Volatile organic compounds in adhesives
Mandatory
Required: must be met for the credential.
Klar Cite summary
The scheme allows adhesives to contain up to 3% VOC by weight, with volatile aromatic compounds capped at 0.1%. This concerns human health.
Nordic Swan·clause O25·pp.28-29
Human Health
- Limit
- ≤ 3 %
- Exemption
- Resin used in the production of laminate (HPL and compact laminate) is exempted from the requirement.
Original wording
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Details
What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| present in the adhesive to a maximum of 3% by weight. VAHs may be present in the a | ≤ | 3 | % |
| present in the adhesive to a maximum of 0.1% by weight. | ≤ | 0.1 | % |
How these limits relate is not stated in the document, so treat them as listed, not as a rule.
Compare this limit across schemes
The limit was read from the clause wording.
- Exemptions
- Resin used in the production of laminate (HPL and compact laminate) is exempted from the requirement.
How it is proven
- Evidence required
- Declaration from the adhesive manufacturer/supplier that the requirement is fulfilled. Appendix 4 may be used.
- 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 O25 · page 28-29 · build 2026-10-27-1239 · https://klarcite.com/r/9d449344fbd7869b
Record details
Page 28-29 of the file (printed page 59), 4.6.1 Chemicals used in the production of panels. Read in build 2026-10-27-1239, harvested 2026-10-27.
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