INDEX
VOC (volatile Organic Compound)
DEFINITION
GREENGUARD
GREENGUARD
GOLD
FRENCH A+
M1
BAM
VOC:
DEFINITION
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs are organic chemical compounds whose composition makes it
possible for them to evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions of temperature and pressure.
VOCs CONTRIBUTE TO POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY
The primary sources of indoor exposure to airborne chemicals are products used in interior environments,
including furnishings, building materials and other household and office products, that can emit
thousands of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particles into the air.
Of all things that can negatively affect IAQ, chemical emissions are the most harmful as they can
contribute to a wide range of health effects.
–› Think of all astma and allergy related problems ...
Source control can include selecting products that have been e.g. Greenguard certified for low chemical emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBLE BUILDING:
CONTRIBUTION TO RATING SYSTEMS
LEED
BYGGVARUBEDÖMNINGEN
BREEAM
SKA RATING
WELL
DGNB
LABELS AND COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS
EPD
HOME INNOVATION
RECYCLED CONTENT
ROHS
CERTIFICATION
HPD
MINDFUL
MATERIALS
ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
DECLARE
BPA FREE
RESPONSIBLE CARE
Corian® Design Ecolabels
REACH
ISO 14001: 2015
NSF
FSC
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