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Industrial monitoring was performed by air sampling for 16 specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or classes of VOCs in a print shop containing four offset sheetfed presses and three spirit duplicators used for imprinting letterheads on stationery and envelopes. Work activities were monitored and ventilation rates were measured for 13 hydrocarbons in air samples and cleaning solvents . The highest emission rates were associated with press cleaning. Based on the data obtained in this study, the authors conclude that a small print shop is likely to release 1 to 2 tons of VOCs per year into the environment. These releases represent a significant contribution to pollution by hazardous agents such as toluene, benzene, and ozone precursors.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, 56(4):368-376, 1995. (15 references)
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