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Evaluation procedure 105

Appraisal 26.3.2
low-voC sealants and adhesives: 100% of all the sealants and adhesives used are water-based
rather than solvent-based/ low i solvent content (1 point), as per clause 26.2.1, 26.2.2, and 26.2.3.

Required documentation
1. Specification sheets, cut sheets/brochures of the adhesives and sealants used in building
interiors.
2. a test certificate clearly demonstrating the zero/low-voC content of the adhesives and
sealants.
3. a copy of the bill of quantities showing the purchase of zero/low-voC adhesives and
sealants.

Review checklist
1. Check the test results to ensure that the voC content of the specified adhesives and sealants
is well within the limits specified by griha.
2. Check that all the adhesives and sealants are water-based.
3. Check the boq to ensure that the specific adhesives and sealants purchased are the same
as the adhesives and sealants tested.

in the following example, from a griha registered project, the manufacturer specification sheet and
the purchase order are for the same paint. this demonstrates compliance with griha.