Indoor air quality in a building or any indoor environment is fundamental to health and well-being and is determined by many factors, including the construction materials used. Volcalis mineral wool is a non-combustible, fire-resistant material, free of harmful substances and ensuring a healthy indoor environment. It is a high-performance insulation solution, which meets the highest standards for evaluating indoor air quality.
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
Chemical substances responsible for polluting indoor spaces, often odourless or colourless, with the ability to evaporate in the air at room temperature. Higher concentrations of VOCs are also found in the period following the installation of building materials, not only in indoor air but also in domestic water and on indoor surfaces.
Not all VOCs are harmful, but some can be toxic or carcinogenic. For this reason, it is a good idea to use materials that do not contain harmful substances, both for the health of the end users and of the workers on the construction site who handle and install these materials.
Indoor Air Comfort Gold Certificate
Volcalis has obtained the prestigious Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification after meeting all the required criteria. This important recognition attests to the low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions of its products.
This label brings together Europe’s most relevant emission specifications and requirements into a single certification. The Indoor Air Comfort Gold label demonstrates compliance with globally established VOC emission specifications and proves that Volcalis offers products that contribute to healthier indoor environments.
Certification by the independent international body Eurofins is the tool that determines and guarantees a product’s compliance with the low VOC emission parameters established by European Community regulations.
This qualification demonstrates, in addition to the conformity of emissions to European legislation, voluntary adherence to the strictest environmental certification protocols established by eco-labels and European and national authorities, and therefore the lowest emission values in Europe.
The benefits of IAC Gold certification
- Optimal indoor air quality.
- No health risks.
- Suitable for sustainable construction and associated standards.
- Comply with the strictest European, Australian and Singapore regulations on VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions.
Volcalis Mineral Wool Insulation complies with the Indoor Air Comfort Gold specifications, version 9.0 (2023). These include both inspection of factory production and VOC emissions testing according to EN 16516, at regular intervals. Our products meet strict criteria defined by the following standards:
- France VOC class A+
- Germany (AgBB/ABG)
- Italian CAM Edilizia
- EU Taxonomy Regulation
- LEED (ACP)
- BREEAM New Construction
- WELL Building
- DGNB
- SKA Rating
- French HQE certification
- Blue Angel DE-UZ 132
- Austrian Baubook
- M1
- Danish Indoor Climate Label (Emission Class 1)
- BVB (Sweden)
- MiIjöbyggnad (Sweden)
- Eco Product Norway
- SINTEF (Norway)
- Cradle to Cradle
- Very low emitting products according to EN 16798-1
- Singapura Green Label
- Global GreenTag
- Declare 2.0
Why is the product certification Indoor Air Comfort Gold important?
A product with the Air Comfort Gold certificate, in addition to the national and international regulations already mentioned, automatically exceeds the requirements set by recent environmental sustainability systems such as LEED, BREEAM, WELL, and SKA, due to more in-depth quality checks. Obtaining the Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification underscores Volcalis desire to be as respectful as possible of the environment and the people who live here, thus demonstrating the company’s commitment to being increasingly sustainable.
An increasing number of developers, interior architects and designers are looking for products certified for good indoor air quality when selecting materials and finishes for projects. As we spend more than 90% indoors, indoor air quality is recognised as a critical factor in health and wellbeing for building occupants.
Certified GOLD products are those with the best-in-class low emissions, thus meeting stringent demands for good indoor air quality.
France VOC class A+
This qualification comes from the French regulations for emissions of volatile pollutants, with Category A+ being the best indoor air quality classification, meaning very low or no emissions of substances in indoor air, such as VOCs (volatile organic compound).
Tests carried out and results:
Evaluation of the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC) by the test chamber method, according to the ISO 16000-9:2006, ISO 16000-3:2011 and ISO 16000-6:2011 standards, according to the “Arrêté du 19 avril 2011 relatif à l’étiquetage des produits de construction ou de revêtement de mur ou de sol et des peintures et vernis sur leurs émissions de polluants volatils”. The results obtained allow us to achieve the best possible ranking.
