DIN Standards Committee Coatings and Coating Materials
DIN EN ISO 15234
Paints and varnishes - Testing of formaldehyde-emitting coatings and melamine foams - Determination of the steady-state concentration of formaldehyde in a small test chamber (ISO 15234:1999); German version EN ISO 15234:2010
Beschichtungsstoffe - Prüfung von Formaldehyd emittierenden Beschichtungen und Melaminschaumstoffen - Bestimmung der Ausgleichskonzentration an Formaldehyd in einem kleinen Prüfraum (ISO 15234:1999); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 15234:2010
Overview
This standard specifies a method for determining the equilibrium concentration of formaldehyde (methanal) from formaldehyde-emitting coatings and melamine foams in a small test chamber. It describes the determination of the equilibrium concentration of formaldehyde that is established in air at 23 °C and 50 % relative humidity. The test closely simulates practical conditions and can be performed on a laboratory scale. Correlation has been proven with values obtained on samples of the same material in a large 40 m3 test chamber. The method, which is simple to perform, is therefore suitable for the preliminary determination of limits that have to be adhered to. The Committee responsible for this standard is NA 002-00-07 AA "Allgemeine Prüfverfahren für Beschichtungsstoffe und Beschichtungen" ("General test methods for coating materials and coatings") at DIN.
Document: references other documents
Responsible national committee
NA 002-00-07 AA - General test methods for coating materials and coatings
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 139 - Paints and varnishes
