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What
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is LEED?
Project Certification
LEED Rating Systems
LEED Certification Levels
Credit Categories
Recycled Product Defined by the USGBC
Definitions
Crossville Porcelain Recycled Series
 EcoCycle, Color Blox EC, ECHO Glass
 SCS Documentation
 Certifications (EcoCycle and Color Blox EC, ECHO Glass)
 Recycled percentages for products
Ergon
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Engineered Stone Recycled Series
GreenTech, Mikado, Tetris
What is Bureau Veritas?
What is Eco-Label?
Certifications (GreenTech, Mikado, Tetris)
Bostik-Hydroment; LEED Certification for IEQ Credit
 Mortars, Thin-sets, Grout, Surface Preparation, Anti-Fracture and
Waterproofing
 Certification Levels for Materials
What is LEED?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating
System encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and
developmental practices through the creation and implementation of universally
understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED is the nationally
accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance
green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators tools they need to have an
immediate and measurable impact on their building’s performance.
LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing
performance in five key areas in human and environmental health:
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Sustainable site development
Water efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere efficiency
Material and Resources
Indoor environmental quality
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LEED Project Certification
LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building
project meets the highest green building and performance measures. All certified
projects receive a LEED plaque, which is the nationally recognized symbol
demonstrating that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy
place to live and work.
There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning LEED
certification.
LEED certified buildings:
• Lower operating costs and increased asset value.
• Reduce waste sent to landfills.
• Conserve energy and water.
• Provide for healthier and safer occupants.
• Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
• Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of
cities.
• Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social
responsibility.
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LEED Rating Systems
New Construction: LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations is designed to
guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects.
Existing Buildings: LEED for existing buildings: Operations and Maintenance provides
a benchmark for building owners and operators to measure operations, improvements
and maintenance.
Commercial Interiors: LEED for Commercial Interiors is a benchmark for the tenant
improvements market that gives the power to make sustainable choices to tenants
and designers.
Core and Shell: LEED for Core and Shell aids designers, builders, developers and new
building owners in implementing sustainable design for new core and shell
construction.
Schools: LEED for Schools recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction
of K-12 schools and addresses the specific needs of school spaces.
Retail: LEED for Retail recognizes the unique nature of retail design and construction
projects and addresses the specific needs of retail spaces.
Healthcare: LEED for Healthcare promotes sustainable planning, design and
construction for high-performance healthcare facilities.
Homes: LEED for Homes promotes the design and construction of high-performance
green homes.
Neighborhood Development: LEED for Neighborhood Development integrates the
principles of smart growth, urbanism and green building into the first national
standards for neighborhood design.
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LEED Certification Levels
Certified =26 to 32 points
Silver = 33 to 38 points
Gold = 39 to 51 points
Platinum = 52 to 70 points
Credit Categories
Sustainable Site Development = 14 points
Water Efficiency =5 points
Energy and Atmosphere Efficiency = 17 points
Material and Resources = 14 points
Indoor Environmental Quality = 15
Total Core LEED Rating System Points = 65
Innovation and Design Process Points = 5
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Recycled Product Defined by US Green Building Council
Post Consumer Recycled Content: Recycled content is an important feature of many
green products. From an environmental standpoint, post-consumer is preferable to
pre-consumer recycled content, because post-consumer recycled materials are more
likely to be diverted from landfill. For most product categories, there is currently no
set standard for the percentage of recycled content required to qualify for inclusion
in GreenSpec, but such standards will increasingly be developed in the future.
Pre-consumer Recycled Content: Pre-consumer (also called post industrial) recycling
refers to the use of industrial by-products, as distinguished from material that has
been in consumer use. While post-consumer recycled content is better than preconsumer recycled content, the latter can still qualify a product for inclusion in
GreenSpec in many product categories -especially those where there are no products
available with post-consumer recycled content.
Salvaged Products: Whenever we can reuse a product instead of producing a new
one from raw materials -even if those raw materials are recycled -we save on
resource use and energy consumption. Many salvaged materials are used in buildings:
e.g. Bricks, Millwork, Framing Lumber, etc. Few salvaged materials are widely
marketed.
Products that reduce material use: Products meeting this criterion may not be
distinctly green on their own but are included in GreenSpec because of the resource
efficiency benefits they make possible. For example, concrete pigments can turn
concrete slabs into attractive finished floors, eliminating the need for conventional
finish flooring.
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Definitions
Sustainable Design: (The new catch phrase for Green)
An integrated, synergistic approach where all phases of the facility lifecycle are
considered.
USGBC:
United States Green Building Council
Post Consumer Recycled Material:
Material recycled from products existing in the market. This material is likely to be
diverted from the landfill.
Pre Consumer Recycled Material:
Industrial by-products generated during production and recaptured before entering
the market.
Salvaged Material:
Product salvaged from existing market and re-used back into the market.
SCS:
Scientific Certification Systems: 3rd party who certifies the recycled product content.
Green Spec:
Directory that lists all recycled products for all finishes and industry standards.
LEED:
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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Crossville Porcelain, Recycled Series:
EcoCycle Series:
40% Post-Industrial, Pre-Consumer Waste
Grade A Porcelain Colors: EC101 Wetlands, EC102 Marshland, EC103 Earth, EC104 Pine
Barren, EC105 Night Air, EC114 Grand Canyon, EC116 Plymouth Rock
Size: 12x12
Colors: EC001 Storm
Size: 8x8
SCS Certified
No VOC Emissions
Color Blox EC Series:
20% Post-Industrial, Pre-Consumer Waste
Grade A Porcelain Colors: E1101 Sandbox, E1103 Slinky, E1107 Mud Pie, E1108 Sea
Otter, E1115 Camping Out, E1117 I See The Moon
Size: 12x12, 6x24, 12x24, 24x24
SCS Certified
No VOC Emissions
ECHO Glass Series:
Up to 100% Pre-Consumer Waste
Thru-Body Colored Glass Colors: 15 colors in 3 finishes; Clear, Frosted, Iridescent
Size: 1x1, 2x2, 1x3, 1x3 offset, 2x4, 2x4 offset
SCS Certified
No VOC Emissions
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Regionally Extracted and Manufactured 500 Mile Credit:
Crossville TN 38555
Americana
Building Blox
Retro-Active
Color Blox
Color Blox Too
Palais
Pompeii
Tuscan Clay
Weatherstone
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Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Annie Gardiner
Marketing Communications
Scientific Certification Systems
[email protected]
510-452-8003
Kirsten Ritchie
Director Environmental Claims Certification
Scientific Certification Systems
[email protected]
510-452-8009
Crossville Receives Third-Party Certification for Recycled Content from Scientific Certification Systems Manufacture of new tile products built on recovery of waste materials using
proprietary treatment system
Emeryville. CA - June 2. 2006 - Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) announces recycled
content certification for eight porcelain stone tile products manufactured by Crossville, Inc.
Certification of these tile products confirms that Crossville meets the necessary criteria for
recycled content claims based on internationally recognized standards and guidance
established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the US Green
Building Council (USGBC).
Crossville voluntarily submitted to third-party certification to verify recycled content claims.
The complete EcoCycle TN series achieved certification based on a claim of 40% recycled
content: EC101 Wetlands, EC102 Marshland, EC103 Earth 12", EC104 Pine Barren 12".
EC105 Night Air 12". EC114 Grand Canyon 12", EC116 Plymouth 12". ECOO1 Storm S", and
ECOO1 Storm Cross Tread.
"We're pleased to be able to offer our customers an array of tiles made with recycled
content," says Tim Bolby, director of technical services for Crossville. "The key for us was
designing a collection and treatment system that captured feedstock from one industrial
process for use in another - diverting material from the landfill and providing recycled content
material for our EcoCycleI'll tiles."
According to ISO 14021 on "Environmental Labels and Declarations." as well as USGBC's
"LEEDTM 2.2 Rating System for New Construction." pre-consumer recycled material is
defined as "material diverted from the waste stream during or from the manufacturing
process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind, or scrap generated in
a process and capable of being reclaimed with the same process that generated it." At
Crossville, fine particulate waste material that was previously landfilled is now recovered
through a sophisticated wastewater reclamation system. "Using proprietary membrane
separation technology," says Kirsten Ritchie, director of environmental claims certification at
SCS, "Crossville has made Significant strides in both reducing the amount of waste material
previously requiring landfilling, while generating a pre-consumer recycled material of
sufficient quality to be able to be used in the manufacture of new products."
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DUring the certification assessment process, an engineer from SCS, conducted an on-site
audit, reviewed manufacturing data, observed the manufacturing processes, and
documented the sourcing of raw materials and recycled content. The data were thoroughly
analyzed before making a decision to award certification.
About Scientific Certification Systems
SCS is an independent certifier of environmental, food quality and food purity claims. Over
two decades, SCS has developed internationally recognized standards and certification
programs aimed at spurring the highest level of environmental and quality performance. Its
programs span a wide cross-section of the economy, recognizing accomplishments in the
fields of agricultural production, food processing and handling, forestry, fisheries, energy,
green building, consumer and business product manufacturing, and retail. SCS was the first
company to offer manufacturers a program for verifying the accuracy of environmental claims
on products. SCS o~rs certification programs for single-attribute environmental claims and
for environmentally preferable product claims. For more information about SCS, visit
www.scscertified.com or call 510-452-8000.
Crossville, Inc.
Founded in 1986, Crossville, Inc. is the largest domestic manufacturer of large-size Porcelain
Stone® tile for both residential and contract applications. Crossville® will "Elevate Your
Space" by continual product, style and service innovation - now and in the future. Specifiers
and owners can trust Crossville to perform. For more information, contact Crossville. Inc. at
800-221-9093 or visit www.crossvilleinc.com.
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Explanation of the LEED Material Resource MR Credit 4.1 and 4.2 for Recycled Content:
4.1 ·1 Point
• 10% of building materials must be recycled material based on the cost of total value of the materials in the project. • The recycled content value shall be determined by weight.
• Recycled material content shall be composed of the sum of post-consumer content, and one-half of
the pre-consumer content.
4.2 • 1 Point On addition to MR 4.1)
• 20% of building materials must be recycled material based on the cost of total value of the materials in the project. • The recycled content value shall be determined by weight.
• Recycled material content shall be composed of the sum of post-consumer content, and one-half of
the pre-consumer content.
Point provision in the Material Resource category has NO mileage requirement.
Explanation of the LEED Material Resource MR Credit 5.1 and 5.2 for Regional Manufacturing.
There are two points that the building can eam in this category. MR credit 5.1 and MR credit 5.2
5.1·' Point
MR credit 5.1 is worth 1 LEED point and can be earned if 20% of the total value of all the materials
used in the building are manufactured within a 500 mile radius of the project site~
5.2·1 Point Un addition to IR 5,1)
MR credit 5.2 is worth 1 LEED point and can be earned if 10% of the total value of all the materials used in the building are extracted. harvested. or recovered within a 500 mile radius of the project site. MR credit 5.2 can only be obtained after the prerequisites for MR credit 5.1 are met. 4.1-1 Point
• Low-Emitting Materials for adhesives, sealants, paints, composite wood products, and carpet
systems.
• Related installation materials from most setting material manufacturer's are available in compliance
with the VOC limits as defined in the South Coast Air Quality Management. District Rule #1168
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In accordance with LEED Rating System Version 2.2 and the Federal Trade Commission use of
Environmental Marketing Claim, 16 CFR 260.7(e), listed below are Crossville products containing
recycled materials that may provide LEED points:
Part ., & Name
MR
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MR
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S" x S" Cross·Sheen finish
S" x S" Ctross-Tread finish
6" x S" cove base, inside & outside corners
X
X
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12" x 12" Cross-Sheen finish
6" x 12" cove base, 4" x 12" bullnose
X
X
X
X
12" x 12" Cross-Sheen finish
6" x 12" cove base, 4" x 12" bullnose
X
X
X
X
12" x 12" Cross-Sheen finish
6" x 12" cove base, 4" x 12" bullnose
X
X
X
X
12" x 12" Cross-Sheen finish
6" x 12" cove base, 4" x 12" bullnose
X
X
X
X
12" x 12" Cross-Sheen finish
6" x 12" cove base, 4" x 12" bullnose
X
X
X
X
12" x 12" Cross·Sheen finish
6" x 12" cove base, 4" x 12" bullnose
X
X
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X
12" x 12" Cross-Sheen finish
6" x 12" cove base, 4" x 12" bullnose
X
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Product
Storm. EC001
Wetlands. EC101
Marshland. EC102
Earth. EC103
Pine Barren, EC104
Night Air, EC105
Grand Canyon. EC11.
Plymouth Rock, EC118
all other Crossville
produced products
X
• MR ••1, All specific products listed above have a minimum of 40% pre-consumer recycled content.
• MR 5.1, If 20% of all materialslvalue used with recycled content are manufactured within a 500 mile
radius of project.
• MR ••2 Additional point available once 20% of the total value of the materials w/recycled content
• MR 5.2 Obtained only after MR5.1 is achieved. 10% min. materiallvalue extracted-harvested,
recovered within a 500 mile radius of the project.
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RAW MATERIAL EXTRACTION AND MANUFACTURING POINTS
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Possible credit for LEED projects is available under the LEED Green Building Rating
System’s Material Resource Credit 4.1, 4.2 and Material Resource Credit 5.1, 5.2...
ECHO GLASS COLOR
EG 010 AQUA
EG 020 FOR KEEPS
EG 080 ICE BLUE
EG 030 PRIMA
EG 100 GREEN GALAXY
EG 110 ONYX
EG 130 ROOT BEER FLOAT
EG 140 DARK AMBER
EG 280 BLUE GALAXY
EG 290 PEERLESS
EG 400 BLUE ANGEL
EG 160 CERISE
EG 210 OPAL
EG 25B MOODY BLUE
EG 26B AGGIE
Pre Consumer
(Post Industrial)
100%
50%
50%
50%
45%
50%
70%
50%
50%
50%
50%
10%
23%
23%
36%
For additional information on Crossville’s products and its continuing “Green Story” please go
to our website at crossvilleinc.com or call (931)-484-2110 and ask for Technical Services.
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Ergon Engineered Stone, Recycled Series:
GreenTech Series: 40% Post-Industrial, Pre-Consumer Waste
Grade A Porcelain
Colors: Ivory, Sand, Sage, Brown
Size: 12x12, 12x24, 18x18, 24x24, 2x2 mosaic, 5x5 stick mosaic
Bureau Veritas Certified
No VOC emissions
Mikado Series: 40% Post-Industrial, Pre-Consumer Waste
Grade A Porcelain
Colors: Bambu, Mogano, Ebano
Size: 6x24, 12x24, 24x24, 6x36, 12x36, 24x36, 1x24 mosaic
Bureau Veritas Certified
No VOC emissions
Eco-Label
Tetris Series: 40% Post-Industrial, Pre-Consumer Waste
Grade A Porcelain
Colors: Madreperla, Dorato, Wenge, Grigio
Size: 24x24, 12x24
Bureau Veritas Certified
No VOC emissions
Eco-Label
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What is Bureau Veritas?
The Bureau Veritas Group is a foundation established in 1828 that has consistently
built recognized expertise helping clients with standards and regulations relating to
Quality, Health & Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility. Large and small
organizations, whether private or public, rely on Bureau Veritas to support them in
protecting their respective brands, assets, and businesses.
What is Eco-Label?
Established in 1992, the EU Eco-Label "Flower" is a unique certification scheme
designed to help European consumers distinguish greener, more environmentally
friendly, products and services (Not including food and medicine).
The EU Eco-Label is administered by the European Eco-Labeling Board (EUEB) and
receives the support of the European Commission, all Member States of the European
Economic Area (EEA). The Eco-Labeling Board includes representatives from industry,
environmental protection groups and consumer organizations.
Eco-Label on Hard Floor Coverings:
• Water and energy consumption during manufacturing are limited.
• Residues of dangerous substances for health and the environment are minimized.
• Harmful emissions to air and water are limited.
• The product includes waste management instruction.
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Bostik-Hydroment, LEED Certification for IEQ
(IEQ = Indoor Environmental Quality)
Ceramic Tile Thin-Set Mortars
EQ 4.1 Adhesives and Sealants
Reflex
Big Tile and Stone
Single Flex
Single Flex FS
Hydroment PM Mortar
Hydroment DitraSet
Hydroment Porcelain Mate
Hydroment Tile Mate
Hydroment Floor & Wall
Hydroment Stonewall
Grout
EQ 4.1 Adhesives and Sealants
Hydroment Tru Color Grout
Hydroment Ceramic Tile Grout
Hydroment Dry Tile Grout
Surface Preparation
EQ 4.1 Adhesives and Sealants
Bostik SL-150
Fast Patch 102
Universal Primer
Anti-Fracture and Waterproofing
EQ 4.1 Adhesives and Sealants
Hydroment Gold
Hydroment Black Top
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Scott J. Banda
Product & Market Development Manager
LEEo«' Ac.credited Professional
February 22, 2008
Dear Bostik: Customer:
Congratulations for your forward thinking and the environmentally conscious design of your current
construction project. Bostik: is pleased to be a U.S. Green Building Council member and a major
proponent of the L.E.E.D. initiative in the construction materials industry.
Bostik: is a leader in the flooring segment of the construction market with one ofthe most
comprehensive product offerings available, all backed by strong system warranties. Bostik: is the 4th
largest adhesive and sealant company in the world. The greatest advantage of utilizing all of our
products for your flooring system is that you have only one manufacturer to deal with if questions or
concerns arise. Additionally, we have a dedicated sales and technical service organization that is at
your service any time you need assistance.
Attached is a complete list of the Bostik products that may contribute to the qualification of a project
for LEED-NC V2.2 certification under the following Indoor Environmental Quality credits for low
emitting materials; EQ 4.1 Adhesives & Sealants, EQ 4.2 Paints & Coatings and EQ 4.3 Carpet
Systems. (An extract of these standards is attached for your review.) The intent of these one-point
credits is to reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, potentially irritating and/or
harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
If you have any questions regarding our product offering, please contact me directly at (978) 750-7344.
Once again, we look forward to working with you on this exciting project.
Regards,
Scott J. Banda
Bostlk, Inc.
Construction & Distribution Division
211 Boston Street
Middleton, MA 01949-2128 USA
Tei: 978.m.o100· Fax: 978.750.7802
www.bostik-us.com
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Bostik Product List Please note that this list is segmented by brand and type of application. Durabond~ Carpet, Vinyl and Cement Patch Products
Surface Preparation
Multipurpose Adhesives
Webcrete Ultra Finish Cement Patch
0-990 Multipurpose
Webcrete 98 Portland Cement Patch
0-920 Multipurpose
0-910 Multipurpose
Webcrete 95 Portland Cement Patch
O-L 16 High Strength Additive
0-905 Multipurpose
0-9001 Gypsum Patch
Webpatch 90 Gypsum Patch
Ourabond 83P Self Leveling Underlayment
Universal Primer
60L Additive
0-250 Moisture Vapor Barrier Coating
0-261 Extreme Moisture Vapor Barrier Coating
Ourabond Extreme Primer
Wall Surface Adhesives
0-745 Fire Retardant
0-740 Multipurpose Wall
Carpet Adhesives
0-870 Carpet Tile & Pad
0-860 Double Stick
0-850 Carpet
0-818 Tack Strip
0-817 Carpet Pad
0-808 Exterior Carpet
0-807 Sprayable
Durabond®
Hard Surface Adhesives
0-670 Sheet Goods & Carpet
0-650VCT
0-640 Pure Vinyl
Specialty Adhesives
0-1400 Epoxy
0-1500 Universal
Ceramic Products
Ceramic Tile Thin-5et Mortars
0-70 ProFlex
0-65 High Perfonnance Non Sag Mortar
0-60 Medium Set Mortar
0-50 Flexible Thin Set Mortar
0-55 Fast Setting Thin Set Mortar
0-40 OuraFlex Multi Purpose Mortar
0-25 OitraSet
0-20 Porcelain Set
0-5 Premium Thin Set
0-2 Floor Grade
Bostik. Inc.
Construction & Distribution Division
211 Boston Street
Middleton, MA 01949-2128 USA
Tel: 978.m.0100 - Fax: 978.750.7802
www.bostik-us.com
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Grout
Anti-Fracture and Waterproofina
Durabond Fortified Tile Grout - Sanded
Durabond Fortified Tile Grout - Unsanded
0-222 Duraguard
Surface Preparation
Durabond 83P
Universal Primer
Hydromentl>
Ceramic Products
Ceramic Tile Thin-set Mortars
Reflex
Big Tile and Stone Mortars
Single Flex
Single Flex FS
Hydroment PM Mortar
Hydroment DitraSet
Hydroment Porcelain Mate
Hydroment Tile Mate
Hydroment Floor & wall
Hydroment Stonewall
Grout
Antl-Fracture and Waterproofing
Hydroment Ceramic Tile Grout
Hydroment Dry Tile Grout
Hydroment Gold
Hydroment Black Top
Surface Preparation
Bostik Sl-150
Fast Patch 102
Universal Primer
Hardwood Products
Adhesives
Accessories
BEST Polyurethane
TKO Polyurethane
BST Polyurethane
EFA Polyurethane
Bostlk Wood Floor Restorer
Bostik Wood Floor Restorer Remover
Bostik Wood Floor Cleaner
MoistUre Vapor Protection
MVP4 Moisture Vapor Protection
EMC Epoxy Moisture Coating
Hardwood Products
Adhesives
Moisture Vapor Protection
D-332 Polyurethane
D-321 Polyurethane
0-317 Polyurethane
0-288 Moisture Vapor Protection
0-250 Moisture Vapor Barrier
BostIk, Inc.
ConsIruction & Distribution DMsion
211 Boston Street
Middleton. MA 01949-2128 USA
Tel: 978.m.0100 - Fax: 978.750.7802
www.bostik-us.com
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EQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants
1 Point
Intent
Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, potentially irritating and/or harmful to
the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
Requirements
All adhesives and sealants used on the interior of the building (defined as inside of the
weatherproofing system and applied on-site) shall comply with the requirements of the following
reference standards:
• Adhesives, Sealants and Sealant Primers: South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) Rule #1168. VOC limits are listed in the table below and correspond to an
effective date of July 1, 2005 and rule amendment date of January 7. 2005.
Architectural Applications
VOC Limit (giL
less water)
Indoor Carpet Adhesives
Carpet Pad Adhesives
Wood Floor Adhesives
Rubber Floor Adhesives
Subfloor Adhesives
Ceramic Tile Adhesives
VCT & Asphalt Adhesives
Drywall & Panel Adhesive
Cove Base Adhesives
Multipurpose Construction Adh
Structural Glazing Adhesives
50
50
100
60
50
65
50
50
50
70
100
Specialty Applications
VOC Limit (gIL
less water)
PVC Welding
CPVC Welding
ABS Welding
Plastic Cement Welding
Adhesive primer for Plastic
Contact Adhesive
Special Purpose Contact Adhesive
Structural Wood Member Adhesive
Sheet Applied Rubber Lining Operations
Top & Trim Adhesive
Substrate SpecifIC Applications VOC Limit (gIL
less water)
Sealants
VOC Limit (giL
less water)
Metal to Metal
Plastic Foams
Porous Material (except wood)
Wood
Fiberglass
Architectural
Nonmembrane Roof
Roamwy
Single-Ply Roof Membrane
Other
250
300
250
450
420
Sealant Primers
Architectural Non Porous
Architectural Porous
30
50
50
30
80
510
490
325
250
550
80
250
140
850
250
VOC Limit (gIL
less water)
250
775
Other 750
BostIk, Inc.
Construction & Distribution Division
211 Boston Street
Middleton. MA 01949-2128 USA
Tel: 978.m.0100 - Fax: 978.750.7802
www.bostik-us.com
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EQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials· Adhesives & Sealants
1 Point
• Aerosol Adhesives: Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS-36 requirements in
effect on October 19, 2000.
Aerosol Adhesives
voe weight (gIL minus water)
General purpose mist spray
General purpose web spray
Special purpose aerosol adhesives (all types)
65% VOCs by weight
55% VOCs by weight
70% VOCs by weight
Potential Technologies & Strategies
Specify low-VOC materials in construction documents. Ensure that VOC limits are clearly stated in
each section of the specifications where adhesives and sealants are addressed. Common products
to evaluate include: general construction adhesives, flooring adhesives, fire-stopping sealants,
caulking, duct sealants, plumbing adhesives, and cove base adhesives.
Bostik, Inc.
Construction & Distribution Division
211 Boston Street
Middleton. MA 01949-2128 USA
Tel: 978.n7.0100· Fax: 978.750.7802
www.bostik-us.com
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1 Point
Intent
Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the
comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
Requirements
Paints and coatings used on the interior of the building (defined as inside of the weatherproofing
system and applied on-site) shall comply with the following criteria:
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Architectural paints, coatings and primers applied to interior walls and ceilings: Do not exceed
the VOC content limits established in Green Seal Standard G5-11, Paints, First Edition, May
20,1993.
o Flats: 50 gIL
o Non-Flats: 150 giL
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Anti-Corrosive and anti-rust paints applied to interior ferrous metal substrates: Do not exceed
the VOC content limit of 250 gIL established in Green Seal Standards GC-03, Anti-Corrosive
Paints, Second Edition, January 7, 1997.
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Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, sealers, and shellacs applied to interior elements:
Do not exceed the VOC content limits established in South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, Ardlitectural Coatings, rules in effect on January 1, 2004.
o Clear wood finishes: varnish 350 gIL; lacquer 550 giL
o Floor coatings: 100 giL
o Sealers: waterproofing sealers 250 giL; sanding sealers 275 giL; all other sealers 200
gIL
o Shellac: clear 730 gIL; pigmented 550 gIL
o Stains: 250 giL
Potential Technologies & Strategies
Specify Iow-VOC paints and coatings in construction documents. Ensure that VOC limits are clearly
stated in each section of the specifications where paints and coatings are addressed. Track the VOC
content of interior paints and coatings during construction.
BostIle, Inc.
Construction & Distribution Division
211 Boston Street
Middleton, MA 01949-2128 USA
Tel: 978.m.0100· Fax: 978.750.7802
www.bostik-us.com
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EQ Credit 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials - Carpet Systems
1 Point
Intent
Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the
comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
Requirements
All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product requirements of the
Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program.
All carpet cushion installed in the building Interior shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug
Institute's Green Label Program.
All Carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of EO Credit 4.1: VOC limit of 50 gIL.
Potential Technologies & Strategies Clearly specify requirements for product testing and/or certification in the construction documents. Select products that are either certified under the Green Label Plus program or for which testing has been done by qualified independent laboratories in accordance with the appropriate requirements. The Green Label Plus program for carpets and its associated VOC emission criteria in micrograms per square meter per hour, along with information on testing method and sample collection developed by the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) in coordination with California's Sustainable Building Task Force and the California Department of Health Services (DHS), are described in Section 9, Acceptable Emissions Testing for Carpet, DHS Standard Practice CAlDHS/EHLBIR-174, dated 07/15/04. This document is available at: www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/deodclehlbliagNOCS/Sectlon 01350 7 15 2004 FINAL PLUS ADDENDUM-2004-01.pdf (also published as Section 01350 Section 9 (dated 2004) by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (www.chps.net). ao.Uk, Inc:.
Construction & Distribution Division
211 Boston Street
Middleton. MA 01949-2128 USA
Tel: 978.m.0100 ~ Fax: 978.750.7802
www.bostIk-us.com
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