Low VOC (volatile organic compound) polymers are those that release a lower amount of harmful chemicals into the air during production and use. Some examples of low VOC polymers include:
- VinylAcetate-Ethylene (VAE)
- Polylactic acid (PLA)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Acrylics
- Polystyrene (PS)
- Polyurethane (PU)
It’s important to note that low VOC doesn’t mean VOC-free, and the specific level of VOC emission varies among products and manufacturers.