<p>This International Standard specifies a test method for determining the equilibrium concentration of formaldehyde<br />from formaldehyde-emitting coatings and melamine foams in a small test chamber.<br />It describes the determination of the equilibrium concentration of formaldehyde that is established in air at 23 °C and<br />50 % relative humidity. The test closely simulates practical conditions and can be performed on a laboratory scale.<br />Good correlation is obtained with values obtained on samples of the same material in a 40 m3 test chamber. The<br />method, which is simple to perform, is therefore suitable for the preliminary determination of limits that have to be<br />adhered to.</p>
Registration number (WIID)
26993
Scope
<p>This International Standard specifies a test method for determining the equilibrium concentration of formaldehyde<br />from formaldehyde-emitting coatings and melamine foams in a small test chamber.<br />It describes the determination of the equilibrium concentration of formaldehyde that is established in air at 23 °C and<br />50 % relative humidity. The test closely simulates practical conditions and can be performed on a laboratory scale.<br />Good correlation is obtained with values obtained on samples of the same material in a 40 m3 test chamber. The<br />method, which is simple to perform, is therefore suitable for the preliminary determination of limits that have to be<br />adhered to.</p>
