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Off Gassing, says NatureNeutral.com, is "the evaporation of volatile chemicals in non-metallic materials at normal atmospheric pressure. This means that building materials can release chemicals into the air through evaporation. This evaporation can continue for years after the products are initially installed which means you continue to breathe these chemicals as you work, sleep and relax in your home or office."
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned about the off gassing of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) such as paints, stains, varnishes, carpet, insulation, flooring, kitchen cabinets and countertops, plywood, particleboard, and paint strippers—so you learn more about what causes indoor air pollution here.
Another venue for off gassing is your car. Yep, as if that damn internal combustion engine wasn't doing enough to threaten all life on earth, Collin Dunn adds: "That 'new car smell' is the result of the steering wheel, dashboard, armrests, and seats (among other parts) off-gassing nasty things like chlorine, bromine, lead, mercury and other chemicals and toxins that are not good for breathing and not good for human health." HealthyCar.org not only provides a contradiction in terms but it also offers a guide to toxic chemicals in cars.
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