Q. What are examples of harmful chemicals emitted by flooring?
Among the chemicals that are being emitted by using ordinary flooring materials, two are very prevalent and these are VOCs and Formaldehyde. VOCs are volatile organic compounds which turns into gas at room temperature posing a serious health risk for the people living in the area. On the other hand, Formaldehyde is one of the common examples of VOC. This substance can usually be found in paints, carpeting and wood finishes.