Volatile Organic Compound (VOC):
What is VOC:
Volatile Organic Compounds, more commonly known as VOC's consist of a wide variety of organic compounds that are vapor at room temperature. Many different gasses may make up VOC's, and some of those gasses may also be associated with other families of gasses. A complete list of VOC's can be found at the bottom of this page.
Health Risks of VOC's:
VOC's can cause respiratory, allergic, or immune effects...
Glutaraldehyde:
Other Names
Glutaral; Pentanedial; Cidex
Chemical Formula
C 5 H 8 O 2
CAS Number
111-30-8
Industry Uses
Disinfectant; Water Treatment; Fixative and Embalming Fluid;
Health Risks
Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Dizziness and Headaches;
Vapor Pressure
17 mmHg ...
Non-Methane Hydrocarbons:
What are NMHCs:
Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs) are a large variety of chemically different compounds such as benzene, ethanol, formaldehyde, cyclohexane, and acetone. NMVOCs are essentially identical to VOCs , with the exlusion of methane. An important subset of NMVOCs are NMHCs. NMHCs are trace atmospheric components that provide a sink for hydroxyl radicals and control ozone concentration. Exmples of NMHCs are ethane, ethene, propane, pro...
Particulate Matter:
What is Particulate Matter:
Particulate matter is a complex mix of organic and inorganic substances, found in the atmosphere in both liquid and gas phases. Coarse particulates and fine particulates are differentiated by their aerodynamic diameter (greater or less than 2.5 micrometers). Course particales usually contain materials from the earth's crust and fugitive dust from roads and industries. Fine particles contain the secondarily formed aerosols, combus...
