Sources
There are two main sources of VOCs: ____ sources and ____-_____ sources.
Natural, Man-made
What are 2 major symptoms/health effects of VOC exposure?
Will accept: Ear/nose/throat irritation, headaches/dizziness, nausea, liver/kidney/nervous system damage, cancer.
What does VOC stand for?
Volatile Organic Compound
Which type of source creates more harmful VOCs? Why?
Man-made; higher concentration, more exposure, specific VOCs are typically worse for humans.
Name two ways to reduce VOC exposure.
Will accept: Use fewer products with VOCs, increase ventilation w/ products, get rid of open paint containers, identify sources of VOCs in home, replace products with high level of VOCs w/ other products.
What does it mean for something to be “volatile” from a chemical perspective?
It's a substance that has a high vapor pressure (aka evaporates really easily).
What are 2 common products that have VOCs?
Will accept: Paint, wood preservatives, pesticides, aerosol sprays, cleaners/disinfectants, automotive products.
What 2 factors influence health effects of VOCs?
Type of VOC; intensity/length of exposure.
Name 2 of the 7 most common VOCs we talked about.
Will accept: Benzene, Ethylene glycol, Formaldehyde, Methylene chloride, Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene, Xylene.