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NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials

PU Foam Insulation - Emission Test ISO16000-11

General emissions requirements as per LEEDV4 - TVOC's result after 14 days but the information available in accordance with ISO1600 method, TVOC testing results after 28 days. LEED would accept the after 28 days emission test result in accordance with ISO16000? Response much appreciated. Thanks.

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Tue, 02/23/2016 - 17:20

It must be 14 days. Significant off-gassing and thus lower emissions could happen by day 28. Otherwise it would not be a fair comparison with projects following the standard method.
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Tue, 02/23/2016 - 17:27

Alternatively, you can use the ISO 16000 test result after 3 and after 28 days and compare with the European pathway of compliance: AgBB, plus formaldehyde emission after 28 days below 10 µg/m³.

Tue, 02/23/2016 - 18:49

Thanks Reinhard. I was hoping you would jump in.

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