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What are volatile organic chemicals?

With an ever-growing focus on organic foods, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can sound like a good thing. What makes them "organic" is the fact that these chemical substances contain carbon, which is found in all living organisms. "Volatile" means the chemicals give off gases, or vapors, at room temperature.

When inhaled, VOCs can have serious health consequences. As with other types of pollutants, the severity of symptoms depends on the level of exposure and duration of contact.

VOCs are found in a wide variety of household products and materials, including everything from paints and varnishes to cleaning supplies and new carpeting. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that concentrations of VOCs are greater indoors than outside.