Are VOCs bad for you?

Are VOCs bad for you?

Yes. VOCs Can Harm Health. That's why we do not use them.

Breathing VOCs can irritate the eyes, nose and throat, can cause difficulty breathing and nausea, and can damage the central nervous system as well as other organs. Some VOCs can cause cancer. Not all VOCs have all these health effects, though many have several.

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