Environmental Safety

Environmental Safety & VOC Compliance

At MyCROCEMENT™, performance and environmental responsibility go hand-in-hand. Our single-component microcement systems and advanced sealers utilize high-performance, water-borne resin technologies engineered to minimize Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, preserve indoor air quality, and streamline jobsite safety for residential and commercial spaces nationwide.

Master System VOC Declarations

All VOC declarations are evaluated in ready-to-use conditions following standardized testing protocols for architectural and high-performance coatings.

Product / ComponentEU ClassificationUS VOC (g/L)US VOC (lb/gal)Primary AIM CategoryCompliance Status
MyCROCEMENT™Water-Borne Coating< 20.00\text{ g/L}< 0.17\text{ lb/gal}Architectural CoatingCompliant Nationwide
MyPRIMERWater-Borne Resin< 50.00\text{ g/L}< 0.42\text{ lb/gal}Primer, Sealer & UndercoaterCompliant Nationwide
MyGUARD (Ready-to-Use)Two-Pack Performance110.18\text{ g/L}0.92\text{ lb/gal}Concrete Protective / FloorCompliant Nationwide
— MyGUARD Component APolyol Base Resin66.92\text{ g/L}0.56\text{ lb/gal}Base Component (6.31\% VOC)N/A (Part of System)
— MyGUARD Component BIsocyanate Hardener345.00\text{ g/L}2.88\text{ lb/gal}Curing Agent (30.00\% VOC)N/A (Part of System)

US Regional & Federal Standards Alignment

MyCROCEMENT™ systems meet or exceed the most stringent regional air quality standards across the United States:

  • US EPA Federal AIM Rule (40 CFR Part 59): Fully compliant nationwide. MyGUARD (110.18\text{ g/L}) operates well below the 400\text{ g/L} limit for floor coatings and concrete protective sealers.
  • OTC Model Rules (Northeast & Mid-Atlantic): Meets Ozone Transport Commission Phase I and Phase II rules, including Massachusetts DEP 310 CMR 7.51 standards (250\text{ g/L} limit).
  • CARB (California Air Resources Board): Exceeds CARB Suggest Control Measure thresholds for concrete protective and industrial maintenance coatings.
  • SCAQMD Rule 1113 (South Coast Air Quality Management District): Formulated for compliance under Industrial Maintenance and Concrete Protective Coating classifications.

Green Building & LEED v4.1 Integration

MyCROCEMENT™ products support commercial and residential projects seeking green building credentials:

  • LEED v4.1 Credit Alignment: Qualifies for EQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials under the Architectural Coatings Applied On-Site category.
  • Indoor Air Quality: Water-borne formulations deliver minimal odor, allowing fast re-occupancy in residential spaces, commercial interiors, and active retail environments.

Technical Testing & SDS Downloads

  • Testing Methodology: Evaluated in accordance with EPA Test Method 24 (40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A) and ASTM D2369 / D3960.
  • Directive Standard: Formulated to meet European Directive 2004/42/EC emission standards adapted for US regulatory compliance.

For detailed Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), or Architectural Submittal Support, visit our Technical Downloads Library or Contact our technical service department.

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