Understanding the Emissions of Chemicals from Consumer Products Challenge Semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) encompass a broad group of chemicals including flame retardants, plasticizers and stain-resistant fabric treatments, which are added to various consumer products. As part of their Exposure Forecasting (ExpoCast) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking to better understand whether exposure to SVOCs from fabrics and other articles of commerce could impact human health. Solution In support of EPA ’s efforts, Battelle measured the emission rates of target SVOCs from articles of clothing and upholstery material. In order to accurately quantify the emissions, Battelle developed novel microchamber emission test methods, sample collection and extraction procedure

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