Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis

Volatile organic compounds or VOCs are a group of organic chemical compounds that ‘off-gas’ readily from solid, liquid, and gaseous materials at room and slightly elevated temperatures.

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Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis

Volatile organic compounds or VOCs are a group of organic chemical compounds that ‘off-gas’ readily from solid, liquid, and gaseous materials at room and slightly elevated temperatures. VOCs analysis is routinely performed on raw materials and finished products to check for residues, contaminants, and additives, perform odor and emission studies, and maintain regulatory compliance. Due to the significant environmental impact and human health concerns of volatile compounds, VOCs analysis is often regulated with stringent national and international standards for commercial, residential, and industrial products, including paints, coatings, elastomers, solvents, cleaners, dyes, pesticides, etc. VOCs analysis is a crucial part of plastics or polymer material testing to detect non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), test phthalate levels, and fix odor issues.

EPA and other regulatory standard testing procedures are followed for compliance studies as specified for the particular industry. Environmental and microchambers are used for collecting emissions at varied temperature conditions. Separation and identification of VOCs are carried out using analytical techniques like headspace GC-MS, HPLC, or other suitable chemical analysis.

Testing

  • Testing standard: EPA Method 24
  • Thermal Desorption Gas chromatography / Mass spectroscopy (TD-GC/MS)
  • Headspace GC/MS
  • High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis Common Uses

  • Content of volatile organic compounds in raw materials and products
  • Consumer product safety testing
  • Safety testing of products
  • Water, soil, and waste testing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Industry standards testing and compliance
  • Off-gassing and emission studies for products and raw materials
  • Environmental testing
  • Trace element analysis

Industries

  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Adhesives
  • Consumer Products
  • Automotive Interiors
  • Healthcare
  • Medical Devices
  • Oil and Gas
  • Plastics/Polymers
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Insurance / Legal

Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis Laboratories

  • Element Materials Technology
  • SGS Polymer Solutions Inc.
  • EAG Laboratories
  • Applied Technical Services (ATS)
  • Intertek Group Plc.
  • EMSL Analytical, Inc.

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    FAQs on Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis

    Where can I do VOC analysis of materials?

    Our material testing labs regularly provide volatile organic compounds (VOC) analysis services on raw materials and finished products to check for residue and contaminants.

    What are volatile organic compounds (VOC)

    Volatile organic compounds or VOCs are a group of organic chemical compounds that ‘off-gas’ readily from solid, liquid, and gaseous materials at room and slightly elevated temperatures.

    What is VOC analysis of materials used for?

    VOCs analysis is routinely performed on raw materials and finished products to check for residues, contaminants, and additives, perform odor and emission studies and maintain regulatory compliance.

    What compounds are considered VOCs?

    VOCs include formaldehyde, toluene, xylene, benzene, etc.

    Is VOC harmful to humans?

    Vapors emitted from VOCs can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat. It can also cause nausea, and headaches. Human health can be drastically effected by VOCs as they have the potential to cause organ damage and some of them are even carcinogens.

    What are the sources of VOCs?

    Some sources of VOCs include paints, cleansers, disinfectants, and paints.

    What is the most common VOC?

    The most common VOC is formaldehyde.

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