Emission Classification of Building Materials
 
Emission Classification of Building Materials
Emission Classified Products
House built of low-emitting materials

List of Emission Classified Building materials

Use of Classification Label, Marketing
Products within Classification

Testing protocol
General Instructions

How to Apply for an Emission Classification

Application form (word)
Procedure for Product Testing
Contact information for laboratories

The Building Information Foundation RTS
P. O. B. 1004
FI-00101
Helsinki, Finland

     
    Procedure for product testing

Classification requires that the product has been tested by an approved testing laboratory in accordance with the required methods. Sample selection, analysis and measurements of material emissions must be performed at a competent and impartial laboratory approved by the classification working group.

The products are to be tested with regard to the following characteristics:

  • total volatile organic compounds (TVOC)
  • formaldehyde HCOH
  • ammonia NH3
  • carcinogens
  • odours

Following information shall be given

  • production date
  • product delivery day

The applicant is responsible for all the expenses arising from the testing required for the application. The applicant pays the costs of testing directly to the testing institute.

Laboratories

Contact information for laboratories