Tom Bishop, P.E. 
EASA Technical Support Specialist 

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are found in our homes, in stores, in our offices and service centers. VOCs allow paints to dry quickly and cleaners to quickly loosen and remove dirt and debris. But VOCs do have a downside in that they bring serious health and environmental risks into our workplaces. Many service centers feel that these negatives far outweigh the benefits. 

In simple terms, any organic compound that evaporates into the air is, by default, a VOC unless it is listed by the applicable environmental compliance agency as an “exempt compound.” We want to minimize the use of VOCs because they contribute to air pollution.

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