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What are indoor toxins?

Indoor toxins are pollutants that cause air pollutants within a structure. The most common indoor toxins are:

  • Radon (Rn) Indoor Particulate Matter
  • Secondhand Smoke/ Environmental Tobacco Smoke
  • Volatile Organic Compounds 

Some of these are emitted from aerosol products, dry-cleaned clothing, paints, varnishes, glues, art supplies, cleaners, spot removers.

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