D&B_CGP_IE.9 Low-VOC Materials
GSAS-D&B CGP Training
Keyword(s)
low VOC, contaminates, gases, emissions, harmful, GSAS, chemical additives, building materials, BOQ, specifications
Publisher
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

Description
Many materials used in construction, such as paints, shellacs, insulation, sealants, and other materials used especially in finishes, have a VOC content. These materials have chemicals additives that readily vaporize (become volatile) at typical compounds have a low evaporating point, and typical indoor temperature and pressure conditions. Common VOCs include formaldehyde, benzene, flammable alcohols, cleaning solvents, etc.
Objective
To maximize the use of certified low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) materials.