Which methodology for analyzing VOC content is acceptable as per referenced standards of LEED? Are the following methodologies acceptable? BS EN ISO 11890-2 2006, UK-PG6/23(97) Appendix 3
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Carmelito Tatlonghari
LEED-AP BD+CLeighton Contractors Philippines Inc.
35 thumbs up
September 8, 2010 - 5:09 am
Also how about JIS K 5601-5-1, testing methods for paint componemts to determine VOC content in paints using gas chromatography analysis?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11474 thumbs up
September 8, 2010 - 2:33 pm
As far as I know, LEED does not reference a specific standard for testing VOC emissions of paints. LEED simply sets a VOC limit using Green Seal standards.
Reinhard Oppl
Independent consultant on VOC issuesformerly with Eurofins Product Testing A/S
332 thumbs up
December 29, 2010 - 7:51 am
Not really. Reference is made to limit values in GS-11 (version May 1993) - but these limit values are linked to the corresponding testing method. ISO 11890-2 measures in a different manner (in my eyes in a better manner), leading to different results, mostly higher, than with old GS-11 method. This issue will hopefully be overcome in LEED 2012.