The Reference Guide states that materials that are inherently non-emitting do not require additional VOC documentation, but cements, concretes, and gypsum products are not listed. Apologies if this sounds basic, but I have never seen any of the aforementioned materials coming close to the CDPH General Emissions limits, so I am wondering can gypsum board be counted as inherently non-emitting?
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Paula Melton
Editorial DirectorBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
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October 2, 2018 - 11:02 am
Gypsum board is not inherently non-emitting, but you'll find it's easy to find Greenguard Gold certification for all the major brands.
Melanie Blacklock
Senior Project AdministratorClark Contractors, LLC
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January 5, 2022 - 12:37 pm
How does one determine VOC content from the Greenguard Gold Certification? I'm not very good at interpreting the data on page 2.
Emily Purcell
Sustainable Design LeadCannonDesign
LEEDuser Expert
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January 5, 2022 - 5:47 pm
There was a helpful comment from Scott on this thread about the Greenguard Gold certificate language: https://leeduser.buildinggreen.com/forum/greenguard-gold-certificate
Essentially, the Greenguard Gold standard means the product has tested at 0.22 mg/m3 TVOC, which falls in the "0.5 mg/m3 or less" range.
Melanie Blacklock
Senior Project AdministratorClark Contractors, LLC
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January 6, 2022 - 9:54 am
Thank you for the reply. I am looking for a way to see the regular g/l VOC content. A few manufacturers are not posting this info anymore if they have the emissions report showing TVOC.
Michelle Rosenberger
PartnerArchEcology
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January 6, 2022 - 11:00 am
Hi Melanie,
Gypsum board, i.e., drywall would not need VOC content just the emissions certification. Only wet applied products need to provide VOC content in g/l.