Clean air, top acoustics, great look it covers simply everything.

Rigitone Activ Air for a healthy room climate Clean air, top acoustics, great look it covers simply everything. Marcel Botsch, botsch architects office in Düsseldorf, ensures a healthy learning climate with Rigitone Activ Air acoustic boards. Rigitone Activ Air For optimum acoustics and a consistently healthy room climate

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Rigitone Activ Air: Good room acoustics, healthy room climate, great design Good room acoustics and healthy air are critically important for people s wellbeing. All the more so when you consider that we spend up to 90% of our time in enclosed spaces whether at home, in the office, at kindergarten or school, in auditoriums or leisure facilities such as sports clubs. While we can clearly perceive good and bad room acoustics, we are often exposed to invisible pollutants, e.g. through vapours from carpets and other floor coverings, paints or adhesives, without realising it. Air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can impact our wellbeing and significantly damage our health. 60% less formaldehyde Such VOCs, in particular formaldehyde, can be immediately and most importantly permanently removed from room air by the new Rigitone Activ Air acoustic boards. Thanks to their unique active agent, Rigitone Activ Air boards can permanently reduce formaldehyde by 60%. A lasting effect which consistently ensures very good room air and thus greater wellbeing. And last but not least, the attractive perforation design makes them real eye-catchers. Wherever they are installed. P ermanently removes 60% of formaldehyde from room air Room climate E xcellent room acoustics properties Quiet Jointless ceiling appearance Wide range of ceiling designs Design freedom with different perforations S ustainability Sustainability 3

Rigitone Activ Air room air cleaning with a patented active agent How Activ Air works How Activ Air works Rigitone Activ Air boards contain a unique organic mineral substance. It can absorb formaldehyde from room air, convert it into harmless, inactive compounds and perma nently bind them in its structure. This ensures a sustainable reduction in formaldehyde without any risk of re-emission. Formaldehyde comes into contact with the board through the normal circulation of air: The board absorbs the pollutants and converts them into inactive compounds which are bound in the structure of the board. 1. Absorbed formaldehyde Proven long-term effect Rigitone Activ Air is an innovative material with proven performance you can rely on. In a long-term test conducted in accordance with international standards, it was proven that the installation of Rigitone Activ Air permanently removes 60% of formaldehyde from room air after just a short time and without any risk of re-emission. An import ant contribution to healthy construction which offers greater living comfort and has a long-term positive effect on people s wellbeing. Current simulation calculations also prove that Activ Air boards remain effective for at least 50 years. 2. Conversion of formaldehyde 3. Binding of harmless, inactive compounds Continuous air flow with formaldehyde Continuous air flow without formaldehyde Formaldehyde concentration (%) without Activ Air -70% with Activ Air Activ Air has an immediate effect 0 m g-ter on L Days Continuous reduction in formaldehyde e ffe c t 4 No re-emission 28 Tested in accordance with ISO 16000-23 Long-term Rigitone Activ Air testing confirms the high and sustainable level of effectiveness and absence of re-emissions.

Activ Air surface area needed to achieve the full air cleaning power effect Absorption (CH2O) Ratio of surface/ room volume (m2/m3) 60 % 0.4 Ceiling 70 % 1.0 Wall 80 % 1.2 Wall & ceiling Application area Installing Rigitone Activ Air and other Rigips Activ Air products enables the permanent removal of up to 80% of formaldehyde from the room air. You can use the adjacent table to calculate how many square metres of Rigitone Activ Air you should install in a room. Extract: International formaldehyde concentration limits in room air ppm mg/m3 0.30 0.37 Health & Safety Institute 0.10 0.13 Maximum guideline value of the German Health Authority, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and German Environment Agency 0.08 0.10 WHO (World Health Organisation) limit (maximum short-term concentration) Portuguese limit (maximum long-term concentration) 0.04 0.05 Polish limit (maximum long-term concentration) 0.02 0.03 French limit for public buildings (maximum average long-term concentration) from 2015 0.01 0.01 Belgian and French limit for public buildings (maximum average long-term concentration) from 2023 0 0 5

Rigitone Activ Air can do much more Fine acoustics and design Outstanding room acoustics Rigitone Activ Air boards not only offer outstanding air cleaning power, they also have excellent sound-absorbing acoustic properties. Rigitone Activ Air perforated plasterboards are highly effective in the frequency range of the human voice in particular and thus ensure optimum intelligibility in offices, auditoriums or schools. White board for perfect design With their sophisticated design, Rigitone Activ Air boards optimally combine advanced functionality with modern aesthetics. In addition to the wide range of perforation designs, Rigitone Activ Air boards also have a new brightwhite board coating which optimizes their appearance, making them look virtually finished even during the construction phase. Thanks to the new, high-quality board surface, ceilings with Rigitone Activ Air boards look extremely attractive right from the outset. All Rigitone Activ Air boards are supplied with a white or black acoustic tissue as standard. 6

A wide range of quality properties for perfect results Design freedom The Rigitone Activ Air range includes perforation designs with regular and staggered round perforation, irregular staggered perforation and square perforation. Surface finish Rigitone Activ Air boards have a white board surface. After installation and joint filling, the boards can be painted using a paint roller. Paint must not be applied using a spraying machine. Reaction to fire Rigitone Activ Air boards are classified as A2-s1, d0 (C.4) non-combustible in accordance with DIN EN 13501-1. Ease of renovation In the event of renovation measures, a new paint coating can easily be applied to the board surface without impacting its properties. Paint must not be applied using a spraying machine. Installation The jointless installation of Rigitone Activ Air perforated boards with continuous perforation can be realised using either the Joint Filling Technique or Adhesive Joint Technique. Rigips note Detailed information on the two different Joint Filling Techniques and the Adhesive Joint Technique can be found under www.rigips.de/rigitonemix in the brochures: Rigitone Fix Joint Filling Set using VARIO joint filler Rigips ReadyMix Set for the Rigitone Joint Filling Technique using Rigitone Mix Rigips ReadyMix Set for the Rigitone Adhesive Joint Technique using Rigitone Joint Adhesive and Finishing Compound Rigitone Fix Joint Rigips Ready Mix Set for Filling Set Rigips Ready Mix Set for filled joints adhesive joints VARIO Using er joint fill NEW Rigips Read Rigitone Fix Joint Filling Set For the quick and Rigitone ceilings secure jointing of Easy Quick Efficient ymix Set For the Rigit one using Rigitone Joint Filling Techniqu e Mix Rigips Read ymix Set NEW For the Rigit one Technique usin Adhesive Joint g Rigitone Joint and Rigitone Finishing Com Adhesive pound Structural prerequisites Rigitone Activ Air boards can be used in rooms where the relative humidity level does not exceed 70%. Filling work should be carried out at a long-term board and room temperature of at least 5 C. 7

Rigitone Activ Air product range Rigitone Activ Air a wide variety of perforation patterns for maximum design freedom Thanks to their continuous perforation, jointless installation and outstanding acoustic properties, Rigitone Activ Air boards are the preferred choice of architects, specialist planners and craftsmen for high-quality acoustic ceilings. The wide variety of different perforation designs, special acoustic properties, high level of eco-friendliness and many other positive properties make these ceilings particularly attractive and sustainable. Regular round perforation 6 / 18 8 / 18 10 / 23 12.5 1,188 1,998 mm 12.5 1,188 1,998 mm 12.5 1,196 2,001 mm Perforated area: 8.7 % Perforated area: 15.5 % Perforated area: 14.8 % 12 / 25 15 / 30 12.5 x 1,200 2,000 mm 12.5 1,200 2,010 mm Perforated area: 18.1 % Perforated area: 19.6 % 8

Staggered round perforation 8-12 / 50 12-20 / 66 12.5 1,200 2,000 mm 12.5 1,188 1,980 mm Perforated area: 13.1 % Perforated area: 19.6 % Irregular scattered perforation 8-15-20 8-15 - 20 super 12-20-35 12.5 1,200 2,000 mm 12.5 1,200 1,960 mm 12.5 1,200 2,000 mm Perforated area: 6.0 % Perforated area: 10.0 % Perforated area: 11.0 % Regular square perforation 8 / 18 Q 12 / 25 Q 12.5 1,188 1,998 mm 12.5 1,200 2,000 mm Perforated area: 19.8 % Perforated area: 23.0 % mm figures: Thickness width length 9

Activ Air brings fresh air to drywall structures Air cleaning makes sense in many rooms That s why Rigips is continuously expanding its Activ Air range. With Rigitone Activ Air we are systematically extending the ceiling product range to include premium air cleaning power. The following Rigips products already include premium air cleaning technology. Clean air also on a grand scale Rigitone Big Activ Air perforated plasterboards with block perforation/block slots and Activ Air premium air cleaning power. Rigitone Big Activ Air Sixto 63 Rigitone Big Activ Air Quattro 41 Rigitone Big Activ Air Quattro 42 Rigitone Big Activ Air Quattro 46 Rigitone Big Activ Air Quattro 47 Rigitone Big Activ Air Line 6 4 AK tapered edges Format 12.5 1,200 2,400 mm Positive effects optically and in terms of room climate Gyptone Activ Air tiles with A and E edges tile ceilings made of plasterboards with premium air cleaning power and high-quality colour coatings. Gyptone Activ Air Sixto 60 Gyptone Activ Air Point 11 Gyptone Activ Air Point 12 Gyptone Activ Air Quattro 20 Gyptone Activ Air Quattro 22 Gyptone Activ Air Quattro 50 Gyptone Activ Air Line 4 Gyptone Activ Air Base A and E edges Format 625 625 mm oder 600 600 mm on inquiry Rigidur H also helps people to breathe freely Alongside the ceiling range, we have also integrated Activ Air premium air cleaning power into our Rigidur gypsum fibreboard range. Rigidur H Activ Air 12.5 Format 12.5 1,245 2,000 mm Rigidur H Activ Air 12.5 AK Format 12.5 1,249 2,000 mm 10

Activ Air Important background information and facts 1. How is the air cleaning power achieved? We have developed Activ Air to meet the highest air cleaning requirements and already added it to a variety of Rigips products. The active agent is highly effective at absorbing formaldehyde and converting it into stable, harmless compounds. 2. Does the air cleaning power alter the other board properties? No. The low concentration of the active agent in the board ensures that the characteristic properties of Activ Air boards are not impacted. All structural properties including e.g. robustness, stability, non-combustibility, sound insulation or load-bearing capacity remain unaffected. 3. Is there a rule of thumb for calculating the surface area needed per room to achieve the full air cleaning power effect? Based on the measurements taken at the testing institute, the following estimate can be used to calculate the effectiveness of the Activ Air board range. The panelled area is critical to the effective ness of the formaldehyde reduction. a. Ceiling = 0.4 0.5 m2/m3 = 60 % b. Wall = 0.8 1.0 m2/m3 = 70 % c. Wall + ceiling 1.2 1.5 m2/m3 = 80 % effects of formaldehyde on people s health in many publications. 6. Where can formaldehyde be found? Formaldehyde was frequently used in the manu facture of chipboard and plywood in the past. The elimination of formaldehyde from contaminated buildings is an issue particularly in older pre fabricated wooden houses. Smoking also releases formaldehyde, making a significant contribution to air pollution. Formaldehyde may also be used in the manufacture of pigments, adhesives or disinfectants. 7. What other potential sources exist? Formaldehyde can be found in many materials including a. Furniture, carpets b. Floor coverings and other fittings c. Construction products (e.g. chipboard, impregnated wooden materials, paints and varnishes) 8. What happens to the pollutants? It can absorb formaldehyde from room air, convert it into harmless, inactive compounds and permanently bind them in its structure. 4. Which pollutants have Activ Air products been proven to reduce? The most well-known harmful VOC was used to prove the long-term pollutant reduction effect: formaldehyde (CH2O). 9. Can the pollutants be released back into the room air? No. The composition of the active agents has been selected to ensure that the pollutant remains bound in the board. This has been proven in tests (so-called desorption tests). 5. What actually is formaldehyde? is a colourless, pungent smelling substance which occurs in gaseous form at room temperature. Certain materials containing formaldehyde can contaminate the air in enclosed rooms by releasing vapours. The WHO refers to the harmful 10. Has the air cleaning power of our boards been verified? The effectiveness of our boards has been confirmed by an independent testing institute (Eurofins in Denmark). All stated concentration data are based on these results. 11

11. Is light necessary for the air cleaning power to work? No. The boards are fully effective even without sunlight. 12. Is there a time limit on the effectiveness of the boards? Simulations in laboratories have calculated that the boards will remain fully effective for at least 50 years. No deterioration in effectiveness is therefore expected within the usual lifetime of drywall structures. 13. Do special instructions have to be followed when installing the boards? No. The processing instructions for Activ Air products do not differ. 14. Can the board be painted or wallpapered as normal? Yes. If vapour-permeable coatings such as emulsions, plaster or standard wallpapers are applied to the Activ Air boards with air cleaning power, no significant deterioration in the air cleaning power can be expected. Airtight coatings such as tiles or metal film/vinyl wallpapers reduce the ability of the active agent in the boards to react with the air pollutants to varying degrees. 15. Do special measures need to be taken for subsequent recycling or disposal of the boards? No. The active agent and conversion products remaining in the boards are harmless substances in very low concentrations. The boards can be disposed of as usual in accordance with the valid regulations for plasterboards. 12

People just love to build. Clear and simple. Rigips. The construction professional - Innovation & sustainability Today's building methods convince through an utmost degree of functionality and economic efficiency. Just like dry interior construction which Rigips has established as the pioneer and forerunner in Germany. Today the name of Rigips is synonymous with modern dry construction and the high quality of the brand. Based on manifold inno vations we have further developed this building method and offer high-quality system solutions plus all necessary components to the professional user. What guides us in our activities is the responsible managing of natural, human and economic assets and resources. For us, the production of especially eco-compatible building materials from the natural raw material gypsum has a long tradition. This is the reason, why we feel particularly committed to sustainable building. Simple and future-oriented solutions The focus of our developments is placed on reliable, safe systems which satisfy the constantly increasing requirements of all those involved in building. It is our aim not only to respond to the varied demands of our customers regarding current requirements but also to consider tomorrow's challenges already today. We develop solutions which aim to offer the highest comfort for the user in order to enable a future-orientated design of buildings and rooms. This is what Multi-Comfort stands for. Generate sustainable values with Multi-Comfort With our Multi-Comfort solutions which exceed the applicable minimum standards and our certified systems we make an important contribution to enhance planning and processing security and to increase the added value in dry construction. This is closely linked to the sustainable improvement of living comfort and the quality of life for people as well as the intrinsic value of their habitats. From one generation to the next. Experience comfort with all your senses: the six Multi-Comfort dimensions Safety Time saving For further information please visit: www.rigips.de/mkh Sustain-ability TA I IT AT Design freedom S Quiet SU Room climate TI-COMFO UL RT M Rigips. Future friendly. N A BLE H AB

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