Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Hazardous Substances

Analysing/Determination

Determination of VOC in bulk samples acc. to German DIN EN ISO 16000, page 6 and page 9 (check chamber method)

Determination of VOC, BTXE in air filter probes acc. to German VDI 2100, pages 2 – 5 und German VDI 4300, page 6

Determination of VOC in air filter probes acc. to German DIN EN ISO 16017, page 1 and 2

Expertise

Consulting

Inspection on site, determination of hazardous substances

Evaluation of measurement results acc. to German BGIA for working places and acc. to German IRK, AGÖF and VDB for indoor rooms

Risk assessment acc. to German „Gefahrstoffverordnung“ for working places and acc. to German IRK, AGÖF and VDB for indoor rooms

Reports & Expertises

Hazardous Substances – VOC Volatile Organic Compounds

Hazardous substances

Acrylate, aldehyde, alcohols
Aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, styrene, toluene),
halogenic hydrocarbons, unsaturated hydrocarbons
Ester, glycol derivates
Isocyanate, ketone, phenolics, siloxane, terpene, etc.

Applications

Paints, coatings, adhesives, undercoats

Function

Solvents, dilution

Risks

Benzene catogorized as carzinogenic
Other substances high odour, toxic, neuro toxic, sensitizing, etc.
Irritation of respiratory tract, head ache, unpleasant smell pollutions, symptomes of fatigue

Reason for determinations

Health problems resulting of irritation of respiratory tract and headache
Unpleasant smell pollutions and taste perceptionsn