Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile Organic Compounds

What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

With the use of a photo ionization detector (PID) more than 175 volatile organic compounds VOCs can be tested for on site and samples are then sent to the laboratory for analysis. Some example VOCs:

  • Acetone
  • Amines
  • Ammonia
  • Benzene
  • n-Butane
  • Chlorine
  • Chlorine Dioxide
  • Diesal & Jet Fuel
  • Ethanol
  • Formaldehyde
  • Gasoline
  • Total Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrogen Chloride
  • Hydrogen Cyanide
  • Hydrogen Floride
  • Hydrogen Sulfide
  • Mercaptans
  • Methyl Bromide
  • Methyl Ethyl Ketone
  • Nitrogen Dioxide
  • Nitrogren Oxides
  • Ozone
  • Phenol
  • Phosphine
  • Sulphur Dioxide
  • Toluene
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Vinyl Chloride
  • Xylenes