CA Section 01350 Test

• Why Test?

  The test determines the VOCs and expected exposure levels that a finished product could emit into a space, with a focus on VOCs of concern as determined by the California Environmental Protection Agency. These include: VOCs with Chronic Reference Exposure Levels (CRELs) as specified by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, VOCs on the Toxic Air Contaminant Identification list, and VOCs that are listed as carcinogens and reproductive toxicants by California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986).

  For products with multiple configura­tions or formulations, GREENGUARD Certification can be used to show that a product meets the requirements of CA 01350, The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Low Emitting Material List, and numerous green building specifications.

• What are the Benefits of Testing?

  • Qualify for sustainable building credits, like LEED, CHPS, IgCC, CalGreen, ASHRAE 189.1, and others

  • Develop and market products as "low-emitting"

  • Meet numerous green purchasing specifications

  • Avoid litigation

• How is the Data Collected?

  Emission data is obtained from chamber air samples. Samples are tested for VOCs and aldehydes according to the CA 01350 method. Then analysis is conducted by a GC/MS for VOCs and HPLC for formaldehyde and other aldehydes.

• What Data Will I Receive?

  You will receive a final report detailing all emissions data, including total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), and identified VOCs and aldehydes. Chamber concentrations, emission factors and estimated exposure concentrations will be reported. Exposure concentrations will be compared to existing CRELs and the California program requirements.