Fireproofing agents

Sampling

• Qualified sampling of home dust acc. to German VDI 4301, page 5 and German VDB guildline II B3
• Qualified sampling of bulk samples acc. to German VDI 4301, Bpage 5 and german VDB guideline II B2
• Qualified air measurements acc. to German VDI 4301, page 5 und German VDB guideline II B1

 Analysing/Determination

• Determination of fireproofing agents in home dust acc. German VDI 4301, page 5 (HRGC/LRMS method)
• Determination of fireproofing agents in air filter probes acc. to German VDI 4301, page 5 (HRGC/LRMS method)

Expertise

• Consulting
• Inspection on site, determination of hazardous substances
• Evaluation of measurement results acc. to German BGIA for working places und German AGÖF and VDB für indoor rooms
• Risk assessment acc. to criteria German „Gefahrstoffverordnung“ for working places and acc. to German AGÖF and VDB for indoor rooms
• Reports & Expertises

Fireproofing agents

Hazardous substances

Polybrominated Diphenylether (PBDPE)
Trisphosphate: TCEP (Tris-(Chlorethyl)-phosphat, TCIPP (Tris-(1,3-dichlorisopropyl)phosphat,
TCPP (Tris-(1,3-dichloropropyl)phosphat
Metals, i.e. Aluminiumtrihydrate, Antimonoxide
Polychlorinated Biphenyle (PCB)

Application

Plastics, textiles

Function

Decrese of flamabillity (increase of inflammation temperature)

Appearance

Roof trussese (roof beams, attic, bulk), wall cladding, wood floor, parquet, furnitures, impregnated clothing, leahther articles, old coatings

Function

Waterproofing against moisture, buliding protection, wood protection

Riscs

Few knowledge of negative health effects
Suspicion of hormonal effects in the human body
TCEP: carcinogenic class 3, toxic for reproduction

Reason for determination

Health risks