Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs are large group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature. These include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. According to the U.S. Geological Survey on 2005, many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, adhesives, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. There are thousands of differentr VOCs produced and used in our daily lives. Some common examples include:
- benzene
- toluene
- hexane
- acetone
- methalcrylates
- tetrahydrofuran
- carbon tetrachloride
- formaldehyde
- heptane
- xylene
- ethylene glycol
- perchloroethylene
- 1,3-butadiene
What is surprising is that concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. While most people can smell high levels of some VOCs, other VOCs have no odor. In fact, odor does not indicate the level of risk from inhalation of this group of chemicals.
You might wonder how do these organic volatile compounds pollute the indoor air. Products containing VOCs can release these chemicals when they are used and stored. Many products that we have in our homes release or “off-gas” VOCs. Some of these VOCs are present in:
Home and Personal Care Products: cosmetics, moth balls, air fresheners, fuel oil, gasoline, cleaning and disinfecting chemicals, air fresheners and ozone.
Building Materials: adhesives, paints, varnishes, vinyl floors, solvents, and upholstery fabrics.
Daily Home Uses: dry cleaning, cooking, new papers, photocopiers, and stored chemicals.
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