Semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs)

How should we characterize emissions, transport, and the resulting exposure to SVOCs in the indoor environment?

Submitted by on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 16:24

A systematic and efficient strategy is needed to assess and manage the potential risks to human health that arise from the manufacture and use of thousands of chemicals.  For both volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), exposure is strongly influenced by the types of materials and products in which the VOC or SVOC occur, the concentration of the VOC or SVOC in the material or product, the way in which the material or product is used or applied indoors, and the ventilation rate within the room or building.