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Applicant:
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C/Josep Irla i Bosch, 5-7. entreplanta
08034. Barcelona
SPAIN
VOC EMISSION TEST REPORT
Indoor Air Comfort GOLD®
9 September 2020
1 Sample Information
Sample name Perlifoc HP
Batch no. Palet number 42
Production date 01/07/2020
Product type Gypsum based mortar
Sample reception 17/07/2020

2 Brief Evaluation of the Results

Regulation or protocol Conclusion Version of regulation or protocol
French VOC Regulation Regulation of March and May 2011 (DEVL1101903D and
DEVL1104875A)

French CMR components Pass Regulation of April and May 2009 (DEVP0908633A and
DEVP0910046A)

Italian CAM Edilizia Pass Decree 11 October 2017 (GU n.259 del 6-11-2017)

AgBB/ABG Pass Anforderungen an bauliche Anlagen bezüglich des

Gesundheitsschutzes, ABG May 2019, AgBB August 2018

Belgian Regulation Pass Royal decree of May 2014 (C-2014/24239)

EMICODE EC 1 PLUS April 2020

® Indoor Air Comfort 7.0 of May 2020
Indoor Air Comfort Pass
® Indoor Air Comfort GOLD 7.0 of May 2020
Indoor Air Comfort GOLD Pass
Blue Angel (DE-UZ 113) Fail DE-UZ 113 for “Low-Emission Floor Covering Adhesives
and other Installation Materials” (Version January 2019)

BREEAM International Exemplary Level BREEAM International New Construction v2.0 (2016)
® BREEAM-NOR New Construction v1.2 (2019)
BREEAM NOR Fail
Full details based on the testing and direct comparison with limit values are available in the following pages

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Table of contents
1 Sample Information 1

2 Brief Evaluation of the Results 1

3 Applied Test Methods 3

3.1 General Test References 3
3.2 Specific Laboratory Sampling and Analyses 3
4 Test Parameters, Sample Preparation and Deviations 4
4.1 VOC Emission Chamber Test Parameters 4
4.2 Preparation of the Test Specimen 4
4.3 Picture of Sample 4
4.4 Deviations from Referenced Protocols and Regulations 4

5 Results 5
5.1 VOC Emission Test Results after 3 Days 5
5.2 VOC Emission Test Results after 28 Days 7

6 Summary and Evaluation of the Results 9

6.1 Comparison with Limit Values of the French VOC Regulation 9
6.2 Comparison with Limit Values of the CMR Components 9
6.3 Comparison with Limit Values of the Italian CAM Regulation 10
6.4 Comparison with Limit Values of AgBB/ABG 11
6.5 Comparison with Limit Values of the Belgian Regulation 11
6.6 Comparison with Limit Values of LEED v4.1 11
6.7 Comparison with Limit Values of BREEAM International 12
®
6.8 Comparison with Limit Values of Indoor Air Comfort 12
®
6.9 Comparison with Limit Values of Indoor Air Comfort Gold 13
6.10 Comparison with Limit Values of EMICODE 14
6.11 Comparison with Limit Values of Blue Angel (DE-UZ 113) 14

7 Appendices 15
7.1 Chromatogram of VOC Emissions after 3 Days 15
7.2 Chromatogram of VOC Emissions after 28 Days 15
7.3 How to Understand the Results 16
7.4 Applied LCI and NIK Values 17
7.5 Description of VOC Emission Test 18
7.6 Quality Assurance 20
7.7 Accreditation 20
7.8 Uncertainty of the Test Method 20

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3 Applied Test Methods
3.1 General Test References
Combined
Regulation, protocol or Reporting limit
Version Calculation of TVOC uncertainty¤
standard VOC [µg/m³]
[RSD(%)]
EN 16516 October 2017 5 Toluene equivalents 22%
ISO 16000 -3 -6 -9 -11 2006-2011 depending on part 2 Toluene equivalents 22%
ASTM D5116-10 2010 - - -
Specifications Indoor Air
7.0 of May 2020 5 Toluene equivalents 22%
Comfort Gold
Regulation of March and May
French VOC Classes 2011 (DEVL1101903D and 2 Toluene equivalents 22%
DEVL1104875A)
Regulation of April and May
French CMR 2009 (DEVP0908633A and 1 Toluene equivalents 22%
DEVP0910046A)
Decree 11 October 2017.
Italian CAM Edilizia 2 Toluene equivalents 22%
Section 2.3.5.5
AgBB August 2018 5 Compound Specific 22%
MVV TB/ABG May 2019 5 Compound Specific 22%
Royal decree of May 2014 (C
Belgian VOC 5 Toluene equivalents 22%
- 2014 / 24239)
EMICODE April 2020 5 Toluene equivalents 22%
BREEAM-NOR New
BREEAM® NOR 5 Toluene equivalents 22%
Construction v1.2 (2019)
BREEAM International New
BREEAM International - - -
Construction v2.0 (2016)
LEED v4.1 July 2019 - - -
Blue Angel (DE-UZ 113) January 2019 5 Compound Specific 22%

3.2 Specific Laboratory Sampling and Analyses

Quantification
Analytical Uncertainty¤
Procedure External Method Internal SOP limit / sampling
principle [RSD(%)]
volume
ISO 16000-11:2006,
EN16402:2013,
Sample preparation CDPH:2017, 71M549810 - - -
AgBB:2018,
EMICODE:2019
Emission chamber ISO 16000-9:2006, EN Chamber and air
71M549811 - -
testing 16516:2017 control
ISO 16000-6:2011, EN
Sampling of VOC 71M549812 5L Tenax TA -
16516:2017
ISO 16000-6:2011, EN
Analysis of VOC 71M542808B 1 µg/m³ ATD-GC/MS 10%
16516:2017
ISO 16000-3:2011, EN
Sampling of aldehydes 71M549812 35 L DNPH -
16516:2017
ISO 16000-3:2011, EN
Analysis of aldehydes 717-1:2004, EN 71M548400 3-6 µg/m³ HPLC-UV 10%
16516:2017
ISO 16000-33:2017,
Sampling of phthalates* 71M549812 60 L XAD-2 -
MEL-09:2003
Analysis of phthalates* ISO 16000-33:2017 71M546060 0.6 µg/m³ GC/MS 10%

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4 Test Parameters, Sample Preparation and Deviations
4.1 VOC Emission Chamber Test Parameters
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Chamber volume, V[L] 119 Preconditioning period -
-1
Air Change rate, n[h ] 0.5 Test period 03/08/2020 - 31/08/2020
Relative humidity of supply Area specific ventilation rate,
50 ± 3 0.36
air, RH [%] q [m/h or m³/m²/h]
Temperature of supply air,
23 ± 1 Loading factor [m²/m³] 1.4
T [°C]
Test scenario Wall and ceiling

4.2 Preparation of the Test Specimen

The sample was mixed homogeneously, 700 g material in 560 g water. A part of the mixture was applied into
a flat bottomed petri discs yielding a 3 mm thick layer.

4.3 Picture of Sample

4.4 Deviations from Referenced Protocols and Regulations

No deviations from the referenced test methods were observed.

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5 Results
5.1 VOC Emission Test Results after 3 Days
CAS No. Retention ID- Specific Toluene Specific RD RB
time Cat Conc. eq. SER
[min] [µg/m³] [µg/m³] [µg/(m²·h)]

VOC with NIK/LCI

1-Butanol 71-36-3 2.51 1 23 7.0 8.3 0.0078 0.0078
1-Methoxy-2-propanol * 107-98-2 2.62 1 200 72 72 0.026 0.026
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 6.11 1 14 15 5.0 0.016 0.016
m/p-Xylene * 179601-23-1 6.26 1 5.6 6.1 2.0 0.011 0.011
Other alkylbenzene * 7.30 2 8.2 8.2 2.9 0.018 0.018
n-Propylbenzene 103-65-1 7.80 1 8.3 9.8 3.0 0.0087 0.0087
e
Benzaldehyde 100-52-7 7.91 1 14 12 4.9 0.15 0.15
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol 104-76-7 8.93 1 23 16 8.1 0.075 0.075
Acetophenone 98-86-2 9.50 1 38 30 14 0.078 0.078
VOC without NIK/LCI
Not identified * 2.94 4 15 15 5.4
1-Ethoxy-2-propanol * 1569-02-4 3.73 2 15 15 5.3
Sum of VOC without 30 30 11
NIK/LCI

VVOC compounds
None determined
TVVOC <5 <5 <2

SVOC compounds
None determined
TSVOC <5 <5 <2

Carcinogens
Total carcinogens <1 <1 <1

Aldehydes
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 1 3.4 1.2
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 1 32 11 0.027 0.027
Propionaldehyde 123-38-6 1 <3 <2
Butyraldehyde 123-72-8 1 <3 <2
Acrolein * 107-02-8 1 <5 <2
2-Butenal * 123-73-9 1 <5 <2
Glutaraldehyde * 111-30-8 1 <5 <2
Octanal * 124-13-0 1 <5 <2
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 CAS No. Retention ID- Specific Toluene Specific RD RB
time Cat Conc. eq. SER
[min] [µg/m³] [µg/m³] [µg/(m²·h)]

Nonanal * 124-19-6 1 <5 <2

Decanal * 112-31-2 1 <5 <2
R-values 0.42 0.42

TVOC 370 210 130

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5.2 VOC Emission Test Results after 28 Days
CAS No. Retention ID- Specific Toluene Specific RD RB
time Cat Conc. eq. SER
[min] [µg/m³] [µg/m³] [µg/(m²·h)]

VOC with NIK/LCI

1,2-Propandiol (Propylene
57-55-6 3.54 1 130 24 48 0.064 0.064
glycol) *
n-Propylbenzene 103-65-1 7.92 1 6.2 7.3 2.2 0.0065 0.0065
VOC without NIK/LCI
None determined
Sum of VOC without <5 <5 <2
NIK/LCI

VVOC compounds
None determined
TVVOC <5 <5 <2

SVOC compounds
None determined
TSVOC <5 <5 <2

Carcinogens
Total carcinogens <1 <1 <1

CMR (French reg.)

Benzene 71-43-2 1 <1 <1
Trichloroethylene 79-01-6 1 <1 <1
Dibutylphthalate (DBP)* 84-74-2 1 <1 <1
Diethylhexylphthalate 117-81-7 1 <1 <1
(DEHP)*
Aldehydes
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 1 <3 <2
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 1 <3 <2
Propionaldehyde 123-38-6 1 <3 <2
Butyraldehyde 123-72-8 1 <3 <2
Acrolein * 107-02-8 1 <5 <2
2-Butenal * 123-73-9 1 <5 <2
Glutaraldehyde * 111-30-8 1 <5 <2
Octanal * 124-13-0 1 <5 <2
Nonanal * 124-19-6 1 <5 <2
Decanal * 112-31-2 1 <5 <2

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 CAS No. Retention ID- Specific Toluene Specific RD RB
time Cat Conc. eq. SER
[min] [µg/m³] [µg/m³] [µg/(m²·h)]

R-values 0.070 0.070

TVOC 140 31 50

TVOC (French label) 43

Toluene 108-88-3 <2 <2 <1
Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 <2 <2 <1
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 3.3 3.5 1.2
Xylene 1330-20-7 2.4 2.6 0.84
Styrene 100-42-5 <2 <2 <1
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 <2 <2 <1
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 <2 <2 <1
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 <2 <2 <1

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6 Summary and Evaluation of the Results
6.1 Comparison with Limit Values of the French VOC Regulation
CAS No. Conc.
28 days
µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³

TVOC - 43 >2000 <2000 <1500 <1000

Formaldehyde 50-00-0 <3 >120 <120 <60 <10

Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 <3 >400 <400 <300 <200

Toluene 108-88-3 <2 >600 <600 <450 <300

Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 <2 >500 <500 <350 <250

Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 3.3 >1500 <1500 <1000 <750

Xylene 1330-20-7 2.4 >400 <400 <300 <200

Styrene 100-42-5 <2 >500 <500 <350 <250

2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 <2 >2000 <2000 <1500 <1000

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 <2 >2000 <2000 <1500 <1000

1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 <2 >120 <120 <90 <60

The product was assigned a VOC emission class without taking into account the measurement uncertainty associated with the result.
As specified in French Decree no. 2011-321 of March 23 2011, correct assignment of the VOC emission class is the sole responsibility
of the party responsible for distribution of the product in the French market.

6.2 Comparison with Limit Values of the CMR Components

CMR (French reg.) CAS No. Conc.
Max. allowed air concentration
28 days
µg/m³ µg/m³

Benzene 71-43-2 <1 <1

Trichloroethylene 79-01-6 <1 <1

Dibutylphthalate (DBP)* 84-74-2 <1 <1

Diethylhexylphthalate 117-81-7 <1 <1

(DEHP)*

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6.3 Comparison with Limit Values of the Italian CAM Regulation
CAS No. Conc. Limit value
28 days 28 days
µg/m³ µg/m³

TVOC - 43 <1500

Formaldehyde 50-00-0 <3 <60

Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 <3 <300

Toluene 108-88-3 <2 <450

Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 <2 <350

Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 3.3 <1000

Xylene 1330-20-7 2.4 <300

Styrene 100-42-5 <2 <350

2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 <2 <1500

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 <2 <1500

1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 <2 <90

Benzene 71-43-2 <1 <1

Trichloroethylene 79-01-6 <1 <1

Dibutylphthalate (DBP)* 84-74-2 <1 <1

Diethylhexylphthalate (DEHP)* 117-81-7 <1 <1

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6.4 Comparison with Limit Values of AgBB/ABG
Parameter Test after 3 days Test after 28 days
Concentration Limit Value Concentration Limit Value
mg/m³ mg/m³ mg/m³ mg/m³
TVOC 0.37 ≤ 10 0.14 ≤ 1.0
TSVOC < 0.005 - < 0.005 ≤ 0.1
R-value (dimensionless) 0.42 - 0.070 ≤1
Sum of VOC without 0.030 - < 0.005 ≤ 0.1
NIK/LCI
Formaldehyde - - < 0.003 ≤ 0.1
Total carcinogens < 0.001 ≤ 0.01 < 0.001 ≤ 0.001
Compliance with the limits alone does not replace an approval or voluntary documentation by a Technical Assessment Body according
to the Construction Product Regulation. This requires an application and approval. See www.eurofins.com/dibt-procedures.

6.5 Comparison with Limit Values of the Belgian Regulation

Parameter Test after 28 days
Concentration Limit Value
µg/m³ µg/m³

TVOC (EN 16516) 31 ≤ 1000

TSVOC <5 ≤ 100
R-value (dimensionless) 0.070 ≤1
Total carcinogens <1 ≤1
Toluene <5 ≤ 300
Formaldehyde <3 ≤ 100
Acetaldehyde <3 ≤ 200

6.6 Comparison with Limit Values of LEED v4.1

Parameter Test after 28 days
Concentration Limit Value
µg/m³ µg/m³

TVOC (EN 16516) 31 -

Formaldehyde <3 ≤ 10
Single VOC’s with LCI Complies ≤ LCI
value (AgBB 2018)
The tested product is purely shown to comply with the VOC emission requirements of LEED v4.1. In order to contribute towards
satisfying fully the credit on “Low-Emitting Material” according to the requirements of LEED v4.1, the product also has to comply with the
VOC content requirements.

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6.7 Comparison with Limit Values of BREEAM International
Parameter Concentration Basic Level Exemplary Level
mg/m³ mg/m³ mg/m³
Formaldehyde 28 days < 0.003 ≤ 0.06 ≤ 0.01
TVOC (EN 16516) 28 days 0.031 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 0.3
TSVOC 28 days < 0.005 - ≤ 0.1
total carcinogens 28 days < 0.001 ≤ 0.001 ≤ 0.001

6.8 Comparison with Limit Values of Indoor Air Comfort®

Test after 3 days Test after 28 days
Concentration Limit Value Concentration Limit Value
µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³
TVOC (EN 16516) 210 ≤ 10000 31 ≤ 1000
TSVOC <5 - <5 ≤ 100
RD-value (NIK) (dimensionless) 0.42 - 0.070 ≤1
RB-value (LCI) (dimensionless) 0.42 - 0.070 ≤1
Sum of VOC without NIK/LCI 30 - <5 ≤ 100
Total carcinogens <1 ≤ 10 - -
Any individual carcinogens - - <1 ≤1
CMR (French reg.) - - <1 ≤1
Formaldehyde 3.4 - <3 ≤ 60
Acetaldehyde 32 - <3 ≤ 200
French A+/A - - Complies
Compliance with the limits alone does not entitle to use the Indoor Air Comfort label. This requires an application, site inspection, and
approval. See www.eurofins.com/iac-procedures.

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6.9 Comparison with Limit Values of Indoor Air Comfort Gold®
Test after 3 days Test after 28 days
Concentration Limit Value Concentration Limit Value
µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³
TVOC (EN 16516) 210 ≤ 750 31 ≤ 60
TSVOC <5 - <5 ≤ 30
RD-value (NIK) (dimensionless) 0.42 - 0.070 ≤1
RB-value (LCI) (dimensionless) 0.42 - 0.070 ≤1
Sum of VOC without NIK/LCI 30 - <5 ≤ 40
Total carcinogens <1 ≤ 10 - -
Any individual carcinogens - - <1 ≤1
CMR (French reg.) - - <1 <1
Formaldehyde 3.4 ≤ 50 <3 < 10
Acetaldehyde 32 ≤ 50 <3 ≤ 50
Sum Formaldehyde +
<5 ≤ 50 - -
Acetaldehyde [ppb]
Propionaldehyde - - <3 ≤ 60
Butyraldehyde - - <3 ≤ 60
French A+ - - Complies
Compliance with the limits alone does not entitle to use the Indoor Air Comfort GOLD label. This requires an application, site inspection,
and approval. See www.eurofins.com/iac-procedures.

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6.10 Comparison with Limit Values of EMICODE
Parameter Concentration EC 2 EC 1 EC 1 PLUS
µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³
TVOC 3 days (EN 16516) 210 ≤ 3000 ≤ 1000 ≤ 750
TVOC 28 days (EN 16516) 31 ≤ 300 ≤ 100 ≤ 60
TSVOC 28 days (EN 16516) <5 ≤ 100 ≤ 50 ≤ 40
Sum without NIK/LCI 28 days <5 >40 ≤ 40
R-value 28 days (dimensionless) 0.070 >1 ≤1
Formaldehyde 3 days 3.4 ≤ 50
Acetaldehyde 3 days 32 ≤ 50
Sum Formaldehyde + Acetaldehyde 0.020 ≤ 0.05
[ppm]
Sum carcinogens 3 days <1 ≤ 10
Sum carcinogens 28 days <1 ≤1
This test report does not alone entitle to use the protected trademark label EMICODE. For the use of an EMICODE label a license has
to be applied for at the GEV, Düsseldorf, Germany. A license can only be granted for ready-to use products, if some additional
requirements on contents of certain chemicals (e.g. solvent-free) are fulfilled.

6.11 Comparison with Limit Values of Blue Angel (DE-UZ 113)

Test after 3 days Test after 28 days
Concentration Limit Value Concentration Limit Value
µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³ µg/m³
TVOC with SVOCs with 370 ≤ 1000 140 ≤ 60
NIK/LCI, w/o acetic acid
Acetic acid <5 ≤ 2000 <5 ≤ 140
TSVOC w/o SVOCs with <5 - <5 ≤ 50
NIK/LCI
R-value (dimensionless) 0.42 - 0.070 ≤1
Sum of VOC without NIK/LCI 30 - <5 ≤ 40
Total carcinogens <1 ≤ 10 - -
Any individual carcinogens - - <1 ≤1
Formaldehyde [ppm] - - < 0.005 ≤ 0.05
Other aldehydes [ppm] - - < 0.005 ≤ 0.05

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7 Appendices
7.1 Chromatogram of VOC Emissions after 3 Days

7.2 Chromatogram of VOC Emissions after 28 Days

Please consider the different scales.

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7.3 How to Understand the Results

7.3.1 Acronyms Used in the Report

< Means less than
> Means bigger than
* Not a part of our accreditation
¤ Please see section regarding uncertainty in the Appendices
§ Deviation from method. Please see deviation section
a The method is not optimal for very volatile compounds. For these substances smaller results and a
higher measurement uncertainty cannot be ruled out
b The component originates from the substrate and is thus removed
c The results have been corrected by the emission from the substrate
d Very polar organic compounds are not suitable for reliable quantification using Tenax TA adsorbent
and HP-5 GC column. A high degree of uncertainty must be expected
e The component may be overestimated due to contribution from the system
SER Specific Emission Rate

7.3.2 Explanation of ID Category

Categories of Identity:
1: Identified by comparison with a mass spectrum obtained from library and supported by other information
and quantified through specific calibration.
2: Identified by comparison with a mass spectrum obtained from library and supported by other information.
Quantified as toluene equivalent.
3: Identified with a lower match by comparison with a mass spectrum obtained from a library. Quantified as
toluene equivalent.
4: Not identified, quantified as toluene equivalent.

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7.4 Applied LCI and NIK Values

7.4.1 LCI/NIK Values for Compounds found after 3 Day Measurements

Compound CAS No. AgBB 2018 NIK Belgian NIK
[µg/m³] [µg/m³]

1-Butanol 71-36-3 3000 3000

1-Methoxy-2-propanol * 107-98-2 7900 7900
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 850 850
m/p-Xylene * 179601-23-1 500 500
Other alkylbenzenes * 450 450
n-Propylbenzene 103-65-1 950 950
Benzaldehyde 100-52-7 90 90
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol 104-76-7 300 300
Acetophenone 98-86-2 490 490
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 100 100
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 1200 1200

7.4.2 LCI/NIK Values for Compounds found after 28 Day Measurements

Compound CAS No. AgBB 2018 NIK Belgian NIK
[µg/m³] [µg/m³]

1,2-Propandiol (Propylene glycol) * 57-55-6 2100 2100

n-Propylbenzene 103-65-1 950 950

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7.5 Description of VOC Emission Test
7.5.1 Test Chamber
The test chamber is made of stainless steel. A multi-step air clean-up is performed before loading the
chamber, and a blank check of the empty chamber is performed.
The chamber operation parameters are as described in the test method section. (EN 16516, ISO 16000-9,
internal method no.: 71M549811).

7.5.2 Expression of the Test Results

All test results are calculated as specific emission rate, and as extrapolated air concentration in the
European Reference Room (EN 16516, AgBB, EMICODE, M1 and Indoor Air Comfort).

7.5.3 Testing of Carcinogenic VOCs

The emission of carcinogens (EU Categories C1A and C1B, as per European law) is tested by drawing
sample air from the test chamber outlet through Tenax TA tubes after the specified duration of storage in the
ventilated test chamber. Analysis is performed by ATD-GC/MS (automated thermal desorption coupled with
gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy using 30 m HP-5 (slightly polar) column with 0.25 mm ID and
0.25 µm film, Agilent) (EN 16516, ISO 16000-6, internal methods no.: 71M549812 / 71M542808B).

All identified carcinogenic VOCs are listed; if a carcinogenic VOC is not listed then it has not been detected.
Quantification is performed using the TIC signal and authentic response factors, or the relative response
factors relative to toluene for the individual compounds.

This test only covers substances that can be adsorbed on Tenax TA and can be thermally desorbed. If other
emissions occur, then these substances cannot be detected (or with limited reliability only).

7.5.4 Testing of VOC, SVOC and VVOC

The emissions of volatile organic compounds are tested by drawing sample air from the test chamber outlet
through Tenax TA tubes after the specified duration of storage in the ventilated test chamber. Analysis is
performed by ATD-GC/MS using HP-5 column (30 m, 0.25mm ID, 0.25µm film) (EN 16516, ISO 16000-6,
internal methods no.: 71M549812 / 71M542808B).

All single substances that are listed with a LCI/NIK value in the latest publications (hereafter referred to as
target compounds) are identified if present. All other appearing VOCs are identified as far as possible.
Quantification of target compounds is done using the TIC signal and authentic response factors, or the
relative response factors relative to toluene. For certain compound groups, which differ significantly in
chemistry from toluene, quantification is performed relative to a representative member of the group for more
accurate and precise results. This can include quantification of for example glycols and acids. In addition to
that, all results are also expressed in toluene equivalents. All non-target compounds, as well as all non-
identified substances, are quantified in toluene equivalents.

The results of the individual substances are calculated in three groups depending on their retention time
when analyzing using a non-polar column (HP-1):

- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are defined as: All substances eluting between and including
n-hexane (n-C6) and n-hexadecane (n-C16)
- Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC) are defined as: All substances eluting after
n-hexadecane (n-C16) and before and including n-docosane (n-C22)
- Very Volatile Organic Compounds (VVOC) are defined as: All substances eluting before
n-hexane (n-C6).

The results are only valid for the tested sample(s).

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Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) is calculated by summation of all individual VOCs with a
concentration ≥ 5 µg/m³. The TVOC can be expressed either in toluene equivalents as defined in EN 16516
and similar to ISO 16000-6, or as the sum of concentrations using specific or relative response factors. In the
case of summation of concentrations using authentic or relative response factors, the toluene equivalent is
applied to all non-target and non-identified VOCs before summing up. Compounds regarded as VOC in line
with the above definition but elute before n-C6 or after n-C16 on the HP-5 column are treated as VOC, and
are thus added to the TVOC.

Total Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (TSVOC) is calculated by the summation of all individual SVOCs
expressed in toluene equivalents with a concentration ≥ 5 µg/m³, as defined in EN 16516. VOCs that are
regarded as VOC in line with the above definition, but elute after n-C16 in this test, are not added to the
TSVOC.

Total Very Volatile Organic Compounds (TVVOC) is calculated by the summation of all individual VVOCs
with a concentration ≥ 5 µg/m³ and expressed in toluene equivalents. VOCs that are regarded as VOC in line
with the above definition, but elute before n-C6 in this test, are not added to the TVVOC.

This test only covers substances which can be adsorbed on Tenax TA and can be thermally desorbed. If
emissions of substances outside these specifications occur then these substances cannot be detected (or
with limited reliability only).

7.5.5 Calculation of R Values with LCI Lists

The concentrations of detected compounds ≥ 5 µg/m³ are divided by their respective LCI/NIK value (if
defined in the given publication). The sum of the quotients gives the R value, which can be mathematically
expressed:

This R value is calculated, depending on the purpose of this test, for the European LCI list, for the German
LCI/NIK list (RD), and/or for the Belgian LCI list (RB).

All VOCs without published LCI/NIK value and concentration ≥ 5 µg/m³ are summed up as sum of VOCs
without LCI/NIK if required by the standard or protocol.

7.5.6 Testing of Aldehydes

The presence of aldehydes is tested by drawing air samples from the test chamber outlet through DNPH-
coated silicagel tubes after the specified duration of storage in the ventilated test chamber. Analysis is
performed by solvent desorption and subsequently by HPLC and UV-/diode array detection.

The absence of formaldehyde and other aldehydes is stated if UV detector response at the specific
wavelength is lacking at the specific retention time in the chromatogram. Otherwise it is checked whether the
reporting limit is exceeded. In this case the identity is finally checked by comparing full scan sample UV
spectra with full scan standard UV spectra.

7.5.7 Testing of Phthalates

The presence of phthalates is tested by drawing air samples from the test chamber outlet through tube with
XAD-II adsorbent after the specified duration of storage in the ventilated test chamber. Analysis is performed
by solvent desorption and subsequently by GC/MS. Analysis of phthalates is not currently covered by the
accreditation (Internal methods no.: 71M549812 / 71M546060).

The results are only valid for the tested sample(s).

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7.6 Quality Assurance
Before loading the test chamber, a blank check of the empty chamber is performed and compliance with
background concentrations in accordance with EN 16516 / ISO 16000-9 is determined.

Air sampling at the chamber outlet and subsequent analysis is performed in duplicate. Relative humidity,
temperature and air change rate in the chambers is logged every 5 minutes and checked daily. A double
determination is performed on random samples at a regular interval and results are registered in a control
chart to ensure the uncertainty and reproducibility of the method.

The stability of the analytical system is checked by a general function test of device and column, and by use
of control charts for monitoring the response of individual substances prior to each analytical sequence.

7.7 Accreditation
The testing methods described above are accredited on line with EN ISO/IEC 17025 by DANAK (no. 522).
This accreditation is valid worldwide due to mutual approvals of the national accreditation bodies (ILAC/IAF,
see also www.eurofins.com/galten.aspx#accreditation).

Not all parameters are covered by this accreditation. The accreditation does not cover parameters marked
with an asterisk (*), however analysis of these parameters is conducted at the same level of quality as for the
accredited parameters.

7.8 Uncertainty of the Test Method

The relative standard deviation of the overall analysis is 22%. The expanded uncertainty Um equals 2 x
RSD. For further information please visit www.eurofins.dk/uncertainty.

The results are only valid for the tested sample(s).

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