Volatile organic compound
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Description
A major class of pollutant. Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are hydrocarbon gases. They can be generated by combustion engines, paints and printing inks, gasoline pumps, cleaning solvents, chemical or metallurgical processes. In a major city, solvent fumes can average 500 tons per day.
Synonyms and Related Terms
VOC
Additional Information
P.Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002.