CEN/TC 264/WG 7 - Building materials - Determination of volatile compounds - Emission test chamber methods

ISO 16000-10:2006 specifies a general laboratory test method for determination of the area specific emission rate of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from newly produced building products or furnishing under defined climate conditions. The method can also, in principle, be applied to aged products. The emission data obtained can be used to calculate concentrations in a model room.
According to the definition of an emission test cell, it is also possible to perform non-destructive emission measurements on building products on-site in buildings. However, the procedure for such measurements is not described in ISO 16000-10:2006. An example of an emission test cell is described.
ISO 16000-10:2006 is also applicable to wood-based panels and other building products, in order to determine the emission rate of formaldehyde.

ISO - Taking over of an ISO Technical Corrigendum

ISO 16000-9:2006 specifies a general laboratory test method for determination of the area specific emission rate of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from newly produced building products or furnishing under defined climate conditions. The method can also, in principle, be applied to aged products. The emission data obtained can be used to calculate concentrations in a model room.
ISO 16000-9:2006 applies to various emission test chambers used for determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from building products or products. A general description of an emission test chamber is given.
ISO 16000-9:2006 is also applicable to wood-based panels and other building products, in order to determine the emission rate of formaldehyde.

Studies of the emission of volatile organic compounds from unused building products or furnishing in test chambers or cells require proper handling of the product prior to testing, and during the testing period.
ISO 16000-11:2006 defines three types of building products or furnishing: solid, liquid and combined. For each type, specifications are given for the sampling procedures, transport conditions, storage, and substrate used that can affect emissions of volatile organic compounds. For individual products, the preparation of a test specimen for each type is prescribed.

This standard specifies a general laboratory test method for determination of area specific emission rate of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from newly produced building products under defined climate conditions. This method can also, in principle, be applied to aged products. The emission data obtained can be used to calculate concentrations in a model room. This part of the standard applies to various emission test chambers used for determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from building products. A general description of an emission test chamber is given in Annex C of this standard.

This standard specifies a general laboratory test method for determination of area specific emission rate of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from newly produced building products under defined climate conditions. This method can also, in principle, be applied to aged products. The emission data obtained can be used to calculate concentrations in a model room. According to the definition of an emission test cell, it is also possible to perform non-destructive emission measurements on building products on-site in buildings. However, the procedure for such measurements is not described in this standard.

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.