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1,3-Butadiene in Outdoor Air by County, New Jersey, 2020
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1,3-Butadiene in Outdoor Air by County, New Jersey, 2020
Why Is This Important?
1,3-Butadiene is a volatile chemical with a gasoline-like odor. It is used in the production of rubber and plastics, and is also a byproduct of incomplete combustion. Motor vehicle exhaust is the largest source of butadiene in New Jersey air. Inhaling high concentrations of 1,3-butadiene for prolonged periods can cause central nervous system damage and the risk of heart disease and cancer. At concentrations in air likely to be encountered in New Jersey, 1,3-butadiene may irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. 1,3-Butadiene is a known human carcinogen.
Definition
Mean of modeled annual average 1,3-butadiene concentration in a county
Data Source
USEPA Air Toxics Screening Assessment and NJDEP Division of Air Quality(https://www.epa.gov/AirToxScreen)
How the Measure is Calculated
Numerator:
Modeled mean 1,3-butadiene concentration in micrograms per cubic meterDenominator:
N/A
Related Health Objectives and Indicators
Environmental Public Health Tracking Indicator AQ-81
Description: Annual average air concentration estimates for benzene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, carbon tetrachloride, and 1,3-butadienehttps://ephtracking.cdc.gov/indicatorPages?selectedContentAreaAbbreviation=11&selectedIndicatorId=81