ENV 13419-3:1999

Building products - Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds - Part 3: Procedure for sampling, storage of samples and preparation of test specimens ENV 13419-3:1999

Publication date:   Mar 19, 2004

Scope

Studies of emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from building products in test chambers or cells require proper handling of the product prior to testing and during the testing period. This standard specifies sampling of the product to be tested, the transport conditions and the preparations of test specimens. Depending on the non-homogenity of the product, it can be necessary to make measurements on different test specimens to determine the specific emission rate. Procedure for sampling and specimen preparation are given in Annexes A (flooring materials and wall coverings) and B (paints and varnishes) of this standard.