Glossary

volatile organic compound VOCs are common in the indoor environment and can be emitted from sources such as cleaning compounds, wood products, stains, waxes, paints, and other coatings, fabrics, foam, adhesives, polypropylene, pressed wood products, stain and fire resistant coatings, carpet and other flooring materials, draperies and coverings, wallcoverings, room/cubicle partitions, fiberglass, adhesives, construction materials, personal toiletries, and through activities such as cooking.