BS EN 16516:2017+A1:2020 PDF

Scope: What is BS EN 16516 about? BS EN 16516 specifies a horizontal reference method for the determination of emissions of regulated dangerous substances from construction products into indoor air. This method is applicable to volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, very volatile aldehydes, and ammonia. It is based on the use of a test chamber and subsequent analysis of the organic compounds by GC-MS, HPLC, and for ammonia, subsequent analysis by spectrophotometric methods or any equivalent analytical methods (such as ion chromatography and ammonium specific electrode). Who is BS EN 16516 for ? BS EN 16516 on the determination of emissions into indoor air is useful for: Builders Manufacturers of construction products Personnel of chemical laboratory Why should you use BS EN 16516 ? The emissions of dangerous substances from construction products are vital because they have adverse health effects as indoor pollutants or have a high potential to cause health effects. BS EN 16516 provides the terms relating to emissions into indoor air and associated laboratory testing for a better understanding of dangerous substances.

BS EN 16516:2017+A1:2020 history

2020 BS EN 16516:2017+A1:2020 Construction products: Assessment of release of dangerous substances. Determination of emissions into indoor air
2017 BS EN 16516:2017 Construction products: Assessment of release of dangerous substances. Determination of emissions into indoor air