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Volatile organic compounds excl. methane (NMVOC)
NMVOC is a generic name for volatile organic compounds that easily vaporise in the atmosphere, excluding methane. Volatile organic compounds are released, for instance, in burning processes and when using solvents. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and NMVOCs react in the presence of sunlight to produce ozone.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
NMVOC is a generic name for organic compounds that easily vaporise in the atmosphere. Volatile organic compounds are released, for instance, in burning processes and when using solvents. Ozone is formed when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and NMVOCs react in the presence of sunlight.
Validity of the definition
- 27 September 2013 - 31 October 2023
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Jaa