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Ul Solutions — UL Environment — Technical Presentation (September 2015)
36 slides from Ul Solutions's technical presentation, Sep 29, 2015
Slide 1: Watching Your CARBs: Monitoring formaldehyde emissions in your supply chain
Watching Your CARBs: A guide to monitoring formaldehyde emissions in your supply chain and your finished products September 29, 2015 Scott Steady Product Manager Indoor Air Quality UL Environment © 2015 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Slide 2: Agenda
Agenda • Introduction to UL and Indoor Air Quality • CARB ATCM for Formaldehyde from Composite Wood Products • Chemical Emissions Certifications for Finished Products • Questions
Slide 3: Our mission drives everything we do
Our mission drives everything we do…. Working for a safer world since 1894 UL founder William Henry Merrill following 1893 Chicago World’s Fair 3 Disclaimer goes here
Slide 4: Since the Chicago World's Fair we have been on the leading edge of safety science
Since the Chicago World’s Fair we have been on the leading edge of safety science 4 Disclaimer goes here
Slide 5: The Definition of Safety is Evolving…So is UL
The Definition of Safety is Evolving…So is UL Complex issues of today have replaced concerns of the past. And the safety landscape of tomorrow is yet to be defined. • Fire and Electrical Safety • Wireless Testing • Performance Testing • Indoor Air Quality • Chemical Regulations • Transaction Securit
Slide 6: Indoor Air Quality Stats and Facts
Indoor Air Quality Stats and Facts 6
Slide 7: Health Impacts of Poor Indoor Air
Health Impacts of Poor Indoor Air 7
Slide 8: Every day in the U.S. asthma statistics
Every day in the U.S. 40,000 people miss work due to asthma 30,000 people suffer attacks 5,000 people visit the ER due to a severe attack
Slide 9: Facts About Indoor Chemicals
Facts About Indoor Chemicals • Wide variety of Volatile Organic Compounds • Typically 50 - 100 (or more) VOCs found in indoor air samples • Concentrations vary by building type, interior materials, indoor activities, and proximity to outdoor sources (roads, industrial facilities, etc.) • Generally m
Slide 10: Top VOCs Identified in Building Air
Top 25 VOCs Identified in Building Air 1. Toluene (Methylbenzene) 14. Acetaldehyde 2. Formaldehyde 15. Xylene, ortho 3. Hexanal 16. Tetradecane 4. Undecane 17. Pentadecane 5. Dodecane 18. Nonane 6. Benzaldehyde 19. Propylene glycol 7. Xylene (para and/or meta) 20. Decanal 8. Acetic acid 21. Heptane
Slide 11: Indoor Sources are Numerous
Indoor Sources are Numerous • Furniture and Cabinetry • Wallcovering, Flooring, Building Materials • Paints, Adhesives, Sealants • Cleaners • Occupants/Occupant Activities • Electronic Equipment 11
Slide 12: What do consumers know about IAQ?
What do consumers know about IAQ? Source: Harris Interactive, December 2008 12
Slide 13: IAQ Certification – Importance by Product Type
IAQ Certification – Importance by Product Type Extremely/Very Important That Product be IAQ Certified 100% Tier 1 90% Paint, Carpet, Flooring, and Bedding 80% 69% stand out as the types of products for 70% 63% 60% which consumers will insist on IAQ 60% 49% 47% 46% certification (60%+) 50% 39% 38% 40
Slide 14: CARB Air Toxics Control Measure for Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products
CARB Air Toxics Control Measure for Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products
Slide 15: California Air Resources Board
California Air Resources Board Formaldehyde is used in wood binding adhesives and resins. Formaldehyde was designated as a toxic air contaminant (TAC) in California in 1992 with no safe level of exposure. State law requires ARB to take action to reduce human exposure to all TACs. The International A
Slide 16: Decreasing Formaldehyde Emissions
Composite Wood Products Decreasing Formaldehyde Emissions Medium Density Decreasing Resin Content Fiberboard (MDF) Particleboard (PB) Hardwood Plywood (HWPW) Solid Wood (not subject to regulation) 16
Slide 17: CARB Formaldehyde Emission Limits
CARB Formaldehyde Emission Limits Phase 2 Levels Product (ppm***) Hardwood Plywood – Veneer Core 0.05 Hardwood Plywood – Composite Core* 0.05 Particleboard 0.09 MDF 0.11 Thin MDF** 0.13 * Hardwood plywood panel using particleboard or MDF in the core. ** Maximum thickness of 8 mm. *** Chamber concent
Slide 18: Requirements of the Supply Chain
Requirements of the Supply Chain Classification Definition Requirements • Third Party Certification • Emission Standards • Quality Assurance Manufacturer Produces MDF, PB, or HWPW • Facility Inspections • Product Labeling • Statements of Compliance • Recordkeeping Purchases composite wood or • “Reas
Slide 19: 3rd Party Certification Requirements for Manufacturers
3rd Party Certification Requirements for “Manufacturers” Quarterly Testing by 3rd Party Certifier by Primary or Secondary Test Method Quarterly facility inspections and audits of manufacturer records Establish Quality Control Manual Establish Quality Control Testing for Formaldehyde (1 test
Slide 20: Primary Test Method ASTM E 1333
Primary Test Method ASTM E 1333 - Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber 1. Test newly manufactured boards 2. Condition boards for 7-days 3. Measure formaldehyde concentration after 16-20 hours in chamber 4.
Slide 21: Secondary Test Method ASTM D 6007
Secondary Test Method ASTM D 6007 - Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air from Wood Products Using a Small-Scale Chamber Equivalence must be determined by each lab 1 time per year. Test Method allows significant flexibility in conditioning and chamber time. The timi
Slide 22: Recordkeeping Requirement for Fabricators
Recordkeeping Requirement for “Fabricators” Records must be kept for 2 years 22
Slide 23: Labeling Requirement for Fabricators
Labeling Requirement for “Fabricators” Clearly label all finished goods containing HWPW, PB, or MDF destined for sale in California CARB strongly recommends labeling of both the finished good and the box Labels must include: 1. Fabricator’s name 2. Date the finished good was produced 3. A statement
Slide 24: Deconstructive Test Method
Deconstructive Test Method CARB Standard Operating Procedure for Finished Good Test Specimen Preparation Prior to Analysis of Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products: Planing or sanding the surface materials off of the composite wood core will typically increase the formaldehyde emission
Slide 25: Warning - Finished Good Testing May Yield Higher Results
Warning - Finished Good Testing May Yield Higher Results than Original Panel Test! 25
Slide 26: Potential Due Diligence Program for Fabricators and Retailers
Potential Due Diligence Program for “Fabricators” and “Retailers” Review your products to determine if plywood, PB, or MDF are used Review “statements of compliance” from all composite wood suppliers (or suppliers of components that contain composite wood) Determine risk rating for each type of comp
Slide 27: Emissions Testing and Certification for Finished Products
Emissions Testing and Certification for Finished Products
Slide 28: Product Emissions Testing Process
Product Emissions Testing Process Air Purification Environmental Predicting Indoor and Chamber Testing Exposure Levels Conditioning Sample Analysis and Preparation Reporting 28
Slide 29: Measurement Technology
Measurement Technology VOC Measurement • ASTM D 6196 / ISO 16000 Part 6 • Collect chamber air on Tenax Sorbent Media, thermally desorb chemicals and analyze by GC/MS • Applicable to thousands (1000s) of chemicals Aldehyde Measurement • ASTM D 5197 / ISO 16000 Part 3 • Collect chamber air on DNPH Car
Slide 30: Exposure Modeling
Exposure Modeling Chamber measurements are used to calculate product emission rates. Emission rates are used to calculate indoor exposure concentrations in typical usage environment (home, office, classroom, etc.). 30
Slide 31: UL 2821: GREENGUARD Test Method for Building Products and Furnishings
UL 2821: GREENGUARD Test Method for Building Products and Furnishings Measurements methodology follows BIFMA and California DPH guidelines. GREENGUARD test includes additional measurements over a 7 to 14 day period to fully characterize emissions. 31
Slide 32: GREENGUARD Standards
GREENGUARD Standards GREENGUARD Certification TVOC < 500 ug/m3 IVOC < 1/10th ACGIH TLV (occupational limit) Formaldehyde < 50 ppb Total Aldehydes < 100 ppb GREENGUARD Gold Certification TVOC < 220 ug/m3 IVOC < 1/100th ACGIH TLV or ½ CREL* Formaldehyde < 7.3 ppb (9 ug/m3) Total Aldehydes < 43 ppb *CR
Slide 33: What is GREENGUARD?
What is GREENGUARD? • Certifying products for low chemical emissions since 2001 • Acquired by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in 2011 • Recognized North American leader in indoor air quality certifications • Approximately 500+ participating manufacturers across 28 product categories • More than 14,00
Slide 34: Why Third Party Certification Matters
Why Third Party Certification Matters • Indoor air issues are exceedingly complex • Demonstrates a manufacturer’s commitment to sustainability and concern for customer’s well-being • The marketplace is increasingly demanding substantiation of product claims • Helps purchasers and consumers identify
Slide 35: Achieving GREENGUARD Certification
Achieving GREENGUARD Certification • Extensive review of raw materials and manufacturing processes • Products are tested for more than 10,000 chemicals • Testing according to ISO and ASTM guidelines in state-of-the-art laboratories around the world • Products are certified to the UL GREENGUARD Stand
Slide 36: Questions?
Questions? Scott Steady Product Manager – Indoor Air Quality UL Environment scott.steady@ul.com 678-444-4056
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