VOC Measurement

Causes of VOC Measurement at Workplaces? How to Measure VOC?

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) is a broad category of chemical compounds containing carbon and hydrogen that are volatile at normal room temperature.

VOC can be found as a result of evaporation in inefficient combustion and waste collection areas from printed, painted, coated products, woodworking products, highway engines.

Generally, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) sources are as follows:

- Paint, paint remover and solvent agents - Cleaning materials, disinfectants
- Insecticides, air fresheners
- Automobile fuels
- Building materials
- Office Supplies (copiers, printers etc.) - Adhesives

As for its dangers, long-term inhalation of large amounts of VOC adversely affects human health. It can also affect natural growth processes on plants. Apart from these situations, if it is present in large quantities in the environment, it can become an explosive mixture in the air and become dangerous.

One of the measurements performed within the scope of Occupational Health and Safety in working environments is "VOC Measurement". VOC measurement is obligatory in workplaces according to the Occupational Health and Safety Law, and measurement in the chimney and in the environment according to the Industrial Air Pollution Control Regulation.

VOC measurements are measured with 2 different devices by authorized persons by accredited institutions.

- Flame Ionization Detection
- Photo Ionization Detection

Consequently, considering the damages, VOC measurements should be made at workplaces at regular intervals.

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