VOCs (toxic gases or vapors emitted at room temperature from certain solids or liquids) include formaldehyde, benzene, and perchloroethylene, among many others. The semi-VOCs category includes compounds such as phthalates.
Sources include thousands of common products that are used daily, personal care products, household products such as finishes, rug andoven cleaners, paints and lacquers (and their thinners), paint strippers, pesticides, drycleaning
fluids, building materials, and home furnishings.