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CI-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants

Difference VOC emissions - VOC content (adhesives and sealants)

I'm having difficulties to understand the difference between the VOC emission requirements and the VOC content requirements as stated in the LEED-draft. When the MSDS of a adhesive or sealant mentions that it has a VOC of for example 50 g/L, and the limit is 100 g/L, is this enough for the product to be LEED-compliant? Or are more specifications necessary about the testing methods of the company? In other words, Is it possible for a company to just state that the VOC-level is lower than the limit, or does it have to pay for it at official testing bureaus (like Eurofins) to be official LEED-compliant. Since it is becoming more and more popular outside of the USA (I'm from Europe), I'd have to know more about LEED.

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Wed, 12/05/2012 - 18:08

In regard to EQc4.1 & EQc4.2, the requirement is to track and document, and if audited, provide the documentation: "Review product cut sheets, material safety data (MSD) sheets, signed attestations or other official literature from the manufacturer clearly identifying the VOC contents or compliance with referenced standards." You are providing due diligence to the best of your knowledge that the manufacturer is providing truthful information.

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 17:24

But like Tom mentiones, some manufactures only include information stating that: "... this product's v.o.c. content is less than 100 g/L." Will this be sufficient?
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Sat, 07/26/2014 - 15:30

If they state that, I would assume it is 100 g/l.

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