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Key contribution
In furthering our green building focus, the formaldehyde discharge from ISOVER’s insulation solutions is close to zero for a certain range of products.
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 4
ISOVER insulation solutions are applied for a building’s envelop, walls and ceilings, which fall under the scope of the California Department of Public Health Standard. This standard also gives guidelines on testing methods and collection procedures described in section 2.1.12. Conditions for temperature and humidity are similar to European standards. But it is important to know that the majority of ISOVER insulation solutions are tested by third parties such as Eurofins, Greenguard (USA), Blue Angel (Germany), RTS M1 (Finland) and the mandatory products labeling in France. These tests prove that ISOVER products meet the requirement regarding Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Regarding formaldehyde, thanks to a large range of glass wool products with a new formaldehyde-free binder made from renewable raw materials, ISOVER glass wool solutions can meet the requirement.
If any technical detail is needed to meet to the standard, please don’t hesitate to contact the local ISOVER team.
