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Off-gas

The release of vapors (volatile organic compounds [VOCs] or other chemicals) from a material through evaporation or chemical decomposition. Many building materials and furnishings off-gas, such as some structural panels, paints, cabinetry, veneers, carpets, upholstery, and wall coverings. Controlling indoor moisture, and specifying prefinished materials, can reduce off-gas potential.

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It could still be the right product for you--you just want to confirm that the off-gassing has been done before you bring the product into your facility.

Prevent and treat furniture fumes: off-gassing can pose serious risks to occupants' health, satisfaction, and productivity

Meet with your architect and Builder at the Beginning of the project and express your concerns about off-gassing.

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Off-gassing continues in the body after surfacing from a dive until the inert gas (nitrogen) in all tissues equalizes with ambient air.

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Instead of off-gassing toxic fumes, furniture will give off something beneficial like vitamin C.

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Part of the LEED(TM) process includes flushing the air in the building for two weeks prior to occupancy to eliminate airborne contaminants, in addition to using materials with low VOCs which reduces new product off-gassing, according to Rehnberg.

First LEED Certified Hospital in the United States Built in Boulder, Colorado; Boulder Associates/OZ Architecture Recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council with Esteemed Sustainable Building Rating

Start with these best practices to reduce off-gassing in your buildings:

Reduce off-gassing for better IAQ

Scientific data on the health hazards of foam off-gassing are inconclusive.

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The sheet is said to be clean enough to handle sensitive electronics like circuit boards because Stat-Rite has extremely low ionic contaminants, off-gassing, and surface particulates.

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Secondly, a less tangible but longer term savings comes from the increased productivity and decreased absenteeism as a benefit of the staff's better working conditions vis-a-vis cleaner air, ample natural light and less toxic off-gassing of interior furnishings.