Volatile organic compound

(VOC)

Any organic compound that evaporates at room temperature and is hazardous to human health, causing poor indoor air quality. Many VOCs found in homes, such as paint strippers and wood preservatives, contribute to sick building syndrome because of their high vapor pressure. VOCs are often used in paint, carpet backing, plastics, and cosmetics. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found concentrations of VOCs in indoor air to be, on average, two to five times greater than that in outdoor air. During certain activities, indoor levels of VOCs may reach 1,000 times that of the outside air.

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The global volatile organic compound gas sensor market size is anticipated to reach USD 186.7 million by 2025, registering a CAGR of 4.0% from 2019 to 2025, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc.

Volatile Organic Compound Gas Sensors Market Expected To Cross $186.7 Million By 2025: Grand View Research, Inc

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EPA to list 'safe' CFC alternatives

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Toluene, a volatile organic compound often used as an indicator of human-made pollution, also emanates from plants, a new study finds.

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The Syntegra products are said to offer customers an option for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from their manufacturing processes and end use products.

Polyurethane dispersions