What do I compare esterified pine oil with? It doesn’t fit anywhere. It is a type of oil that normally is used on wood floors that are subject to high traffic. In this case it will be used on wall panels. But VOC is 460 g/l it will probably not comply right? What is the limit for this type of oil? Thanks!

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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP

Sustainability Manager

BGIS

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 04/08/2013 - 19:30

That is a very high VOC content - First, I would suggest that you look for a more natural pine oil; the one you have seems to have solvents added. There shoul be other options Otherwise, I would suggest it would be categorized as a Clear Wood Finish under Rule 1113 (10) CLEAR WOOD FINISHES are clear and semi-transparent coatings, including lacquers and varnishes, applied to wood substrates, including floors, decks and porches, to provide a transparent or translucent solid film. Max 350 g/l or you may attempt to try: LACQUERS are clear or pigmented wood finishes, including clear lacquer sanding sealers, formulated with nitrocellulose or synthetic resins to dry by evaporation without chemical reaction.Max 650 g/l

Maria Porter

Sustainability specialist

Skanska Sweden

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Tue, 04/09/2013 - 07:19

Thanks John-David! Yes, I will recommend them to choose something different, definitely. But I think it is hard to categorize the products when they’re not in the list. As you say, the limit could be either 350 and not approved or 650 and approved.

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