Good afternoon everyone,
We are working on a LEED BD+C NC certification project in Brazil and have identified adhesives and sealants with the GEV Emicode EC1 (Very Low Emission) certification. We would like to confirm whether this certification is sufficient to meet the VOC emissions evaluation requirements for the LEED Low-Emitting Materials credit in version 4.1.
We have already confirmed that these adhesives and sealants comply with the VOC content evaluation parameter according to the SCAQMD Rule 1168 method.
Thank you in advance for your attention, and I look forward to your response!
Lauren Richardson
Sustainability ManagerGreen Badger
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August 29, 2024 - 8:20 am
Marcelo,
Below is the LEED credit language for international projects.
VOC emissions evaluation: The following certifications and programs use EN 16516 and may be used to comply with the regional ACP for VOC emissions evaluation:
o Blue Angel (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met)
o eco-INSTITUT-Label (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met)
o EMICODE EC1 (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met. EMICODE has formaldehyde limit of 50 μg/m³ after 3 days)
o EMICODE EC1PLUS (Additional information regarding the formaldehyde limit at 28 days is not required for products meeting EMICODE EC1plus)
o Finnish Emission Classification of Building Materials (M1) o GUT (for textile floorings) o Indoor Air Comfort Gold o NaturePLUS (if formaldehyde limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter after 28 days is also met.