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The term “Zero VOC” on product labelling – a designation historically used for paint and adhesives, but now finding its way onto cleaning products – is often a misnomer.
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- Products labelled “Zero VOC” may be absent certain VOCs (e.g., chloroform, ethylene dichloride, methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, and trichloroethylene) under smog-prevention rules, but still contain others. Chemicals that do not create outdoor smog can still be harmful to breathe indoors.
- “Zero-VOC” may indicate VOCs are merely restricted to lower levels, which, while helpful, is not necessarily “healthy” since even very low levels can have long-term health impacts depending on the mixture, exposure and individual sensitivity.
- "Volatile" means they evaporate or become airborne.
- "Organic" means they are carbon-based.
- “Emissions" are levels entering the air from products.
Use of these products should include good ventilation.
Per the US EPA, follow three steps for improving indoor air quality:
- Eliminate the source
- Ventilate
- Filter the air itself.
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