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Chemical Families

Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs)

EWG Research on Chemicals in Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs)


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Health Effects related to Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs): Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Cancer, Birth or developmental effects, Brain and nervous system, Reproduction and fertility, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)

Routes of Exposure related to Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs):

  • Air: air pollution, indoor air, industrial air pollution, outdoor air
  • Consumer products: adhesives, cars, detergents, furniture, household, inks, paints and coatings, plastics, solvents
  • Environment: agriculture, industrial water pollution
  • Food: food residue, pesticide residue, soft drinks
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous: building materials, industrial chemical, manufacturing, medical, occupational, research, solvents
  • Personal care products: fragrances
  • Water: disinfection by-product, sewage sludge, tap water

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