Emissions Testing of Construction Materials Using Dynamic Chamber Test Methods
Delineate tested construction and interior finish products as low VOC emitting |
Yes |
Yes |
Help Users Identify “Green” Building Products?
Help builders, designers, architects and end users
find products that meet the most stringent indoor air quality guidelines for use in “green” buildings. |
Yes |
Yes |
Help Manufacturers Monitor Their Own Products for Low VOC Emissions
And market their low-emitting products to end users |
Yes |
Yes |
Eligibility for LEED Credits
Qualified products are eligible for LEED credits |
Yes |
Yes |
Readily Identifiable Labeling
To
distinguish products as low-VOC emitting |
Yes |
Yes |
Certification of a Wide Range of Products
From paints and construction materials to flooring products and furniture |
Yes |
Yes |
Test by Standardized Scientific Methods
(ASTM, ANSI and CEN) to consensus standards developed by regulatory agencies and industry groups |
Yes
|
No
Testing done by proprietary methods based on self-created standards |
Testing Fees |
Low Standardized Fees for ALL Tests |
High Fees That Are Variable |
Initiation Fees |
None |
Application Fee
Non-refundable $3,000
Annual Administration Fee
$1,000 per category based on the number of certification testing categories |
Licensing Fees for Product Registration |
None |
Annual Fee
Based on company size and industry |
Fees for Logo Usage
For qualified products |
None |
Variable Costs
Based on company size and industry |
Completely Transparent Testing Process
Where clients are free to observe the testing process, have access to all analytical data files and receive clear concise reports that explain the process, methods used, conclusions and recommendations |
Yes |
No |
IHLAP Accreditation & ISO 17025 Compliant
American Industrial Hygiene Association’s IHLAP accreditation for industrial hygiene and full ISO 17025-compliance |
Yes
MAS the ONLY emissions testing laboratory that holds both |
No |
True Independent 3rd Party Certification
Through NSF International (the US's oldest and most respected name in product certification) to the BIFMA standard and California’s ARB formaldehyde standard for composite wood |
Yes
|
No
GreenGuard claims to offer 3rd party certification AQS (their laboratory) and the GreenGuard Institute are owned and operated by the same company |
