An organic chemical that evaporates readily. Petroleum products such as kerosene, gasoline and mineral spirits contain VOCs. Chlorinated solvents such as those used by dry cleaners or contained in pai [..]

gas released from some solids or liquids that may cause harm to people and the atmosphere.

Organic chemicals and petrochemicals that emit vapors while evaporating. In paints, VOC generally refers to the solvent portion of the paint which, when it evaporates, results in the formation of pain [..]

carbon containing compounds occurring in ambient air as gases or vapour with boiling points between 50°C and 260°C. The volatile organic compounds that participate in smog formation reactions are called reactive organic compounds. Examples of volatile organic compounds include benzene, xylene and toluene.

Any organic compound that participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions except those designated by EPA as having negligible photochemical reactivity.

Any organic compound that participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions except those designated by EPA as having negligible photochemical reactivity.

Any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, that participate in reactions of radiant energy, especially l [..]

Any organic compound which evaporates readily to the atmosphere. VOCs contribute significantly to photochemical smog production and certain health problems.

A VOC is a compound that vaporizes at room temperature. Common sources that may emit VOCs into indoor air include cleaning and maintenance products, and building and furniture materials. In sufficient quantities, VOCs can cause eye, nose and throat irritations, headaches, dizziness, visual disorders and memory impairment. Some VOCs are known to cau [..]

(VOC): Carbon-containing compounds that evaporate into the air (with a few exceptions). VOCs contribute to the formation of smog and/or may themselves be toxic. VOCs often have an odor. Typical li [..]

A VOC is a compound that vaporizes at room temperature. Common sources that may emit VOCs into indoor air include cleaning and maintenance products, and building and furniture materials. In sufficient quantities, VOCs can cause eye, nose and throat irritations, headaches, dizziness, visual disorders and memory impairment.

An organic compound (meaning a chemical combination of carbon and other elements, whether natural or manmade) which is volatile, meaning it readily produces vapors at room temperature. Many VOCs react [..]

An organic chemical that produces vapors readily at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure. Organic chemicals contain the element carbon (C) and are the basic chemicals found in living things and in the products derived from living things, such as coal, petroleum, and refined petroleum products. Many of the organic chemicals we use do not [..]

(VOC) - Any organic compound that enters a gas phase; especially that which adversely affects air quality in a built environment. Typically gas phase VOCs are generated by paints, stains, adhesives, d [..]

An organic (carbon-containing) compound that evaporates (volatilizes) readily at room temperature.

an organic compound that evaporates readily at atmospheric temperatures. A major precursor of ozone

This term is generally used similarly to the term "reactive organic compounds" but excludes ethane, which the federal government does not consider to be reactive. VOCs are hydrocarbon compounds that exist in the ambient air and contribute to the formation of smog and/or may themselves be toxic. VOCs often have an odor, and some ex [..]

The term "Volatile organic compounds" refers to organic compounds that readily evaporate. VOCs include pure hydrocarbons, partially oxidised hydrocarbons, and organic compounds containing chlorine, sulphur or nitrogen. They are widely used as fuels (e.g., propane and gasoline), as paint thinners and solvents, and in the production of plas [..]

(VOC) – molecules containing carbon and differing proportions of other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, fluorine and chlorine. With sunlight and heat they form ground-level ozone.