There may be anywhere from 50 to hundreds of individual VOCs in the indoor air at any one time. Some may produce objectionable odors at low levels, but many have no noticeable smell. Many VOCs are irritants and can cause headaches, eye, nose and throat irritation, and dizziness. Long-term exposure to certain VOCs may lead to chronic diseases or cancer. At high concentrations, some VOCs are toxic.

The products that we use to build and furnish our indoor environments can have a significant impact on indoor air pollution levels. Products that have achieved GREENGUARD Certification are scientifically proven to meet some of the world’s most rigorous, third-party chemical emissions standards, helping to reduce indoor air pollution and the risk of chemical exposure, while aiding in the creation of healthier indoor environments.

Our UL GREENGUARD Certification Program has established test methods and emission limits for these product groups:

• Building materials, furniture and furnishings
• Electronic equipment
• Cleaning and maintenance products
• Medical devices for breathing gas pathways

Building products and furnishings

We offer two tiers of certification:  GREENGUARD Certification and GREENGUARD Gold Certification. All certified products are subject to a review of the manufacturing process and routine testing to help ensure minimal impact on the indoor environment.

GREENGUARD Certification

GREENGUARD Certification emissions limits were first used as purchasing specifications for the EPA and the state of Washington for furniture and commercial building products. GREENGUARD Certification criteria have been the basis for the LEED credit for low-emitting furniture since 2002. Office furniture products that are GREENGUARD Certified are also compliant with the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) X7.1 standard and BIFMA e3 credit 7.6.1.

GREENGUARD Gold Certification

The GREENGUARD Gold Certification standard includes health-based criteria for additional chemicals and also requires lower total VOC emissions levels to help ensure that products are acceptable for use in environments like schools and healthcare facilities. In addition to limiting emissions of more than 360 VOCs and total chemical emissions, GREENGUARD Gold Certified products must also comply with requirements of the state of California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.2 (2017)” (also known as California Section 01350). Office Furniture products that are GREENGUARD Gold Certified are also compliant with the BIFMA X7.1 standard and BIFMA e3 credits 7.6.1, 7.6.2, and 7.6.3.

A summary of the allowable emission limits for GREENGUARD Certification and GREENGUARD Gold Certification is available.

Both the complete UL GREENGUARD Standard and Test Method for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings are available for free on UL Solutions’ Standards site, COMM2000. The links below will take you to an external website where the documents can be downloaded.

• UL 2818 GREENGUARD Standard for Building Materials, Finishes And Furnishings
• UL 2821 GREENGUARD Test Method for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings

Electronic equipment

Both the complete UL GREENGUARD Standard and Test Method for Electronic Equipment are available for free on COMM2000. The links below will take you to an external website where the documents can be downloaded.

• UL 2819 GREENGUARD Standard for Electronic Equipment
• UL 2823 GREENGUARD Test Method for Electronic Equipment

Non-industrial 3D printers:

• UL 2904 Outline of Investigation for non-industrial 3D Printers

Medical devices for breathing gas pathways

UL GREENGUARD Certification for Medical Devices includes testing for VOCs, particulates and leachables in condensate, as well as a complete risk assessment that models expected exposure during use. This certification Standard was developed to be compliant with the ISO 18562, Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in Healthcare Applications, series of standards.

The ISO 18562 standard upon which the certification program is based is available from ISO.

Cleaning and maintenance products

The complete UL GREENGUARD Standard and the Test Method for Cleaning and Maintenance Products are available for free on COMM2000. The links below will take you to an external website where the documents can be downloaded.

• UL 2820 GREENGUARD Standard for Cleaning and Maintenance Products
• UL 2822 GREENGUARD Test Method for Cleaning and Maintenance Products

Benefits

By choosing products with GREENGUARD Certification, you are creating a healthier indoor environment for your home, office or institution and reducing chemical exposure. GREENGUARD Certification Standards are among the most rigorous in the world, so you can be confident that these certified products live up to their claims.

Why UL Solutions

UL GREENGUARD Certification program is recognized and referenced in numerous building programs, standards and specifications around the world. Products with GREENGUARD Certification or GREENGUARD Gold Certification can contribute to the achievement of points in established green building rating systems, such as LEED, BREEAM, Fitwel and others, and satisfy code or ordinance criteria and meet indoor air quality specific request for proposal (RFP) requirements.

Solido Elite WR reflects natures atmosphere of rich structure, wildness, and unpredictability. A wooden laminate flooring with attention to detail and a Megaloc® Aqua Protect locking system provides water resistance with an effective barrier against water penetration. Protected against spilling with resistance to standing water for 24 hours. Solido Elite WR also has an LLT anti scratch technology and reinforced top layer providing extraordinary resistance to wear and micro scratches making it durable and long lasting. Beautifully crafted in Germany using the most modern of production methods and awarded the Blue Angel certificate, which confirms the highest standards guaranteeing a healthy indoor climate.

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RE: E3/AS1 LAMINATE PRODUCTS – ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION COMPLIANCE
To whom it may concern,
Please find below Belgotex NZ recommended “alternative solution” information to cover ES/AS1 where a
building consent for new or refurbished work is required and complies with E3/AS1 building code
requirement.
Belgotex NZ have been distributing the following laminate ranges for 2 years, the product is
manufactured in Germany and has been in operation and manufacturing for 50+ Years.
The product has been installed into residential and commercial applications in the following areas –
Kitchens, Dining, Laundries, Toilets, and Bathrooms.
For the use of Belgotex of Solido Elite WR product range.
E3.3.1
An adequate combination of thermal resistance, ventilation, and space temperature must be provided to
all habitable spaces, bathrooms, laundries, and other spaces where moisture may be generated or may
accumulate.
Please refer to our Installation guidelines available to download from our website
Solido Elite WR Installation Recommendations
E3.3.2
Free water from accidental overflow from sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances must be disposed of in a
way that avoid loss of amenity or damage to household units or other property.
The following can be used and is as per the document on page 3.
This is a Building/plumbing design not flooring. Discuss with designers. Amendment allows as part of
containment for integrated overflows instead of floor wastes.
Supplement Section
Belgotex recommends Gilt Edge Industries specifications for installation of Solido Elite WR which can be
downloaded from www.giltedge.co.nz/systems/specifications
Watersplash Kitchens, Toilets & Laundries along with Bathrooms
• Concrete substrates – Laminate Overlay on Concrete floors E3 Kitchen, Toilet & Laundry Watersplash
• Concrete substrates – Laminate Overlay on Concrete floors E3 Bathrooms Watersplash
• Timber substrates – Laminate Overlay on Timber Floors E3 Kitchen, Toilet & Laundry Watersplash
• Timber substrates – Laminate Overlay on Timber Floors E3 Bathrooms Watersplash
Containment- Bathrooms
• Concrete substrate-LAMINATE OVERLAY E3 AS1 Containment 09122021
• Timber Substrate- LAMINATE ON TIMBER E3 AS1 Containment 07122021
E3.3.3
Floor surfaces of any space containing sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances must be impervious and
easily cleaned.
Solido Elite WR has a lsowaxx• surface protection face layer providing resistance to surface water and
spillage ensuring an impervious surface that is easily cleaned.
Constructed with a Megaloc Aqua Protect locking system, this too provides water resistance with an
effective reinforced top layer providing extraordinary resistance to wear and micro scratches making it
durable and long lasting.
Solido Elite WR Technical Specifications
E3.3.4
Wall surfaces adjacent to sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances must be impervious and easily cleanPlease refer to the Wall provider/Builder/ Construction Company for specific information.
E3.3.5
Surfaces of building elements likely to be splashed or become contaminated during the intended use of
the building, must be impervious and easily cleaned.
Please refer to our Care and Maintenance guidelines available to download from our website
Solido Elite WR Care and Maintenance Guide
E3.3.6
Surfaces of building elements likely to be splashed must be constructed in a way that prevents water
splash from penetrating behind linings or into concealed spaces.
All Belgotex laminates require that gaps or cracks are eliminated around any parts of the perimeter that
are exposed to water splash.
In keeping with clause 3.1 and 3.6 all perimeters that are within 1.5m of all or any sanitary fixtures and
appliances are to be sealed with a PE Rod and flexible sealant recommended by Gilt Edge Industries or
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