Italian clay products: a material that is friendly to humans and the environment

Quality of living and health are closely interconnected. 

In this context, Italian clay products are mineral materials which, according to the available test results, do not show significant pollutant emissions during the use phase.

Their specific characteristics include:

• Dust and fibre emissions that are not significant during the use phase.
• No significant emissions of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs): fired clay is an inert mineral material and, under the conditions tested, does not release VOCs in significant quantities.
• Fired clay is a vapour-permeable mineral material that can help limit moisture; mould growth also depends on ventilation and environmental conditions.
• Fired clay is a non-combustible mineral material that does not contribute to the development of a fire or to the release of toxic fumes. Thanks to its high thermal inertia, it limits the rise in temperature on the side not exposed to fire.