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The Truth About the Environmental Safety of SPC Flooring

      I. Main Components and Potential Hazardous Substances in SPC Flooring  
      SPC flooring is manufactured using Japanese construction industry standards. Its core ingredients are high-purity calcium carbonate and environmentally friendly PVC resin. The flooring is formed through a high-temperature cold-pressing process that meets Japanese JIS standards. No glue is used during production, ensuring zero levels of formaldehyde and benzene compounds. It meets F4-star environmental certification standards. It’s important to be cautious about products purchased from unregulated sources, as these may contain counterfeit materials such as recycled PVC or industrial-grade plasticizers like phthalates. Such inferior ingredients can pose a risk of heavy metal contamination.
      II. Hazardous Gases Released During Use  
      High-quality SPC flooring offers three key advantages in terms of environmental performance:  
      1. Formaldehyde-free manufacturing: Utilizing technology similar to that used in Japanese Yoshino gypsum boards, physical bonding replaces chemical adhesives, completely eliminating sources of formaldehyde release.  
      2. Fire safety: Complies with Japanese JIS A 1321 fire resistance standards, achieving Class B1 flame resistance. In case of fire, only the surface burns while no toxic gases are released.  
      3. Ready for immediate use: Tests show that indoor air quality meets Japanese building standards within 2 hours after installation. This makes it ideal for homes with children and pregnant women.