Which statement about low-VOC materials is true?

• A. They have low levels of VOCs to improve IAQ.
• B. They have no effect on IAQ.
• C. They significantly increase energy use.
• D. They require special disposal.

Answer: (A)

Low-VOC materials emit far fewer volatile organic compounds, so they contribute less to indoor air pollution. Because VOCs can irritate eyes, lungs, and trigger headaches, reducing their emissions helps improve indoor air quality (IAQ) over time. That’s why the true statement is that they have low levels of VOCs to improve IAQ. They do affect IAQ, so saying they have no effect isn’t accurate. They don’t inherently use more energy; energy use is more tied to heating, cooling, and insulation than to VOC emissions. And disposal isn’t typically special for low-VOC products unless there are other hazardous properties, so they’re not required to be disposed of differently just because they’re low-VOC.