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Volatile Organic Compounds
Concerns, Trigger Description and What you can do
- Poor Air Quality
- Tobacco Smoke
- Smoke from Wood Burning Stoves
- Volatile Organic Compounds
- Pollen
- Molds
- Dust Mites
- Cockroaches
- Pet dander
- Poorly Maintained Appliances
- Traveling
Complete Solutions (PDF 196kb)
Trigger
Description and What you can do
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOC's are widely used as ingredients in household products. EPA studies have shown that levels of several VOC's average 2 to 5 times higher readings indoors compared to the outdoors.
What you can do:
Vent rooms adequately with a fan that exhausts to the outside when using cleaning or hobby supplies which may be harmful.
Dispose of old hobby and cleaning products that might be stored under the sink or in the basement or garage.
Store products per manufacturer's suggestion. Even newer products stored indoors will still cause exposure
Limit or eliminate use of products that irritate or produce symptoms for you or your family.
Volatile Organic Compounds
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html