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CATEGORY: |
XII. Health and Safety: Improved Indoor Air Quality |
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FEATURE
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Cabinet finish coat done with water based finishes containing VOC content of less than 250 grams per liter.
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POINT VALUE: |
4 |
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REQUIREMENT: |
On-site or shop application of cabinet finishes done with least-toxic finishes (water-based with VOC content of less than 250 grams per liter). |
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DOCUMENTATION: |
MSDS (or other product data) |
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ADDITIONAL INFO: |
Check the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for toxicity. Website reference to toxic substances: www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaq-f.html#bookmark05
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SALES TIP: |
Eye and respiratory tract irritation, headaches, dizziness, visual disorders, and memory impairment are among the immediate symptoms that some people have experienced soon after exposure to some organics. At present, not much is known about what health effects occur from the levels of organics usually found in homes. Many organic compounds are known to cause cancer in animals; some are suspected of causing, or are known to cause, cancer in humans.
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