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Sample Submission Guidelines
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Sample Submission Guidelines
It is imperative that direct contact with MAS Emissions Testing department staff be made prior to all product sample submissions. Specific guidelines exist that address acceptability parameters for sample age, sample packaging and sample size (based on test methodology and the type of product submitted).
Including but not limited to the following:
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Interior Paints & Coatings
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Interior Adhesives & Sealants
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Architectural Woodwork
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Built-In Cabinetry
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Floorings - carpet, tiles, raised, poured, wood, composite, cushions and underlayments
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Gypsum Board
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Joint Compounds
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Caulking
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Countertops
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Movable Wall Systems
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Insulation
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Ceiling Tiles
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Wall Covering
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Window Treatments
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Textiles |
Click here for construction material sample collection & submission guide and chain-of-custody
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| Assembled Furniture & Furniture Components |
including but not limited to the following:
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BIFMA Compliant Office Workstation Systems - freestanding casegoods and panel-based
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Workstation Components
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Furniture Component Pieces - drawers, work surfaces, vertical panels, tack panels, storage, mobile pedestal etc.
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Seating - executive, guest and task
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Educational/Classroom - desks, tables, chairs, combo units, science tables, lecterns, bookcases and cabinets
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Lounge
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Conference
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Dormitory
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Healthcare
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Residential |
Click here for BIFMA workstation system sample collection & submission guide chairs, seating & other assembled furniture sample collection & submission guide and furniture components sample collection & submission guide and all furniture chain of-custody
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Scheduling
The specific scheduling of all emission tests are contingent upon current sample back log at the time of submission, chamber availability, the length of the requested test and maximum sample hold times at the laboratory dictated by the test method.
Turn-Around Times
The turn-around times (TATs) necessary to complete chamber testing, analysis of tubes, identification and quantification of chemical compounds, modeling of data and reporting varies week to week based on backlog and current sample volumes. TATs typical for MAS are summarized below:
| Type of Test |
Verbal Results
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Issuance of Final Report
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| 24 Hour R&D Test |
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9 |
| 48 to 72 Hour R&D Test |
6 to 7 |
11 to 12 |
| 7-Day BIFMA Screening Tests |
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16 |
| 7-Day BIFMA Compliance Test |
12 |
17 |
| 14-Day CDPH Compliance Test |
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| General Information |
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| Product Manufacturing & Construction Declaration |
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| Guide To Emissions Testing Re-Certification |
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| Submission Guides |
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| Sample Submission Procedures |
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| Chain of Custody Forms |
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| Emissions Testing |
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| Furniture Emissions Testing |
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