VDA 275 (accredited)

Our testing laboratory performs testing in accordance with VDA 275 – Interior automotive components: Determination of formaldehyde emission (measurement method based on the modified bottle method) professionally and using an accredited testing procedure.

The VDA 275 standard defines a standardized test method for the quantitative determination of formaldehyde emissions from non-metallic materials and molded components used in vehicle interiors. This method is well established in the automotive industry and is applied to assess chemical emissions, ensuring material quality, interior air quality, and health-safe properties.

Test principle: Sample specimens, cut to standard dimensions and mass, are placed in a sealed container setup (bottle method) over distilled water and stored for a defined period at a constant temperature. During this period, formaldehyde released from the material diffuses into the gas phase and dissolves almost entirely in the water. The dissolved formaldehyde is then measured photometrically and quantified. Results are expressed as the mass of formaldehyde per kilogram of material (mg/kg).

Testing according to VDA 275 provides reliable quantitative data on formaldehyde emissions from materials such as synthetic leather, coated textiles, leather, composites, plastic-elastomer components, and other non-metallic parts. These results are essential for quality control, supplier evaluation, material development, and compliance with internal OEM requirements as well as industry-specific standards for interior air quality and product safety.