What does the term off-gassing refer to?
• Off-gassing refers to when a chemical substance & smell continuously emits over a period of time. This can affect some people’s health on a scale from headaches, rashes, constant mucus or a runny nose, asthma, allergies and/or nervous system disorders to such a serious degree that even cancer could possibly develop. • VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) & Formaldehyde are the main toxic pollutants that can emit from certain building materials, furnishings as well as finishes. VOC’s (including formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, and toluene) can be found in many household products, including paints, varnishes, paint stripping products, and adhesives. • http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/air/in/poll/construction/organi_e.html • http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh- semt/air/in/poll/construction/formaldehyde_e.html • http://www.natureneutral.com/learnOff.
