I'm working on a project that is considering using Glidden's IdeaPaint product that is a paint that turns any surface into a dry-erase board. It has a 220 g/l VOC level, but it's somehow also GreenGuard compliant according to manufacturer provided info: http://www.ideapaint.com/Default.aspx?app=LeadgenDownload&shortpath=docs...
The manufacturer provides information that specifically states it complies with LEED Schools VOC credit requirements, and as a result is also compliant with "all other LEED credit standards." I have a five page powerpoint that was emailed to us (presumably from the mfr... can't find link) that expands their logic in detail, but it keeps referring the the LEED-Schools requirement box as justification for compliance with the other systems.
Any clarification on the compliance of this product would be appreciated. Does anyone else have experience with this?
Dwayne Fuhlhage
Sustainability and Environment DirectorPROSOCO, Inc.
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September 7, 2011 - 10:31 am
The GreenGuard certification relates to the post application emissions of the product utilizing the CDPH/01350 small chamber test method. As a practical matter, this should provide assurance that product use will not harm building occupants.
However, IEQcr 4.2 is based on compliance with SCAQMD Rule 1113 as it existed on January 1, 2004. This product is a prime example of a specialty niche that does not fit the rule. Unfortunately, every coating is captured and defaults to the flat or nonflat category if it doesn't fit a specific niche category definition.
I suggest you ask the manufacturer for a verification on their Rule 1113 categorization for this product. There are odd niche categories that I could speculate on (e.g. Quick Dry Enamels) but the categorization is ultimately the manufacturer's responsibility. Note that with few exceptions, product supplied in small containers (1 qt or less capacity) are not subject to Rule 1113 and can be offered in the SCAQMD in any form.
I don't recall any specific LEED interpretations regarding substitution of CDPH testing for Rule 1113 compliance in NC projects. Interestingly enough, LEED for Schools requires CDPH testing but allows Rule 1113 compliance substitution through the LEED for Schools PIEACP for IEQcr 4. Perhaps a project team request for a LEED interpretation is in order.
Does anyone else have information on this topic?
Josh Jacobs
Technical Information & Public Affairs ManagerUL Environment
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September 8, 2011 - 7:42 am
Dwayne is correct that the stated criteria for the LEED rating system is compliance with SCAQMD for NC projects, but we at GREENGUARD have been told by one of the largest LEED reviewers that due to emission criteria being allowed to show compliance to EQc4.2 in Schools projects, they always award points if the paint is proven to be low-emitting as opposed to low VOC content. It is essentially the same thing that Dwayne also mentioned - that they allow SCAQMD compliance to gain credit in Schools projects even though the criteria is low-emissions and not low VOC content.
Nelina Loiselle
Above Green239 thumbs up
February 23, 2012 - 11:02 am
Has anyone had luck with the finding a compliant dry-erase paint?