Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Alysa Speas & Kenyatta Dubose

What is it? VOC’s are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOC’s include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short and long-term adverse health effects. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html

Sources VOC’s come from household products including: Paints, paint strippers, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleansers and disinfectants; moth repellents and air fresheners, stored fuels and automotive products, dry-cleaned clothing. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html

Human Health Exposure to VOC’s can cause things such as eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches, loss of coordination, nausea; damage to liver, kidney, and central nervous system, nose and throat discomfort, headache, allergic skin reaction, nausea, fatigue, dizziness. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html

Human Health Cont. Effects of exposure varies depending on level of exposure and length of time exposed. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html

In case of major Exposure Call: 1-800-222-1222 (Poison hotline) Ring