January 2, 2004—The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has awarded its Certification for Indoor Air Quality to Johns Manville’s Microlite XG Formaldehyde-Free Duct Wrap Insulation. The duct wrap was tested to the GREENGUARD standards for low-emitting products and was evaluated through a rigorous series of emissions tests. Microlite XG was proven to have minimal impact on the indoor environment and will continue to be monitored on a quarterly basis to ensure its low-emitting status.
According to GREENGUARD, poor IAQ is caused by chemical emissions that are released from common indoor products and materials such as furniture, insulation, paint, wallcovering, and flooring. Choosing low-emitting products can significantly reduce the level of potentially irritating contaminates in the indoor environment. The GREENGUARD Certification Program helps builders, architects, interior designers, FMs, and specifying professionals create better indoor environments by providing a free online guide to scientifically tested low-emitting products.
