I have a water based primer sealer that the client is looking to use in order to fix artwork to the walls throughout their floors. The technical sheet for the primer dictates that the VOC content is "less than 30 g/litre". The manufacturer confirmed that this is reported for less water. This is acceptable as the maximum reported content is below the thresholds. However the VOC content was determined mathematically on the primer's formulation. In order to comply with this credit does each primer have to be tested in accordance with SCAQMD Rule #1168 (which refer to a number of test procedures), or does it just need to comply with the thresholds as per SCAQMD Rule #1168?

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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP

Sustainability Manager

BGIS

LEEDuser Expert

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Wed, 01/18/2017 - 13:58

Best option is to find an alternative product that has been tested under the protocols and has the proper verification documentation. Alternatively, I suggest you submit the sealant under Special Purpose Contact Adhesive, and keep what documentation you have in your file. If the question gets asked, supply the documentation, and if it is rejected you can always utilize the VOC budget method, which as I imagine there is not a large volume being used should be quite simple.

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