Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are carbon-containing chemical compounds that readily evaporate into the atmosphere. Common examples of things that emit VOCs into the atmosphere include gasoline, mineral spirits, alcohol, nail polish, and paint.
VOCs are released from many sources, including large and small process industries, commercial transportation, and automobiles. These sources, especially automobiles, are responsible for the majority of VOC emissions. As these major sources become subject to more stringent regulation, lawmakers seek to regulate smaller sources as well.Many states adopted VOC restriction standards and became part of Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) and proposed the National Architectural Industrial Maintenance (AIM) regulation. This will have a major impact on the products available throughout the country.
Many industries have made great strides in technology through the use of new raw materials to lower VOC content in products across the board.
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