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New Construction Off-Gassing (VOC Cocktail — Adhesives, Sealants, Paint, Flooring, Cabinets) — household safety profile

Moderate risk

New homes produce a VOC cocktail from simultaneous off-gassing of adhesives, sealants, paint, composite wood, flooring, and insulation.

What is this product?

New homes produce a VOC cocktail from simultaneous off-gassing of adhesives, sealants, paint, composite wood, flooring, and insulation. Indoor VOC concentrations: 2-10x outdoor levels for first 6-12 months. EPA: new home air can contain 200+ detectable VOCs. 'New home smell' = VOC cocktail. ASHRAE 62.2 recommends continuous mechanical ventilation for all new homes.

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Composite Wood Emission

Adhesive Component

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