Greenguard FAQ
How do products become certified?
Manufacturers submit products according to rigid GEI procedures and pay a fee for testing. GEI uses a 3rd party lab for “chamber” testing to measure emissions. All results are confidential between GEI and the manufacturer. If a product meets testing requirements, the manufacturer can become GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified for an additional licensing fee.
Manufacturers submit products according to rigid GEI procedures and pay a fee for testing. GEI uses a 3rd party lab for “chamber” testing to measure emissions. All results are confidential between GEI and the manufacturer. If a product meets testing requirements, the manufacturer can become GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified for an additional licensing fee.
What is Children & Schools Certification?
Children & Schools looks beyond traditional VOCs and verifies low-emissions of phthalates and other hazardous chemicals. GEI created the standard because some designers want building products that account for children’s greater sensitivity. According to GEI, children are more heavily exposed to environmental toxins than adults. Pound for pound, children consume more food and water, and have higher inhalation rates than adults.
Children & Schools looks beyond traditional VOCs and verifies low-emissions of phthalates and other hazardous chemicals. GEI created the standard because some designers want building products that account for children’s greater sensitivity. According to GEI, children are more heavily exposed to environmental toxins than adults. Pound for pound, children consume more food and water, and have higher inhalation rates than adults.
When did adhesives and sealants first become GREENGUARD Certified?
ITW TACC’s Z Solvent-Free (aka C357/T357/S162).was the first adhesive of any kind to pass GREENGUARD’s testing, and became certified in May 2005. It is still the only contact adhesive with such status.
ITW TACC’s Z Solvent-Free (aka C357/T357/S162).was the first adhesive of any kind to pass GREENGUARD’s testing, and became certified in May 2005. It is still the only contact adhesive with such status.
For sealants, ITW TACC’s MIRACLE-Kingco water-based duct sealants became the first products of their kind to gain GREENGUARD Certification in December 2005. Four duct sealants with distinct formulas achieved Certification: MIRACLE-Kingco’s Ultraseal Green, M-181, D-619 and Glenkote Sealflex.
How do specifiers (designers, architects, project managers) and contractors use GREENGUARD products?
Designers specify GREENGUARD products for a variety of reasons:
Designers specify GREENGUARD products for a variety of reasons:
1. Their personal concerns or project owner concerns about the environment.
2. Concern about the liability of products they specify.
3. Meet project standards where environmentally responsible or GREENGUARD products are
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