Div 09 Finishes
Where is it Commonly Found?
Pipes, conduits, waterproofing, roofing, siding, door and windows, resilient flooring, carpet backing, wall covering, signage, window treatments, furniture, and wire cable sheathingHEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
The potent carcinogen dioxin is created in production of PVC and it can cause severe health problems such as cancer, endocrine disruption, endometriosis, neurological damage, birth defects, impaired child development, reproductive and immune system damageWhat are its known health effects?
What are its suspected health effects?
Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant (ATSDR) (EPA-HEN) (LADO - L) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS)
Endocrine Toxicant (BKH) (BRUC) (IL-EPA) (JNIHS) (KEIT) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS) (WWF)
Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant (DIPA) (EPA-HEN) (LADO - L) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS)
Immunotoxicant (ATSDR)
Kidney Toxicant (RTECS)
Neurotoxicant (STAC)
Reproductive Toxicant (OEHHA-CREL)
Respiratory Toxicant (HAZMAP) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS)
Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (HAZMAP) (KLAA) (RTECS)
Alternative Materials
PET plastic for wiring jacketing; natural and polyolefin materials for wallcovers; Rubber, Linoluem, PVC-free resilient flooring options, Nylon, Polyester for shower curtains; Polyurethane, Nylon, Nylon Microfiber and Polyethylene; Fiberglass base with cotton flocked backing, polyester with arcylic foamed backing, polyester, polyester and cotton, Olefin-coated olefin yarn, and Thermoplastic Olefin. There are many PVC-free options for piping, conduits, flooring, carpet, wall protection systems, windows & doors, backings, and window treatments
Additional Regulatory Information
Several bans are currently under consideration in the EU. In NYC - PVC piping is not permitted in any buildings other than one and two family homes.
Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?
Living Building Challenge (1.2) - Prerequisite 5;Green Guide for Health Care - MR Credit 4.1;
Pearl Building Rating System v1.0 SM-1: Non-Polluting Materials;
Green Star – Education v1 (GBCA) MAT-6 PVC Minimalisation;
Green Star – Healthcare v1 (GBCA) MAT-6 PVC Minimalisation;
Green Star – Industrial v1 (GBCA) MAT-6 PVC Minimalisation;
Green Star – Office v3 (GBCA) MAT-6 PVC Minimalisation;
Green Star – Office v1.1 (GBCA) MAT-10 PVC Minimalisation;
Green Star – Office v2 / Office as Built (GBCA) MAT-7 PVC Minimalisation;
LEED Pilot Credit 2: PBT Source Reduction: Dioxins and Halogenated Organic Compounds;
Living Building Challenge 1.3 – Prerequisite 5: Materials Red List;
Living Building Challenge 2.0 – Red List
How is it Categorized?
What is it’s Origin?
Polyvinyl Chloride was first discovered in the 19th century, but in 1926, Waldo Semon developed a method to plasticize PVC that resulted in a more flexible and easily processed material. Phthalates is a plasticizer used mostly in the production of flexible PVC products. Today PVC is by far the most common chlorine based material in the world.
Divisions and Sections
Div 04 PVC Flashing (Elastomeric Thermoplastic Flashing)
Div 07 Dampproofing and Waterproofing
Div 07 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing
Div 07 Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing
Div 09 Resilient Athletic Flooring
Div 09 Resilient Base and Accessories
Div 09 Resilient Sheet Flooring
Div 09 Resilient Tile Flooring
Div 09 Static-Control Resilient Flooring
Div 09 Stretched-Fabric Wall Systems
Div 10 Accordion Folding Partitions
Div 10 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories
Div 10 Visual Display Surfaces
Div 11 Play Field Equipment and Structures
Div 12 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames
Div 12 Horizontal Louver Blinds
Div 32 Chain Link Fences and Gates
Div 32 Playground Protective Surfacing
General Reference
http://www.healthybuilding.net/pvc/facts.html