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I encourage folks to do their own research, but here are some of the resources I was able to find during my own journey. 

About VOCs​

"Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects." [link] 
  • EPA: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality
  • Kaiterra: https://learn.kaiterra.com/en/air-academy/understanding-tvoc-volatile-organic-compounds 

VOC Monitors

Personal (These devices let you know if you should ask questions, but don't really give you any answers. I also recommend learning about VOCs before using them as normal activities like cooking or cleaning can make these monitors spike, but that's probably expected.)
  • Kaiterra Chemical: https://www.kaiterra.com
  • Blue Air Classic "Intelligent" series: https://www.blueair.com/
  • Temtop: https://temtopus.com/collections/temtop-tvoc-monitor
  • ATO: https://www.ato.com/air-quality-monitor
  • VSON: https://www.amazon.com/VSON-Detector-Formaldehyde-Humidity-Temperature/dp/B07P8L2T7C?th=1
  • EG: https://www.amazon.com/Air-Formaldehyde-Detector-Pollution-Particulate/dp/B074FTVHFN/

Chemical Testing

  • Home Air Check: https://www.homeaircheck.com/products/
  • Intertek VOC Testing: https://www.intertek.com/chemicals/voc-testing/
  • Intertek Formaldehyde: https://www.intertek.com/chemicals/formaldehyde/​
  • Great Plaines Lab, GPL Tox Screen: https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/gpl-tox/​
  • CDC Chemical Odor Search: ​https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/odors/search_results.html​​​
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Air Filters

  • Blue Air: https://www.blueair.com (carbon filters) 
  • Mila: https://www.milacares.com

Learn about Indoor Air
  • ALA, Clean Air at Home: https://www.lung.org/clean-air/at-home
  • EPA, Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality
  • EPA, Air Cleaners and Air Filters in the Home: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/air-cleaners-and-air-filters-home
  • CPSC, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality: https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Guides/Home/The-Inside-Story-A-Guide-to-Indoor-Air-Quality/
© Ashley Gjovik | ashleygjovik.com
Nothing here is professional, medical, and/or legal advice. 
  • What's In the Air?
  • Research
  • Silicon Valley
  • San Francisco
  • Health
  • Air Testing
  • Oversight
  • Env Justice
  • Advocacy
  • Whistleblower