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VOC content
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Definition

The strictly quantifiable mass of volatile carbon-based chemical compounds present within a defined volume of a liquid formulation that will transition into an atmospheric gas during curing.

Description

A heavily monitored environmental parameter driving compliance with green building standards (LEED/BREEAM) and preventing toxic indoor air pollution from paints and adhesives.

Example

25

Technical definition

Data type

Float

Usage

References

Reference documents (10)

  • ASTM D2369 Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings v1.0
  • EN 16516 TVOC (28 days) v1.0
  • EN 16798-1 Indoor Environmental Parameters v1.0
  • Greenguard Certification v1.0
  • ISO 11890-1 Paints and Varnishes - Determination of VOC Content - Part 1: Gas-chromatographic method v1.0
  • ISO 11890-2 Paints and Varnishes - Determination of VOC Content - Part 2: Determination using gas chromatography v1.0
  • ISO 16000 Indoor Air Quality v1.0
  • ISO 16000-11 Indoor Air Sampling v1.0
  • ISO 16000-9 Emission of VOCs v1.0
  • M1 Emission Classification for Building Materials v1.0

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