Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Unlike other items that appear on the Red List, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are not banned outright. Wet-applied products must meet established emissions and/or VOC content standards described below.

WET-APPLIED PRODUCTS

Wet-applied products (including coatings, adhesives, and sealants) applied on site must have VOC levels below the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168 for Adhesives and Sealants (as amended November 4, 2022) or CARB 2007 Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings Table 1, as applicable.

Note that projects pursuing I10 Healthy Interior Performance must also meet thresholds for VOC emissions of wet-applied products (see clarification Evaluation of Products with Potential VOC Emissions in I10).

*“Developing a reformulated product is a great step, but we’re taking a holistic approach with the goal of influencing the entire supply chain, going beyond providing an LBC Red List Compliant product. That’s how we’ll truly make a positive impact on the building and construction industry.”
-Brent Trenga, Kingspan