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CH3041
SMOG EFFECTS
• The aldehydes
and derivatives such as PAN are
strong eye irritants and at high concentrations
are carcinogens.
• Ozone and NOx cause lung problems.
• Primary
air quality
standards focus on
these gases and are
set by NHMRC.
[O3] 1h 0.10 ppm
[NOx] 1h 0.16 ppm
standards focus on
these gases and are
set by NHMRC.
[O3] 1h 0.10 ppm
[NOx] 1h 0.16 ppm
• Secondary
air quality
standards focus on environmental damage
eg. O3 attacks rubber and vegetation.
standards focus on environmental damage
eg. O3 attacks rubber and vegetation.
