First-of-its-kind study finds that many products contain toxic volatile organic compounds - or VOCs - that can cause cancer or birth defects. Data from the California Air Resources Board showed ore than 5,000 tonnes of toxic chemicals were released from consumer products inside the office or at home in 2020.
A study released Tuesday found that over 5,000 tons of 33 potentially harmful VOCs were emitted in 2020 in the state of California, which measures exposures to potential carcinogens and tracks volatile organic compounds in consumer products.