Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are fumes released into the air (AKA off-gassing) by thousands of everyday products like ...

Studies reveal that the air inside our homes is more polluted than the air outdoors, and a portion of these toxins come from ...

Off-gassing refers to the release of gasses trapped during the manufacturing process of solid or liquid materials. Sometimes ...

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The EPA has found that, among the various VOCs and SVOCs, many compounds are hazardous to the environment and humans.

Two VOCs that were exempt because they don't contribute to ground smog have been found to have toxic health concerns.

Image via Unsplash. The warm flicker and aroma of scented candles can create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. But ...

“Our breath and skin emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) – gases which come from items such as good, fragranced products and the human body,” explains Aoife Morrin, an associate professor ...

A research team led by Prof. CHU Yannan from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a multi-medium approach (MMA) to identify reproducible volatile ...