AQS Tests Emissions from Material Installations

Air Quality Sciences, Inc., has developed a series of techniques to test product

assemblies, as opposed to individual products, in controlled environmental chambers. Examples of these assemblies include paint and wallboard; carpet, adhesive, and subfloor; and laminate, adhesive, and particleboard. “Sometimes emissions may be reduced,” notes AQS, “and yet, in some situations, new chemicals can be released resulting from interactions among the products.” Several state and federal agencies require emissions data on assemblies, and certification programs including Greenguard and Blue Angel certify installation packages. Details are at www.aqs.com.