What is an acceptable level of VOC?

OSHA has adopted a Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) of . 75 ppm, and an action level of 0.5 ppm. US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established a level of 0.4 ppm for mobile homes.

Is acetone considered a VOC?

The biggest danger from storing acetone in your home is its flammability because acetone is heavier than air and can concentrate in low areas. In fact, acetone is not known to be carcinogenic or to cause any lasting health effects, so it is not regulated by the EPA as a toxic volatile organic compound (VOC).

What does percent VOC mean?

Showing 1-3 of 3 answers. I googled it an it means the percentage of the vapor that goes into the atmosphere. 55\% or lower is what the EPA is looking for.

How much VOC is bad?

The long-term effects are less certain, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, some VOCs are suspected carcinogens. The federal government caps the VOC content in paint at 250 grams per liter (g/l) for flat finishes and 380 g/l for other finishes (low-luster, semigloss, etc.).

What is considered a low VOC level?

Low-VOC or zero-VOC paints typically contain VOC content of less than 5 grams per liter. In the chemical industry, low VOC is used to describe a product with VOC content at or below 150 g/L. Ultra-low-VOC products have VOC content that’s below 50 g/L. Low-VOC products typically have little or no odor.

What is a VOC example?

Volatile Organic Compounds in Your Home. Common examples of VOCs that may be present in our daily lives are: benzene, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, methylene chloride, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, xylene, and 1,3-butadiene.

Is acetone volatile?

Acetone (bp 56 oC) is more volatile (evaporates more readily) than water (bp 100 oC). It has a boiling point of 34.6oC and evaporates readily at room temperature. It is highly flammable and its vapors easily explode. Boiling water.