Low VOCs / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...VOCs. Low VOC paints may have reduced amounts of volatile organic compounds, meaning they don't off-gas as much as traditional paints, but it's important to remember that when it says "low" it's only in comparison to some other paints. There are no standards that define what "low" means, so the labels are arbitrary, at...

...VOCs Volatile organic compounds form a large part of household chemical pollutants. Formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, alcohols, and mineral spirits are the most commonly found VOCs in our homes. They can cause many adverse health effects including dizziness, nausea, fatigue, respiratory illnesses, and cause damage to you...