Dataset on Specifications, Carcinogenic and Non-carcinogenic Risk of Volatile Organic Compounds during Recycling Paper and Cardboard
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Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were studied during paper and cardboard recycling from a paper and cardboard solid waste recycling factory (PCSWRF). Data are summarized in this article for the following quantities for a PCSWRF during the winter in Tehran, Iran: VOC concentrations (µg m-3), the percentage of detected VOCs, exposure indices (Ei) of individual and total VOCs (TVOCs), inhalation lifetime cancer risk (LTCR) of VOCs, the hazard quotient (HQ) of VOCs, sensitivity analysis (SA) for VOC exposure in different age groups (birth to <81), and Spearman's rank correlation coefficients (r) between VOC concentrations and meteorological parameters. For more insight please see “Characteristics and Health Effects of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions during Paper and Cardboard Recycling”.
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Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were studied during paper and cardboard recycling from a paper and cardboard solid waste recycling factory (PCSWRF). Data are summarized in this article for the following quantities for a PCSWRF during the winter in Tehran, Iran: VOC concentrations (µg m-3), the percentage of detected VOCs, exposure indices (Ei) of individual and total VOCs (TVOCs), inhalation lifetime cancer risk (LTCR) of VOCs, the hazard quotient (HQ) of VOCs, sensitivity analysis (SA) for VOC exposure in different age groups (birth to <81), and Spearman's rank correlation coefficients (r) between VOC concentrations and meteorological parameters. For more insight please see “Characteristics and Health Effects of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions during Paper and Cardboard Recycling”. The capital of Iran is Tehran (35°32'42"N, 51°23'35"E) with around 13.31 million inhabitants according to a census report [2]. Measurements were specifically conducted at a PCSWRF.This factory has two lines of separation processes for paper and cardboard, including a tipping floor (line one and two), conveyor belt (line one and two), hand picking/manual separation (line one and two), and finally a baling machine (Figure S1). About 3000 kg/day solid waste are transferred to this factory on a daily basis, comprised of paper and cardboard (more than 90%) and some other waste (lower than 10%) containing organic wastes, glass, aluminum, plastics, textiles, metals, leather, and wood. To date, 102 workers (88 in operational units and 14 in offices) have worked in this factory, which is 16000 m2 in area. In this factory, the weight of each package (bale) ranges between 1000 kg to 1700 kg, and bales are stored in the storage site. Most workers do not use personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators or gloves.