PM10
Definition
PM10 particles are those with diameters of less than 10 micrometres. PM10 is largely composed of primary particles emitted directly into the atmosphere by both natural phenomena and the human activities, such as combustion processes in kitchens, use of wood-burning cookers, tobacco, electronic cigarettes, etc.
Legislation and intervals
According to World Health Organization: The limit value for PM10 is 45 μg/m3 for 24 hours and 15 μg/m[1]3 on an annual average.
According to DIRECTIVE 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe: The limit value for PM10 is 50 μg/m3 for 24 hours average and 40 μg/m3 on an annual average.
References
- ↑ World Health Organization (2021). WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide. World Health Organization. p. 273. hdl:10665/345334. ISBN 9789240034433.