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Application

The test method describes the measurement procedure for determining formaldehyde emissions from components, parts and materials in the interior of vehicles.

The procedure is used for testing the distribution of formaldehyde emissions between components. Subject to certain restrictions, it can also be used for material development and for acceptance testing.

As to its technical content, this Standard conforms to VDA 275 (German Automotive Association).

The Standard is applicable to non metallic components, parts and materials in vehicle interiors and is used for determining the formaldehyde emission. The test is performed in accordance with the modified bottle method.

The bottle method was developed for the purpose of determining the formaldehyde emission from woven textiles and untreated particle boards. It has subsequently been applied in different variants for the testing of other materials.