04 VOC Reduction

Key contribution

In spearheading green building, GYPROC has a range of plaster products and flooring solutions that assist in the elimination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from building interiors, improving indoor air quality and occupant health.

Aim

To minimize the effect of VOCs in building materials on indoor air quality.

Detailed requirement

Interior Paints and Coatings

100% of installed products meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings, or South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, effective June 3, 2011 for VOC content.

At minimum 90%, by volume, meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.12010 for VOC emissions.

Applicable national VOC content regulations or conduct testing of VOC content in accordance with ASTM D236910; ISO 11890, part 1; ASTM D6886-03; or ISO 11890-2.

Interior Adhesives and Sealants

100% of installed products meet South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168, July 1 2005 for VOC content.
At minimum 90%, by volume, meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.12010 for VOC emissions.
Applicable national VOC content regulations or conduct testing of VOC content in accordance with ASTM D236910; ISO 11890, part 1; ASTM D6886-03; or ISO 11890-2.

Flooring & Insulation

Newly installed solutions must meet all limits set by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1-2010.

Furniture and Furnishings

The VOC emissions of at least 95% (by cost) of all newly purchased furniture and furnishings within the project scope must meet all limits set by the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard sections 7.6.1 and 7.6.2, tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011.

See detailed requirement for VOC reduction

Our contribution

PART 2

With low emission of VOC’s close to 0, compliant with ISO 16000, GYPROC’s plaster products with Activ’Air® do not emit any significant amount of formaldehyde or ammonia.
Our products are rated A+ for VOC emissions in France and conform to strict standards internationally for VOC levels. See the reference figures below for French rankings.
Activ’Air® technology helps remove 70% of indoors Formaldehyde, and remains active for 50 years.