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In a recent ION Science article they’ve shared a Top 10 list of VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) you should be testing for in your work environment. View the full article here: 10 Most Common VOCs Gases Found In Buildings

Benzene – crude oil for oil & gas applications as well as used to make plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides
Formaldehyde – food and beverage applications
Toluene – solvent in paints, lacquers, thinners, glues, correction fluid, and nail polish remover, as well as used in the printing and leather tanning processes
Carbon Disulfide – chlorinated water production and used to make rubber, viscose rayon, cellophane, and carbon tetrachloride
Acetone – textile, electronics, and pharmaceutical applications
Dichlorobenzene – herbicides, dye manufacturing, and cleaning solvent
Xylene – binding agent for aviation gasoline, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture
Butanal – manufacturing of rubber accelerators, synthetic resins, solvents, and plasticizers
Ethanol – alcoholic beverage manufacturing and automotive additive
Terpenes – surface preservatives for inks and electronics, as well as used for dispersants and solvents

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