Consumer behaviour
Utilization
Consumer behavior (use habits, time activity) has a major effect to the level of exposure. The time spent in a specific microenvironment or the amount of product used or the time spent for some activity are examples of the consumer behavior data.
Limitations
There are regional differences in the consumer behavior between the countries, so the data gathered with questionnaires in a specific region describes the behavior of that population. This data can be used for estimation of exposure levels in other regions too, but the effect of the data origins has to be evaluated in the uncertainty of the results.
Data
Fact sheets in ConsExpo tool
- Children's Toys Fact Sheet
This fact sheet supplies information on use of children's toys. The use of children's toys is described by classifying the ways in which children can be exposed. Representative examples are chosen for each way in which children can be exposed. Default models are chosen for these examples. The default parameter values are also filled in. Based on these representative example-defaults, it is possible to derive the default values for the exposure of any type of toy.
http://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/612810012.pdf
- Cleaning Products Fact Sheet
This fact sheet covers the use of cleaning products by consumers. In the fact sheet 36 product categories are described including laundry detergents, dishwashing products, abrasives and toilet cleaners. For products in these categories, default exposure models and input parameters for these models are suggested.
http://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/320104003.pdf
- Cosmetics Fact Sheet
This fact sheet covers the use of cosmetics by consumers. In the fact sheet 35 product categories are described, including shampoo, make-up, lipstick, deodorant and toothpaste. For products in these categories, default exposure models and input parameters for these models are suggested.
http://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/320104001.pdf
- Disinfectants Products Fact Sheet
This fact sheet covers the use of disinfectant products by consumers. In the fact sheet nine product categories are described, including algae/green deposit removers, black mould removers, swimming pool disinfectants, veterinary hygiene biocidal products and disinfectants for drinking water, waterbeds, chemical toilets and for rubbish bins. For products in these categories, default exposure models and input parameters for these models are suggested.
http://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/320005003.pdf
- Do-it-Yourself Products Fact Sheet
This fact sheet supplies information on the use of Do-it-Yourself products by consumers. The fact sheet covers 6 product types including glues, fillers, sealants, plasters, coatings, and removers showing 26 product categories. For products in these categories, default exposure models and input parameters for these models are suggested.
http://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/320104007.pdf
- Paints Products Fact Sheet
This fact sheet supplies information on the use of paint products by consumers. Product categories were developed with the use of default models and default values for several methods of paint application, several types of paints and several types of use. Default exposure assessments for the consumer's exposure to paints, including tool and hand cleaning, can be performed using this fact sheet.
http://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/320104008.pdf
- Pest Control Products Fact Sheet
This fact sheet covers the use of pest control products by consumers. In the fact sheet eight product categories are described, including sprays, dusting powders, repellents, electrical evaporators and baits. For products in these categories, default exposure models and input parameters for these models are suggested.
