Quantity of applied volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Mandatory
Required: must be met for the credential.
Klar Cite summary
Each surface treatment system must contain no more than 5% VOC by weight, or apply no more than 10 g/m2 of VOC to the treated surface. Evidence the scheme asks for: safety data sheet for each chemical product used in the surface treatment system in compliance with current European legislation No. 1907/2006. This concerns human health.
Nordic Swan·clause O37·p.35
Human Health
- Limit
- ≤ 5 %
Original wording
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| m: a) The total VOC content must not exceed 5% by weight, or b) The total amount of VO | ≤ | 5 | % |
| otal amount of VOCs applied must not exceed 10 g/m2 treated surface. | ≤ | 10 | g/m2 |
The document states how these relate: any one of these limits is accepted.
Compare this limit across schemes
The limit was read from the clause wording.
How it is proven
- Evidence required
- Safety data sheet for each chemical product used in the surface treatment system in compliance with current European legislation (Annex II of REACH, Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006). Declaration from the manufacturer/supplier of the chemical products in the surface treatment system, detailing the quantity of VOCs in each product. A calculation from the performer of the surface treatment showing that alternative b) in the requirement is met if the surface treatment system does not meet alternative a).
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
Klar Cite’s reading
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- Type of requirement
- Meet a limit or condition — e.g. a maximum emission or a minimum recycled content
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Topic
- Human Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
Cite this clause
Nordic Swan · Exterior Panels And Cladding (114) · version Group 114 v2.1 · clause O37 · page 35 · build 2026-10-27-1239 · https://klarcite.com/r/699a281b33139f47
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