheners can produce measurable indoor concentrations of both directly emitted and reaction-formed pollutants.
What they studied
A review of measured emission data for cleaning agents and air fresheners, combined with indoor chemistry and exposure modelling.
The analysis considered directly emitted volatile organic compounds and products formed indoors by reaction with ozone.
Scenarios were modelled for typical residential use patterns and ventilation rates.
What they found
The authors reported that product use can raise indoor concentrations of specific volatile organic compounds well above outdoor background during and after use.
They reported that reactions between emitted terpenes and indoor ozone can generate secondary products, including formaldehyde and fine particles, under the modelled conditions.
Ventilation rate was reported as a controlling variable on the resulting modelled concentrations.
What it does not establish
Substantially a modelling analysis; concentrations depend on assumed products, use patterns, and air-exchange rates.
Formulations and product markets have changed since publication.
No health outcomes were measured in this work.
This entry reports the analysis. It is not a statement about any building Sage Co. designs or constructs.
Source
- Nazaroff WW, Weschler CJ (2004). Cleaning products and air fresheners: exposure to primary and secondary air pollutants · Atmospheric Environment 38(18):2841–2865 · Read at the source
Last reviewed August 30, 2026.