Sentences with phrase «for vocs»

First, a global average metric for VOCs is problematic just like a global mean metric for surface albedo is problematic.

They tested samples for VOCs after washing while they were still wet, and after drying.

Krista and I opted for a VOC - free paint and ensured that the tint was also free of toxins.

Not exact matches

The role of skin absorption as a route of exposure for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in drinking water.

Launched on the VOC's Facebook page, the contest encourages consumers to share inspirational thoughts, stories, recipes, cooking ideas and more for a chance to win $ 500 and an additional $ 500 will be donated to a charity of the winner's choice.

This instant LED curing ink is impervious to environmental factors such as sunlight, water, moisture, temperature, and contains virtually no VOC's, making it ideal for bakery applications.

Stantec, the architect for the project, reinforced the sustainable performance of the outcome by specifying automated lighting controls for the LED fixtures, carpet and tile with recycled content, and paint and flooring materials low in VOCs, among its other sustainable features.

Clinical studies show a 99 % plus kill rate for microbials and removalof VOC's.

Ask for low or no - VOC paint at your local hardware or paint store.

A typical 3.5 horsepower gas mower, for instance, can emit the same amount of VOCs — key precursors to smog — in an hour as a new car driven 340 miles, say industry experts.

Manufacturers now produce paints specifically for nurseries and children's rooms that are made with fewer chemicals, specifically VOC's, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds.

Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions for indoor air quality (less than 0.5 parts per million)

Opt for a «low - VOC» or «VOC - free» paint.

«VOC - free» paints take the process one step further, removing unstable, airborne toxins from their pigment formulas as well, making for a much safer product.

To ensure a healthy start for your baby, look for carpeting made from natural, VOC - free materials such a wool, cotton, sisal or jute, which will prevent your child from exposure to most if not all of the chemicals found in cheaper, synthetic carpeting.

To reduce exposure to these gasses, look for a carpet that has low VOCs.

Since I am no chemist I can't tell my readers anything about VOC, so I googled VOC (Volatile Organic Compound), however, I did verify that the paint odor is virtually zero — that would be great for painting kid's room.

While it has yet to make the official list, some studies have identified VOCs and additional indoor air pollutants as a risk factor for SIDS.

VOCs — it's an intimidating world out there for a new family!

To avoid irritation from VOCs, look for products with no or low VOC gases.

Try to aim for healthy alternatives, such as low - VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint, organic materials, and low - allergen options, such as cotton or bamboo.

«For the health of your child, try for a low - VOC finish,» says FeigFor the health of your child, try for a low - VOC finish,» says Feigfor a low - VOC finish,» says Feigan.

Look for furniture made of solid wood and with a low emitting finish, go for paints that are low on VOC and so on.

If you just buy two or three fitted sheets and invest in a sturdy crib, a high - quality mattress, and low - VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint for the nursery, you'll be on your way toward creating an attractive room that's safe for your baby.

If this fit your situation, look for crib mattresses that are GREENGUARD certified — this is an independent third - party test standard for mattresses that are low in VOC's (volatile organic compounds).

The Kalani has earned a GREENGUARD Gold certificate that proves it has been tested for over 100,000 chemicals and 360 VOCs.

Like many of the other models, the Babyletto is also GreenGuard Gold certified, and it has been screened and tested for 360 VOC's and over 10,000 harmful chemicals.

However, the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the adhesive were not good for the environment, or for the workers making the fabric.

I'm thinking even a generous relative's cash can be used better... ours is an all - wood, no - VOC crib from Walmart for $ 200 and looks super stylish).

Completely free of any VOCs with a water - based finish safe for baby breathing and chewing on the rails.

Notes for Parents Findings suggest reuse of an older crib or an extended airing - out period may help reduce infant VOC exposures.

The EU National Emission Ceilings Directive sets ceilings for each Member State for emissions of ammonia, oxides of nitrogen, sulphur dioxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

In fact, the E.P.A. says the lake that Martens bobbed around in for about ten minutes while wearing a life jacket contains the following substances: «mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); pesticides; creosotes; heavy metals including lead, cobalt, and mercury; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs); and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as chlorobenzene.»

Nine of 19 surrounding properties have tested for elevated VOCs and will require remediation.

By measuring the concentration of these microRNAs as well as the number of regulatory T cells in maternal and cord blood it could be shown that a high exposure to inhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs) associated with tobacco smoke coincides with high values for miR - 223.

Because there are so many VOCs and they all react differently in the atmosphere, there's still a lot to learn about which might be most likely to form fine particles and therefore be the best targets for reduction.

For some products, like paints, there are low - VOC formulations available.

And yet these everyday products were responsible for 38 percent of the VOC emissions, the researchers found, while gasoline and diesel emissions accounted for only 33 percent.

Regulations on VOCs vary by state, but most consumer products are regulated only for their potential contribution to ground - level ozone, not fine particulate matter.

A group of researchers at Osaka University, succeeded in producing nanostructured gas sensor devices for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOC) in breath for the purpose of healthcare in time equivalent to or shorter than one tenth of the time required for manufacturing conventional gas sensors.

at The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, succeeded in producing nanostructured gas sensor devices for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOC) in breath for the purpose of healthcare in time equivalent to or shorter than one tenth of the time required for manufacturing conventional gas sensors.

Handmade with nontoxic materials — red cedar, zero - VOC (volatile organic compound) paints and glues, and beeswax waterproofing — the pictured «red barn» Greenrrroof Animal Home is available online through Rubin's company, Sustainable Pet Design, for $ 1,000 to $ 3,000.

Last year, EPA finalized a set of New Source Performance Standards for the oil and gas industry limiting smog - creating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants.

EPA must take the extra step to craft performance standards for greenhouse gases as well as VOCs and hazardous pollution, they say.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-- Organic compounds which typically have a boiling point less than or equal to 250 °C; for example chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and formaldehyde.

The team wanted to identify the VOCs from dirty clothes before washing, after washing while still wet and after drying, to see which compounds are responsible for bad smells and whether they're eliminated during the washing process.

This is already in production, is reducing VOC's and costs, and is safer for people and the environment.

The specialized instruments onboard the aircraft sampled the plume for aerosol particle size distribution and composition as well as concentrations of pollutant gases such as sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Every species of plant emits a different VOC signature — like a fingerprint — which can change based on the season or if the plant is under duress from, for example, drought or flood.

This summer, the team journeyed deep into the Amazon to test a VOC sampling prototype developed by Daniel Wang S.B. ’17 for his senior design thesis.