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NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials

low emitting mat

Trayana D

LEEDuser Basic Member

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October 29, 2018

When we refer to VOC content evaluation for projects outside US, as far as we understand LEED v4 compliant paints and varnishes shall fulfil European deco paint requirements 2004/42/EC ( please see below the green marking). Are you agreeing on this?

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Reinhard Oppl

Independent consultant on VOC issues

formerly with Eurofins Product Testing A/S

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Mon, 10/29/2018 - 18:16

If a paint is used for projects within the European Union - yes, this is correct.

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