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What are VOCs, and Why Don't We Use Them? High Point Cabinets

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High Point Cabinetry is dedicated to environmentally friendly options for your custom cabinetry. If you've visited our website or followed us on Facebook , you may have seen that our products are VOC-free. But, what does VOC mean, and why is it important that we are VOC-free? Are VOCs a real threat?  VOC stands for volatile organic compounds; they emit gases that frequently plague indoor spaces and can impact our health. Many materials contain pollutant VOCs--some paint, glues, and more. Cabinetry is not excluded and can be a major source of toxins. Some cabinetry--comprised of plywood, particleboard, or medium-density fiberboard-- contains formaldehyde in large amounts, one of the most dangerous and common  VOCs. It's classified as a carcinogen and is known to cause leukemia, as well as sinus and nasal cancers. Other symptoms of VOCs include loss of coordination, headaches, memory loss, nausea, and kidney and liver damage.  High Point Cabinets is different from many other cabi