Product Certifications

Wallcoverings

Fire Certification

All of our wallcoverings have been certified for the classification of reaction to fire.

If a fire should occur, it is important that the building can be evacuated as quickly as possible in order to save lives. The time available for evacuation depends on the building materials and their fire properties.

The fire safety in construction products is determined through Euroclasses. The Euroclasses were introduced following a resolution by the Commission (2000/147/EEC) from February 8, 2000 to create a common platform for the comparison of the fire properties of construction materials.
Fire testing of the products was conducted in accordance with harmonized testing methods.

Smarter Surfaces’ wallcoverings have been independently tested and comply with both Euroclass B-s1-d0 and ASTM E84 standards.

Self Adhesive Whiteboard Films

Our self adhesive whiteboard films have been certified for classification of reaction to fire.

Fire ratings are important factors as they ensure the level of smoke and vapors emitted fall under certain standards suitable for use in commercial buildings such as schools and offices.

The fire safety in construction products is determined through Euroclasses in Europe and ASTM in the USA

Smarter Surfaces self adhesive whiteboard films have been independently tested and comply with both Euroclass B-s1-d0 and ASTM E84 standards.

Paint

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Low VOC & Isocyanate Free

All of our paint products contain very low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Isocyanates are very toxic/harmful compounds used in some paints, Smarter Surfaces products contain zero isocyanates
VOCs are solvents that get released into the air as the paint dries. They are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids and include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects.
Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands.
We believe in delivering excellent quality paint products while minimizing the environmental impact and ensuring safe application and use in both commercial and domestic environments.

The VOC contents of each of our paints are listed below:

Packaging

Our packaging boxes are made with 70 -80% recycled paper.
We use recycled paper as packing filler where possible

Learn more about VOCs and Isocyanates in paint

Our packaging boxes are made with 70 -80% recycled paper.

We use recycled paper as packing filler where possible

USA & Canada – Read more about VOCs from the American Coatings Association website.

LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.

Smart Wall Paint has been independently tested and certified for LEED v4 and LEED 2009 specifications on VOC emissions and/or VOC content by complying with:

VOC emissions specifications in LEED EQ credit “Low-emitting products”:
the requirements of CDPH-IAQ (California Department of Public Health); and a TVOC below 0.5 mg/m3 in both office and class room.

VOC content specifications in LEED EQ credit “Low-emitting products”:
the requirements of CARB SCM 2007
the requirements of SCAQMD rule 1113 (2011)
the requirements of the EU Decopaint Directive 2004/42/CE

Read more about. LEED.

Smart Whiteboard Paint Fire Certification

Smart Wall Paint our award winning whiteboard paint has been independently tested and meets the Euroclass “B-s1-d0” standard.

Smart Whiteboard Paint – Indoor Air Comfort

Eurofins “Indoor Air Comfort” (IAC) product certification is an innovative tool to show compliance of a product with low VOC emissions criteria set out in Europe on two levels:

Standard level “Indoor Air Comfort – certified product” shows compliance of product emissions with the criteria of all legal specifications issued by authorities in the European Union and its Member States.
Higher level “Indoor Air Comfort GOLD – certified product” shows additional compliance of product emissions with the criteria of many of the voluntary specifications issued by most relevant ecolabels and similar specifications in the EU. Therefore certified products are those with the best-in-class low emissions, thus good for indoor air quality.

Smart Wall Paint has been independently tested to Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold Label which is equivalent of the French A+ standard.

Smart Whiteboard Paint – M1 Certification

M1 is the short version name of the Finnish voluntary emission classification of building materials. M1 is the name of the lowest emission class of that system.

The emission classification of construction products for interior use is based on an emission chamber test after 28 days. Chemical testing parameters are TVOC, 1A and 1B carcinogens (EU classification), formaldehyde, ammonia, and an odor acceptability test (modified ISO 16000-28 test, or CLIMPAC test; odor shall be neutral (or better acceptable) under the test conditions.

Smart Wall Paint has been independently tested and certified to comply to this standard.

Environmental Policy

Smarter Surfaces is committed to the protection and where possible the enhancement of the environment. We take a responsible interest in and consider and respect, the physical, economic and social environments in which we become involved.

Our company aims to contribute towards environmental improvement and sustainable development by endeavoring to use best available practices and innovation to minimize environmental impacts during the course of our projects.
Environmental impacts are continuously assessed in consultation with other partners such as suppliers. This is done in an effort to secure improvements and solutions that are sympathetic to the local environment and communities.

Our environmental policy and planning are reviewed annually. Any areas, which need to be addressed, will be brought to the attention of the heads of departments team,

Principles:

Senior Management will lead by example to foster an environmentally friendly culture within the company
Minimize and if at all possible eliminate environmental impacts
Implement the Environmental Management System and manage
Possible pollution
Resource and waste management
Water quality
Sustainability
Environmental risks will be identified, assessed and controlled to reduce the environmental impacts of our operations
All persons employed by us have a duty to protect the environment and reduce pollution
Staff will receive guidance on how to meet their environmental responsibilities
All company operations will be conducted in accordance with this policy
Research and development will consider the environmental impact of new product design

This policy is applied to all company operations.

Our environmental objectives are:

Compliance with environmental requirements and legislation
Strive to continuously improve environmental performance
Preservation of wildlife, flora & fauna
Pollution Prevention
Reducing effects of noise, dust, disturbance and inconvenience as a result of our operations
Periodic review of impacts associated with our operations
The adoption of best practice with continuous monitoring in order to improve our environmental performance
Endeavor to involve all employees in the implementation of this plan
The minimization of construction and demolition waste through reuse and recycling to reduce amounts of waste disposal and to safely dispose of any other waste

In the office, production and warehouse:

Use email for correspondence, where possible
Reuse paper, double sided printing, and segregation of paper types for recycling
Conserve, reuse and recycle e.g. printer and toner cartridges
Reduce energy consumption by turning off lights or by utilizing sensor lighting or monitoring systems
Work as a team to identify and find ways to reduce our carbon footprint
Use recycled packaging where possible

All persons working in this company can play their part in helping us achieve our goal of a safe and healthier environment for all.

Smarter Surfaces Team