What Are “VOC’s”?
As more states enact stricter air quality regulations, the term “VOC” is becoming a greater part of our everyday vocabulary.
VOC is an acronym for Volatile Organic Compound. That’s a mouthful, but what does it mean? VOC’s are carbon based (organic) solvents that evaporate (volatilize) under normal atmospheric conditions and have the ability to photo-react when exposed to sunlight. This reaction creates low-level ozone, a major component of smog. VOC’s are measured in grams per liter (g/L), and the Federal limit is 700 g/L.
List of VOC restrictive states:
| Maricopa County (AZ) | California (various air districts) | Connecticut | Delaware |
| District of Columbia | Illinois | Indiana | Maine |
| Maryland | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | New Jersey |
| New York | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island |
| Virginia (specific counties) | Canada |
Serveon Solvent-based Products that do not pass VOC restrictions include:
RS100, RS500, RS600, CS100, CN100, WL100, WL250 and WL350. These products may be shipped in Quarts to VOC restrictive states, but not in larger containers (1-gallon bottles, 5-gallon pails, etc.).