Using the HPD Builder

How to use the HPD Builder Application

What is the HPD Builder?
The HPD Builder is an interactive online tool built and maintained by HPDC to facilitate the creation and publishing of an HPD. It guides manufacturers to ...
Tue, 7 May, 2019 at 5:52 PM
How do I get an HPD Builder account?
The HPD Builder is available as a benefit of membership in the HPD Collaborative.   If you are already an HPDC member, but your membership is locked in t...
Thu, 7 Aug, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Can I reuse materials in multiple HPDs?
This note will help Builder Users avoid unintended changes to material composition when a material is reused in multiple HPDs. A material is entered in...
Mon, 29 Sep, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Where do I enter assessment data in the HPD?
Manufacturers often have assessments of done on their products and/or product contents. These may be to support various certification programs or to provide...
Mon, 29 Sep, 2025 at 12:54 PM
How do I upgrade my HPDs to v3.0?
HPDs published under versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.1.1 2.2 or 2.3 of the HPD Open Standard may be upgraded to the current version of the HPD Open Standard: version 3...
Mon, 29 Sep, 2025 at 1:06 PM
How to report proprietary data on my HPD?
The steps below are to be followed in order to report proprietary substance or polymer data in the HPDs:  Go to Section: Substances, Materials, & Poly...
Tue, 3 Sep, 2024 at 7:18 AM
How secure is the information that I upload in HPD?
HPD Builder is hosted on a secure cloud server site with SSL encryption. HPD information can only be accessed using a validated company email address and pa...
Fri, 12 Mar, 2021 at 11:29 AM
What is MasterFormat® and how do I find my product's CSI DSection?
MasterFormat®, a publication of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), is a master list of numbers and...
Thu, 6 Aug, 2020 at 1:24 PM
How can I look up the hazard warnings required by the HPD?
In most cases, you don't need to. Most manufacturers HPDs create HPDs using an automated tool such as the HPD Builder. When you enter your chemical form...
Wed, 1 Apr, 2020 at 1:40 PM
Do I need a VOC Emissions Certification to publish an HPD?
VOC Emissions certification is not required to publish an HPD however entry on Section 3 is required for all products.  Please see below the options for ent...
Fri, 30 Aug, 2019 at 7:22 PM