Teach you how to prevent benzene pollution during summer decoration

Benzene pollution caused by improper home decoration

The benzene in the home mainly comes from the large amount of chemical raw materials used in building decoration, such as coatings, fillers and various organic solvents. Choosing inferior decoration materials is the root cause of benzene pollution, especially the use of substandard paints, glues and coatings. These inferior materials often contain benzene hundreds of times higher than national standards. Once these materials are used for interior decoration, they will cause long-term benzene pollution to the house. In addition, inappropriate construction techniques are also an important cause of benzene pollution. Some decoration companies use paint instead of 107 glue to seal the walls during construction. This practice greatly increases the content of benzene in the indoor air. Others use paint and When waterproofing, the construction process is not standardized, which greatly increases the benzene content in the indoor air, and produces high concentrations of benzene in a short period of time. This high concentration of benzene in the air is very dangerous, not only poisoning people, but also prone to explosions. and fire.

Benzene pollution is very harmful

Benzene is a colorless gas with a special aromatic odor. Renovation materials such as glues, paints, coatings and adhesives are major sources of indoor benzene. Due to the high volatility of benzene, especially in summer, it can easily spread when exposed to the air. Long-term exposure to benzene can cause extreme damage to the blood. Benzene can damage bone marrow, reduce the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, and cause chromosomal aberrations, leading to leukemia and even aplastic anemia. Women who inhale excessive amounts of benzene can cause irregular menstruation and ovarian shrinkage. Inhaling benzene during pregnancy can cause underweight, delayed bone development, and bone marrow damage in larvae.

How to prevent benzene pollution

Benzene has great harm to human health. How to reduce the harm during decoration? In this regard, Master Li, a decorator from a decoration company in the district, suggested that during decoration, try to use decoration materials that meet national standards and have less pollution, such as paints, glues and coatings produced by regular manufacturers, and try to use water-based materials with no or less pollution. After the room decoration is completed, keep the house in a good ventilation environment. For example, you can choose an effective indoor air purifier and air ventilation device, or open the windows for ventilation when the outdoor air is good. This will help the dispersion and discharge of benzene indoors. , wait for benzene to be released for a period of time before living again. If indoor air pollution is found to be serious, you can also ask experts from the Indoor Environment Testing Center to conduct indoor air quality testing on the renovated house so that appropriate control measures can be taken.