1. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Human Health Cont.
Effects of exposure varies depending on level of exposure and length of time exposed.

6. In case of major Exposure
Call: (Poison hotline)
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