One of the more commonly occurring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is formaldehyde, a colorless and pungent gas. Formaldehyde is an important industrial chemical used to make other chemicals, building materials, and household products.
But it may also be released into the air, or off-gassed, by some products. Formaldehyde can cause extreme discomfort and adverse reactions, including watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, skin rash, and severe allergic reactions.
USG offers the widest selection of standard ceilings that satisfy stringent IEQ requirements and guidelines related to VOC and formaldehyde emissions. More than 20 ceiling families deliver zero- or low-emissions performance. The level of formaldehyde in USG's low-emissions ceilings is still far below the level considered an exposure risk.
Zero/Low-Emitting
USG Ceilings
Notes
(1) Includes Illusion scored panels, where applicable.
(2) Formaldehyde concentration levels do not exceed 2µp/m3 (1.6 ppb),
the background level specified by California Special Environmental
Requirements, Specifications Section 01350.
