Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) 01
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) 01 : Chemistry and Chemical Disasters. A VOC is one of a group of carbon-containing compounds that evaporate readily at room temperature. Examples of VOCs include trichloroethane; trichloroethylene; and BTEX. These contaminants typically are generated from metal degreasing, printed circuit board cleaning, gasoline, and wood preserving processes