Some laser printers release minute particles into the air that can become lodged into the deepest parts of the lung, possibly causing serious illnesses, according to scientists studying indoor air pollutants at offices. The findings were reported in a study published in the American Chemical Society’s Environmental Science & Technology journal. The research found one of the printers released dangerous chemical mist at a rate on par with particle emissions from cigarette smoking. The researchers believe the airborne particles came from the printer toner, a very fine powder.
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Study: Printers Spew Potentially Dangerous Particles
Posted by: Fred J. Aun August 1, 2007 10:50 AMSome laser printers release minute particles into the air that can become lodged into the deepest parts of the lung, possibly causing serious illnesses, according to scientists studying indoor air pollutants at offices. The findings were reported in a study published in the American Chemical Society’s Environmental Science & Technology journal. The research found one of the printers released dangerous chemical mist at a rate on par with particle emissions from cigarette smoking. The researchers believe the airborne particles came from the printer toner, a very fine powder.