
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Ottawa facility for organic chemical off-gassing testing
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Fee-for-service identification and measurement of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) from liquid samples, small pieces of building materials, room-size assemblies, furnishings or complete office workstations.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 150,000
Installation of a new laboratory for the identification of VOCs in liquid samples
$ 175,000
Establishment of an environmental monitoring program for SVOCs in residential areas
$ 200,000
Setting up a new laboratory for measuring VOCs in furnishings
$ 135,000
Development of a mobile unit for VOC identification in building materials
$ 90,000
Upgrade of office workstations to measure SVOCs for environmental safety compliance
$ 250,000
Research project to develop low-VOC construction materials in partnership with local universities
Eligibility
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Who is eligible?
Chemical, construction, and related industries.
How to apply
1
Check eligibility and grant criteria
Consult the detailed information on the NRC website
2
Download the grant application form
Fill out the form ensuring all required information is provided
3
Prepare all necessary supporting documents for the application (plans, reports, etc.)
Verify that the application is complete before submitting
4
Submit the grant application electronically or by mail following NRC's instructions
Wait for confirmation of receipt of the application
Additional information
- The NRC offers customizable testing facilities that meet Canadian and U.S. industry and regulatory standards. - Testing can be done on a variety of materials and products for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. - The NRC's chemical emissions testing facility provides comprehensive information on organic compound off-gassing from building and consumer products. - Contact Chris Pezoulas, Director of Business Development, for more information. - The NRC's facilities include chamber systems for various sample sizes, glass chambers for reactive compounds, and specialized equipment for pre-screening organic chemicals.
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