VOC
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006471
Volatile Organic Compound: An organic chemical that has a high vapor pressure at ordinary room temperature, causing it to evaporate readily into the atmosphere. In industrial electronics, VOCs can be emitted from solvents, adhesives, and cleaning agents used in manufacturing processes. Regulations like those from the EPA limit their release due to environmental and health concerns.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006471 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial electronics |
| Translations | German: VOC; Spanish: VOC; French: VOC |
Record as JSON
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"translations": {
"de": "VOC",
"es": "VOC",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/voc/"
}
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