VOC Emission Test Non-Woven Backed Vinyl Wallcovering

Berkeley Analytical tested non-woven backed vinyl wallcovering for VOC emissions per CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V1.2-2017, verifying compliance for high-traffic commercial environments like offices and retail spaces.

Non-woven backed vinyl wallcovering represents the most popular commercial wallcovering construction because of its installation advantages and performance characteristics. However, both vinyl face materials and backing adhesives can potentially emit volatile organic compounds that impact indoor air quality. The California Department of Public Health testing protocol provides the most comprehensive evaluation of VOC emissions from interior finish materials.

Commercial environments like offices, retail spaces, and hospitality facilities require materials that maintain indoor air quality while providing durability and aesthetic appeal. The CDPH Standard Method V1.2-2017 testing evaluates emissions over extended periods under controlled conditions that simulate real-world building environments. This comprehensive approach ensures that test results accurately reflect actual building performance.

Architects and designers can specify non-woven backed vinyl wallcoverings with confidence in their indoor air quality performance. This certification satisfies green building requirements and provides documentation needed to meet indoor environmental quality standards in commercial construction projects where occupant health and comfort are paramount.

Test Specifications

Reference Standard California Department of Public Health CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method Version 1.2, 2017 (Emission testing method for CA Specification 01350)

Acceptance Criteria and Results Demonstrating Compliance of Product Sample to Referenced Standard:

1. Exposure scenarios & product quantities for classroom & office are defined in Tables 4-2 – 4-5 (CDPH Std. Mtd. V1.2-2017)
2. Maximum allowable concentrations of individual target VOCs are specified in Table 4-1 (ibid.) 33
3. Maximum allowable formaldehyde concentration is ≤9 μg/m³, effective Jan 1, 2012; previous limit was ≤16.5 μg/m³ (ibid.) 333
4. Informative only; predicted TVOC Range in three categories, i.e., ≤0.5 mg/m³, >0.5 – 4.9 mg/m³, and ≥5.0 mg/m³
5. Informative and applicable only to tests of wet-applied products; grams of sample applied per square meter of substrate

Standards & Codes Recognizing CDPH Standard Method V1.2 (partial list)

• USGBC LEED Version 4, BD&C, ID&C
• The WELL Building Standard
• ANSI/GBI 01, Green Building Assessment Protocol
• Green Guide for Healthcare V2.2

Narrative: Roysons Corporation selected a sample representative of its 20 oz Vinyl Wallcovering with Non-Woven Backing - 9074 product and submitted it on 5/4/2017 for testing. Berkeley Analytical measured and evaluated the emissions of VOCs from this sample following CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V1.2-2017. The results of the test are presented in Berkeley Analytical report, 241- 016-02A-May2317.

Berkeley Analytical is an independent, third-party laboratory specializing in the analysis of organic chemicals emitted by and contained in building products, finishes, furniture, and consumer products. We are an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory (IAS, TL-383); all standards used in performing this test are in Berkeley Analytical’s scope of accreditation.

DISCLAIMER: THIS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AFFIRMS THAT: 1) A SAMPLE OF THE LISTED PRODUCT WAS TESTED ACCORDING TO THE REFERENCED STANDARD; 2) THE MEASURED VOC EMISSIONS FROM THE SAMPLE WERE EVALUATED FOR THE DEFINED EXPOSURE SCENARIO(S); AND 3) THE RESULTS MEET THE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA OF THE REFERENCED STANDARD(S). BERKELEY ANALYTICAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CLAIMS REGARDING A PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS ENTERED INTO COMMERCE THAT MAY BE BASED ON THIS TEST. BERKELEY ANALYTICAL PROVIDES THIS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE.

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