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