WHAT ARE VOCs IN FURNITURE AND IN WOOD FINISHES?

WHAT ARE VOCs?

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are chemical compounds that can evaporate into the air at room temperature.

VOCs may found in everyday household products, including furniture and mattresses. VOCs may contribute to symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, or skin allergic .

WHY IS GREENGUARD GOLD CERTIFIED IMPORTANT?

These products are tested for over 10,000 Chemicals and 350+ VOCs which means a product meets stricter chemical emissions limits. This higher standard is especially relevant for sensitive indoor spaces such as nurseries and bedrooms settings.

A bedroom is not just another room in the home. It is where you spend hours each day sleeping and breathing. Choosing GREENGUARD Gold Certified furniture can be one way to create a cleaner indoor environment from the very beginning.

NON-TOXIC MEANS NOTHING!

Some chemicals used in engineered woods products containing VOCs may have known carcinogens, allergens and developmental & reproductive toxins according to both state and federal law, including per the CERCLA ACT, the National Toxicology Program and California Proposition 65 Law.

These chemicals turn into invisible vapors that we unknowingly breath in as we sit, sleep or play in our homes.

GREEN CRADLE AVOIDS PETROCHEMICAL FINISHES

Varnishes, polyurethane, paints, sealants, and stains are ALL comprised of chemicals that are indeed classified as toxic under the Superfund Act, California Proposition 65, and numerous other state and federal laws.

The presence of such dangerous chemicals in engineered woods disproves the "Non-Toxic" claims made by furniture manufacturers all of whom rely on engineered woods and chemical finishes.