VOC Testing
VOCs are compounds of carbon, which are toxic when consumed in high concentration or for a long period of time. These substances are regarded harmful because of their low boiling points, high toxicity, and high rate of halogenation. Despite these factors, these compounds are used in a lot of products such as solvents, cleaners, inks, paints, etc.
But to ensure they do pose a threat to the health of the people around, tests are conducted to check the concentration of VOCs present in the air. These tests are essentially referred to as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Testing. The primary parameters which are considered during VOC testing are
1. The emission rate
2. The concentration
3. The duration of emission
With the help of these three parameters, the reference parameters such as the initial emitted concentration, the diffusion coefficient, and the partition coefficient are calculated. These standard reference parameters prove useful for conducting the indoor as well as the ambient air’s VOC emissions tests.
