Ground-level ozone is formed from a reaction involving sunlight and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, VOCs differ in their propensity to yield ozone. Reactivity-based VOC control regulations may be more cost-effective than traditional mass-based rules in many applications. Through these links, we present a one-stop source for reactivity-related information and events.
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July 1, 2009 -- New MIR Reports Released

        Spreadsheet File: HCcalc.xls

March 25, 2009 -- Meeting of Reactivity Scientific Advisory Committee (RSAC)

Announcement

Agenda

Summary

Reports and Presentations

Bill Carter: SAPRC presentation, SAPRC-07 final report is posted at http://www.engr.ucr.edu/%7Ecarter/SAPRC/

Response to Peer Reviewers' Comments (doc file), Presentation (pdf file)

Derwent et al. Reactivity Scales as Comparative Tools for Chemical Mechanisms: SAPRC vs MCM, Presentation

Harley SAPRC-07 Chemical Mechanism Peer Review Comments, Presentation

Stockwell Peer Review of SAPRC-07 Mechanism, Presentation

March 25, 2009 -- Meeting of Reactivity Research Advisory Committee (RRAC)

Announcement

Agenda

Summary

Reports and Presentations

Bin/MIR Presentation (Bill Carter)

VOC Exemptions

Proposed Amendments to MIR Tables

VOC Candidates for current research project

May 2008, Methyl Formate: Environmental Assessment

A response to VOC exemption petitions, was sent by ARB to California Air Pollution Control Officers.

February 2008, Reactivity Estimates for Selected Consumer Product Compounds

A report by Dr. Bill Carter for the ARB, was finalized. This report describes the reactivities of over 40 consumer product VOCs, including several amines.

February 2008, Architectural Coatings Survey Final Reactivity Analysis Report

A report based on ARB's 2005 Architectural Coatings Survey, was released. The webpage Architectural Coatings Program includes the Final Reactivity Analysis Report based on the 2005 Architectural Coatings Survey.

Ongoing, 2008 Consumer Products Regulatory Work Group Activity

The webpage,2008 Consumer Products Regulatory Work Group Activity, provides information about upcoming regulations in consumer products. These regulations involve reactivity issues.

September 2007, VOC Reactivity Technology Forum

The forum was held at SCAQMD Headquarters.
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Contact Information

For questions concerning ARB's Reactivity Program, please contact Ralph Propper at (916) 323-1535

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