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Indoor Air Comfort Gold (IAC Gold)

Independently Certified for Low Indoor Emissions

Indoor Air Comfort Gold (IAC Gold) is one of the world's most respected certifications for verifying that construction products release extremely low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor environments. Developed by Eurofins, the certification demonstrates that a product has been independently tested against some of the most stringent European indoor air quality requirements, providing confidence that it contributes to healthier buildings and improved occupant wellbeing.

For architects, specifiers, contractors and building owners, IAC Gold certification provides independent assurance that a product meets demanding emission limits without relying solely on manufacturer claims.

Why It Matters for Pedestal Adhesives

Adhesives are used extensively throughout modern buildings and, depending on their formulation, can contribute to indoor VOC emissions during and after installation. Selecting adhesives with independently verified low emissions helps create healthier indoor environments for building occupants while reducing exposure to unwanted airborne chemicals during installation.

This is particularly important in environments such as:

Offices
Schools and universities
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Residential developments
Laboratories and clean rooms
Public buildings

Using low-emission pedestal adhesives can play an important role in achieving excellent indoor air quality throughout the life of the building.

Supporting LEED and BREEAM Projects

IAC Gold certification is widely recognised by designers and sustainability consultants because it demonstrates compliance with multiple international VOC emission requirements.

Products carrying the IAC Gold mark can contribute towards the low-emitting materials requirements used within green building assessment schemes including:

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) – helping projects satisfy credits relating to low-emitting construction products and improved indoor environmental quality.

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) – supporting the specification of products that promote healthy indoor environments and reduced VOC emissions.

By selecting certified low-emission products, contractors and specifiers can simplify the material selection process for sustainable building projects.

The StarFix-ZERO Range

Every product within the StarFix-ZERO range has been independently tested and successfully achieved Indoor Air Comfort Gold (IAC Gold) certification.

This means every StarFix-ZERO product offers:

✔ Independently verified ultra-low VOC emissions
✔ Excellent indoor air quality performance
✔ Compliance with one of Europe's most demanding emission certification schemes
✔ Suitable for projects targeting LEED and BREEAM certification
✔ High-performance adhesive technology without compromising environmental responsibility

Whether installing raised access flooring in commercial offices, healthcare facilities, education buildings or other sensitive environments, the StarFix-ZERO range provides the confidence of exceptional performance combined with independently certified indoor air quality credentials.

Building Performance Without Compromise

At Star Uretech, we believe high-performance construction products should never come at the expense of occupant wellbeing or environmental responsibility. The StarFix-ZERO range demonstrates that exceptional bond strength, durability and long-term reliability can be achieved alongside independently certified ultra-low VOC emissions, making it the ideal choice for modern, sustainable construction projects.