Emissions Testing of Plastics

Plastics and plastic components are used across high-value industries such as automotive, construction, and medical technology. To ensure environmental compatibility and user safety, we analyze emissions under realistic exposure scenarios. These procedures give you confidence that your materials meet stringent emission limits.

We support the following standardized methods:

• DIN 75201: Determination of the fogging characteristics of trim materials in the interior of automobiles
• VDA 270: Determination of the odour characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles
• VDA 275: Determination of formaldehyde release – modified bottle method
• VDA 277: Determination of organic emissions
• VDA 278: Thermal desorption of organic emissions for characterization of non-metallic automotive materials
• VW 50180: Parts, Components, Semi-Finished Products, and Materials in the Vehicle Interior – Emission Behaviour
• VW 96043 (PN 780): Vehicle Interior – Emission Behavior
• VW PV 3341: Determination of emission of organic compounds
• VW PV 3015: Gravimetric Determination of Condensable Components
• VW PV 3900: Odor Test
• VW PV 3925: Measurement by a Modified Bottle Method
• VW PV 3942: Testing Using the DUT Chamber Method
• BMW GS 97014-2: Determination of volatile organic emissions (CARB method, up to 70 substances)
• BMW GS 97014-3: Emissions measurement under air exchange in test chamber – determination of VOC emissions
• BMW GS 97014-4: Emission Measurement Under Air Exchange in a Test Chamber – Determination of Odor Behavior

Total carbon emissions / Static headspace (TVOC determination)

VDA 277 – Determination of organic emissions from non-metallic automotive interior materials

Sample quantity: 10 g or 10 cm x 10 cm

Thermal Desorption / Dynamic Headspace

VDA 278 – Thermal desorption analysis for characterization of non-metallic automotive materials

Sample quantity: 10 g

Fogging Behavior / Fogging Test

DIN 75201 – Fogging behavior in automotive interior materials

• Fogging test (gravimetric) – Sample quantity: 2 samples, Ø 8 cm, or 2 × 10 g
• Fogging test (reflectometric) – Sample quantity: 4 samples, Ø 80 mm, or 4 × 10 g
• Fogging test (haze measurement) – Sample quantity: 4 samples, Ø 80 mm, or 4 × 10 g

Formaldehyde Emission

VDA 275 – Formaldehyde release — modified bottle method

Sample quantity: 6 samples, 4 cm × 10 cm

Odor

VDA 270 – Odor rating for automotive interior materials

Sample quantity: 100 g