Burning of incense will release a variety of toxic chemicals. Most incense is made from a combination of fragrant gums, resins, woods and spices. Incense was found to be a significant source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), carbon monoxide, benzene, isoprene and particulate matters
• Characterise emissions of air pollutants from the burning of incense using a large environmental chamber; and,
• Qualify and quantify emissions from burning of incense with respect to particulate matters, VOCs, THC, CO, SO2 and NOx, etc.