for a leed platinum project in Europe we must submit a wall paint wich has a certificate for voc content made under an iso 11890 test (product manufacturer is Akzo Nobel Italy factory, product Alphacryl SF Solvent Free paint), could you confirm this test method is the equal one to GS 11, 1993?
The test confirm COV
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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
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May 19, 2016 - 11:17 am
Yes, see final line.
For projects outside the U.S., all paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants wet-applied on site must either meet the technical requirements of the above regulations, or comply with applicable national VOC control regulations, such as the European Decopaint Directive (2004/42/EC), the Canadian VOC Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings, or the Hong Kong Air Pollution Control (VOC) Regulation.
· If the applicable regulation requires subtraction of exempt compounds, any content of intentionally added exempt compounds larger than 1% weight by mass (total exempt compounds) must be disclosed.
· If a product cannot reasonably be tested as specified above, testing of VOC content must comply with ASTM D2369-10; ISO 11890, part 1; ASTM D6886-03; or ISO 11890-2.