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  1. Volatile organic compound - Wikipedia

    Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic compounds that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature. [1] They are common and exist in a variety of settings and products, not limited to …

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

    Feb 24, 2025 · What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? Volatile organic compounds are compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Many VOCs are human-made …

  3. Introduction to VOCs | Indoor Air

    In the field of IAQ research, the term "volatile organic compound" or "VOC" refers to any of thousands of organic (carbon-containing) chemicals that are present mostly as gases at room temperature.

  4. Volatile organic compounds (VOC) means any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates and ammonium carbonate, which …

  5. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - Center for Science Education

    Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, are organic chemicals that evaporate into the atmosphere at room temperature. Some VOCs can also dissolve into groundwater.

  6. What are VOCs? The facts about volatile organic compounds

    Nov 20, 2024 · Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a diverse group of gaseous chemicals emitted from various household and natural sources. They are often responsible for the characteristic smells …

  7. Volatile organic compounds | Chemical Classifications | Toxic …

    VOCs are a class of chemicals that are volatile (evaporate easily) and are organic compounds (contain carbon atoms). Some common VOCs include acetone and automotive gasoline.

  8. What Are Volatile Organic Compounds and Why They Matter

    Jan 29, 2025 · What Are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)? When you hear the term volatile organic compound (VOC), you might picture something complex and scientific. But here’s the simple truth: …

  9. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Guide | TSI

    What are Volatile Organic Compounds? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of organic chemicals that easily vaporize at room temperature, emitting gases from various solids and liquids.

  10. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | U.S. Geological Survey

    Feb 27, 2019 · Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that both vaporize into air and dissolve in water. VOCs are pervasive in daily life, because they’re used in industry, agriculture, …