TDS – A “Technical Data Sheet”, is a detailed document that provides in-depth information about a specific product. It typically includes the product’s composition, properties, intended applications, application instructions, and safety guidelines. These sheets are essential for ensuring the correct product is specified and used appropriately.

SDS – A “Safety Data Sheet”, outlines potential hazards associated with a product, providing critical information on safe handling, usage, storage, and disposal. It also details exposure risks and first-aid measures, ensuring compliance with occupational safety standards.

MPI^® – The “Master Painters Institute” (MPI) sets industry-recognized performance standards for paints and coatings. These standards help paint and coating manufacturers, contractors, and applicators ensure the performance of paints and coatings meets the needs of asset owners, architects, and specifiers around the world.

MPI X-Green – MPI X-Green is an environmentally conscious sub-category of MPI’s existing standards, emphasizing sustainable practices. It specifically focuses on low-VOC content and reduced emissions, helping specifiers select environmentally friendly coatings that meet stringent health and environmental standards.

VOCs – “Volatile Organic Compounds” are organic compounds that easily evaporate at room temperature, releasing gases into the air. Often associated with paint odors, VOCs can contribute to health effects and environmental pollution. Use of low-VOC products helps maintain indoor air quality.

EPD – An “Environmental Product Declaration” is a standardized document that quantifies a product’s environmental impact across its life cycle. Based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), EPDs provide transparent and third-party verified data, allowing specifiers to make informed, sustainable material choices.

HPD – A “Health Product Declaration” is a comprehensive document that lists the contents and associated health effects of a product. Using the HPD Open Standard, this standardized document offers transparency regarding chemical hazards, empowering specifiers to prioritize healthier building materials.

GG – GREENGUARD^®-certified products undergo independent third-party testing to ensure minimal emissions, improving indoor air quality and supporting sustainability. GREENGUARD Gold Certification* imposes stricter limits, prioritizing sensitive populations like children and the elderly, making it ideal for schools, healthcare facilities, and similar environments.

FFE – Products certified as “formaldehyde-free emissions” have been independently verified to maintain extremely low or non-existent formaldehyde levels. This ensures healthier indoor environments, particularly in settings requiring stringent air quality standards.

Declare® / LBC Red List Free – The Declare program, offered by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), promotes transparency and sustainability by encouraging manufacturers to disclose all product ingredients. Products labeled as LBC Red List Free are fully transparent regarding ingredients, contain no ingredients on the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List and comply with the LBC Materials requirements.

LEED® – “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a globally recognized program promoting sustainable building practices utilizing a green building rating system.  The LEED green building rating system consists of the following:

• LEED v4: Focused on advanced building performance, it emphasizes energy efficiency, water conservation, materials and waste, and occupant health.
• LEED v4.1: An update focused on accessibility, the most current standards, and real-world project experiences.
• LEED v5: The future iteration of LEED, focusing on vital imperatives like decarbonization, ecological conservation and restoration, and improving quality of life through innovative green building practices.

CHPS – “Collaborative for High-Performance Schools” is a green building initiative designed specifically for K-12 schools in the U.S. It provides resources, guidelines, and certification standards to support the development of healthy, high-performing learning environments with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

WELL Compliant – A “WELL-compliant” building or space meets the WELL Building Standard, which prioritizes human health and well-being. It focuses on various elements, including air quality, light, water, and comfort, aligning building design with occupant wellness.

LBC Compliant – LBC-compliant products adhere to the rigorous standards of the Living Building Challenge, supporting sustainable construction. This includes avoiding Red List chemicals and ensuring responsible sourcing, promoting a healthier planet and healthier occupants.

^*GREENGUARD is a registered trademark of UL LLC. For more information, visit ul.com/gg. Certificates can be found on: spot.ul.com. See usgbc.org/LEED for details. 

Declare is a registered trademark of the International Living Future Institute (ILFLI).

MPI is a registered trademark of Master Painters Institute.

† • This product, like most Zero VOC paints, emits very low amounts of VOCs.  

   • Most emissions occur during painting and for 48 hours after. Some continue for two weeks or longer.  

   • While VOC emissions are very low, sensitive groups such as babies and asthma/allergy sufferers should minimize exposure.