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1. Pollutant X is a result of...

2. Pollutant X is harmful because...

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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.

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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.

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Volatile organic compounds are organic chemicals that have a high vapour pressure at room temperature. High vapor pressure correlates with a low boiling point, which relates to the number of the sample's molecules in the surrounding air

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Examples include: paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper, graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions

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Examples include: paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper, graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions

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 Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors.

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 Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors.

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1. Volatile Organic Compounds  are compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants.
2. Health effects may include:

Eye, nose and throat irritation

Headaches, loss of coordination and nausea

Damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system

Some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.

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Source of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

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Source of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

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Fossil fuels, paints, aerosols, biofuels, etc.

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Sources of VOCspaints, paint strippers and other solvents.wood preservatives.aerosol sprays.cleansers and disinfectants.moth repellents and air fresheners.stored fuels and automotive products.hobby supplies.dry-cleaned clothing.

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Sources of VOCspaints, paint strippers and other solvents.wood preservatives.aerosol sprays.cleansers and disinfectants.moth repellents and air fresheners.stored fuels and automotive products.hobby supplies.dry-cleaned clothing.

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Household products, including:

paints, paint strippers and other solvents

wood preservatives

aerosol sprays

cleansers and disinfectants

moth repellents and air fresheners

stored fuels and automotive products

hobby supplies

dry-cleaned clothing

pesticide

Other products, including:

building materials and furnishings

office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper

graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers and photographic solutions.

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Exposure to VOC vapors can cause a variety of health effects, including eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches and loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected or proven carcinogens.

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Exposure to VOC vapors can cause a variety of health effects, including eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches and loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected or proven carcinogens.

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Indoor sources

VOCs can get into indoor air from many sources, including:

cooking, especially frying

cigarette smoke

candles and incense

composite wood products, such as some furnishings and flooring materials

building materials, such as paint, glues and varnish

household products, such as air fresheners and cleaning products

infiltration from attached garages, such as from vehicle exhaust

combustion sources such as improperly vented fireplaces, wood stoves, gas stoves and furnaces

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Many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. VOCs typically are industrial solvents, such as trichloroethylene; fuel oxygenates, such as methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE); or by-products produced by chlorination in water treatment, such as chloroform. VOCs are often components of petroleum fuels, hydraulic fluids, paint thinners, and dry cleaning agents. VOCs are common ground-water contaminants.

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Eye, nose, and throat irritation, nose bleeds, nausea & vomiting, Cancers (leukemia and lymphoma)

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Exposure to VOC vapors can cause a variety of health effects, including eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches and loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected or proven carcinogens

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Exposure to VOC vapors can cause a variety of health effects, including eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches and loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected or proven carcinogens

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1. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids (epa.gov). Examples are paints, pesticides, etc.
2. VOCs can irritate the eyes, nose and throat, can cause difficulty breathing and nausea, and can damage the central nervous system and other organs (lung.org).

VOCs are components or additives in many commercial and household products!

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2. VOCs to adversely impact the health of people that are exposed indoors 1. Sources of this air pollutant - paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper, graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions.

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2. VOCs to adversely impact the health of people that are exposed indoors 1. Sources of this air pollutant - paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper, graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions.

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VOCs are a set of compounds that have low water solubility and high vapor pressure. Many of them are man-made chemicals that “off-gas” or are released into the air that we breathe. They may or may not have a detectable odor, but exposure to VOCs at unhealthy levels can lead to negative effects on your health.

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Using pod-based electronic cigarettes may lead to exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may negatively affect cardiovascular health in a similar manner to smoking traditional cigarettes

Source: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/use-of-e-cigarettes-had-negative-cardiovascular-effects-similar-to-smoking-cigarettes

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Use of e-cigarettes had negative cardiovascular effects similar to smoking cigarettes

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Research Highlights: A small, short-term study of young adults without cardiovascular disease or heart disease risk factors found that several volatile organic compounds released by pod-based e-cigarettes were associated with changes in blood ...

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1.VOC is a result of used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants 2. VOC is harmful because it causes both indoor and outdoor pollution (which can cause health impacts to humans, animals, ecosystems, etc)

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1.VOC is a result of used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants 2. VOC is harmful because it causes both indoor and outdoor pollution (which can cause health impacts to humans, animals, ecosystems, etc)

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Health effects may include:

Eye, nose and throat irritation

Headaches, loss of coordination and nausea

Damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system

Some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.

Key signs or symptoms associated with exposure to VOCs include:

conjunctival irritation

nose and throat discomfort

headache

allergic skin reaction

dyspnea

declines in serum cholinesterase levels

nausea

emesis

epistaxis

fatigue

dizziness

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VOCs originate from the products we use to build and maintain our homes.

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VOCs originate from the products we use to build and maintain our homes.

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Toxins in the home is an example of a source of VOCs. For example:

Paint

Furniture polish and other wood finishing products

Cleaners, including soaps and laundry detergents

Solvents and thinners, e.g. nail polish remover with acetone or paint thinner.

Aerosols, such as air fresheners and other cleaners

Smoke from burning stoves or candle, as well as cigarettes.

VOCs are bad for public health because regular exposure to some VOCs has ties with the development of chronic health conditions, such as liver damage, asthma, and damage to the central nervous system (CNS).

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Formaldehyde is far and one of the most common VOCs out there.
It is used in everyday product, such as plastics. Heating plastics are the worse one.

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fatigue

nausea

dizziness

headaches

breathing problems

irritation of the eyes, nose and throat

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(1) What is the source of your air pollutant? VOCs are present both indoors and outdoors. Indoor VOCs come from products (paints, cleaners, sprays). Outdoor VOCs come from manufacturing as well as products.

(2) How does the pollutant impact public health? Exposure to VOC can cause health impacts (eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches and loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system; carcinogen)

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According to the American Lung Association, some VOCs are harmful by themselves. Some have been linked to causing cancer and when combined with air pollution, they can be particularly dangerous to breathe. The health effects of VOCs exposure can be broken down into short term and long term symptoms:

Short term:

Eye and respiratory tract irritation

Headaches

Dizziness

Visual disorders

Nausea

Long term:

Damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system

Cancer

Extensive irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat

Chronic fatigue

Loss of coordination

Memory loss

How VOCs affect a person’s health varies greatly upon exposure time, levels, and if the individual is already at risk for other health issues. For asthmatics or people who already have sensitivities to certain chemicals, symptoms may be more acute. Always contact your doctor if you have questions regarding a certain reaction to a suspected chemical.

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Volatile Organic Compounds are a result of paints, paint strippers, aerosol sprays, wood preservatives, and other solvents.

Exposure to this pollutant can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches and nausea; damage to the liver, kidneys and central nervous system.

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VOCs are concentrated more indoor that outdoor

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Source of air pollutant can be because of poor refrigerant used in HVAC & over all power efficiency consumed by residential & commercial equipment.
Impact of this is to human as this damage the ozone layer & overall infra radiation coming directly from sun

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VOCs are produced during the manufacture and use of common materials. Under certain conditions they can create photochemical smog. If highly concentrated enough inside, they can adversely affect the health of people.

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Where VOCs Come From

VOCs can be found in the air indoors and outdoors. Some of these sources continue to produce VOCs when they are stored or transported. Some of the more familiar VOCs include benzene, formaldehyde and toluene.

Indoor Sources

Building materials:

Paint, paint strippers

Varnishes and finishes

Caulks and sealants

Adhesives

Flooring, carpet, pressed wood products

Home & personal care products:

Cleaners and disinfectants

Furniture

Pesticides

Air fresheners

Cosmetics and deodorants

Fuel oil, gasoline

Activities:

Tobacco smoke

Dry-cleaned clothing

Arts and crafts products: glues, permanent markers, etc.

Wood burning stoves

Office printers and copiers

Outdoor Sources

Gasoline

Diesel emissions

Wood burning

Oil and gas extraction and processing

Industrial emissions

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1. Pollutant VOC is a result of organic chemical compound with a composition that allows them to evaporate under normal atmospheric conditions of temperature and pressure

2. Pollutant VOC is harmful because for indoors, it could adversely impact the health of people that are exposed as people are breathing them in. For outdoors, the concern is with the VOCs ability to create a photochemical smog.

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These are chemicals often found in carpets, carpet cushions, and other household products, like cleaners, paint, and glue. These chemicals easily evaporate into the air and can lead to poor indoor air quality.

Impact on public health:
Directly impacts human body -

Eye, nose, and throat irritation

Headaches

Difficulty breathing

Dizziness

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Since 2013, carpet sellers and installers must ensure that their products meet limits for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. This page provides information about how the law affects carpet businesses (sellers and installers).

The general public can also get more information about what customers should know about the VOC emissions law.

Health Effects of VOCs

VOCs are chemicals often found in carpets, carpet cushions and other household products, like cleaners, paint and glue. These chemicals easily evaporate into the air and can lead to poor indoor air quality. Exposure to VOCs can result in:

Eye, nose and throat irritation

Headaches

Difficulty breathing

Dizziness

Reducing sources of these indoor air pollutants and maintaining good ventilation can improve overall indoor air quality.

What Businesses Must Do

Since 2013, businesses can only sell or install carpets and carpet cushions that comply with Local Law 2 of 2012 (PDF). Carpet businesses must also post or provide a notice to customers about the law's requirements. The notice must be posted in a place that is clearly visible to customers.

In order to comply, carpet businesses must follow three steps:

1. Sell or install carpet or carpet cushion that:

Complies with the VOC emissions limits specified in Section 17-1404 of the Administrative Code (Tables I and II) OR

Is certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) Green Label or Green Label Plus program

2. Get documentation that shows their carpet or carpet cushions are compliant with the VOC emissions limits specified by the law. They must keep the documents for six months after sale or installation. Acceptable forms of information include:

Documentation from the carpet or carpet cushion manufacturer that shows the product complies with VOC emissions limits as specified in the NYC Administrative Code

Certification from the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label or Green Label Plus Program

The carpet seller or installer must include the following information together with the documentation to help identify the carpet or carpet cushion:

Name and address of the manufacturer

Brand name

Style name or number

Model name or number

3. Post or provide a notice to the customer that specifically states the law's requirements (see below for exact wording).

Businesses found to be in violation of the law are subject to penalties and fines.

Customer Notice Requirements

A notice that states the requirements of the law must be posted or provided to customers as follows:

Carpet sellers must post a clearly visible sign at their place of business. The sign must be at least 8 ½ inches by 14 inches, and the size of the letters must be at least half an inch tall.

Carpet sellers who sell carpet or carpet cushion on a website for installation in NYC must provide an electronic notice to the customer at the time of purchase.

Carpet installers who install carpet or carpet cushion purchased outside of NYC for installation in the city must provide a paper copy of the notice to the customer prior to installation.

Download the required notice for carpet sellers and installers (PDF).

Exemptions

Antique or hand-made rugs or carpets made of natural fibers such as wool, cotton or jute, with no VOC-containing carpet backing or carpet cushion, are exempt from the above requirements. Any carpet or carpet cushion sold or installed before July 1, 2013, is also exempt.

Additional Resources

More Information

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Air Quality Volatile Organic Compounds & Carpeting

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Since 2013, carpet sellers and installers must ensure that their products meet limits for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. This page provides information about how the law affects carpet businesses (sellers and installers). The general public can also get more information about what customers should know about the VOC emissions law.

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Health effects may include:

Eye, nose and throat irritation

Headaches, loss of coordination and nausea

Damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system

Some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.

Key signs or symptoms associated with exposure to VOCs include:

conjunctival irritation

nose and throat discomfort

headache

allergic skin reaction

dyspnea

declines in serum cholinesterase levels

nausea

emesis

epistaxis

fatigue

dizziness

The ability of organic chemicals to cause health effects varies greatly from those that are highly toxic, to those with no known health effect.

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Paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper, graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions.

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VOC Vapors can cause nose and throat irritation, headaches and loss of coordination, nausea, and damage to the liver, kidneys or central nervous system

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Sources include: paints, paint strippers and other solvents, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleansers and disinfectants, moth repellents and air fresheners, stored fuels and automotive products, hobby supplies, dry-cleaned clothing, and pesticides.

Health impacts include: nausea, fatigue, nose and throat discomfort, dizziness, and conjunctional irritation.

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Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors.

OCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands.

Examples include: paints and lacquers, office equipment such as copiers and printers, permanent markers.

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VOCs play a significant role in the formation of ozone and PM2. 5. Health problems -

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VOCs play a significant role in the formation of ozone and PM2. 5. Health problems -

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Even essential Oils (good) emit VOCs (bad)

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Even essential Oils (good) emit VOCs (bad)

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According to the data available, essential-oil based sprays and diffusers emit a number of airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Some of these VOCs may have irritant or sensitising properties, even when they are of natural origin.

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The source of VOCs differs based on whether or not they are in-door or outdoor. In-door, VOCs are released from the use of products and materials containing VOCs. Outdoors, VOCs are released into the air through the manufacturing of everyday products.
VOCs impact public health due to ozone related problems.

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Volatile organic compounds are compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. VOCs typically are industrial solvents, such as trichloroethylene; fuel oxygenates, such as methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE); or by-products produced by chlorination in water treatment, such as chloroform. VOCs are often components of petroleum fuels, hydraulic fluids, paint thinners, and dry cleaning agents. VOCs are common ground-water contaminants.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors.  VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands. Examples include: paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper, graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions.

Health effects may include:

Headache

Nausea

Confusion

Cough

Wheezing or restricted breathing

Dizziness

Nose and throat irritation

Skin irritation

Fatigue

Emesis

Epistaxis or nosebleed (formaldehyde)

Visual disorders

Eye infection

Respiratory tract infection and irritation

Memory loss

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Paint

Furniture polish and other wood finishing products

Cleaners, including soaps and laundry detergents

Solvents and thinners, e.g. nail polish remover with acetone or paint thinner.

Aerosols, such as air fresheners and other cleaners

Smoke from burning stoves or candle, as well as cigarettes.

High Traffic Areas

Factories and Industrial Areas

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1. Pollutant VOCs is a result of any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates and ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions.

2. Pollutant VOC is harmful because some have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Overexposure to VOC emissions can lead to respiratory problems and cause lung damage, but other issues that can result from exposure to excessive chemical emissions include :

Eyes, nose and throat irritation

Headaches, loss of coordination and nausea

Liver, kidney, lung and central nervous system damage

Fatigue

Dizziness

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When inhaled or absorbed through the skin, VOCs can cause severe health issues in humans. Solvents, exhaust streams, and aerosols used in unventilated areas can generate dangerous toxins. If exposed to high quantities, humans can experience headaches, dizziness, memory loss, and visual impairment

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Indoor versus outdoor risks are different. Risks of using certain chemicals ex. paint stripper is higher when used indoors. More clarity is needed so that everyone knows where and how great the risks are.

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Source of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Fossil fuel,Solvents used in coatings, paints, and inks, Compressed aerosol products, Biofuel use, Biomass combustion

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1. Released during everyday use of products and materials and from use of products containing VOCs.

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1. Released during everyday use of products and materials and from use of products containing VOCs.

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2. VOCs are a source of air pollution which can ultimately affect the health and wellbeing of everyone

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Volatile Organic Compounds are found in paints, pesticides, disinfectants, and many other household items. VOCs have a higher concentration indoors than outdoors.

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Volatile Organic Compounds are found in paints, pesticides, disinfectants, and many other household items. VOCs have a higher concentration indoors than outdoors.

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Large group of chemicals that are found in many of the products we use.
For Example, Paint, solvents, adhesives, gas, pesticides, aerosol cleaners, cleaners

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VOCs pollutants has six carbon, monoxide, lead, nitrogen oxides and ground-level Pollutant harmful to public health conditions

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One of Pollutant VOCs is a result of dry-cleaned clothing.
Pollutant VOCs is harmful because it can cause headaches and loss of coordination, nausea...

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1.      VOC comes from common household products.

2.      VOC is harmful to public health as it directly effects people in their homes.

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Common Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)              Acetone A rather potent chemical, acetone is found in common products such as nail polish remover, furniture polish and wallpaper. ...Acetic Acid The most common source of this chemical is vinegar, although most vinegars contain less than 4 percent of this compound, making them safe. ...Butanal ...Carbon Disulfide ...Ethanol ...     

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Common Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)              Acetone A rather potent chemical, acetone is found in common products such as nail polish remover, furniture polish and wallpaper. ...Acetic Acid The most common source of this chemical is vinegar, although most vinegars contain less than 4 percent of this compound, making them safe. ...Butanal ...Carbon Disulfide ...Ethanol ...     

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a result of the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. VOCs are emitted via paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper, graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions.

What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? | US EPA

Overexposure to VOC emissions can lead to respiratory problems and lung damage. Other issues that can result from exposure to excessive chemical emissions include eyes, nose and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination and nausea, liver, kidney, lung and central nervous system damage, fatigue, dizziness.

Most Dangerous Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (foobot.io)

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What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? | US EPA

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Volatile organic compounds are compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. VOCs typically are industrial

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There are many different types Volatile Organic Compounds and not all are inherently bad. In terms of air pollution, however, the most common sources are things such as fossil fuel use and production, Heating Systems, and some chemicals. Depending on the concentrations VOCs can cause irritation, nausea, and headaches among other things.

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Increase ventilation when using products that emit VOCs.

Meet or exceed any label precautions.

Do not store opened containers of unused paints and similar materials within the school.

Formaldehyde, one of the best known VOCs, is one of the few indoor air pollutants that can be readily measured.

Identify, and if possible, remove the source.

If not possible to remove, reduce exposure by using a sealant on all exposed surfaces of paneling and other furnishings.

Use integrated pest management techniques to reduce the need for pesticides.

Use household products according to manufacturer's directions.

Make sure you provide plenty of fresh air when using these products.

Throw away unused or little-used containers safely; buy in quantities that you will use soon.

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Never mix household care products unless directed on the label.

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Source: Two categories of sources for VOCs with the VOCs stemming from being essential ingredients in some of our everyday products and materials. The two categories for how these VOCs get released include VOCs created outdoors during the manufacturing process of common everyday products and materials or the use of those products and materials; VOCs created indoors from the release into the air when using these common everyday products and materials.

How does it impact public health? Under the right conditions, many VOCs form ground-level ozone by “reacting” with sources of oxygen molecules such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), and carbon monoxide (CO) in the atmosphere in the presence of sunlight. The chemical reactions produce sub-micron sized particles and harmful by-products that may be associated with adverse health effects in some sensitive populations. This negatively contributes to breathing conditions like asthma, lung conditions, etc.

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1) VOCs are toxic chemicals emitted as gasses from certain solids or liquids. They can be the result of vehicle exhaust, burning fossil fuels, wood and garbage. Household products such as paint strippers and aerosol sprays also contribute to high levels of VOCs.
2) VOC vapors can cause headaches, eye/nose and throat irritation, damage to liver, kidneys or the central nervous system. Some VOCs can also be carcinogens. They can impact indoor air quality.

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VOCs can cause irritation to the nose, eyes, throat with difficulty of breathing, and cause damages to the human organs.

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VOCs are all around us -- from paints and aerosol sprays to disinfectants and dry cleaned clothing - they are a result of products emitting gases.  Can cause

Eye, nose and throat irritation

Headaches, loss of coordination and nausea

Damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system

Some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.

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Biogenic volatile emissions from the soil

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Biogenic volatile emissions from the soil

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(PDF) Biogenic volatile emissions from the soil (researchgate.net)

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Common examples:
- Acetone
- Ethanol
- Formaldehyde
- Dichlorobenzene
- Butanal

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Outdoors, VOCs is a result of manufacture or use of everyday products and materials.
Indoors, VOCs is a result of the use of products and materials containing VOCs.

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issue is that if you cannot see it  you don't know it's there. Until you start to feel ill - but even then, it may not be easily connected to the product that has VOCs.

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I am amazed that these chemicals are almost everywhere indoors and outdoors. I need to do more reading about them.

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I am amazed that these chemicals are almost everywhere indoors and outdoors. I need to do more reading about them.

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can be found both outdoors and indoors since organic chemical compounds are essential ingredients in many products and materials. Outdoors, the source of VOCs is manufacturing and use of everyday products and materials. Indoors, the source of VOCs is the use of products and materials containing VOCs. VOCs impact public health because they impact photochemical oxidation in outdoor air. These VOCs are forming harmful ozones which affect our health. 

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can be found both outdoors and indoors since organic chemical compounds are essential ingredients in many products and materials. Outdoors, the source of VOCs is manufacturing and use of everyday products and materials. Indoors, the source of VOCs is the use of products and materials containing VOCs. VOCs impact public health because they impact photochemical oxidation in outdoor air. These VOCs are forming harmful ozones which affect our health. 

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Exposure to VOC can cause health impacts (eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches and loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system; carcinogen)

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Exposure to VOC can cause health impacts (eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches and loss of coordination; nausea; and damage to the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system; carcinogen)

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1) What is the source of your air pollutant? VOCs are present both indoors and outdoors. Indoor VOCs come from products (paints, cleaners, sprays). Outdoor VOCs come from manufacturing as well as products.

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1. Outdoor VOCs are a biproduct of the manufacturing of everyday items. Indoor VOCs are caused by products that contain VOCs; use of these products may release them into the air

2. Health effects can include headaches, visual disorders, nausea in the short term, and cancer, liver/kidney failure, and even memory loss in the long term

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Increase ventilation when using products that emit VOCs.

Meet or exceed any label precautions.

Do not store opened containers of unused paints and similar materials within the school.

Formaldehyde, one of the best known VOCs, is one of the few indoor air pollutants that can be readily measured.

Identify, and if possible, remove the source.

If not possible to remove, reduce exposure by using a sealant on all exposed surfaces of paneling and other furnishings.

Use integrated pest management techniques to reduce the need for pesticides.

Use household products according to manufacturer's directions.

Make sure you provide plenty of fresh air when using these products.

Throw away unused or little-used containers safely; buy in quantities that you will use soon.

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Never mix household care products unless directed on the label.

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) have an impact on public health. 

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) have an impact on public health. 

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Volatile organic compounds are a subset of carbon compounds which "are organic chemical compounds whose composition makes it possible to evaporate under normal indoor atmosphere conditions of temperature and pressure".

As the name suggests... compounds are 1. volatile i.e. likely to be emitted from product or surface into the air and 2. organic meaning has a carbon compound (carbon being a natural building block to most forms of life).

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-Come from pollutants like fossil fuels emitted, paint chemicals, etc
-Can be found in many daily products which affects public health

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I am shocked at how abundant these chemicals are in our everyday life. 

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I am shocked at how abundant these chemicals are in our everyday life. 

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1) Examples of VOCs are butane, propane, pesticides. 2) One Impact to public health is creating low level smog

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VOCs are volatile organic compounds effecting our indoor and outdoor air quality based upon the compounds low boiling point.