VOC regulation News
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Are VOC Limits for Paints in Southern California on the Way Down?
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is the air pollution control agency for all of Orange County and the urban regions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The AQMD’s Rule 1113 covers architectural coatings that include paints and varnishes. Rule 1113 was amended last month with some of the strictest VOC regulations in the country. According to the ...
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New PTR-MS application showcase - indoor air quality
Volatile Organic Compouns (VOCs) are chemicals that vaporize at room temperature and many of which are known to be harmful to our health or have a bad smell. Nearly every commercial product we use emits VOCs, some of them on purpose (e.g. air fresheners) but a lot of them unintentionally (e.g. furniture like carpets or paints). Learn more about indoor air quality and VOCs at the US EPA's ...
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Volatile Organic Compounds and Exposure Risks for Workers and Building Occupants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. VOCs include a large group of chemicals that can be found in a number of products and materials used to build, furnish, clean, and maintain homes and buildings. These chemicals are also found in a number of personal care and consumer ...
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