What Exactly are VOCs and Why Do They Matter?

You hear us talk about VOCs all the time, but did you ever wonder exactly what VOC's are?  VOC's stand for Volatile Organic Compounds.  These are a large group of chemicals that are found in many products used in building and cleaning our homes.   These chemicals emit gases that can be harmful to our health.  Common examples of VOCs you might find in household products are ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, methylene, chloride, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, and xylene.      Sources of VOCs VOCs can be found in many household products like paint, cleaning products, building materials and even cosmetics. Here are some common Sources of VOCs that are listed by the Dept. of Health. In addition you can refer to the Consumer Product Information Database to learn more about what is in these products.  Building Materials Home Products Activities Paint, varnishes, caulks, adhesives Air Fresheners, and cleaning products Smoking
You hear us talk about VOCs all the time, but did you ever wonder exactly what VOC's are?  VOC's stand for Volatile Organic Compounds.  These are

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