considerationsVOC
ConsiderationsVOC is a term used to describe the set of considerations involved when evaluating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a given context, such as building design, manufacturing, or product stewardship. It encompasses chemical properties, emission sources, exposure pathways, health and environmental effects, regulatory requirements, measurement methods, and mitigation strategies.
Contexts include indoor air quality in residential, commercial, and healthcare settings; building materials, paints and coatings;
Mitigation strategies focus on source control (substitution with low- or zero-VOC materials), ventilation optimization, filtration and
Limitations include variability in VOC definitions, odor thresholds, and assay results; health effects may depend on