Non-Metallic Materials in Automotive Interior Trim - Determination of emissions of organic compounds
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We offer VDA 277 testing in our laboratory – fast, compliant with current standards, under accredited conditions, and with optional substance identification for a comprehensive evaluation of emissions in the automotive sector (vehicle interior).
The VDA 277 test is a recognized automotive standard for determining the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from materials used in vehicle interiors. The purpose of this standard is to evaluate the emission characteristics of materials such as plastics, synthetic leather, textiles, leather, foams, or adhesives, and to quantify their contribution to interior air quality.
Manufacturers and suppliers use this method to ensure compliance with OEM specifications and to identify low-emission materials for series production.
The analysis according to VDA 277 is carried out using static headspace GC-FID (gas chromatography with flame ionization detector). A defined material sample is heated in a gas-tight sample container, typically at 120 °C for 60 minutes. The resulting volatile compounds pass into the gas phase (headspace) and are subsequently analyzed. The total carbon content (TVOC value) is determined as a measure of the sum of all volatile organic substances.
Optionally, our test lab can perform an additional GC-MS (mass spectrometry) analysis, which allows the identification of individual, critically listed substances. In this way, both the total emission and the qualitative composition of VOCs are determined, providing valuable insights for material evaluation and compliance testing in the automotive industry.