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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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Kays of the University of Georgia's Department of Horticulture has shown that these indoor plants actually release volatile organic compounds into the environment.
The CVS finishes profiles with UV coating, thereby releasing no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Because of a strong cohesive chemical bond with the metal, it is said to eliminate solvent-based primer and adhesive systems, as well as the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) they generate.
 
 
 
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