What are VOCs?

What are VOCs and how much of a concern are they?

Asked by Lou on 10th Nov 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Voc, s are volatile organic compounds which are noxious or harmful invisible fumes found in liquids such as some epoxy resins etc."
Answered on 10th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
"Volatile Organic Compounds in Your Home. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a large group of chemicals that are found in many products we use to build and maintain our homes. Once these chemicals are in our homes, they are released or “off-gas” into the indoor air we breathe."
Answered on 10th Nov 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"Volatile Organic Compounds.
Chemicals used in manufacturing that are emitted as gases into the atmosphere."
Answered on 11th Nov 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Volatile organic compounds!! The concerns you should hire a pro from my quotes to answer. Haha"
Answered on 12th Nov 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Volatile organic compounds are gases that are released into the air from products"
Answered on 20th Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are gases that are emitted into the air from products or processes. Some are harmful by themselves, including some that cause cancer. In addition, some can react with other gases and form other air pollutants after they are in the air"
Answered on 9th Jan 2024 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Depending on the type of flooring you choose, formaldehyde will probably be the most common VOC in the composition of the flooring, although there may be dozens of others in a single flooring product. There may be other dangerous VOCs as well, including phthalates in vinyl flooring."
Answered on 11th Nov 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
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