Testing acc. to VDA 278: Thermal Desorption Analysis of Organic Emissions for the Characterization of Non-Metallic Materials for Automobiles
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We offer VDA 278 testing in our accredited laboratory – fast, standard-compliant, and reliable – for the evaluation of the emission behavior of non-metallic materials in the automotive interior.
The VDA 278 standard is an established recommendation of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and defines a thermal desorption procedure for the characterization of organic emissions from non-metallic materials used in vehicle interiors. Typical materials include textiles, carpets, adhesives, sealants, foams, leather, plastic components, films, coatings, and composite materials.
The procedure determines two key sum parameters: one for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and one for condensable substances (FOG). Samples are thermally extracted, and the emissions are analyzed using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Additionally, an individual substance analysis is performed, with critical substances (CMR substances – carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction) clearly marked in the generated compound lists.
The results of VDA 278 testing from our laboratory provide manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive sector with a reliable basis for quality assurance, material approval, and compliance with OEM requirements.
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