Common VOCs and VOCs sources

There are thousands of different chemicals classified as VOCs. A few of the dangerous and commonly found VOCs are:

Formaldehyde - carcinogen
Benzene - carcinogen
Toluene - causes neurological damage
Xylene - causes neurological damage
Perchloroethylene - causes central nervous system damage

As there are thousands of different VOCs, there are also an innumerable amount of sources. Here are a few prominent ones that the average person may encounter on a day-to-day basis:

Paint Air Fresheners Carpeting Cosmetics Particleboard Copiers & Printers Tobacco Smoke Dry cleaning chemicals Solvents Aerosol propellants Glues House cleaning chemicals