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Odors from New Carpeting can Create Indoor Air Quality Problems for Some Building Occupants
New carpeting offers an affordable and attractive flooring solution for many residential and commercial properties. In fact, billions of square feet of carpeting are installed in the United States each year. Like many other household materials and furnishings, new carpeting can be a source of chemical emissions. Carpets can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde, as may ...
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Microbiology and Indoor Air Quality Testing Laboratory Expands Phoenix, AZ Operations
EMSL Analytical, Inc., a nationwide leader and local provider of indoor air quality, environmental, food and materials testing has recently moved to a new facility located 3356 West Catalina Dr., Phoenix, AZ. Leading environmental and indoor air quality professionals throughout the south-west turn to EMSL Analytical, Inc. for high quality analytical laboratory services. The new facility will ...
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California School Discovers Mold Spores Surf their Own Wind
LA Testing offers mold and other indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services to protect building occupants from their allergenic and pathogenic exposure risks. Mathematicians and biologists from the University of California, Berkeley, Harvard and Cornell University recently released a new study about a fungus that releases thousands of spores virtually simultaneously to form a plume that reduces ...
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Mold Contamination Forces Pasadena Family from their Home
LA Testing offers indoor air quality (IAQ) testing solutions to help property owners and tenants identify microbial contaminants and prevent health problems. Pasadena, CA, July 6th, 2010 Last month a publication in Pasadena, California reported on a family that had been forced to move out of their home after one of the family members became extremely ill due to mold exposure. Mold had begun ...
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Palm Springs Apartment Complex Residents Voice Mold Concerns
Last month, KMIR NBC 6 broadcasted a report about residents’ concerns over living conditions in an apartment complex in Palm Springs, California. It was the second report by the station about alleged mold in the complex that month. Since the initial report, additional current and former tenants came forward to voice their concerns. According to the report, some residents don’t feel ...
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Mold Causes Escondido Fire Station to Shut Down
LA Testing offers mold and other indoor air quality (IAQ) testing solutions to help municipalities and property owners keep building occupants safe. Pasadena, CA, June 21st, 2010 Last month the city of Escondido, California closed fire station #4 and relocated its fire crew to another station in the city. The events were prompted by an outbreak of mold in the 32 year old fire station. The ...
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Mold Contamination Adds to Fresno Condo Complex’s Woes
LA Testing offers mold and other indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services for homeowners and potential buyers to ensure properties are free of mold contamination and other potential indoor contaminants. Pasadena, CA, April 25th, 2011 Earlier this month KFSN-TV of Fresno, California reported on a condo complex that is facing foreclosure in Northwest Fresno. The news station has uncovered ...
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EMSL Moves Asbestos and Mold Lab to Denver
EMSL - 30 Years of Quality Asbestos Lab Results PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 11, 2011 - EMSL is pleased to announce the move of their Colorado laboratory currently located in Centennial to a new location in Denver conveniently located off I-25. The new facility is a state of the art 3,800 s.f. building which nearly doubles EMSL’s laboratory space. This move was necessitated by ...
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EMSL Carle Place Lab Moves To New Laboratory Facility
EMSL Analytical, Inc., a nationwide leader and local provider of indoor air quality, environmental, food and materials testing has recently moved to a new facility located at 528 Mineola Avenue, Carle Place, NY, 11514. Leading asbestos, mold, environmental, indoor air quality and industrial hygiene professionals professionals throughout New York and the nation turn to EMSL Analytical, Inc. for ...
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Vapor Intrusion Risks a Real Threat to Building Occupants
Vapor intrusion is the process by which chemicals migrate to the indoor air above a contaminated site. Vapor intrusion generally occurs when there is movement of volatile chemicals from contaminated groundwater or soil into an overlying building. In extreme cases, the vapors may accumulate in dwellings or occupied buildings to levels that may pose near-term safety hazards from explosions, acute ...
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EMSL Expands Charlotte Asbestos and Mold Lab Testing Lab
EMSL is pleased to announce the recent move of their Charlotte laboratory. The new facility is a state of the art 4,500 square foot building which nearly doubles EMSL’s laboratory space. This move was necessitated by EMSL’s tremendous growth in the Charlotte area since opening in June 2008. Contributing to this tremendous growth has been the steady addition of quality personnel and ...
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EMSL Releases FREE Methamphetamine-Clandestine Test Kits
EMSL Analytical, Inc., North America’s leading provider of laboratory testing services, is pleased to announce the release of their new Methamphetamine-Clandestine Drug Residue Test Kit for environmental and inspection professionals. Methamphetamine laboratories have been found in everything from hotel rooms and recreational vehicles to apartments and luxury suburban homes. During the ...
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Are People Unwittingly Releasing Formaldehyde with Air Fresheners?
National Geographic recently posted a story on their website regarding air fresheners. “Earth-Friendly & Organic Air Fresheners” discusses both traditional air fresheners and eco-friendly options today’s consumers have available. The article highlights concerns over traditional air fresheners that millions of Americans have in their homes, offices and even schools. In ...
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