EPA Revises Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds to Exclude Certain Compounds

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised its definition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to exclude two compounds, parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) and volatile methyl siloxanes (VMS), which have negligible contributions to ozone formation, in order to help states prepare plans to meet national air quality standards.

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