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NC-2009 IEQc4.4:Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products

Greenguard

I'm only submitting this request for clarification as a last resort: the contractor says only Greenguard certification is available, but I don't see anything in the thread or the manual commenting that Greenguard is allowable. It seems not since they allow a maximum concentration for formaldehyde of 61.3, and its not specifically stating NAUF. Anyone care to verify my assumption? thanks so much

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Tue, 05/03/2016 - 12:45

Could you clarify the product you are referring to? In regard to LEED, GreenGuard is referenced for flooring products, where as this credit refers to composite wood used in construction - mainly in millwork.

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 12:58

Thanks! The two product certifications each bear one of the identifiable Greenguard logos. One product is an "HGS laminate" using chipboard and the other is a formica laminate produced by Formica (Asia) Ltd (probably also using chipboard).Besides the formaldehyde (they don't cite urea-formaldehyde, just formaldehyde) they also cite individual VOCs at 1/10th "TLV" (Threshold limit value).

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 13:07

Its for built-in kitchen cabinets. If its not compliant, they'll just use standard stainless steel. I can't see that its going to be compliant, there is nothing saying no added urea-formaldehyde or formaldehyde-free.

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 13:11

The only suggestion i could make is to contact the manufacturers directly and ask for verification - good luck.

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 14:20

Thanks!

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 07:30

John-David I have another question that you might have an answer for: my other project has a laminate flooring with some MDF or chipboard component and the product is certified FloorScore. Is FloorScore automatically no added UF? I can't seem to navigate the FloorScore website-- its set up as a sales site, not as an information portal. Thanks in advance

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