ClearChem™: Simple, Transparent, Reliable VOC Documentation

ClearChem™ is aligned with the ISO 14021 standard for self-declared, environmental product claims and is recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as an acceptable first-party claims program for LEED EQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials.

ClearChem is designed as a resource for architects, specifiers, and building professionals seeking to meet indoor environmental quality requirements using low-emitting materials. Whether you're aiming for LEED v4 EQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials or compliance with other green building standards and codes, you'll need documentation—that's where ClearChem helps.

The ClearChem directory offers downloadable, self-declared declarations of conformity for building products that have been tested for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. These declarations confirm product compliance with CDPH Standard Method V1.2, a key requirement for LEED and other green building standards. These declarations are also available on Origin.build.

What’s in a ClearChem Declaration?

Each declaration follows a consistent format and includes: 

• Verification of VOC emissions through testing
• Clear product identification 
• Details of the test method and use scenario 
• Reference to the test report used as the basis for the declaration 
• Additional data required for LEED compliance 
• Signature of an authorized representative, confirming company responsibility
• The Berkeley Analytical Compliance Tested certificate as an attachment 

For more information, visit the About page, download ClearChem Standard BkA-CC-01 for full program details, or use our Contact form to reach a company representative.