The Finnish Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate has classified building materials into three groups according to their VOC emission levels. The top M1 class is reserved for materials that emit extremely low levels of compounds into the atmosphere. M1 certification is granted by RTS, the Finnish Building Information Foundation, to materials approved in laboratory tests. A panel of professionals also evaluates the product’s odour emissions.

Most of Tikkurila’s interior paints have been awarded the M1 Emission Classification of Building Materials.

 7573809821464581430 　Finnish M1 & M2 Emission Classification of Building Materials

              　Environmental label

Tested items

　M1

Unit:(mg/m2∙h)

　M2

Unit:(mg/m2∙h)
　TVOC 　<0.2 　<0.4
　Formaldehyde 　<0.05 　<0.125
　Ammonia 　<0.03 　<0.06
　Odour 　Nil Insignificant

The Finnish M1 Emission Classification of Building Materials is recognised as the coatings  industry’s most stringent accreditation that tests for the actual amounts of volatiles but not their contents. It is the best proof of the super low-odour quality of Tikkurila paints.

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https://www.rakennustieto.fi/index/english.html