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volatile organic compound
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volatile organic compound
Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids


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It is the result of the several hundred VOCs off-gassing from paper and the object in general.
By adjusting the levels of VOCs allowed in base paint and including criteria for colorants, the new standard ensures that even a heavily tinted paint will still contain minimum VOCs.
VOCs can release low-level toxin emissions into the environment for years following the application of paints.
 
 
 
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