May 20 2005
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has certified the very first adhesive products for outstanding indoor air quality performance.
ITW TACC's general construction adhesives contribute only minimal levels of chemicals into the air and met the challenge of GREENGUARD's rigorous testing and certification process. The ITW TACC architectural adhesives, Z Canister, ConBond 375, LCB 330 and 217, and vinyl flooring adhesive, MR 65-1702, were tested and found to perform within the stringent GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Standards for Low Emitting Products.
Adhesives are a major concern for indoor air quality. Adhesive products can contribute significant levels of irritating chemicals into the air, which may lead to serious health effects and could contaminate other products. Until now, the standards and VOC-content designations, used to qualify adhesives for indoor applications, have been solely based on selective outdoor air criteria with minimal benefit for indoor environments. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is first to evaluate adhesives through a comprehensive, indoor air quality specific approach.
"The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is proud of ITW TACC for leading the industry and committing their products to GREENGUARD's rigorous indoor air quality standards," said Carl Smith, CEO of the GEI. "The market has been waiting for low-emitting, third-party certified adhesives for some time. I am thrilled that ITW TACC's dedication to indoor air quality fills this void."
Common interior construction materials and furnishings release harmful chemicals into the indoor air. Facility and design professionals, as well as occupants, can trust that any GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified material or furnishing will not contribute irritating chemicals into interior spaces.