DS/EN ISO 15234:2011
Paints and varnishes - Testing of formaldehyde-emitting coatings and melamine foams - Determination of the steady-state concentration of formaldehyde in a small test chamber

Standard No.

DS/EN ISO 15234:2011

Release Date

2011

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

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DS/EN ISO 15234:2011

Scope

Specifies a test method for determining the equilibrium concentration of formaldehyde 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. Good correlation is obtained with values obtained on samples of the same material in a 40 m¦ test chamber. The method, which is simple to perform, is therefore suitable for the preliminary determination of limits that have to be adhered to.

DS/EN ISO 15234:2011 history

• 2011 DS/EN ISO 15234:2011 Paints and varnishes - Testing of formaldehyde-emitting coatings and melamine foams - Determination of the steady-state concentration of formaldehyde in a small test chamber