CETEC

Emissions Testing

We offer a comprehensive Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and formaldehyde emission testing

- Overview

CETEC's combined strength of FORAY Laboratory and consulting expertise results in an emissions testing service that provides more than just a certificate for your GBCA, GECA, AFRDI or other requirements.

Overview

CETEC’s combined strength of FORAY Laboratory and consulting expertise results in an emissions testing service that provides more than just a certificate for your GBCA, GECA, AFRDI or other requirements.

Choosing the right building materials can have a positive effect on human health. Our testing helps inform architects and design professionals about the materials they specify.

CETEC in partnership with Foray Laboratories has tested over 90% of the building products available in Australia today.

Our emissions testing complies to the stringent standards required by the green-building rating schemes, including:

  • GECA
  • AFRDI
  • Green Star
  • WELL
  • LEED
  • NABERS IE

NATA accredited testing for:

• The collection of organic emissions from indoor materials and products according to ASTM D5116 – Small-scale environmental chamber determinations of organic emissions from indoor materials/products

• The analysis of these emissions – Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) and Formaldehyde using GCMS

CETEC has assessed a wide range of building materials for their chemical or Volatile Organic Compounds VOC emissions and VOC content. Products are often tested to ensure suitability for use in Green Star-rated projects (Green Star Interiors, Green Star Performance, Green Star Design & As Built) as well as to meet other volunteer product rating schemes.

In 2013, FORAY Laboratories obtained NATA Method accreditation for our emissions testing, which includes:

  • The collection of organic emissions from indoor materials and products according to ASTM D5116 – Small-scale environmental chamber determinations of organic emissions from indoor materials/products
  • The analysis of these emissions – Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) and Formaldehyde using GCMS

We can also provide:

  • Interpretation of emissions results
  • Identification and quantification of problem components to reduce overall emissions
  • Product formulation assistance, identification and advice
  • Due to our experience in this field, in most cases where products are not compliant, some indication can be provided for the chemical cause with a reason for its likely presence and/or high quantity (eg. manufacturing or contamination sources).

Furthermore, our ability to conduct further investigations into the VOCs emitted from products allows a deeper level of understanding into indoor odour/health concerns in buildings.

- Service Benefits

Testing building materials for VOC content is beneficial from a health perspective and meeting specific product ratings

What We Test

Flooring materials (carpet, timber, vinyl and coatings)

Adhesives

Furnishings (i.e. fabrics, furniture, blinds)

Other building materials (i.e. insulation)

Key Outcomes

To better understand product performance – toxicity / risks / interactions

Improve the formulation of a product

Reduce product liability

Protect and enhance brand via Life cycle analysis (LCA) data