Regulated pollutants
Nitrogen dioxide
Mainly emitted by gasoline and diesel vehicles in Île-de-France, it impacts respiratory functions.
Fine particles
Fine particles (PM2,5) are solid entities of very small size, harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.
Low-level ozone
Formed by chemical reaction from other pollutants, low altitude ozone particularly impacts respiratory functions.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a family of air pollutants that can be present in gaseous or particulate form, and are emitted during combustion processes.
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a polluting gas which is formed during the incomplete combustion of carbonaceous materials.
Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide is a gaseous pollutant that is particularly harmful to the respiratory system.
Unregulated or emerging pollutants
Ultrafine particles
Ultrafine particles (PM0,1) are solid entities of very small size, harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health. Their size is between that of a virus and that of a cell.
Carbon soot
Soot carbon refers to particles composed of carbon (a specific type of chemical composition), whose black color absorbs light radiation.
Particulate organic matter
Particulate organic matter (MOP) is a type of particle with a specific chemical composition that is particularly dangerous for health.
Ammonium nitrates and sulfates
Volatile organic compounds
Pesticides
Substances used for different domestic, urban or agricultural uses, pesticides are also present in the ambient air.