What is VOC and why is it important?
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are defined as material in formulation that have high levels of vaporization. This means they vaporize in the atmosphere quickly. The United States Environmental Protection Agency, as well as The California Air Resource Board (CARB), The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC), and the Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium (LADCO), regulate the amount of VOC in consumer products. In an effort to reduce the amount of “greenhouse” gasses in the atmosphere, the federal government has limited the amount of highly volatile material manufacturers may use in their formulations. The standard allowable amount is different for each product category (i.e,. laundry products, floor cleaners, automobile gasoline, lubricating materials, and many others). All BLUE WORKS formulas are 50-state VOC compliant and can be sold in all 50 states, and have been formulated to meet the requirements of CARB, The OTC and LADCO.
