Characteristics: Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are a principal
component in atmospheric reactions that form ozone and other
photochemical oxidants. VOCs are emitted from diverse sources,
including automobiles, chemical manufacturing facilities,
drycleaners, paint shops and other commercial and residential
sources that use solvent and paint. The term, volatile organic
compound is defined in federal rules as a chemical that
participates in forming ozone. Methane, a nonreactive compound is
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